Why are the iPad Pro 12.9” 2nd Gen screens so expensive?

Why are the iPad Pro 12.9” 2nd Gen screens so expensive?

I am trying to source a replacement screen for an iPad Pro 12.9” 2nd gen (1670). The prices are beyond outrageous often costing as much or more than buying another device refurbished or used. The lowest I’ve seen is around $350 or so. A came across a couple of ads from small repair shops claiming to do glass only repairs, but even they charge over $300.

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Guest [Entry]

"Apple does not want you to repair it, they either want to do it themselves or sell you a new one. Apple is now requiring recyclers to grind their Apple products up rather than parting them out to accomplish this.

Fight for your rights!

https://www.ifixit.com/Right-to-Repair/I..."

Guest [Entry]

"Apple doesn't want us to fix our own hair, but that's never stopped us before, nor does it explain these prices:

iPad Pro 12.9 (1st Gen) LCD assembly: $191.07iPad Pro 12.9 (2nd Gen) LCD assembly: $400.05iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd Gen) LCD assembly: $261.77iPad Pro 12.9 (4th Gen) LCD assembly: $261.77

https://www.mobilesentrix.com/replacemen...

You mean to tell me that the Apple Gods woke up and decided: “THOU SHALL NOT REPAIR 2ND GEN IPAD PRO! But you have our blessings to fix 1,3 and 4. ” How is that even remotely logical? Apple has no control over Shenzhen"

Guest [Entry]

Simple, supply versus demand. Low supply for second gen and demand for it causes prices to go up. Don’t overthink it. We’ve seen this trend before in the past with other parts, but definitely not to this extent.