How much is a used laptop worth?
A used laptop in good condition keeps about 34% of its original price at 3 years on this calculator's curve. If yours cost $1,000 new, that works out to roughly $240–$420 as a realistic asking range, with fair market around $340. Use the calculator above to adjust for your exact age, condition, and brand tier.
What information sells a used laptop fastest?
The exact model identifier, year, CPU, RAM, storage, battery health percentage, and honest photos of the screen and keyboard. Buyers cross-shop against refurbished prices, so a complete spec list is what lets them say yes without a dozen questions.
Do MacBooks really resell for more?
Generally yes — sustained demand and long software support keep MacBook resale strong relative to comparable Windows laptops, which is what this calculator's premium brand tier models. Whatever the brand: wipe it, sign out of iCloud or Microsoft accounts, and hand over the charger.
Should I sell my laptop before a long-distance move?
Full-service long-distance movers effectively charge about $0.50–$0.80 per pound. At roughly 5 lb, moving a laptop adds about $5–$5 to the bill — if that is more than its resale value, sell it before moving day and rebuy at your destination.