Sell Your MacBook Pro
Upgrading? Switching to desktop? We buy working MacBook Pros — M1, M2, M3, and Intel — and pay them out as store credit toward any Mac in the shop. Our quotes beat Apple trade-in by 15–30%, and same-day credit means no waiting for a shipping box to show up. Get your number now — no email, no phone required.
What condition is it in?
Be honest — we pay for broken ones too.
Why sell your MacBook Pro here
Quote in under 2 minutes
Use the tool above: pick your model, check the condition boxes, see an instant number. No email required. No salesperson call.
Beats Apple trade-in by 15–30%
Apple discounts aggressively for any wear. We price based on what buyers actually pay for our vetted inventory — a closer match to real market value.
We buy Intel Macs that big sites reject
Back Market and Gazelle have stopped buying Intel MacBook Pros. We still buy them because our Marion customers ask for them. If your Mac is pre-M1, we are often the only buyer left.
Same-day credit at our store
Walk in, hand it over, apply the credit to any Mac in our shop the same day. No waiting for a prepaid box, no "quote subject to inspection" games.
MacBook Pro trade-in values
Current ranges — final credit depends on exact configuration and verified condition. Intel models welcome; we are one of the few shops that still buys them.
| Model & condition | Store credit |
|---|---|
| M3 MacBook Pro 14" — pristine | $580–$720 |
| M2 MacBook Pro 13" — good | $480–$560 |
| M1 MacBook Pro 14" — minor wear | $440–$530 |
| M1 MacBook Pro 13" — good | $320–$380 |
| Intel MacBook Pro 16" (2019–2021) | $180–$270 |
| Intel MacBook Pro 13" (2018–2020) | $120–$200 |
Have damage? See broken MacBook trade-in for cracked, dead, or liquid-damaged units. Live values are also on our trade-in values page.
Us vs. Apple trade-in — the honest comparison
Apple's trade-in program runs on strict condition tiers. If your MacBook Pro has a dent smaller than a dime, a scratch on the bottom case, or a slightly worn palmrest, you drop to the next tier and lose $80–$150 instantly. Their process is designed around certainty at scale — graders at a warehouse processing thousands of units can't spend time on nuance.
We inspect every Mac on our bench, and we price what we can actually sell it for in our store. A MacBook Pro with normal desk wear — the kind that disappears under a skin after five minutes — sells fine at our price point. We pass that margin back to you. It's not charity; it's math. The more accurately we price your trade-in, the better our inventory looks to buyers.
The one place Apple wins: instant account credit if you're buying a new Mac from them. If you're staying in the Apple ecosystem and want the latest model, their program is frictionless. If you want a great refurbished Mac and the most money for your trade-in, we win on both.
How it works — start to finish
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Get your instant quote
Use the trade-in tool above. Pick your model and year, check the condition boxes. You'll see a credit range in under 2 minutes. No email, no phone number, no commitment.
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Back up and sign out
Save anything you want to keep to an external drive or Time Machine. Then: System Settings → your name → Sign Out of Apple ID. That's the critical step — it detaches iCloud activation lock so we can resell the Mac.
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Walk in or ship it
Drop by 731 E Center St #200, Marion (Tue–Sat 10am–7pm) for same-day credit. If you're outside Marion, request a free prepaid label and we'll confirm your quote when the Mac arrives.
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Apply the credit same day
Credit lands on your account the moment we verify condition matches your description. Pick your next Mac from the shop — Air, Pro, iMac, or Mini — and it comes off the price at checkout.
We still buy Intel MacBook Pros
Most large trade-in sites quietly stopped accepting Intel MacBook Pros in 2024. The big online buyers want to turn inventory fast, and Intel Macs take longer to move at their scale. That leaves Intel MacBook Pro owners with few real options: Apple's recycling program ($0), selling privately on your own, or us.
We still have customers in central Ohio — students, small offices, people who need a solid laptop under $400 — who want an Intel MacBook Pro because it's the right price point and they don't need the latest processor. That demand means we can pay $120–$270 for a machine that the big sites won't touch. If your Mac is a 2018–2021 Intel model in working condition, bring it in for a quote.
Three ways to get your credit
Online estimate
Use the tool at the top of this page — instant credit range, no personal info required. Lock in the number before you walk in.
Walk in, same-day
731 E Center St #200, Marion. Rick inspects it, confirms condition, applies credit same day. Tue–Sat 10am–7pm.
Call ahead
Dial (740) 223-5530 with your model number. Rick can pre-quote over the phone so you know exactly what you're walking in with.
Central Ohio's MacBook Pro buyer
We're at 731 E Center St #200, Marion, OH 43302. That puts us within an easy drive for most of north-central Ohio: Marion 0 min, Mansfield 25 min, Delaware 28 min, Columbus 45 min, Lima 38 min, Findlay 55 min, Bucyrus 25 min. If you're searching "sell MacBook Pro near me" from anywhere in that range, this is your closest option. For everyone else, ship it free.
Selling your MacBook Pro — FAQ
How much is my MacBook Pro worth?
Can I sell a MacBook Pro with AppleCare remaining?
Do I need to wipe my MacBook Pro before trading it in?
Do you buy MacBook Pros with minor damage?
Can I trade a MacBook Pro toward a desktop Mac?
Why is your trade-in quote higher than Apple's?
Related pages
Damaged Mac?
Sell a broken MacBook →
Cracked, dead, or liquid-damaged — we quote it all.
Have a MacBook Air?
Sell a MacBook Air →
M1, M2, M3 Air — same fast quote process.
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