Updated
Updated · CNET · Jul 21
Retailers Cut Apple Watch Series 11 by $100 as Carriers Offer Up to $300 Trade-In
Updated
Updated · CNET · Jul 21

Retailers Cut Apple Watch Series 11 by $100 as Carriers Offer Up to $300 Trade-In

3 articles · Updated · CNET · Jul 21

Summary

  • $100 discounts have pushed the Apple Watch Series 11 down to $299 at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Target, versus Apple’s $399 starting price.
  • Carrier promotions deepen the savings: Verizon offers up to $300 off with a smartwatch trade-in over 36 months, T-Mobile gives $300 off on a new Watch Plan Plus line, and AT&T offers $200 off with a new line.
  • Apple still sells the Series 11 from $399, with 42mm and 46mm models starting at $399 and $429, while cellular adds another $100.
  • Trade-in values vary by seller, with Apple offering $30 to $305 for qualifying devices and some retailers bundling extras such as Apple TV+, Fitness+ and Apple Music trials.

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