Users Are Making A Huge Mistake With Apple's iPhone Trade-In Program
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Key Points:
- Apple has not raised iPhone prices in several years but has removed the cheaper 128GB storage option, keeping the device expensive despite no price hikes.
- Apple’s trade-in program offers credit for old iPhones toward new purchases, with options to return devices via mail or in-store, but shipping poses risks of damage that can reduce trade-in value.
- Users report that iPhones damaged during transit often receive lower trade-in payouts or even zero credit, despite the devices being in good condition before shipping.
- Trading in devices in person at Apple retail stores is safer but not always feasible for all customers, leading some to suggest recording videos of the device’s condition before mailing as proof against disputed damage claims.
- While video evidence has helped some users successfully
