iPad 2 – Trade-in Your Current iPad to Upgrade
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Apple’s announcement for the new iPad is tomorrow. Without a doubt, it has been a highly anticipated announcement over the last few months.
We’ve heard plenty about all the possible new iPad features. While this can be an exciting time for both new and existing iPad owners, it could also be the best time for existing owners to think about ways to pay for that tempting iPad 2 upgrade.
You have a few options of course. You can sell your existing iPad via eBay. Many folks have done that when they upgraded from the WiFi-only to the iPad 3G. Of course, you can give your current iPad as a gift to your significant other or your kid, if you’re in the mood to give away 2010′s Hottest Gadget.
Or, you can use someone like NextWorth to facilitate the trade-in process of your first generation iPad. NextWorth is a website that will tell you the trade-in value of many of your electronic devices. They cover everything from MP3 players to video games to cell phones. Now, they’re offering trade-in values for the first generation iPad, which could help you subsidize the cost of an upgrade to the new iPad.
I’ve checked some of the trade-in values provided by NextWorth for the first generation iPad. The most recent trade-in values for first generation iPads with “Light Wear” seem to be as follows:
- iPad 16G WiFi: $255
- iPad 32GB WiFi: $285
- iPad 64GB WiFi: $310
- iPad 16G WiFi + 3G: $298
- iPad 32G WiFi + 3G: $350
- iPad 64GB WiFi + 3G: $390
The folks at NextWorth have told us they have partnered with Target stores across the country to offer an in-store trade-in option. NextWorth offers its online trade-in option as well. According to NextWorth, you will receive credit towards a purchase, or a prepaid Target card for the value of the trade-in that can be used for any item sold at Target stores. Via NextWorth.com, you have the choice of cash or a gift card when you trade-in your first generation iPad. NextWorth offers FREE, fully-insured UPS shipping service to all online customers.
For a list of participating Target stores click here.
We wanted to share this option, just in case you’re looking for ways to subsidize the cost of the new iPad being announced tomorrow.
