iPads Buying Guide PDF

**iPads** iPads are one of the Apple products that we buy. Some of the iPads may be cheap but if it is sold in bulk, then that can turn a cheap deal into a gold mine In the past, there were 5 categories for iPads. There is the regular iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro 11" and iPad Pro 12.9" but a...

**iPads** iPads are one of the Apple products that we buy. Some of the iPads may be cheap but if it is sold in bulk, then that can turn a cheap deal into a gold mine In the past, there were 5 categories for iPads. There is the regular iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro 11" and iPad Pro 12.9" but as of this writing, Apple has released 13" iPad Pro (M4) and 13" iPad Air (M2) and IPad Mini A17 Pro and for surely innovate in the coming years. Just like the other devices, the higher the specifications the higher the value it possessed, and as of this moment the iPad that has the most value is the latest iPad Pro with M4 chip. The biggest giveaway on what iPads we buy is the home button, know that iPads with home buttons are cheap as soon as you see an iPad with home buttons discard it immediately. The home button basically is the button on the lower front part of the iPad with a square icon inside the button. Here is what a home button looks like:  We discard iPads with square in their home buttons as they are cheap, the iPads that we usually buy are the iPads without home buttons as they are worth more than those with home buttons. Majority of the time, iPads without home buttons are the latest and newest iPad from Apple except for the iPad Pro 11" (1st gen to the latest) and iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd gen & up) as they don't have home buttons on their initial design. iPad Pro 12.9" 1st and 2nd gen integrated the home button on their original design but eventually removed it from the iPad 12.9 3rd generation. For regular iPads, the home button was present from the 1st generation up to the 9th generation, and removed the home button to their latest iPad 10th generation. This is where the home button is located and what it looks like. iPad 1st gen up to iPad 4th gen, iPad Air 1st gen, iPad Mini 1st & iPad Mini 2nd gen have the square in their home buttons and with that in mind discard those iPads as they are old and cheap. There are also iPads with the home button without the square such as the following: - - - -  This is what the home button looks like without the square on the home button. But know that the majority of them are already below the \$100 market value except for the iPad Pro 12.9" 1st gen which costs around \$140 in market value and the 12.9" second generation which is around \$200 in market value. Disclaimer: We still do buy these iPads with the home button but only if they are sold in bulk. The most desirable iPads are the ones without the home button. - - - - - - - - - Here is an example of an iPad without the home button, you see how the bezels are equally distributed from the sides, unlike the iPad with the home button that is a bit thicker at the bottom part of the bezel because of the home button placement.. The iPads that possess more value are the iPad Pro 11" and iPad Pro 12.9", the latest regular iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Mini. Note: There are iPads that have cellular capabilities, which means that the iPad has calling and texting capabilities. You can receive and send text messages, and make and receive calls through the iPad. Cellular capability bumps the price of an iPad. Older models look like this at the back, which indicates that it has cellular capability.  These iPads are both iPad 9th Generation, the one on the left has no cellular capability while the one on the right has cellular capability. The black bar design on the upper part of the iPad is an indicator that it has cellular capability. Now here's how you can identify if a newer model has a cellular capability or none.  So what did you notice? Which one has the cellular capability? The answer is that the one on the left has cellular capability. The identifier is the design at the top edge of the iPad. Here is a closer look:  Moving forward, you'll be able to identify iPads with Cellular capabilities. Here's a list of iPads with a home button and cellular capabilities for your reference: **Regular Ipad** **Storage** **Home Button** **Cellular Capable** ---------------------- ------------------------------- ----------------- ---------------------- iPad 3rd Generation 16GB, 32GB, 64 GB Yes / Square No iPad 4th Generation 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB Yes / Square No iPad 5th Generation 32GB, 128GB Yes Yes iPad 6th Generation 32GB, 128GB Yes Yes iPad 7th Generation 32GB, 128GB Yes Yes iPad 8th Generation 32GB, 128GB Yes Yes iPad 9th Generation 64GB, 256GB Yes Yes iPad 10th Generation 64GB, 256GB No Yes **iPad Air** **Storage** **Home Button** **Cellular Capable** iPad Air 1 16GB, 32GB, 128GB Yes / Square No iPad Air 2 16GB, 64GB, 128GB Yes Yes iPad Air 3 64GB, 256GB Yes Yes iPad Air 4 64GB, 256GB No Yes iPad Air 5 64GB, 256GB No Yes **iPad Pro 12.9"** **Storage** **Home Button** **Cellular Capable** iPad Pro 1 (12.9 in) 32GB, 128GB, 256GB Yes Yes iPad Pro 2 (12.9 in) 64GB, 256GB, 512GB Yes Yes iPad Pro 3 (12.9 in) 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB No Yes iPad Pro 4 (12.9 in) 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB No Yes iPad Pro 5 (12.9 in) 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB No Yes iPad Pro 6 (12.9 in) 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB No Yes **iPad Pro 11"** **Storage** **Home Button** **Cellular Capable** iPad Pro 1 (11 in) 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB No Yes iPad Pro 2 (11 in) 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB No Yes iPad Pro 3 (11 in) 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB No Yes iPad Pro 4 (11 in) 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB No Yes **iPad Mini** **Storage** **Home Button** **Cellular Capable** iPad Mini 1 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB Yes/Square No iPad Mini 2 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB Yes/Square No iPad Mini 3 16GB, 64GB, 128GB Yes No iPad Mini 4 16GB, 64GB, 128GB Yes Yes iPad Mini 5 64GB, 256GB Yes Yes iPad Mini 6 64GB, 256GB No Yes Note: Please do note that storage adds value when it comes to iPad the higher the storage capacity the higher the value of the device. Here are some additional notes for the latest device, Released in 2024 **Newest Model** **Storage** **Home Button** **Cellular Capable** ------------------- -------------------------- ----------------- ---------------------- iPad Pro 13" M4 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB No Yes iPad Pro 11" M4 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB No Yes iPad Air 13" M2 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB No Yes iPad Air 11" M2 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB No Yes iPad Mini A17 Pro 128GB, 256GB, 512GB No Yes In 2024, iPad released a 13" iPad Pro and iPad Air for M4 and M2 chip. How can we identify the iPad model? Just like in Macbooks, we can identify the iPad model through the following: - - - - - So here's what an iPad settings look like: Let's say you\'re looking at this picture uploaded by the seller, let's try to dissect all the details we can get here. You can see the exact model of the iPad, the Generation, and the size. The serial number is also available on this page and the storage capacity. On the left side, you can see that the owner still has his Apple ID signed in so it only projects that this iPad is his own and can be reset after we bought it, as he can also access the settings of the iPad or just simply he can unlock the iPad. You can definitely go ahead and make an offer here you already have what you need to make an offer and close the deal. Now here is a picture of the back where you can see the serial number and model number. The serial number and model number of the iPad are shown on the back of the iPad just below the iPad logo. This information is something that we should know as sometimes sellers don't know what iPad model they have and sometimes they don't know where to find the serial number we have to instruct them nicely where to find them. It is also essential that we know this information as sometimes sellers don't upload pictures of the settings, but do upload pictures of the back and front of the iPad. We just need to zoom in a little to find the information that we need. Tip: For model number, if the number after the "A" starts with "1", I want you to know that those are old Apple devices the newer devices start with "2" after the letter "A" Here's what the back of the iPad looks like and where to find the serial number:  Here is a close-up look at the details from the back of the iPad, You can see the model number "A2837" and the Serial number "M179TD7K0V". Note: The newest iPad Pro models have the word iPad Pro on the back of the iPad. - - - - - - - Just like the settings, the details at the back box were almost complete. The storage, complete model name, size, and serial number are at the lower portion of the box.  **DEFECTS and LOCKS:** Just like the Macbooks and iPhones, the iPad had the same locks as the other devices - MDM, Passcode, and iCloud-Locked. Note: Cellular Capable iPad can be carrier-locked and blacklisted. MDM iPads can be identified through the settings, running the Serial Number on the IMEI checker, Physical Identifier at the back of the iPad (sticker near the iPad logo and Printed words like "Property of - School, Company, Institution, etc.), Or Remote Management Reset Page. For MDM-locked iPads, we try to make low offers to the sellers as we know that they just received the iPad for free as it was issued by their company/ school/ institution. Just like our previous modules, MDM devices are usually not iCloud-locked because of the restrictions and policies of the company. Owners of MDM devices cannot sign in their Apple ID therefore it's iCloud unlocked. Always remember that when we are trying to negotiate for lock and defective devices, we try to get away with what we can get away with. We offer low amounts and justify our offer. We do not let the sellers feel that we are interested in the item, we will not put the sellers on a pedestal because if they think and feel that you are interested in the device they will have the idea that the device can cost more and will not accept your low offer. We will expound on this topic in a different module as it is also applicable to other electronic devices. Just like the Macbooks, MDM-Locked iPads have stickers at the back or printed indication that it was the property of a company, school, or institution. Here is an example:  The words might be blurred but do know that once you see something else is printed at the upper part of the back of the iPad, there is a high chance that it is MDM. The other lock and the worst type of lock for any Apple device is the iCloud Lock. iPad being an Apple device is prone to iCloud lock. An iPad being iCloud-locked will drop the price significantly by 60-90%, With that being said we do not buy all iCloud-locked iPads, we only buy the one that has good value and the ones that will give us profit. (minimum \$150 or more) For iCloud-locked iPads/devices, we make a very low offer as these devices are only good for parts and these devices cannot be bypassed. You can use this script or format when making a low offer: "Can you do XX as it's iCloud locked? I want it for parts" Offer + Justification + Assurance. Even if the seller declines our initial offer, you can make another offer. Remember "**Pressure is the Key**". You can say "Let's do XX. That's fair. It's locked" or "Let's do XX. I'll take it as is". Here are some identifiers that the iPad is iCloud-locked.  iPad locked to Owner means iCloud-Locked. The right picture might be in a different language, but you can use Google Translate and it will just give you the same result. The big indicator is the Lock/Padlock. Know that the picture on the left has a button and it is iCloud locked, but know that this one is cheap and will be discarded as it's below our minimum profit margin unless it is bundled with more valuable items. When the seller mentions in the description or title or the chat that it's IC locked, locked, Activation locked, or needs to be reset it only means the same thing, it's iCloud locked. To determine the price of defective or locked devices, Price-checking will be beneficial as it will give the current and updated market prices or evaluation. iPads with cracked LCDs cracked Screens, Don't turn on, If it's below our profit margin (minimum \$150 and it should be close to our pinned location) we do not want it. **UNLESS it is paired or bundled with more valuable items**. Cracked Screens (Glass Screens) and LCD damage significantly lower the price of an iPad by 40-80%. Depending on the severity of the damage some screens might not be able to work and if that's the case it is likely that the iPad is iCloud-locked as well because the seller can't use the screen to reset the iPad. Another worst defect is when the iPad does not turn on as it is only good for parts. Keep in mind that the most valuable part when a device doesn't turn on is the screen/lcd but if the screen/lcd is damaged severely and it doesn't turn on, might as well discard it if it is an older iPad but for newest and latest iPad, price check first to determine if it's still worth our time. If you see this listing, I would recommend engaging with the seller. The iPad has no home button and knowing that it has no home button it could be the latest iPad Pro in the market. Do not be afraid to make low offers on defective items, as long as you justify your offer and give the seller assurance that you will get the item, the seller might say yes to your offer. Who knows that deal might earn you a good commission for the day.