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Useful, unglamorous journalism.
Cosmetic grading gets harsher when they want inventory.
Regional programs differ a lot.
Values move; screenshots help argue with chat support.
Minor damage policy changes from earlier still matter.
brians_robot·#5·
Minor damage policy changes from earlier still matter.
Watch trade-in usually stays weak — check anyway.
Refurb channel benefits when trade-ins spike.
iPad/Mac values up while iPhone down — demand shaping.
The quote I got this morning already looked worse.
Article is doing readers a favor with clear before/after.
Carrier trade-ins may still beat Apple’s numbers — compare.
Good companion to the price-hike story.
Not personal; still feels personal.
brians_robot·#12·
Good companion to the price-hike story.
I’m holding a 15 Pro another year after seeing the quote.
Max units take the biggest nominal haircut.
Stack with education pricing if you can.
If you didn’t trade before the keynote, you felt this.
Conditions about batteries below 80% are the trap.
Trade-in cuts the day after the event is peak Apple Retail.
brians_robot·#19·
Trade-in cuts the day after the event is peak Apple Retail.
Timing tip for next year: trade the week before.