Compare UK MacBook buyers
Compare MacBook Buyers: musicMagpie, CeX, Currys and John Lewis
The quick answer
These pages compare how named UK buyers handle a MacBook: where you sell, what you are paid in, which faults they refuse and what happens when a price is revised. Every statement about another company comes from its own published pages, and no competitor price is quoted, because those change faster than any page can.
We are a Mac-only cash buyer, so read these with that in mind: we say where a rival suits you better, such as a voucher you will spend in a shop or an Intel MacBook we do not buy. For route types rather than named companies, see the best place to sell a MacBook in the UK, and for cash against store credit, the MacBook trade-in guide.
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Comparisons
Got a revised musicMagpie offer?
What a regrade means, what happens if you accept, decline or ignore it, and how to get a second price before you answer.
musicMagpie vs CeX vs us
Where each one buys, what you are paid in, which MacBooks each takes, and what happens when the price changes after checking.
CeX MacBook trade-in
Cash or voucher, branch or post, the ID CeX asks for, what to bring, and when a Mac specialist is the better fit.
Currys and John Lewis trade-in
How both retailer schemes work, which MacBooks they refuse, gift card against cash, and when a buyback fits better.
Good to know
Comparing MacBook buyers - FAQs
Everything sellers ask us before posting their Mac - answered straight.
Why don't these comparisons show competitor prices?
Because a rival's price can change overnight, and a stale figure on this site would be a false claim about another business. We compare how each buyer works instead: cash or credit, post or shop, which faults they accept and what happens if a price is revised. For money, get their quote and ours on the same day.
How do I compare your quote with another buyer fairly?
Use the same description everywhere: exact model and chip, memory, storage, and every fault or mark. Then compare what you actually receive, in cash or credit, after postage, travel and any fees. Our quote is emailed within 2 working hours, is the amount paid if the Mac matches its description, and is locked for 14 days.
When is another buyer the better choice?
A shop that pays on the spot suits you if you need money today and live near one. A voucher route suits you if you will spend it there anyway. Apple Trade In suits you if you are buying a new Apple product and want it simple. We only buy Apple Silicon Macs, M1 and newer, so Intel MacBooks belong elsewhere.
How often are these comparison pages checked?
Every statement about another company links to its own published page and is logged with the date it was checked. The pages show that date, and each comparison is re-checked at least every three months, sooner if a company changes its terms. If you spot something out of date, tell us through the contact page and we will correct it.