I'm considering trading my base configuration Mac Mini M4 at Best Buy.
I've owned the computer for about a year and it is in perfect condition. I just don't use it often these days because I also have a Mini with the M4 Pro 24GB as well as another desktop.
Best Buy's offer is $300. I had been strongly considering adding a Neo to have something portable at a great price point. But Best Buy currently has the M5 Air 16GB 512GB for $949. I already have $110 in Best Buy gift cards which combined with $300 from the trade in would get me an M5 Air for $539 before tax ($60 less than base Neo config).
Has anyone had any positive or negative experience with trading in at Best Buy? Any horror stories?
Could I expect to do much better than $300 selling the computer on my own?
Thanks for any input.
Edit: Thanks all for the feedback! Based on what I am seeing, I will brave an attempt at selling it privately.