Sell or Trade In Your MacBook
MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, Intel and Apple silicon. Free insured shipping, certified erasure, and payment after we inspect.
Chip, RAM and storage decide the number
A MacBook's value is driven by its configuration far more than its age. Apple silicon models hold value markedly better than the Intel generation, and RAM and SSD size swing the price by hundreds of dollars between otherwise identical machines. Check → About This Mac and quote the exact configuration.
Battery cycles and screen condition
The two things that most often change a MacBook quote at inspection are a worn battery and display marks, including anti-reflective coating wear, which reads as smudges that won't wipe off. Both are priced in honestly rather than used as an excuse to re-grade you afterwards.
Your data comes off properly
Every MacBook is erased to the NIST 800-88 standard and you get a Certificate of Data Erasure by email, free. Sign out of Find My and iCloud first, and turn off Activation Lock, a locked Mac can't be resold.
First, turn off Find My before you sell your MacBook
A device still signed into iCloud is Activation Locked and worth almost nothing to any buyer. The walkthrough covers the exact taps, the iCloud route if you no longer have it to hand, and the clean erase.
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Selling your MacBook: FAQs
Is my Intel MacBook still worth anything?+
Usually yes, though noticeably less than an equivalent Apple silicon model. Intel Macs depreciate faster because software support is winding down. Pick your exact model for the current number.
How much is my MacBook worth?+
Top MacBooks fetch up to $3,300 at BuyBackBear right now. Your exact value depends on the model, storage and condition, pick your device below for an instant quote that's locked for 14 days.
What is the MacBook trade-in value?+
We re-price MacBooks daily against the market and beat any competitor's written quote by $2, so the number you see is current. Trade-in value scales with the model, storage, carrier lock and condition.
Where can I sell my MacBook for cash?+
Right here, choose your device below, get an instant quote, ship free with a prepaid label, and we pay cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check quickly after we inspect it. Free return shipping if you decide not to sell.
Can I sell a broken or cracked MacBook?+
Yes, we buy cracked, damaged and non-working MacBooks too. Pick your device and select the matching condition for an exact offer.
Is selling my MacBook for cash better than a carrier trade-in?+
Almost always. Carriers pay "up to" amounts as bill credits spread over 24 to 36 months, and only if you buy a new device and stay on their plan. We pay real cash after inspection, no strings, plus free shipping and a certified data wipe.
Does MacBook have a trade-in program?+
Most manufacturers and carriers run a MacBook trade in program, but they pay in credit toward a new purchase on their terms. A buyback service like BuyBackBear pays cash instead, with no new-device requirement. Compare both numbers and take the higher one, for most models the cash offer wins.
Which MacBooks are trade-in eligible?+
Every model listed on this page is trade-in eligible with us, including cracked, damaged and non-working units. Unlike carrier programs there's no eligible-device list to qualify for, if we list it, we buy it, and the condition just sets the price.
Is there a MacBook buyback program?+
Yes, this is one. BuyBackBear's MacBook buyback pays cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check after inspection, with free prepaid shipping both ways and a certified data wipe included.
Where to sell my macbook?+
Right here. Choose your model below for an instant quote, ship it free with our prepaid label, and we pay cash after inspection, plus we beat any competitor's written quote by $2.
Where can i sell my macbook for cash near me?+
No store needed, we're a mail-in buyback that serves all 50 states. Free prepaid label, certified data wipe, and payment after inspection, which almost always beats what local kiosks and shops pay over the counter.
Where to sell my macbook pro?+
Right here. Choose your model below for an instant quote, ship it free with our prepaid label, and we pay cash after inspection, plus we beat any competitor's written quote by $2.
Where to sell my macbook air?+
Right here. Choose your model below for an instant quote, ship it free with our prepaid label, and we pay cash after inspection, plus we beat any competitor's written quote by $2.
Where to sell old macbook?+
Right here. Choose your model below for an instant quote, ship it free with our prepaid label, and we pay cash after inspection, plus we beat any competitor's written quote by $2.
Can i sell my macbook to apple?+
Yes, get an instant quote for your MacBook below, ship free, and we pay cash after inspection. Free return shipping if you decide not to sell.
The most cash
Beat carrier credits and kiosks. Real money, not 24-month bill credits.
Paid promptly
Free prepaid label, FedEx drop-off, and payout after we inspect.
Your data, erased
Certified NIST 800-88 wipe with a free Certificate of Data Erasure.
Good for the planet
Every device reused or responsibly recycled. ~58kg CO₂ saved per phone.