Observed Signal · Aug 31, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Emerce · Impact: 4/5
Swappie breidt portfolio uit met refurbished MacBooks en brengt zijn premium kwaliteit en klantgarantie naar de laptopmarkt
Amsterdam – maandag 31 augustus 2026: Swappie, Europees toonaangevende leverancier voor refurbished elektronica, maakt vandaag bekend dat zijn portfolio is uitgebreid met refurbished MacBooks.
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Swappie Adds Refurbished MacBooks Amid Storage Price Rise
Swappie, known for refurbished iPhones, has expanded its product portfolio to include refurbished MacBooks alongside iPads and AirPods. CEO Jussi Lystimäki told t3n the company waited until its iPhone business became profitable before broadening categories; refurbished AirPods were launched in March 2026. The launch is timed ahead of the Back-to-School season to enable scaling. The move comes as consumer storage prices have risen in recent months because component makers favour more lucrative sales to AI datacenter customers; Apple has also raised Mac prices, making refurbished alternatives potentially more attractive.
MediaMarkt and Saturn run Apple Week discounts
German retailers MediaMarkt and Saturn are running an "Apple Week" promotion (until August 16, 2026) offering discounts on Apple hardware amid recent Apple price increases driven by a global memory (SSD/RAM) shortage. The article highlights specific deals: MacBook Air with M5 chip for €1,249 at MediaMarkt/Saturn (Apple Store entry price €1,399; Amazon listing from €1,199) and older M4-based 15-inch models offered for €999. iPad models with 256 GB are available at MediaMarkt/Saturn from €499, matching some Amazon offers, while Apple Store prices are higher. The piece advises shoppers to compare prices using price-comparison sites (e.g., Idealo, Billiger.de) and notes the article contains affiliate links marked with "*".
Swappie Study: Old Smartphones Idle Over 15 Months
A study commissioned by Swappie among 1,000 German adults reveals that consumers hold onto old smartphones, tablets, and laptops for an average of over 15 months before selling or trading them. 58% of those who sold or traded a device in the past five years report losing money due to waiting too long, with average proceeds of €460. Nearly 70% regret the delay. Key barriers include the desire to keep a backup device, doubts about device condition, and a lack of knowledge about rapid depreciation. 46% don't know how quickly devices lose value, and only 8% are aware that a device can lose over half its value within six months. Swappie, which currently buys iPhones and iPads with MacBooks coming soon, uses these findings to promote its trade-in model, highlighting that earlier resale benefits the refurbished market.
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