{"id":6701,"date":"2022-09-19T10:54:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/?p=6701"},"modified":"2024-12-09T19:05:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T19:05:35","slug":"how-much-is-an-apple-watch-series-5-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-an-apple-watch-series-5-worth","title":{"rendered":"How Much is an Apple Watch Series 5 Worth? (Resale &#038; Trade-in Value)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716445479863{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">How Much is an Apple Watch Series 5 Worth? (Resale &amp; Trade-in Value)<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Compare Your Apple Watch Series 5 Resale Values&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 2px 10px 10px 0px;\n  border: 0px solid ;\n  border-radius: 0px;\n}\n.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs * {\n  color: #a2a5a6;\n}<\/style><div class=\"dt-breadcrumbs-shortcode dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 align-left\"><div class=\"assistive-text\">You are here:<\/div><ol class=\"breadcrumbs text-small\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><a itemprop=\"item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/\" title=\"Home\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/><\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_raw_html]JTVCYXV0aG9yX2luZm8lNUQlMEElNUJzb2NpYWxfd2FyZmFyZSU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663683131872{margin-right: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.post-summary-list&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You can lose up to <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">$15.00<\/span> cash on the resale of your device if you don&#8217;t compare offers through our comprehensive guide. We provide the best deals and information to assess your device&#8217;s value.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What is an Apple Watch Series 5 worth? It is easy to get lost sifting through quotes from different buyers. Whether upgrading, getting rid of an old device, or wanting an Apple Watch trade, we&#8217;ll compare your options and show you the best prices.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Are you trying to sell your old Apple Watch? Our guide lets you compare options such as buyback websites, store trade-ins, carriers, and private marketplaces to get paid the most cash possible.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Compare 20+ Stores Quotes Here&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:22px|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">BankMyCell <strong>compares over 100,000+ quotes<\/strong> and <strong>customer reviews<\/strong> from <strong>20+ trusted buyback stores<\/strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">every 15 minutes<\/span> via our data feeds, making us America&#8217;s #1 time-saving trade-in supermarket.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6748&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15710&#8243; 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font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\"><strong>Best Deals:<\/strong> Top price\u00a0of an Apple Watch Series 5<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\"><strong>Condition values:<\/strong> How its condition affects an Apple Watch Series 5 Value<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\"><strong>Store trade-in values:<\/strong> Market Comparison\u00a0for Your Used Apple Watch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\"><strong>GPS vs Cellular quotes:<\/strong> Trade-in value for\u00a0GPS + Cellular units<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong>\u00a0How much is the trade-in price of an Apple Watch Series 5?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; 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font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:18px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ace9b3;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]The average market or trade-in value of an Apple Watch Series 5 is <span class='stat-bold'>$30.67<\/span>, with prices ranging from <span href='' class='stat-bold'>$20.00<\/span> to <span href='' class='stat-bold'>$47.00<\/span> from the best buyback stores.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613576894291{border-top-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;border-top-color: #ace9b3 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-1892cfe0964ff985dd59d04ed5c2c561.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-1892cfe0964ff985dd59d04ed5c2c561 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/apple-watch-series-5\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-s link-hover-off btn-inline-left  vc_custom_1663683056336\" id=\"default-btn-1892cfe0964ff985dd59d04ed5c2c561\"><span>Compare Apple Watch Series 5 Values<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221;][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTVCYm1jLWFwaS10YWJsZSUyMGRldmljZSUzRCUyMjYxMyUyMiUyMHRpdGxlJTNEJTIyQXBwbGUlMjBXYXRjaCUyMFNlcmllcyUyMDUlMjBSZXNhbGUlMjBNYXJrZXQlMjBQcmljZXMlMjIlMjB4X2F4aXMlM0QlMjJ3YXRjaF9zaXplJTIyJTIweV9heGlzX2hlYWRpbmclM0QlMjJNZXJjaGFudCUyMiUyMHlfYXhpcyUzRCUyMm1lcmNoYW50JTIyJTIwcHJpY2VfZGlzcGxheSUzRCUyMm1heCUyMiUyMGN0YV90ZXh0JTNEJTIyQ29tcGFyZSUyMiUyMGZvb3RlciUzRCUyMiUyQSUyMEJlc3QlMjBtYXJrZXQlMjBwcmljZXMlMjB1cGRhdGVkJTIwJTI1ZGF0ZSUyNSUyMiUyMCUyRiU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]When the device debuted in late 2019, the new watch offered improved capabilities such as an always-on retina display, emergency services, GPS cellular connectivity, and built-in navigation. While the product initially cost $399 for non-cellular models and $499 for cellular models, your device could still be well worth a resale nearly three years later.<\/p>\n<p>The Series 5 was the first model to introduce an always-on retina display and built-in navigation, allowing it to stay competitive in the resale and trade-in market. Nevertheless, considering the age of this model, it is a great idea to consider resale or trade-in early to get a better deal.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Each Apple Watch will have a different resale value based on certain conditions. So it&#8217;s crucial to know the exact specifications of your device to sell it or trade it in for a better price.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The factors affecting the Apple Watch Series 5 used price are the following:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; style=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.accordion-bmc&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Connectivity:&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663683311683{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]A watch that connects to GPS cellular networks will receive a higher price during trade-in. New Apple Watches in this series offered two connectivity options:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><strong>GPS (Wi-Fi Only)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>GPS + Cellular<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Watch Size&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663683386638{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]The Series 5&#8217;s selling price is higher for the 44mm devices. This device comes in two different sizes:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><strong>44mm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>40mm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Watch Case Material (Style):&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663683411171{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Another factor impacting the price is the material of your watch case. Each finish will impact a used Apple Watch Series 5 price differently. Apple Watches offer finishes made of:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Aluminum<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Stainless steel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ceramic<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Titanium<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Condition&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663683469184{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Make sure to clean up your device and have it in the best possible condition for resale or trade-in. Your device&#8217;s condition will play a significant role in determining its trade-in value. Online buyback stores classify devices as:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Mint or Flawless<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Good<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cracked<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Faulty<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Payment Options&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663683507118{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Your choice of payment will impact the worth of an Apple Watch. Examples are direct-to-consumer forms of payment like:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Direct Deposit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Check<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>PayPal<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most trade-ins will only offer\u00a0store credit\u00a0for your device or an Apple gift card, which is more limiting. Some stores will offer a higher price if you choose store credit over cash.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the watch is in good condition and you&#8217;re ready for a change, make sure that you also check the mode of payment where you can get the most cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716445527645{margin-top: 40px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;border-color: #ebebeb !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-318d936bdd270dcfb260e9922a2f7dfd.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-318d936bdd270dcfb260e9922a2f7dfd > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/apple-watch-series-5\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-318d936bdd270dcfb260e9922a2f7dfd\"><span>Compare Apple Watch Series 5 Trade-In Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Condition Quotes: Apple Watch Series 5 Best Used Price&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_id=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]The trade-in value of your Apple Watch depends on the watch size, condition, and other factors like GPS cellular connectivity. Understanding how size affects the resale price is simple: the larger watches will sell for more.<\/p>\n<p>The condition of your watch is one of the biggest factors to impact the purchase price of your watch.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTVCYm1jLWFwaS10YWJsZSUyMHRpdGxlJTNEJTIyJTIyJTIweF9heGlzJTNEJTIyY29uZGl0aW9uJTIyJTIweF9heGlzX29wdGlvbnMlM0QlMjIyMyUyQzIxJTJDNjclMkMyMiUyMiUyMHlfYXhpc19oZWFkaW5nJTNEJTIyRGV2aWNlJTIyJTIweV9heGlzJTNEJTIyZGV2aWNlJTIyJTIweV9heGlzX29wdGlvbnMlM0QlMjI2MTMlMkM5ODUlMjIlMjBjdGFfdGV4dCUzRCUyMkNvbXBhcmUlMjIlMjBmb290ZXIlM0QlMjIlMkElMjBCZXN0JTIwbWFya2V0JTIwcHJpY2VzJTIwdXBkYXRlZCUyMCUyNWRhdGUlMjUlMjIlMjAlMkYlNUQ=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]Be careful about trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/sell-broken-apple-watch\">sell a broken Apple Watch<\/a>, iPhone, or another device. While the condition of your device will impact its trade-in value, you should still consider where to sell it. Online buyback sites and private marketplaces like direct-to-consumer sales or auctions might offer better prices and direct payments for devices in good condition. Carriers and the Apple store might only offer you store credit.<\/p>\n<p>Online buyback sites are more flexible with receiving varying kinds of conditions of the Apple Watch Series 5.<\/p>\n<p>Despite your device&#8217;s faulty or good condition, delaying will likely decrease your device&#8217;s resale or trade-in values, so don&#8217;t wait to sell.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613572154804{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #eaf7f6 !important;border-left-color: #cfe0f9 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #cfe0f9 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #cfe0f9 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #cfe0f9 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What do the conditions mean?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #cfe0f9;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Mint Condition:<\/strong>\u00a0Used but is in good shape and functions as originally intended, no marks or scratches, appear brand new and fresh-out-of-the-box<\/li>\n<li><strong>Good Condition:<\/strong>\u00a0Used but functions as originally intended, might have minor scratches or marks, no significant damage to hardware or software<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cracked Screen or Case\/Damaged Condition:<\/strong> The device has a cracked screen or case but still works as intended<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faulty Condition:<\/strong>\u00a0The device doesn&#8217;t power on or has major software issues such as freezing and crashing, significant cosmetic damage, unusable buttons, or water-damaged<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-318d936bdd270dcfb260e9922a2f7dfd.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-318d936bdd270dcfb260e9922a2f7dfd > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/apple-watch-series-5\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-318d936bdd270dcfb260e9922a2f7dfd\"><span>Compare Apple Watch Series 5 Trade-In Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Resale Market Comparison: Best Apple Watch Series 5 Trade-in Values&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_id=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTVCYm1jLWFwaS10YWJsZSUyMHRpdGxlJTNEJTIyJTIyJTIweF9heGlzJTNEJTIycHJpY2UlMjIlMjB4X2F4aXNfb3B0aW9ucyUzRCUyMm1heCUyQ21pbiUyQ2RpZmYlMjIlMjB5X2F4aXNfaGVhZGluZyUzRCUyMkRldmljZSUyMiUyMHlfYXhpcyUzRCUyMmRldmljZSUyMiUyMHlfYXhpc19vcHRpb25zJTNEJTIyNjEzJTJDOTg1JTIyJTIwY3RhX3RleHQlM0QlMjJDb21wYXJlJTIyJTIwZm9vdGVyJTNEJTIyJTJBJTIwQmVzdCUyMG1hcmtldCUyMHByaWNlcyUyMHVwZGF0ZWQlMjAlMjVkYXRlJTI1JTIyJTIwJTJGJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]The table above illustrates how much you can miss by not understanding your device&#8217;s specs and picking the wrong quote.<\/p>\n<p>When this model was first released, it provided a significant upgrade from previous models. The always-on retina feature allowed the stainless steel or aluminum watch to function more like a non-smartwatch.<\/p>\n<p>It also came with many new, attractive features like built-in navigation, international emergency calling, and a new software suite that tracked increased fitness and health data, making it a top seller.<\/p>\n<h4>Prepare Your Apple Watch for Sale<\/h4>\n<p>Although it is not necessarily a good time to sell an old Apple Watch according to anticipated demand or current stock prices, they can differ when reselling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To increase your Apple Watch worth:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Restore your watch to good condition by removing dust, oil, and other residues.<\/li>\n<li>Consider changing your band.<\/li>\n<li>Remember to back-up important data.<\/li>\n<li>Remember to unpair your watch with your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Remove your Apple ID.<\/li>\n<li>Restore original factory settings like any watch apps initially installed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]Cleaning and resetting your watch and each watch app will likely increase the trade-in value and simplify the selling process.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in the process of trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/where-can-i-sell-my-apple-watch\">sell Apple Watches<\/a>, various buyback companies, private sites, and retailers will pay cash for your old device. However, it&#8217;s essential to find different deals and prices to understand their differences.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Different Types of Buyers Include:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In-store:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Amazon, Apple Store, EcoATM, BestBuy, and GameStop are places that accept trade-ins. These buyers typically offer lower prices than online buyback stores that also accept a used watch, iPhone, and other electronics or Apple products.<\/p>\n<p>Many buyers pay less and only provide store credit or an Apple gift card. Therefore, before opting for these stores, you should look into other places first. Online buyback companies and marketplaces offer higher prices.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Carriers:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Examples of carriers are Verizon and AT&amp;T. While carrier services often pay less for used devices, they will sometimes offer a trade-in for a new device at a significant discount.<\/p>\n<p>Deals like these might be the perfect option for customers planning to upgrade an old device.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;User-to-User Marketplaces:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Some examples are eBay, Swappa, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace. User-to-user marketplaces give you increased autonomy over price. But there&#8217;s no guarantee that someone will purchase your Apple Watch on these sites.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it&#8217;s common for these sites to involve service fees, shipping costs, or in-person delivery requirements to sell your device on a site. Some, however, offer a prepaid shipping label that can minimize these costs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-318d936bdd270dcfb260e9922a2f7dfd.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-318d936bdd270dcfb260e9922a2f7dfd > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/apple-watch-series-5\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-318d936bdd270dcfb260e9922a2f7dfd\"><span>Compare Apple Watch Series 5 Trade-In Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;4&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;GPS + Cellular How it Impacts Your Apple Watch Series 5 Resale Value&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_id=&#8221;4&#8243;][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTVCYm1jLWFwaS10YWJsZSUyMHRpdGxlJTNEJTIyJTIyJTIweF9heGlzJTNEJTIyY29ubmVjdGl2aXR5JTIyJTIweF9heGlzX29wdGlvbnMlM0QlMjI5OCUyQzk3JTIyJTIweV9heGlzX2hlYWRpbmclM0QlMjJEZXZpY2UlMjIlMjB5X2F4aXMlM0QlMjJkZXZpY2UlMjIlMjB5X2F4aXNfb3B0aW9ucyUzRCUyMjYxMyUyQzk4NSUyMiUyMGN0YV90ZXh0JTNEJTIyQ29tcGFyZSUyMiUyMGZvb3RlciUzRCUyMiUyQSUyMEJlc3QlMjBtYXJrZXQlMjBwcmljZXMlMjB1cGRhdGVkJTIwJTI1ZGF0ZSUyNSUyMiUyMCUyRiU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]Another feature of your Apple Watch that will significantly impact its price is the level of connectivity. Apple Watches with GPS cellular internet connectivity sell for higher prices than those that connect only to GPS.<\/p>\n<p>While a watch with only GPS internet connectivity can still use cellular data when your iPhone is near, watches with cellular connectivity function like a phone. Hence, there is a fair price difference between the two types of connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of connectivity type, ensure all your carrier finance payments are complete before selling if you haven&#8217;t completely paid for them when you first purchased your device.<\/p>\n<p>Unpaid carrier bills can complicate the resale or trade-in process. If your payments are complete and you know your device&#8217;s connectivity, it&#8217;s much easier to sell it today.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613576870075{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2fff3 !important;border-left-color: #ace9b3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ace9b3 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ace9b3 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ace9b3 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How Quickly Your Apple Watch Series 5 Loses Value:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:18px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ace9b3;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p>The Apple Watch Series 5 was released in the US in 2019 for $399 for those with GPS-only connectivity. The <em>GPS + Cellular<\/em> model was released in September 2019 for $499, now the highest price you can get is <span href='' class='stat-bold'>$47.00<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Apple Watches tend to lose value quickly because Apple frequently releases new models with upgraded features. During each market year, an Apple device loses approximately 16.70% to 33.62% of its trade-in value.<\/p>\n<p>The resale price typically drops dramatically in the three months following a new Apple Watch release. Apple releases most of its new products in the fall, so it&#8217;s better to sell earlier.<\/p>\n<p>There are flexible trading options if you&#8217;re not entirely ready to sell your old Apple Watch or iPhone. 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