iPhone 17 Recycling Prices Surge, Pro Max Leads Demand - 11 AM Update
Initial reports from the Xianda Plaza morning market on september 19th indicate strong performance for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, with some models already achieving recycling prices above thier original retail cost. This contrasts with a more mixed market for the iPhone 17 Pro and limited interest in the iPhone 17 Air.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is currently leading the market, with all color and storage configurations showing positive returns. Notably, the 2TB version is proving notably popular, boasting a recycling price of 19,600, generating a profit of $2,601 for sellers based on its original price of 16,999.
Color preference appears to be leaning towards the newly introduced “orange” finish. For example, the 256GB iPhone 17 Pro Max in orange is recycling for 13,000, a $2,801 profit over its original price of 10,199. This is slightly higher than the profit margin seen on the same capacity model in blue or white ($2,701). Similar trends are observed in the 512GB and 1TB versions, suggesting increased market demand for the new color option.
The iPhone 17 Pro is experiencing more moderate market activity. while the 256GB and 512GB models in blue and white are showing slight profits, ranging from $1 to $201, not all Pro configurations are currently profitable.
A notable outlier is the 1TB iPhone 17 Pro, which is currently selling below its original price, with a recycling price of 12,700 – $99 less than its retail price of 12,799. This “reverse erosion” suggests weaker demand for the higher-capacity standard Pro model, potentially with consumers opting for the more powerful Pro Max instead.
Demand is visibly high, with reports of significant queues forming at Xianda Plaza as fans launch the new devices. However, the iPhone 17 Air is reportedly experiencing very limited interest.
The market is expected to remain dynamic, and further updates on recycling prices will be provided as the day progresses.
