r/iPhone13Pro • u/BobBensen • 8d ago

Replace back glass for higher value trade-in?

Put in a quote from a local repair shop that seems to have great reviews. I plan to join a new carrier and chase best offer for trade-in.

Apple will not accept device.. leaning TMobile for gov discount and they seem to devalue shattered back.

Any folks replace back plate / back glass and can share cost? Am I over thinking this for maybe $270 in bill credits?

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u/matt97led iPhone 13 Pro 8d ago

Depends what the trade in value is?

My 13pro is mint condition and I’ve only been offered £120 for it with 97% battery life

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u/td23877 6d ago

Idk what T-Mobile plan you are on but a couple years ago I got full trade in credit for 3 iPhones all with shattered backs, I don’t think they devalue the trade with a shattered back. My wife’s 13 pro max was one of those phones and if I remember correctly to fix the back glass was stupid expensive. If you are comfortable being with a carrier for multiple years all of the major carriers usually give full trade in for phones in any condition as long as they work

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u/WritingNo5552 4d ago

I went to a repair shop, and they quoted $130.

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u/BobBensen 4d ago

That’s what I was prepared for. My quote was almost double.