We all know that the value of a PC, console, smartphone and generally any technological device, tends to decrease over time except those that may be of interest to collectors. The Mac Pro is no exception, but what happened to the 2019 model is worth noting, especially considering that its depreciation comes from Apple itself.

I put you in the situation, writer and researcher David Imeli resorted to Apple’s “trade in” program appreciate the Mac Pro that he has in his office, specifically the 2019 model, which can still be purchased in the official store of the apple company and which, with the same configuration as the Imel model, costs $52,199. Yes, we’re talking stratospheric enough to buy a house with that money.

with that price $52,199 and a mere three-year-old would expect to get at least half of his investment back, maybe a little less, but Apple offered him just $970, less than the cost of the iPhone 14 Pro in the United States. The difference between the two amounts is 5,281.34% and is absurd considering exactly that Apple continues to sell the same Mac Pro for $52,199.

The fact is that if we analyze the hardware that the Mac Pro 2019 has mounted, it is clear It’s nowhere near the $52,199 that Apple is asking, and that its hardware has been widely outperformed by other components that are also much better priced. Yes, I know Apple creates value beyond the hardware through its software ecosystem and through optimization, but even with that in mind, it’s still a ridiculous price.

Generally, all prices offered by Apple in the “trade in” program. They are lower than what we could get by selling our equipment to a private personplus they have maximum levels that are very low. If we look at the list for Spain, we see that the most we get for a MacBook Pro is 740 euros, while Apple’s offer for a Mac Pro does not exceed 1,190 euros.

If you have an Apple device, whether it’s a Mac Pro, iPhone, or MacBook, the best you can do If you want to sell it and get back part of your investment, it is to resort to the bazaar market between individuals, be very clear and forget about the “trading” program.