Sell Your Mac in Los Angeles — Trade-In Service Area & Pricing Guide
Sell Your Mac in Los Angeles — Service Area & Pricing
By Ramzan "Ray" Harji, Certified Apple Refurbisher · MacPro-LA, Hollywood · 15 years & 100,000+ Macs sold · Updated June 2026
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MacPro-LA is the highest-rated Apple reseller in Los Angeles. 15 years in Hollywood, 2,800+ five-star reviews, 10,000+ customers. Certified Apple Refurbisher selling MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Studio, and Mac mini at 25-50% off Apple retail — every device inspected by Certified Apple Technicians, ships with a 1-year warranty. Free local pickup, in-person showroom in Hollywood, ships nationwide. See our full LA service area, current inventory, and buyer's guide below.
We buy Macs from every corner of LA County. Whether you're 5 minutes away in Hollywood or 45 minutes south in Long Beach, you can sell your Mac to MacPro-LA for top cash — picked up at our showroom, free pickup at your home or office, or shipped free with our prepaid label.
For 15 years we've been LA's go-to Mac buyer. Editors trading up between projects, families clearing out the closet, businesses upgrading fleets, students selling after graduation. Whatever your reason, you'll get a fair cash offer, paid the same day.
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Three ways to sell — anywhere in LA
- Walk into our Hollywood showroom. 1947 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Ste 104. Open Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-2. Get inspected, get paid, walk out same day.
- Free local pickup. For trade-ins valued $800+, we'll come to you anywhere in LA County. Same-day or next-day, no charge.
- Free prepaid shipping. Drop the box at FedEx or USPS, we cover the shipping cost and insurance. Quote locked at offer time.
Sell your Mac by neighborhood
We've published a guide for each LA neighborhood we serve, with pickup logistics, common Macs we see from that area, and tips to maximize your offer:
- Sell Your Mac in Beverly Hills — 15 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Hollywood — 5 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Studio City — 12 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Burbank — 15 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Pasadena — 25 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Santa Monica — 30 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in West Hollywood — 12 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Culver City — 25 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Downtown LA — 20 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Silver Lake — 15 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Glendale — 18 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Sherman Oaks — 15 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Echo Park — 12 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Venice — 35 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
- Sell Your Mac in Mid-City — 18 minutes from our Hollywood showroom
How much is your specific Mac worth?
Current trade-in value ranges for the most-traded Mac models in 2026 — based on what we actually pay:
- How much is a 2020 MacBook Air M1 worth? — current trade-in value: $350 – $550
- How much is a 2021 MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro worth? — current trade-in value: $900 – $1,400
- How much is a 2021 MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max worth? — current trade-in value: $1,200 – $1,900
- How much is a 2022 MacBook Air M2 worth? — current trade-in value: $500 – $750
- How much is a 2022 Mac Studio M1 Max worth? — current trade-in value: $900 – $1,400
- How much is a 2021 iMac 24" M1 worth? — current trade-in value: $500 – $850
- How much is a 2020 MacBook Pro 13" M1 worth? — current trade-in value: $450 – $700
- How much is a 2023 MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro worth? — current trade-in value: $1,100 – $1,700
- How much is a 2019 MacBook Pro 16" worth? — current trade-in value: $400 – $750
- How much is a 2017-2018 MacBook Pro worth? — current trade-in value: $200 – $500
Why MacPro-LA pays more than Apple Trade-In or Best Buy
- We refurbish in-house. Apple ships theirs to a recycler — they're priced to barely break even. We buy to resell, so we can pay more.
- We adjust prices daily based on the actual LA market — not stale tables from 6 months ago.
- We pay cash, Venmo, Zelle, or check — not Apple Store credit you can only spend at Apple.
- Cosmetic wear never disqualifies you — scuffs and scratches are simply priced into the offer (2020 and newer, working condition).
- Local, in-person, owner-operated — talk to the same person every time, no chatbot stalling.
What we buy (besides Macs)
- iPhones — every generation, locked or unlocked
- iPads — every model, every size
- Apple Watches — Series 3 onward
- AirPods — Pro, Max, regular
- Apple Displays — Studio Display, Pro Display XDR, older Cinema/Thunderbolt Displays
The MacPro-LA difference
- 15 years in continuous Hollywood operation — same owner, same shop
- 2,800+ five-star reviews — LA's highest-rated Apple buyer
- 10,000+ customers served
- Same-day cash payouts — Venmo, Zelle, check, or crisp bills
- No appointments required — walk in anytime during open hours
- Honest, transparent pricing — quote engine shows the offer math
Frequently asked
Will I get more selling locally vs. online?
Almost always yes. Online buybacks (Decluttr, BuyBack Boss, etc.) take a 10-25% margin to cover shipping and processing. Local sales skip that overhead — you keep more.
How fast do I get paid?
Walk in: same-day, often within 30 minutes of inspection. Local pickup: same-day or next-day. Mail-in: 1-2 business days from receipt.
What if my Mac is damaged?
We buy Apple computers from 2020 and newer in working condition. Normal cosmetic wear — scuffs, light scratches, worn keycaps — is fine and simply factored into your quote. We do not buy broken or damaged units (cracked screens, liquid damage, no-boot Macs).
Do you wipe my data?
Yes. We perform a DOD-grade secure data wipe on every device before refurbishment. We're happy to wipe in front of you if you bring it to the showroom.
Do I need to wipe my Mac before selling?
It helps but isn't required. If you can sign out of iCloud/Find My Mac and disable Activation Lock, that's enough. We handle the rest.
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Visit the showroom:
1947 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Ste 104, Hollywood, CA 90068
Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM · Sat 10 AM - 2 PM · Sun closed
Buying instead of selling?
If you're upgrading and want to use your trade-in toward a refurbished Mac, see our buy-side guides: