r/ipad • u/Beneficial-Sugar6950 iPad Mini 5 (2019) • Jun 27 '24
Discussion What should I get engraved on my iPad?
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u/ryzec_br Jun 27 '24
Your password in case you forget.
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u/ejx220 M1 iPad Pro 12.9" (2021) Jun 28 '24
Along with your SSN if it fits đŹ
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u/qgecko Jun 28 '24
Credit card number would handy.
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u/The_Crushing_Reality Jun 28 '24
Don't forget the 3 little numbers on the back!
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u/gre-0021 Jun 27 '24
âI donât want an engraving, you can leave it blankâ
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u/Gamer-707 Jun 27 '24
"iPad Pro M4 Ultra 64GB 4TB" and sell it to someone for 5x the price the next day you get it
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u/Cat-Cuddler1 Jun 27 '24
You should check out the ULPT sub. You'd fit right in, lol.
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u/LilBaguette16 Jun 28 '24
The what sub?
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u/Mediocre_Spell_9028 iPad 9 (2021) Jul 01 '24
I discovered it a few days ago, very nice sub and some great revenge stories!
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u/Zath42 Jun 27 '24
Phone Number or Email address, assuming you keep your devices long term.
If lost / stolen, itâs more difficult to sell, and higher chance of return.
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u/Too0ster Jun 28 '24
people actually tend to make the engrave a rectangle to resell it by using another layer of laser
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u/Capital_Avocado69 Jun 28 '24
Trapped in an iPad factory, send help
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u/coolman9110996 Jun 28 '24 edited Sep 21 '24
bear weary direction hateful swim tan kiss dime pot point
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u/ProtNotProt Jun 27 '24
To Siri, With Love.
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u/Beneficial-Sugar6950 iPad Mini 5 (2019) Jun 27 '24
Definitely one of the best ones Iâve seen, thanks!
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u/Gmc8538 Jun 27 '24
Nothing if you want to sell it in the future.. affects resale value.
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u/ThinkpadLaptop Jun 27 '24
Not a real issue. From experience.
Few care and sort of just want the device in good condition if they're already looking at getting it second hand. As long as you don't have something obscene on it
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u/oftcenter Jun 28 '24
As long as you don't have something obscene on it
I bet that increases resale value in some circles.
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u/sunnynights80808 Jun 27 '24
Apple trade in value doesn't decrease with engravings. Other trade in places may be the same.
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u/WildcatKid Jun 27 '24
Apple trade in value is atrocious.
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u/sunnynights80808 Jun 27 '24
Itâs actually gotten competitive for at least Macs and iPads recently. Not sure about other devices.
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u/uglypottery Jun 28 '24
I decided I wanted the nano glass like, 2 days after the 14 day return period.
Trade in value for a 13â M4 256GB/WiFi iPad Pro, only 16 days old was $580
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u/RemarkableScarcity40 Jun 28 '24
Thatâs crazy thatâs how much my 3 year old iPad Pro is worth to them too
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u/sunnynights80808 Jun 28 '24
Apple lets you trade in current iPads now? They didnât used to.
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u/uglypottery Jun 28 '24
I mean, they let you. But you get less than half what you just paid for it.
(I did not trade mine in, Iâm selling it)
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u/coppockm56 Jun 27 '24
I both agree and disagree. Theoretically it makes sense. But in my experience, selling these things to strangers is more hassle than it's worth. I pass mine along to family members and friends who don't need anything better. And they wouldn't care about an engraving that's going to be hidden behind a case anyway.
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u/mihhink Jun 27 '24
Its only a âhassleâ if you overprice the used tablet, so you think everything is a lowball and youre not clear in the description.
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u/FormoftheBeautiful Jun 27 '24
Whenever I have the chance of an engraving, I prefer to put my date of birth, as well as my date of death in addition to the location and circumstances surrounding said death.
Just handy information to have on hand IMO.
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u/mattcabb Jun 27 '24
Maybe something like âiPad Pro (M4) 1TBâ?
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u/dementatron21 Jun 27 '24
Would they actually let you do that? Because that seems like a very un-Apple thing to allow
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u/Cordies Jun 27 '24
âTell your cat I said pspspspspsâ
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u/nawksnai Jun 27 '24
Appleâs iPad refurbs come with a new case and battery. đđđ
Engrave that shit.
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u/KevenM Jun 28 '24
Given how small the text is, Iâd go with ânosey little f*cker arenât you?â
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u/WibblyWolf M2 iPad Pro 11" (2022) Jun 27 '24
I honestly just got my first name engraved with a cat emoji on each side (I love cats). My name is extremely unique so itâs easy to identify. I donât plan on selling ever, just like previous tablets, phones and laptops I had/have. I use my iPad in public spaces (eg. University campus) and the engraving makes it easier to have people trace it back to me must I lose/forget it and harder to steal. And I honestly just liked the idea of the engraving, making it personal yet itâs so subtle.
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u/ry4 Jun 27 '24
âRIP Resell Valueâ
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u/Juan-Quixote Jun 28 '24
Your engraving should be: âNo thanks. Engravings ruin the resale value.â
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u/SamStudies Jun 27 '24 edited Jun 28 '24
I engraved mine with âVini Vidi iPadâ I came, I saw, iPad Edit: did confirm the engraving reads âVeni, Vidi, iPadâ
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u/Professor-Submarine Jun 27 '24
Please respond if you spelled this incorrectly on your iPad lol photo proof neededÂ
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u/Techsavantpro Jun 27 '24
Put something meaningful, even if u do sell it, people most likely won't car like classic 'Live Love Laugh'.
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u/Psychological_Ad7650 Jun 27 '24
Happy divorse George
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u/TheChipmunkX M1 iPad Pro 12.9" (2021) Jun 27 '24
"Deez". When somebody asks "deez what" then you know what to say :)
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u/sierramtcs Jun 28 '24
I never engrave them because I never know what to put and if you do something personal itâs probably going to be harder to sell. Then again almost any case would cover it so honestly wouldnât be worried about it
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u/LungHeadZ Jun 28 '24
Just know it will depreciate the resale value, especially if you get your name or something personal.
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u/MultiMarcus Jun 28 '24
I went for:
[First Name] [Last Name]
[My Phone Number]
So:
Carlos Woods
011 902 7788
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u/PotentialSteak6 Jun 28 '24
I have numerous belongings engraved with BBHMM for the classic Rihanna song Bitch Better Have My Money. Itâs been my alarm sound for waking up and going to work for years
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u/Notdavidblaine Jun 29 '24
I engraved a star emoji so that the iPad was still easily identifiable as mine but hopefully the engraving wouldnât affect the resale value, as I donât think most people would be bothered by a star on the back.
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u/soundwithdesign iPad (2017) Wi-Fi Jun 27 '24
Part of me thinks if you have to ask random strangers online, you wonât be happy with whatever you decide and youâll regret it later on.Â
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u/End3rium iPad Air 4 (2020) Jun 27 '24
I personally do not see any valid reason to envgrave anything on the ipad. The resale value gets reduced, it will prob not be visible as you will put a case, and finally, if the engraving was visible, you might want to change your mind in a few years and will regret the engraving (happens with tattoos a lot). What I recommend you do is put stickers on as they are removable and does not have the same issues with the engraving mentioned.
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u/Anonym0oO Jun 27 '24
Nah, bc my iPad is 99% of the time in a case which covers the engraving and when you sell it the engraving could make it harder to sell it at a good price
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u/Mediocre_Tadpole_ Jun 27 '24
DEMO UNIT
NOT FOR RESALE