Sell MacBook
SELL YOUR MacBook for Cash in Brooklyn, NYC
Laptops depreciate more gently than phones but they depreciate relentlessly, and MacBooks have one specific cliff worth knowing about: the transition away from Intel. Intel-based MacBooks have fallen off the supported-macOS list, and once a machine stops receiving OS updates its resale value drops sharply and does not recover.
MacBook models we buy
Apple silicon machines are a different story. An M-series MacBook Air or Pro holds value better than almost any other laptop on the market, because the performance still feels current years after purchase and the battery life remains genuinely competitive with new hardware.
We test every machine at the counter: boot, display, keyboard, trackpad, ports, speakers, camera, and the battery cycle count from the system report. You see the diagnostics as we run them.
At a glance
- Accepted
- MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
- Silicon
- All M-series, plus Intel models
- Diagnostics
- Run in front of you at the counter
- Turnaround
- Same-visit cash
What We Buy
WE TAKE All Of It
- MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, all Apple silicon generations
- Intel MacBooks — worth less, still worth selling
- Machines with cracked screens, dead keys or failing batteries
- Laptops with swollen batteries (bring them in a bag, not a backpack)
- Units with an active AppleCare+ plan
- Sealed and open-box machines
What Moves The Number
WHAT YOUR Offer DEPENDS ON
Apple silicon versus Intel
The largest single divider in MacBook resale. An M-series machine and an Intel machine of similar age and spec are not in the same market, because one still gets macOS updates and the other does not.
Battery cycle count
Found in System Settings under General, About, System Report, Power. Under 300 cycles reads as lightly used. Above 800 and the battery is near the end of its rated life, which a buyer will factor in.
Activation Lock
Same rule as iPhones. Sign out of your Apple Account and turn off Find My before selling — a locked MacBook cannot be reset for the next owner.
RAM and storage configuration
Memory and SSD are soldered on Apple silicon, so the configuration is permanent. Upgraded RAM and larger drives command real premiums because no one can add them later.
Condition
EVERY Condition CONSIDERED
01
Like new
No marks on the lid or deck, low cycle count, everything functional.
02
Good
Light desk wear, healthy battery, all keys and ports working.
03
Fair
Dents, worn keycaps or a high cycle count. Still readily sellable.
04
Damaged
Cracked display, liquid damage or a machine that will not boot — we still buy.
Why Sell With Us
NO FEES,
No Waiting
Consignment takes a cut and pays you only once your item sells — which can take months, if it happens at all. We buy outright. You get the full agreed amount in cash before you leave, and nothing is deducted afterward.
- Authenticated and tested in front of you
- Cash in hand the same visit
- No consignment fees deducted
- Every condition considered, damage included
- No appointment needed
Get Your Quote
Tell us about your macbook and we'll respond within 24 hours.
- 01Category
- 02Your items
- 03Your details
- 04Review
What are you selling?
Choose a category. You can include more items in the same request.
FAQs
MACBOOK Questions
What do I need to do before selling my MacBook?
Back up first. Then sign out of your Apple Account, turn off Find My, and use the Erase All Content and Settings option in System Settings. If you cannot boot the machine, bring it anyway and bring your Apple Account details with you.
Is my Intel MacBook worth anything?
It is worth less than an Apple silicon machine, sometimes dramatically so, because it has aged off Apple's macOS support list. That said, they still sell — for students, for basic office work, and for parts. It is worth more today than it will be next year.
My battery is swollen and the trackpad is lifting. Can I bring it in?
Yes, and please transport it carefully in a rigid bag rather than crushed in a backpack. A swollen cell is a genuine fire risk. We buy these machines — the board, screen and chassis all retain value.
Do you buy MacBooks with a cracked screen?
We do. Display assemblies are among the most expensive Mac repairs, so it does affect the offer, but a cracked-screen MacBook with a healthy board is still a valuable machine.
Do you need the original charger?
It helps and we would rather have it, since MacBook power adapters are expensive to replace individually. Bring it if you have it, but a missing charger will not stop the sale.