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Sell iMac for cash without listing it anywhere. Hauling a 20-pound desktop to a stranger's car is no fun. Price your 24-inch, 27-inch or 21.5-inch iMac online, and we send the label plus packing advice for a large screen.
Like-new iMac offers currently reach $855Your figure depends on the exact model, its specs and its condition.
Includes the 24-inch M1, M3 and M4, iMac Pro, and Intel 27 and 21.5-inch iMacs from 2015.
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iPads first, and your iMac too
We started as an iPad buyback and now pay the same way for your iMac: a fixed offer, free prepaid shipping and payment by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH).
- Free shippingPrepaid label
- Fast paymentAfter inspection
- Any conditionIf it works
- Bulk welcome5+ devices
Any condition
Sell your iMac in any condition
Used, damaged, cracked, locked or brand new: each guide explains exactly what we accept and opens the instant quote.
iMac resale
The fastest way to turn an iMac into money
A top-configuration iMac in like-new shape currently prices at up to $855.
Apple silicon iMacs (M1, M3, M4) hold value because they are quiet, quick and still get macOS updates, while 2015 to 2020 Intel 27-inch and 21.5-inch models with SSDs keep a solid market.
Few buyers want to collect a large desktop, so shipping an iMac on a prepaid label avoids photos, listings and a heavy handover.
Generations
Is your iMac a 24-inch Apple silicon or an Intel model?
Since 2021 the iMac has been a 24-inch, color-matched computer with Apple silicon (M1, M3, M4). These get the highest iMac prices because they are quick, quiet and receive every macOS update.
Intel iMacs came in 21.5-inch and 27-inch sizes from Late 2015 to 2020. The 2019 and 2020 27-inch models with SSDs price best among them; hard-drive and Fusion Drive models sit lower because buyers usually swap the drive.
- 24-inch M4 (2024), M3 (2023), M1 (2021)
- 27-inch Intel (2015 to 2020)
- 21.5-inch Intel (2015 to 2019)
Mailing an iMac without the stress
We send a prepaid label and step-by-step packing tips, then pay once the iMac passes testing.
Working iMacs from 2015 on qualify, from the 24-inch M4 back to 21.5 and 27-inch Intel models, and the price check only offers the options your model was sold with.
Normal wear, scratches or cracked front glass on a working iMac only lower the price. A dead, locked or liquid-damaged iMac is flagged by the price check before anything ships.
Every iMac we buy
Each model page lists configurations and price notes, with the price check set to that iMac.
Sell iMac M4
The newest 24-inch iMac keeps its price best. Tell us whether it is the 8-core or 10-core version, plus memory and storage, and the figure appears in about a minute.
Sell iMac M4Sell iMac M3
The 2023 M3 iMac still sells well, and the biggest price gap is between its two GPU versions, so check which one you own first.
Sell iMac M3Sell iMac M1
The first colorful 24-inch iMac is still one of the iMacs sold most often. Choose the GPU version, memory and storage for a price.
Sell iMac M1Sell iMac Pro
A workstation inside an iMac shell. Its price rests on the Xeon core count, memory and SSD, so choose your exact build below.
Sell iMac ProSell iMac 27-inch
The 27-inch Intel iMac still finds buyers, the 2020 model most of all. Start with the year, then pick processor, memory and storage.
Sell iMac 27-inchSell iMac 21.5-inch
Most 21.5-inch iMacs from 2015 on still sell, Retina 4K units with SSDs best of all. Choose the year to see its options.
Sell iMac 21.5-inchSell by exact iMac
Every year and chip has its own page.
- Sell iMac 24-inch M4 (2024)2024 · up to $775
- Sell iMac 24-inch M3 (2023)2023 · up to $640
- Sell iMac 24-inch M1 (2021)2021 · up to $455
- Sell iMac 27-inch Retina 5K (2020)2020 · up to $670
- Sell iMac 27-inch Retina 5K (2019)2019 · up to $360
- Sell iMac 21.5-inch Retina 4K (2019)2019 · up to $225
- Sell iMac Pro 27-inch (2017)2017 · up to $855
- Sell iMac 27-inch Retina 5K (2017)2017 · up to $280
- Sell iMac 21.5-inch Retina 4K (2017)2017 · up to $190
- Sell iMac 21.5-inch (2017, non-Retina)2017 · up to $95
- Sell iMac 27-inch Retina 5K (Late 2015)2015 · up to $150
- Sell iMac 21.5-inch Retina 4K (Late 2015)2015 · up to $100
Identify it
How do I find my iMac model?
About This Mac in the Apple menu shows the year and chip. System Information > Hardware Overview gives the Model Identifier, and the serial number sits under the stand.
| Model identifier | Model | Chip / processor family | Display | Model number | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac16,2 / Mac16,3 | iMac 24-inch M4 (2024) | M4 | 24-inch 4.5K Retina | — | Price this model |
| Mac15,4 / Mac15,5 | iMac 24-inch M3 (2023) | M3 | 24-inch 4.5K Retina | — | Price this model |
| iMac21,1 / iMac21,2 | iMac 24-inch M1 (2021) | M1 | 24-inch 4.5K Retina | — | Price this model |
| iMac20,1 / iMac20,2 | iMac 27-inch Retina 5K (2020) | Intel 10th gen | 27-inch 5K Retina | A2115 | Price this model |
| iMac19,1 | iMac 27-inch Retina 5K (2019) | Intel 9th gen | 27-inch 5K Retina | A2115 | Price this model |
| iMac19,2 | iMac 21.5-inch Retina 4K (2019) | Intel 8th gen | 21.5-inch 4K Retina | A2116 | Price this model |
| iMacPro1,1 | iMac Pro 27-inch (2017) | Intel Xeon W | 27-inch 5K Retina | A1862 | Price this model |
| iMac18,3 | iMac 27-inch Retina 5K (2017) | Intel 7th gen | 27-inch 5K Retina | A1419 | Price this model |
| iMac18,2 | iMac 21.5-inch Retina 4K (2017) | Intel 7th gen | 21.5-inch 4K Retina | A1418 | Price this model |
| iMac18,1 | iMac 21.5-inch (2017, non-Retina) | Intel 7th gen | 21.5-inch 1080p | A1418 | Price this model |
| iMac17,1 | iMac 27-inch Retina 5K (Late 2015) | Intel 6th gen | 27-inch 5K Retina | A1419 | Price this model |
| iMac16,2 | iMac 21.5-inch Retina 4K (Late 2015) | Intel 5th gen | 21.5-inch 4K Retina | A1418 | Price this model |
Pre-2015 iMacs are outside the price check. Email the model and we will look.
Resale value
What is a used iMac worth today?
The name on the box is only the start. Configuration and condition can split two iMacs of the same year by a wide margin.
Every offer starts from what your configuration resells for this month. We then subtract only for visible damage or anything that fails testing.
See my priceWhat changes the price of a used iMac?
The quote tool asks about each of these, so the number you see already accounts for them.
Generation
M1, M3 and M4 iMacs sit far above Intel units.
Chip
More GPU cores, or Core i7, i9 and Xeon, pay more.
Memory
Fixed on Apple silicon, so 16GB and up is worth real money.
Drive
Bigger SSDs pay more; any SSD beats Fusion or hard drives.
Screen
The costliest part, so its faults count most.
Outside
Marks and dents trim the price step by step.
In the box
M-series iMacs need their adapter; keyboard and mouse add value.
Resale demand
Priced against what your build sells for today.
Checks first
Can I sell my iMac to you?
We screen for these before showing a price, so there are no surprises after you ship.
Accepted when
The iMac boots to a readable screen, you have signed it out of the Apple Account so Activation Lock is off, no MDM profile or firmware password remains, and it belongs to you.
Keep in mind
Scuffs, dents and minor screen marks only trim the price, though a 24-inch iMac must ship with its own power adapter. Dead, locked, reported or liquid-damaged iMacs are outside the online price check. Full list of what we accept.
Which condition grade fits my iMac?
Grade only the outside here. Faults such as a dead button are a separate question, so one problem is never counted twice.
Screen and body look new, with no marks or dents.
Light wear seen only up close; no dents.
Noticeable scratches, scuffs or one small dent.
Heavy wear, deep scratches or several dents, with everything working.
A bent stand or a cracked or dented case, but it starts and works.
No power, a blank or missing picture, an active lock, or water damage. A device with any of these cannot be priced online.
Three steps
How does selling an iMac to SellYouriPads work?
Price it online, mail it on our label, collect your money. Nothing to list and nobody to meet.
- 01
Price it
Choose the model and answer short questions on storage, connectivity and condition. The offer appears on screen before you give us any personal details.
- 02
Mail it free
Accept the offer and we send a free prepaid, trackable shipping label by email. Erase the iMac, pad it in a box and hand it to the carrier.
- 03
Collect payment
Our technicians test it within 2 business days of delivery. Once it matches your description, the money goes out by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH).
What you get when you sell with SellYouriPads
Six promises that apply to every iPad, iPhone and Mac we buy.
A price tied to your exact unit
Storage, chip, connectivity and condition each move the number, so a top-spec model is never paid as a base one.
Shipping on us
Once you accept, we email a free prepaid, trackable shipping label by email. You never pay postage.
Money without the wait
Payment goes out within 2 business days after your device passes inspection, by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH), your choice.
Your data, erased again
Even after you reset it, we run our own erase on every device before it moves on.
No silent price changes
If testing finds something you didn't mention, you get the reason in writing and decide. Say no to a revised price and your device is returned free of charge.
People who answer
Write to sales@sellyouripads.com and a member of the team replies (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm ET).
Protect your data
How do I erase my iMac before selling it?
Six steps, done before the box is sealed. Skip one and the device can be held at inspection until it's fixed.
Our team runs its own erase on every arrival as a second layer. If an account is still signed in, we email you and pause until it's removed.
- Copy your files offTime Machine, iCloud Drive or an external disk all work.
- Sign out of Apple AccountApple menu > System Settings > your name > Sign Out. Find My turns off with it.
- Check Activation LockApple silicon and T2 Macs list its status in System Information. It should read Disabled.
- Remove managementAn employer or school Mac must be released from its MDM before it ships.
- Wipe the driveNewer Macs offer Erase All Content and Settings. Older ones erase the disk from macOS Recovery.
- Protect the screenWrap the display in thick padding and leave space on every side of the box.
Second life
Where your old iPad goes next
A tablet in a drawer helps nobody. Sold on, it becomes a student's first iPad or a spare for a small business, and one less device in the e-waste stream.
Reused as is
Working units are cleaned, retested and passed to a new owner.
Repaired when it pays
A cracked screen or tired battery is replaced when the fix costs less than the device is worth.
Recovered for parts
Whatever can't be reused goes to certified e-waste recyclers for material recovery.
Good to know before selling an iMac
How much does condition matter?
Wear works in small steps: Good sits a little under Like New and Fair a little under Good. Screen faults cost more because the display is the priciest part, which is why it gets its own question.
Apple silicon or Intel?
M1, M3 and M4 iMacs run current macOS smoothly and keep their value. Intel units depend on year, processor and drive type: the 2020 27-inch leads, while 2015 to 2017 hard-drive models trail well behind.
What happens on the test bench?
We match the model and configuration to your quote, confirm it is signed out and unlocked, boot it, test it and compare its condition with your grade. A match means your figure is paid; a difference comes back in writing with a revised offer. Say no to a revised price and your device is returned free of charge.
How do I pack an iMac?
Use the original box if you kept it. If not, wrap the screen thickly, guard the corners and leave at least two inches of padding on every side, without pressing hard on the glass.
Clearing out a lab or office?
Five or more iMacs get a bulk offer: one inventory list, one combined price.
iMac selling questions
What is my iMac worth?
Model year, chip, memory, storage and condition decide it, along with whether everything works. Open the price check on this page for the figure on your exact iMac. The iMac price is built from what the same configuration resells for right now, minus only what our technicians would need to fix.
Which iMac details raise the price?
An Apple silicon chip is worth the most. For any given model, more memory and a bigger SSD raise the offer, and screen damage or faults lower it. Each iMac estimate draws on this month's resale data for that configuration, and your condition answers refine it before anything is shipped.
Do you take a damaged iMac?
Often, yes. If it boots, shows a usable picture and works otherwise, scratches, dents or cracked front glass only lower the price. Cosmetic wear reduces the iMac price but never disqualifies a working unit, and the quote asks about it so the number holds at testing. Should our test bench see something your answers didn't mention, you receive the reason and a revised figure, and you're free to say no and get the device back.
Do you buy an iMac that will not turn on?
No. A completely dead iMac, or one that will not start up, is not something we can buy. Selling an iMac here takes three moves: price it online, mail it on our prepaid label, and receive payment once it passes testing. You pay no listing fees, meet no strangers and haggle with nobody, and the figure you see reflects your exact configuration and condition.
Can I sell an iMac that is Activation Locked?
No. The owner must remove it from their Apple Account before it can be priced. Signing the iMac out of its Apple Account drops it from Find My, and that is what lifts Activation Lock for the next user. Activation Lock is checked during pricing and again on the bench, so switching it off early keeps the iMac sale moving.
Is a scratched iMac still worth selling?
Yes, if it works fully and could be resold. Choose the condition grade that matches. Each iMac estimate draws on this month's resale data for that configuration, and your condition answers refine it before anything is shipped. We price configuration and condition, not averages, which is why two iMac units from the same year can land far apart.
Which iMacs can I price online?
The 24-inch M1, M3 and M4, the iMac Pro, and 27-inch and 21.5-inch Intel models from 2015. Email us about anything older. Each Mac Pro estimate draws on this month's resale data for that configuration, and your condition answers refine it before anything is shipped. We price configuration and condition, not averages, which is why two Mac Pro units from the same year can land far apart.
How should I pack an iMac?
We send a free prepaid, trackable shipping label by email. The original box is ideal. If you do not have it, wrap the screen in thick padding and leave space on every side of a sturdy box. The label lands in your inbox within minutes of accepting, and its tracking shows when the iMac reaches us.
By state
Sell iMac from any of the 50 states
Mail-in works the same from Alaska to Florida: one offer, one prepaid label, one inspection standard.
Which model is it exactly?
Match your model number to its specs so the offer is right the first time.
Turn your iMac into cash
Pricing takes about a minute and commits you to nothing.