What will you the Mac for (e.g., school, pro video, basic browsing)? Do you have a specific budget range? Are you currently a student or teacher ?

If you have an old Mac, iPhone, or iPad, Apple’s trade-in program provides instant credit. While you might get more money selling on eBay or Facebook Marketplace, Apple Trade-In is the safest and fastest way to lower the "out-of-pocket" cost. ⚠️ Phase 4: Avoid the "Upgrade Trap"

Apple’s SSD upgrades are overpriced. Buy the base storage (256GB or 512GB) and use a fast external Thunderbolt SSD for a fraction of the cost.