Do you have an old phone, tablet, camera, or gaming console laying around? Well don't throw it away just yet! Some big retailers are are offering trade-ins, gift cards, and credit for your old items. Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, and Walmart are among the list of retailers that are ready to reward you before you shop this holiday season.
Amazon
Amazon is offering gift cards for thousands of items. Eligible items can be found at Amazon’s trade-in store and include tablets, cell phones, video gaming systems, speakers, and more. Customers can choose between discounts on new devices or gift cards that can be used in any category. Amazon also offers free shipping and drop off locations for your trade-in so the process is quick and convenient.
Apple
Apple’s program lets customers trade-in old devices for the new devices they want. You can choose between a gift card, credit, or free recycling for products that no longer have value. Most Apple products have some return value and even devices that aren’t made by Apple made the list so be sure to check it if you’re in the market for anything Apple this year.
Best Buy
Best Buy offers an immediate trade-in offer for your DSLR, cell phone, tablet, gaming hardware, video games, and more. Trade-ins can be applied to new purchases or to a gift card that can be used whenever you need to upgrade to the latest tech. They also have a comprehensive list of products that they’ll recycle for free - including TVs and appliances - so you can to skip your next trip to the landfill.
Walmart
Walmart’s Gadgets to Gift Cards program gives consumers a free, immediate offer for their trade-in items. Like Amazon, Walmart offers free shipping on your trade-in and you'll receive an instant eGift card after the products are evaluated. Electronics are the word again here, with deals for cell phones, tablets, game consoles, voice speakers, and laptops.
Out with the old, in with the new
Most of us have old stuff that we're not using anymore that we're not sure what to do with. Recycling your used electronics is great for the environment as well as your wallet. Have you ever used any of these trade-in programs? Have you tried trade-in and/or recycling programs at other stores? Tell us about your experience! Email us: inquiries@ripcordbrands.com or give us a call: (303) 536-5505.