Apple has just added the iPad 2 to its recycling program. So that means two things for you: you have another option for “selling” your outdated iPad, and you now have a method of recycling your device properly (if it’s in that bad of a condition). However, I think this will benefit those in search of the latter more than the first. Prices for good condition iPad 2s start at $205 for the 16 GB Wi-Fi only model and go up to $320 for the 64 GB Wi-Fi + 3G model. Yup, $320.
The process is like that of Gazelle, Amazon, and eBay‘s buy-back/recycling programs. First, fill out a questionnaire describing the current condition of your device. Apple then gives you an estimate, you ship out the device, and receive an Apple Gift Card (store credit) in return. If your device no longer functions and solely serves as a paper weight, Apple will make sure it’s recycled the right way thereby giving you peace of mind.
However, if you’re looking for a way to get as much cash as you can for your device, eBay is still probably your best bet. I sold my 32 GB Wi-Fi model for $420 on there. But then again, that was last week. As of today, Gazelle could still net you $350 for a maxed out iPad 2 ($30 more than Apple), and Networth is offering $220 for a 16 GB ($15 more than Apple). So you better get to it my friend! Everyday you put off listing your device on something, you’re loosing value – just saying. Take a look at the price decline of the original iPad when the iPad 2 was announced and went on sale.
Will this trade-in speed up your plans for purchasing “The New iPad?” Or are you gonna stick around with Mr. 2?
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This is not Apple's recycling program. Apple's program is that you turn in your whatever and get 10% off a new one. The iPad is NOT part of this.
The mentioned program is one actually done by an outside group that you have to ship your device to and then they will send you an Apple Store gift card. They are doing this in partnership with Apple and when approval to do that form of payment but Apple has no control over the valuation etc. As my roommate learned when he was initially told his iPad was worth $350 and then when the company got it they dropped it to $250 because they disagreed about the condition. He tried to complain to the manager at the local Apple store, Apple Care etc and was told it wasn't their call because it wasn't actually Apple paying for the devices.
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