Apple Resale Value Guides

18 guides to what used Apple is worth — the price at each condition grade, which lines hold their value, and how to date or identify what you have. Apple hardware holds value better than any other consumer electronics brand, and the whole sale turns on two things: the model identifier and whether the device is cleanly removed from its previous owner’s account.

Which Apple pieces hold their value

Battery health above 85% on anything with a battery, which buyers ask for by number
The original box, cable and adapter, which matter more here than on other brands
Higher storage tiers, which command a clear premium second-hand
Devices still inside AppleCare, which transfers with the device

And what pulls the price down

Activation Lock still enabled, which makes the device close to worthless because it cannot be reset
Third-party screen or battery repairs, which trigger a service warning in Settings that buyers see
Any finance agreement outstanding, which blocks a clean transfer
Bent chassis on laptops and tablets, usually a sign of a swollen battery

Identifying and dating yours

These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:

The model identifier is in Settings > General > About, or on the underside of a laptop — it is what buyers search, not the marketing name
Serial number checks against Apple’s coverage page confirm warranty status and age
Battery health is readable in Settings and should be photographed

WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.

What Apple items are worth

The most-searched Apple items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:

Item	Apple range	Any brand
MacBook	£260–£1,170	£200–£900 (~$346–$1,559)
Laptop	£156–£910	£120–£700 (~$208–$1,212)
iPhone	£104–£780	£80–£600 (~$139–$1,039)
iPad	£117–£585	£90–£450 (~$156–$779)
Mobile Phone	£52–£455	£40–£350 (~$69–$606)
Tablet	£78–£455	£60–£350 (~$104–$606)
Smartwatch	£52–£325	£40–£250 (~$69–$433)
Headphones	£32–£234	£25–£180 (~$43–$312)
AirPods	£52–£195	£40–£150 (~$69–$260)
Wireless Earbuds	£26–£156	£20–£120 (~$35–$208)

Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.

Every Apple value guide

Selling Apple on WishThrift

Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.

Frequently asked questions

Is used Apple worth buying?

It depends far more on the line than the label. Apple hardware holds value better than any other consumer electronics brand, and the whole sale turns on two things: the model identifier and whether the device is cleanly removed from its previous owner’s account. Each guide below says which Apple lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.

How do I check a piece is genuine Apple?

The model identifier is in Settings > General > About, or on the underside of a laptop — it is what buyers search, not the marketing name. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.

What is used Apple worth?

Across the 18 guides here, from about £10 to £1,170 (roughly $13 to $1,559) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.