iPad Air 2’s thinner design, improved specs, and Touch ID may not be enough of an upgrade to entice iPad Air owners, but there’s little doubt that it’s a gigantic leap forward for iPad 2 users.
If you’re planning to jump into a new iPad Air 2 then you’ll have a few options with what to do with your old iPad: sell it privately, pass it down to a friend or family member, keep it as a backup, or trade it. If you opt to go the trade route, then you’re going to want to check out this special promotion Best Buy is currently running…
From now until November 8th, Best Buy is guaranteeing a trade value of at least $200 for an iPad 2 or newer with the purchase of a new iPad Air 2. Devices must be in working condition (no cracked screens/water damage) to qualify. Now, compare that to the values of the three most popular trade services:
*iPad 2 16GB WiFi in good condition was used for trade estimates
Clearly the Best Buy offer is your best bet if you are looking to turn your old iPad 2 into a brand new iPad Air 2.
Full T&C of the promo are as follows:
Valid 10/17/14–11/8/14. Coupon redemption valid through 11/15/14. In store only. Excludes iPad 1st Generation. Not all products are eligible for trade-in. Not available in all locations and some stores may have additional limitations. Trade-in value may vary. Condition, documentation and accessories may affect value. Device must power on to be considered working. Devices with cracked screens or water damage are not considered working for purposes of this offer. Payment is by Best Buy gift card. You are responsible for removing any data from your product before providing the product for evaluation. You are required to agree to the Terms & Conditions. No Dealers. Limit of 2 trade ins per person. Best Buy reserves the right to refuse any trade in or to limit quantities for any reason. Taxes and any applicable surcharges due at time of purchase. No rainchecks. Upon trade in of a qualified tablet, a trade-in coupon for $25 toward a new iPad mini 3 or $50 toward a new iPad Air 2 will print with the trade in receipt. Tax is applied based on the full retail value. Limit 1 coupon per transaction. See a Customer Specialist or BestBuy.com/Tradein for details.
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Target says 300 toward iPad air 2? anyone done it? Time to move on past the old iPad 2 bessie that has served us well.
Oops. . up to 300. . never mind. Looks like it would be 150. . so back to best buy. I am torn . . to wait a bit and see how things shake out price wise for the 64gig closer to the holidays, or be happy for the 200 bucks towards it now from our iPad 2 16gig. I am sure that at some point the iPad 2 will drop from the list of trade ins. Any thoughts/advice on timing from my fellow 9 to 5 ers?
Can you trade in the 1st Gen iPad Mini with this promotion and still get the $200? Best Buy is telling me I would get $150 for it.
is it $185 + “$50 toward a new iPad Air 2 will print with the trade in receipt” that makes it $200+..?
Guarantee minimum of $200.. i just clicked through the process on Best Buy’s website, I have an iPad 3rd Gen 64GB in excellent condition and Best Buy gave me an Estimated Trade-In Value of only $185.00… what am i missing?
This seemed like a great deal, except they don’t seem to offer any LTE versions, a deal breaker for me.
Oh wait now they added them!
What about an iPad Mini? First Gen 16GB wi-fi? Any Ideas…..?
B/c if I put in my Mini and also do a ipad 2nd gen, it shows $150… Just wondering how the $200 is coming in?
Never mind.. I just needed to read a bit more…
Are you able to trade in the 1st gen iPad Mini with this promotion?