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iPhone trade in deals deliver cash bonuses ahead of Apple's iPhone 11

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It's official. Apple's "By Innovation Only" event will take place on Sept. 10 and with it will come the iPhone 11 collection and possibly new Apple Watches and iPads. With new hardware on the horizon, now is the time to sell your used Apple device for cash with our Apple Watch and iPhone trade in bonuses.

Invites for Apple's Sept. 10 event went out on Aug. 29 and that means new iPhones are about to be announced. The "iPhone 11" collection is rumored to have an additional camera on the rear of each model, with speculation pointing to one model being named the "iPhone 11 Pro".

With the rumored advancement of camera technology in the iPhone 11, users wanting the latest model on release day can put bonus cash toward the purchase by selling their used Apple iPhone devices ahead of time. Leading buyback services are offering AppleInsider readers exclusive bonuses on most trades, with Gazelle and BuyBackWorld offering a 30-day price lock to give you plenty of time to order a new iPhone.

We've rounded up the best trade-in prices for your used iPhone or iPad from BuyBackWorld, Gazelle, Decluttr and MyPhones Unlimited, but these are just a few highlights of the devices accepted by the buyback providers. Each service takes in hundreds more models from Apple and other popular brands in the consumer electronics space, so feel free to check each merchant's website for the trade-in value of your specific device.

Best of all, these buyback providers pay cold hard cash for your used smartphone or tablet, so you can use the money at any retailer you choose — or even put it away for a rainy day — instead of being tied to one retailer via a store credit or gift card.

Quick overview of the exclusive bonuses:

Apple iPhone trade in values

iPhone trade in
Readers can snap up a cash bonus with an iPhone trade in

With the iPhone 11 on the horizon, now is the time to trade in your used iPhone, as historically values have dropped once new models are released. We're rounded up some of the best prices available from leading buyback providers, but there are many more models that can be sold for cash. To find your specific device, simply visit Decluttr, Gazelle, BuyBackWorld or MyPhones Unlimited and select the correct condition for your particular model.

iPhone XS Max

  • iPhone XS Max: Up to $799 at Decluttr with code INSIDERFIVE
  • iPhone XS Max: Up to $700 at BuyBackWorld with code APPLEINSIDER20
  • iPhone XS Max: Up to $670 at MyPhones Unlimited with code appleinsider
  • iPhone XS Max: Up to $666 at Gazelle

iPhone XS

  • iPhone XS: Up to $731 at Decluttr with code INSIDERFIVE
  • iPhone XS: Up to $650 at BuyBackWorld with code APPLEINSIDER20
  • iPhone XS: Up to $634 at Gazelle
  • iPhone XS: Up to $620 at MyPhones Unlimited with code appleinsider

iPhone XR

  • iPhone XR: Up to $526 at Decluttr with code INSIDERFIVE
  • iPhone XR: Up to $475 at BuyBackWorld with code APPLEINSIDER20
  • iPhone XR: Up to $440 at MyPhones Unlimited with code appleinsider
  • iPhone XR: Up to $437 at Gazelle

iPhone X

  • iPhone X: Up to $506 at Decluttr with code INSIDERFIVE
  • iPhone X: Up to $486 at BuyBackWorld with code APPLEINSIDER20
  • iPhone X: Up to $400 at MyPhones Unlimited with code appleinsider
  • iPhone X: Up to $379 at Gazelle

iPhone 8 Plus

  • iPhone 8 Plus: Up to $390 at Decluttr with code INSIDERFIVE
  • iPhone 8 Plus: Up to $365 at BuyBackWorld with coupon code APPLEINSIDER20
  • iPhone 8 Plus: Up to $340 at MyPhones Unlimited with code appleinsider
  • iPhone 8 Plus: Up to $331 at Gazelle

iPhone 8

  • iPhone 8: Up to $337 at Decluttr with code INSIDERFIVE
  • iPhone 8: Up to $331 at Gazelle
  • iPhone 8: Up to $290 at MyPhones Unlimited with code appleinsider
  • iPhone 8: Up to $280 at BuyBackWorld with code APPLEINSIDER20

iPhone 7 Plus

  • iPhone 7 Plus: Up to $279 at Decluttr with code INSIDERFIVE
  • iPhone 7 Plus: Up to $270 at BuyBackWorld with code APPLEINSIDER20
  • iPhone 7 Plus: Up to $236 at Gazelle
  • iPhone 7 Plus: Up to $160 at MyPhones Unlimited with code appleinsider

iPhone 7

  • iPhone 7: Up to $190 at Decluttr with code INSIDERFIVE
  • iPhone 7: Up to $171 at BuyBackWorld with code APPLEINSIDER10
  • iPhone 7: Up to $167 at Gazelle
  • iPhone 7: Up to $130 at MyPhones Unlimited with code appleinsider

Find dozens more smartphone models at Decluttr, BuyBackWorld, Gazelle and MyPhones Unlimited.

iPad trade in values

iPad tradein values
iPad trade in deals are also in effect

Along with iPhones, iPads valued at $200 or more also qualify for a $20 bonus at Gazelle and BuyBackWorld (the latter requires promo code APPLEINSIDER20).

And regardless of value, AI readers can snap up a $20 bonus on all trades at MyPhones Unlimited.

iPad (6th Gen)

  • 2018 iPad: Up to $221 at Gazelle
  • 2018 iPad: Up to $205 at Decluttr with code INSIDERFIVE
  • 2018 iPad: Up to $192 at BuyBackWorld with coupon code APPLEINSIDER20
  • 2018 iPad: Up to $150 at MyPhones Unlimited with code appleinsider

10.5" iPad Pro

  • 10.5" iPad Pro: Up to $372 at Decluttr with code INSIDERFIVE
  • 10.5" iPad Pro: Up to $340 at BuyBackWorld with coupon code APPLEINSIDER20
  • 10.5" iPad Pro: Up to $290 at MyPhones Unlimited with code appleinsider
  • 10.5" iPad Pro: Up to $273 at Gazelle

12.9" iPad Pro

  • 12.9" iPad Pro: Up to $913 at Decluttr with promo code INSIDERFIVE
  • 12.9" iPad Pro: Up to $860 at BuyBackWorld with code APPLEINSIDER20
  • 12.9" iPad Pro: Up to $550 at MyPhones Unlimited with code appleinsider
  • 12.9" iPad Pro: Up to $411 at Gazelle

Find many more iPad models at Decluttr, BuyBackWorld, Gazelle and MyPhones Unlimited.

Mac, Apple Watch trades & more

Mac and Apple Watch trade in
Cash bonuses extend to users with a Mac or Apple Watch trade in

Cell phones and tablets aren't the only gadgets you can sell for cash. Gift cards, Magic keyboards, and even Beats headphones can all be traded in easily. Simply lock in a quote, ship the goods for free and get paid in cash at these top providers:

Additional Apple Deals

Apple Price Guides

AppleInsider and Apple authorized resellers are also running a handful of additional exclusive promotions this month on Apple hardware that will not only deliver the lowest prices on many of the items, but also throw in discounts on AppleCare, software and accessories. These deals are as follows:

See if there is a Mac, iPad or Apple Watch deal that will save you $100s by checking out prices.appleinsider.com.