MACBOOK BUYBACK
Sell Your MacBook in Montreal — Air, Pro, M1 through M5
Cash on the spot. MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, all Apple Silicon generations and select Intel models. Full evaluation in about 15 minutes.
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Sell or buy your MacBook
Pick your model — we reply within the hour. Free in-store evaluation, no appointment.
Which MacBooks do we buy?
SubSell buys all recent MacBook models:
- • MacBook Air M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 — 13" and 15"
- • MacBook Pro M1 through M5 Max — 13", 14", 16"
- • MacBook Pro Intel (2018-2020) — i5, i7, i9 — residual value
- • MacBook Air Intel (2018-2020) — residual value
Custom configurations (CTO/BTO) with more RAM or SSD are worth more. We also accept MacBooks with broken screens, dead batteries, or non-working keyboards — price adjusted for damage.
A MacBook rarely leaves on its own: the Apple hardware sitting in the same bag is worth money too. The Apple Watch has its own evaluation page, and anything without a dedicated page here takes a minute to describe in the other device request.
MacBook — what we inspect
Value depends on the generation, the configuration (RAM, SSD) and the actual condition. Here's what we check before every offer — the exact price is confirmed free in store, in about 15 minutes. Bring the serial number for a precise evaluation; selling by mail, you get your price through the form or on WhatsApp.
| Generation | Priority inspection points |
|---|---|
| MacBook Air M1–M5 | Battery health, screen (delamination), ports, Activation Lock |
| MacBook Pro 14″/16″ M1–M5 Pro/Max | mini-LED display, fans under load, battery, HDMI/SDXC ports |
| MacBook Pro 13″ M1/M2 | Battery, Touch Bar, fan, ports |
| MacBook Intel (2018–2020) | Butterfly keyboard, flexgate, T2 lock, residual value |
MacBook pages by model
MacBook evaluation — What do we check?
- • Battery cycles + maximum capacity — worn battery = adjustment
- • Keyboard — every key, especially on butterfly models
- • Screen — dead pixels, burn-in, spots, lines
- • Trackpad and buttons — Force Touch, click, pressure
- • Ports — Thunderbolt/USB-C, MagSafe, 3.5mm jack, HDMI (Pro 14"/16"), SDXC
- • SSD — confirmed capacity, SMART status
- • Heat and fans — load test
- • iCloud / Activation Lock — must be disabled before sale
Broken or problematic MacBooks — we evaluate anyway
Cracked screen, broken keyboard, coffee/water damage, broken hinge, swollen battery, won't power on — we evaluate everything. We make an offer based on the model and the damage, even for a MacBook that no longer powers on. Components often remain recoverable (Apple Silicon logic boards have good resale value as parts).
How to prepare your MacBook before selling
- 1. Time Machine backup of important data
- 2. Sign out of Apple ID: System Settings → [Your name] → Sign Out
- 3. Disable Find My: automatic with Apple ID sign-out
- 4. Reset: System Settings → General → Transfer or Reset → Erase All Content and Settings
- 5. Bring the MacBook + original charger + box if available
If you don't know how, we guide you in store and you type your own password. But signing out of Apple ID before coming avoids any issues.
Our environmental commitment
Since 2017, more than 50,000 transactions at the shop. Selling or trading instead of throwing away keeps a phone in use: every device we buy back goes back into use first, and is recycled only once it can no longer be used. Devices too damaged or too old to resell are taken back free of charge, no recycling fee, and handed only to recyclers compliant with Quebec environmental standards (ARPE-Québec). Before any resale, your data is erased with professional software; a device that is recycled has its storage destroyed.
Before you come in
Frequently asked questions — Sell MacBook Montreal
Do you accept MacBooks with butterfly keyboard?
MacBook 2016-2019 models with butterfly keyboard are accepted. Price is adjusted for known defects (sticky keys, repeating characters, missed letters). If Apple replaced the keyboard under the service program, mention it — that increases value.
How do you evaluate battery condition?
We check the cycle count (System Information → Power) and the maximum capacity (System Settings → Battery → Battery Health). A worn battery (low maximum capacity) or one showing a service message reduces the buyback value. Apple rates recent batteries for 1,000 cycles; beyond that, the price is adjusted further.
My MacBook has screen retention/burn-in — is it worth anything?
A MacBook Pro with image retention or stage light on its screen keeps a reduced value. Apple sometimes offers free replacement — check with them first. Otherwise, we buy based on condition.
Do you differentiate Intel vs Apple Silicon?
Apple Silicon MacBooks (M1 and newer) have significantly higher resale value than recent Intel models. Intel MacBook Pros (2018-2020) retain a real residual value depending on configuration.
Do I need to provide the charger?
Ideally yes — an original USB-C 67W, 96W or 140W charger adds to the value. If you've lost the charger, we still buy, just with a small adjustment.
Do you accept custom configurations (CTO/BTO)?
Yes, and they can be worth more. A MacBook Pro M4 Max with 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD is worth substantially more than a base configuration. Bring your serial number for a precise evaluation.
Can I sell my MacBook by mail?
Yes, from anywhere in Canada. Get your price through the form or on WhatsApp, we cover the shipping, and you are paid by Interac e-Transfer or bank wire once the MacBook is received and checked. The confirmed price holds if the condition matches.
A question?
Call or write: the shop answers within the hour, 9 AM to 9 PM, in French or English.
Your MacBook is worth money. Bring it in today.
757 Rue Beaubien East, Montréal • Mon-Sun 9 AM-9 PM • Walk-ins welcome