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[NikoNikorocksComxfn3]

Here's how it goes: Have it in mint condition, include some sort of case, have the original box (preferably pristine, and the cable and booklet. Then hit Craigslist.

[scottnoble]

The only concern with Amazon is they are not stocking the new ipad yet ...

[JeffFields]

Have to echo what Niko said in his comment. This entire story is worthless.

The best way to get the best price for selling an iPad is to not use ANY of the retailers listed in this article. This article, in fact, should be retracted.

Sell it yourself, on Craigslist.

[ltphilpot]

JeffFields, on 16 March 2012 - 11:31 AM, said:

Have to echo what Niko said in his comment. This entire story is worthless.

The best way to get the best price for selling an iPad is to not use ANY of the retailers listed in this article. This article, in fact, should be retracted.

Sell it yourself, on Craigslist.

That's if you get lucky, most people on Craigslist try to talk you down quite a bit. So no this entire story is not worthless, the article makes a valid comparison.

[Jarhead38]

ltphilpot, on 16 March 2012 - 12:25 PM, said:

JeffFields, on 16 March 2012 - 11:31 AM, said:

Have to echo what Niko said in his comment. This entire story is worthless.

The best way to get the best price for selling an iPad is to not use ANY of the retailers listed in this article. This article, in fact, should be retracted.

Sell it yourself, on Craigslist.

That's if you get lucky, most people on Craigslist try to talk you down quite a bit. So no this entire story is not worthless, the article makes a valid comparison.

Craiglist sales depend greatly on how you phrase your pitch. i sold my 15 year old , 1992 BMW 525i for $5,000. I suggested to buyers that they look around first at other 1992 BMWs that claimed to be offered in good condition and then come and look at mine. Sold it in a week and the guy who bought it said that other 1992 BMWs going for almost the same amount were in crap condition. Also said flat out don't dome looking if you think you can knock the price down because I won't bargain.

I just put my 1st Gen. 32GB WiFi & 3g iPad in the Apple box with everything but those crappy earbuds that Apple gives you with the iPads and said $275 cash.

Let's see how i do.

[griffman]

Here's the problem with Craigslist (and a bit about eBay, too). First, Craigslist. I've sold a ton of stuff on Craigslist, and it can be a good outlet. However, there are issues:

* Cheapskates who waste your time. "Will you take $50 and a six-week-old package of Twinkies for it?"
* Poor product shots in ads. The images are so small, I usually upload larger ones to my own server, and link those. That takes time.
* Security. This is the biggest problem. There have been several publicized incidents of theft and even murder as a result of Craigslist ads. So if you're going to go that route, take serious precautions. I don't give out my home phone number; I make the potential buyers provide theirs. I do not sell stuff from my home, unless I can arrange it to be done at a day/time where I know I can (a) do it outside, and ( there will be plenty of people around. I generally try to meetin the food court at the mall, but any busy public place will do. Find a spot within that area where there are people, and you're in full view of as many as possible.

Selling on eBay:

I've done a lot of this, too, and the biggest issue is time. It takes time to compose a good ad. It takes time to reply to potential buyers. It takes time to package for shipping, get yourself to the UPS store, pay the postage, etc. I've never gotten ripped off selling (or buying, for that matter) on eBay, but it is time consuming.

So trading in your iPad, especially if you can do it at a local walk-in retailer, is just about as simple and safe as it gets. You might give up some cash in the process, but your time and security have value, too.

-rob.

[timcimbura]

Here's what I found testing some of the vendors. Be careful about bait and switch...The price quoted is not always the best one available.
http://www.cimbura.c...results-are-in/

[tmoswift]

Also interested is the depreciation value of the different iPad models. While the 3G 64GB will (rightfully so) get you the most money today, it's worth $300 less than what it originally sold for (according to this chart). While a 16GB iPad 2 is only going for $160 less than the original cost.

It appears the value of a storage increase is $50 (vs $100 when it was new). The value for 3G seems to be less than $100 (vs $130 when it was new). Maybe a good thing to keep in mind if you're the type who likes to upgrade and resell older models each year. The used market wants the most affordable options, not the versions that are all tricked out.

P.S. Macworld, your site is broken in many ways on Chrome 17.0.963.79 for Mac.

[epskionline]

Sold my 64GB black Wi-Fi only, boxed and with unused adapter and cable, for $500 on Amazon Marketplace two days ago. Yeah, they take a cut, but if was faster and easier than using Craig's List. Worth the fee.