Gazelle Wants Your Apple Watch

Sure, the Apple Watch doesn't hit store shelves for more than a month, but that isn't stopping reseller Gazelle. The Boston-based gadget trade-in site on Thursday announced it is ready to start buying and selling second-hand Apple timepieces.

This means that when you go and drop $10,000 on a new Apple Watch Edition (or $349 for a more basic model) only to promptly realize that you actually hate the thing, you're not completely out of luck. Apple Watch enthusiasts can head over to Gazelle's website to sign up for more information about the buyback program, and to receive special offers on used Apple Watches when they're available.

At this point, there's no way to predict how well the device will maintain its value over time, but if history is any indication, there will be strong demand for used Apple Watches, Gazelle said. The first-generation iPad, for instance, was originally priced at $499, and had a trade-in value of $218 after one year and $151 after two.

"As the numbers suggest, the first-generation iPad held its value remarkably well over the years, even after Apple announced subsequent versions," Gazelle said. "We expect a similarly strong market demand for second-hand Apple Watches. Bring on the trades and the sales."

Meanwhile, the Apple Watch will finally arrive on April 24, and comes in three versions: Watch, Sport, and Edition. The Sport comes in five color options and starts at $349 for the 39mm version or $399 for the 42mm. The mid-tier Apple Watch starts at $549 but will go up to $1,099, depending on the band you select. Apple is offering a choice of three different leather straps, a stainless steel link bracelet and Milanese loop, and a black or white Sport Band.

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There's also the high-end Apple Watch Edition, which starts at $10,000, thanks to the "custom rose or yellow 18-karat gold alloys."

For more, check out our Hands On With the Apple Watch and the slideshow above.