Apple will now accept damaged iPhones as trade-ins when people wish to upgrade to a new iPhone.
Previously, Apple only accepted working iPhones as trade-ins, but will now take in iPhones with “damaged displays, cameras, and buttons within reason.” Apple will credit people who turn in a damaged iPhone 5s with $50.
The company will credit people $200 for a broken iPhone 6 and $250 for a broken iPhone 6 Plus. Phones that don’t have cracked screens or broken buttons may be worth up to $350.
Apple hopes the change in policy will convince people holding onto older, possibly busted devices to upgrade. The new Apple trade-in policy is available at Apple’s retail stores, but not online.
