With AirPods Pro 3 coming September 19, it’s time to sell your old AirPods for quick upgrade cash. The bad news is that Apple doesn’t let you trade in old AirPods, and neither will most other buyback services.

However, Cult of Mac offers good money for your old AirPods, making your next upgrade more affordable. We won’t leave you waiting weeks for your e-check if you sell us your old AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max to our buyback program. And we promise that none of the tech we receive will end up in a landfill.

So, what are you waiting for? Lock in a 30-day guaranteed quote in seconds, with no haggling or hassles. It’s the easy way to sell your old AirPods.

Sell your old AirPods for trade-in cash from Cult of Mac

The truth is, nobody really wants to use your grimy old AirPods when you’re done with them. So, instead of handing them down, earwax and all, you could sell your AirPods and turn them into quick cash to put toward a brand-new pair of Apple earbuds (or anything else you want).

Not many trade-in services buy old AirPods, and for the places that do, we usually pay the most. Plus, we don’t play the typical buyback games. You won’t find any “maybe” offers or “mint condition” bait-and-switches when you sell your AirPods to us.

Do your AirPods work? Then you get paid. Even if they’re broken, we’ll still pay for most models.

Our quotes stay locked for an extended 30 days right now. That gives you time for your new AirPods to arrive, while ensuring your trade-in value doesn’t decrease in the coming weeks. It’s the stress-free way to capture peak value while waiting on your new AirPods Pro 3.

The process is quick and simple, and you’ll receive your cash in just a few days. We’ll even buy back broken AirPods in need of repair.

Cult of Mac buyback program is quick and easy

Here’s how it works when you sell your AirPods to us:

• You visit our AirPods buyback page and tap or click on the model you want to trade in (regular AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max). Then find the specific version of your trade-in AirPods and hit Get Your Quote.
• Then select the condition of the AirPods you want to sell. Choose from Broken, Minor Damage and Good.
• Then click Get Paid.
• Hit Login (if you’re a returning customer) or Register (if you need to create a new account).
• Finally, hit Submit to seal the deal. 

We’ll send you the box and shipping label

Right after you submit your quote, we’ll ship you everything you need: protective packing materials plus a prepaid return postage label. Just drop your AirPods in the provided kit, slap on the label, and you’re done. No trips to buy supplies, no printing labels, no guessing about insurance — just pack, seal and send.

As soon as your AirPods arrive, we quickly verify their condition and process your payment — usually within five business days from when you ship. Choose a classic paper check if that’s your style, or go with a speedy direct deposit straight to your bank. Either way, you won’t be waiting weeks to see your money and you won’t be haggling over the condition.

We won’t fob you off with store credit or keep you waiting. Sell us your AirPods, and we cough up real cash that you can spend anywhere.

Turn your drawer-bound earbuds into real upgrade cash, fast

Why does selling your AirPods right now make sense? With AirPods Pro 3 coming in hot, this really is an ideal time to trade-in older models.

Better resale window: Trade-in values are strongest right as new models hit. Don’t let your old AirPods depreciate further while you debate the jump to AirPods Pro 3. Plus, you won’t miss out on the new model’s upgraded active noise cancellation, increased battery life and enhanced ear tips.
Cleaner upgrade math: As mentioned, AirPods are one of the few items Apple won’t offer any trade-in credit for. So leverage our program to recapture some of your aging earbuds’ value and offset that brand-new price tag.
Less e-waste, more re-commerce: Keep your old gear in circulation and out of a landfill. It’s better for your wallet and the planet.
Support Cult of Mac: Every set of AirPods that you trade in through our platform helps fund our website and empowers us to deliver you the best Apple news on the planet.

Sell us your AirPods, iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches and more

It’s not just AirPods trade-ins that we offer, either. We buy many old Apple devices you don’t want anymore, including iPhones, MacBooks (Pro and Air), iPads (regular, Pro, Air and mini), Apple Watches (Series, Ultra and SE models) and other Apple accessories (Apple Pencil and certain Magic Keyboards). It all gets recycled or refurbished and resold.

How much can you make with AirPods trade-in?

Cult of Mac aims to pay more than other buyback services, so if your AirPods are still in good condition, you could make a pretty penny. We offer up to $35 for regular AirPods, up to $40 for AirPods Pro and up to $100 for AirPods Max.

What’s more, our quotes are good through the end of October. That gives you plenty of time to buy your new earbuds this weekend before packing up and sending off your old ones. Visit our buyback site today and secure your quote!