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    Is Your Intel iMac Still Worth Selling in UAE 2026?

    Updated 6 min readBy SellYourMac Editorial Team
    Old silver Intel iMac with screen off on a dark desk under cool blue light
    Old silver Intel iMac with screen off on a dark desk under cool blue light

    Sell your iMac M4 24" 4-Port (A3137) for cash at SellYourMac in Dubai, UAE — your exact offer depends on condition and is confirmed free on WhatsApp. Free doorstep collection across the emirates with same-day bank transfer — .

    If you've still got an Intel iMac from the 2017–2020 era sitting on your desk in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah, you're probably wondering: is this thing worth selling, or should I just keep it? Here's the honest 2026 answer.

    Current Intel iMac AED buy-back prices

    Prices below assume working unit, no major dents, all original peripherals.

    • iMac 21.5" 2017 (Core i5) — Get price on WhatsApp
    • iMac 21.5" 2019 (Core i5) — Get price on WhatsApp
    • iMac 27" 5K 2019 (Core i5) — Get price on WhatsApp
    • iMac 27" 5K 2020 (Core i7/i9) — Get price on WhatsApp
    • iMac Pro 2017 (Xeon) — Get price on WhatsApp

    Why Intel iMacs depreciated so fast

    macOS Sequoia and later don't run on Intel iMacs. With software support ending and the M-series outperforming them at a fraction of the power draw, the buyer pool has shrunk to workshop / classroom buyers paying minimum prices.

    When to keep instead of sell

    If your Intel iMac still works and you have desk space, keep it as: a kids' homework machine, a guest workstation, a Plex server, or as a Time Machine target for an AirPort-style backup setup. The modest amount you'd net from selling rarely covers the loss of a still-working second machine.

    When selling makes sense

    Sell if it's broken (we still buy non-working iMacs), if you need the desk space, or if you have an iMac Pro 2017 — those still command real money from creative pros who want a Xeon machine for legacy software.

    Frequently asked

    Will you buy a non-working Intel iMac?

    Yes — the amount depends on size and what's broken. Free pickup across UAE, and the figure is confirmed free on WhatsApp.

    Can I install macOS Sequoia on an Intel iMac unofficially?

    Tools like OpenCore Legacy Patcher work but void warranty/support and aren't worth the time for resale value purposes.

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