Apple Is Now Offering You Up To $345 For Your Used iPhone 4S In Preparation For iPhone 5

Everyone is getting ready for the next iPhone launch, which if you believe the online rumors that are floating about, will be September 21st. People have stopped buying phones, to wait to see what the Cupertino-based company will throw their way with the iPhone 5, or the “new iPhone” as it seems they are dropping the number based system with the release of the “new iPad” back in March.

While there are several different ways you will be able to grab this upcoming phone, most of them will have some sort of initial cost to them. This includes upgrading your current phone tied to a contract to the iPhone 5, buying out of the contract, and then signing a new contract with the iPhone 5 (ouch pricey) or simply purchasing the handset outright if Apple offers that in your country.
If you are like anyone else, the full cost of the newest iPhone is always a tough pill to swallow no matter what route you go. However Apple does offer you a small hand in offsetting the cost of the latest and great iPhone by their Reuse and Recycle Program. This program allows you to recycle your Apple product and receive some money back for it, based upon its condition. If you looked after your iPhone 4S like a child, and it is truly pristine, you could pocket up to $285 for the 16GB version or $345 for the largest, 64GB version. While this is a far cry from the $649 to $849 you paid to purchase the iPhone, it is a small token which can help any next iPhone purchase. There are other buy back websites such as Gazelle, however Apple’s offers are usually stronger for the iPhone than other businesses.

Apple is very picky regarding the condition of the products entered into their Reuse program, so do answer the questions truthfully. While some individuals enjoy keeping their old devices, to create a sort of timeline collection, others would much rather exchange the dust collector with some money to buy the newer one.

Do you usually trade in your old Apple device for the newer one, or enjoy creating a collection? Tell us if you are going to be picking up the iPhone 5 in the comments below.