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If Apple determines your ancient MacBook holds no value, itll let you recycle it for free. And you already sank a hefty chunk of it into your current MacBook. So whats an upgrade-hungry user to do Simple: Sell that old machine to help subsidize the new one. Of course, when you do that, youll want to squeeze every last dollar out of it, to get the absolute best trade-in deal you possibly can. You can find the model number on the bottom of the system or, if its handy, the box it came in. Either way, that number will reveal most of the key specs about the system: processor speed, RAM, storage and even color name. Ebay Word Full Details RegardingHead to Apples Tech Specs page to get the full details regarding your model, or just peruse this list of MacBook Pro models. Now that you know exactly what youre selling, you have two main options for selling it. Read more: 7 used items to never buy or sell Option 1: Sell it yourself As with selling your car, youll most likely get the most money if you sell your used MacBook yourself. And there are three effective ways to do that: Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace The venerable free want-ad site Craigslist makes it pretty easy to create a listing -- just write up the details, add some photos and youre done. Now for the downside: A MacBook is a big-ticket item, and that greatly increases your risk of getting ripped off or mugged or worse. Think about it: Do you really want to meet a stranger in a parking lot and hand over your MacBook in exchange for a big wad of cash The current coronavirus pandemic only complicates such an in-person transaction. If you do decide to try this option, at least make sure to meet your buyer in a well-lit, public place. Some police departments offer their parking lots as transaction sites. Then theres Facebook Marketplace, which operates very similarly to Craigslist, with one key difference: Its linked to your Facebook account, so theres less anonymity. It also has a snazzier interface, if that matters.) Read more: Best places to sell your used electronics in 2020 Selling an old MacBook is one way to pocket some extra cash. It also exposes you to a much wider audience of potential buyers, meaning you might fetch a higher price -- though you also have a lot more competing sellers as well. The cost of creating an eBay listing is quite low, but the company takes a hefty 10 of the final selling price. And if you accept payment through PayPal, youll be charged an additional fee of 2.9 (3.9 if sold internationally) of the final value. Youll need to decide whether to auction off your MacBook or set a Buy It Now price. ![]() Best bet: Check the Buy It Now prices that others have set for your same model, then undercut them by a few bucks. ![]() Option 2: Trade it in Apple has a trade-in program for many of its products, including MacBooks. Plug in the details of your machine and you can get money for it in the form of an Apple Store Gift Card or a credit toward your next purchase. To give you an example, my MacBook Pro with a 13-inch display and Touch Bar from 2016 thats in fine working order would fetch me 520.
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