Every single thing in this world is too expensive, that’s for sure. We can’t avoid ending up at mega retailers, but wouldn’t it be nice if we could offload some old electronics in order to score some gift cards? Well, you can.
Take a look at these retailers that buy back electronics for store credit.
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First and foremost, seek out local electronic shops in your area that will buy your electronics back. Chances are, somebody has a shop, and supporting them will feel a lot better than any of the other places on this list.
(Just make sure you’re not getting rid of vintage electronics that might be worth a fortune.)
Best Buy
Best Buy has a pretty forgiving trade-in policy for certain items, as long as your stuff is in good condition. Check out the Trade-In page and enter the details of the device you’re trying to trade in to see what kind of offer Best Buy can give you.
Walmart
Walmart accepts cell phones, tablets, video game consoles, voice speakers, laptops, watches, and more. If you’re curious about what your item might be worth, you can head to Walmart online to find out what they’ll give you for your used electronics.
Costco
Like most of these options, you’ll need to ship in your electronics yourself, but Costco will make it easy by providing a box or a label. Once your device has been inspected, Costco will issue you any store credit they’re willing to give up. Check out this page to see what you can get for your old electronics.
Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club isn’t known to be the most accepting of electronic trade-ins, and you can only get a max of $250 on a gift card. But hey, if it works out, that’s $250 more than you had before.
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Target
Just like the rest, you can head to Target’s trade-in page to check out what kind of money they’ll give you for your used electronics. The mega-retailer also has a pretty extensive FAQ for any questions about the process you may have.
Amazon
Amazon’s trade-in process is especially useful if you’re looking to upgrade an Amazon device. They’ll give you lots of good deals for trading in old Amazon electronics for new ones, but Amazon will also accept computers, video game consoles, and the other popular items the rest of these retailers will take.
Staples
Staples has a couple of options for getting rid of your old electronics. Its online recycling program allows you to securely recycle your adapters, fax machines, laptops, tablets, and more, though you won’t be compensated for it. Staples Tech Trade program invites customers to send in their old electronics in exchange for a Staples eGift Card. Choose your fighter.
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Apple
Apple Trade In is one of the most widely used programs and probably deserves inclusion. Apple accepts iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and even some Android devices. Customers receive either Apple Store credit or instant credit toward a new purchase.
GameStop
GameStop’s trade-in program goes far beyond old video games. Customers can bring in gaming consoles, phones, tablets, controllers, smartwatches, accessories, and physical games in exchange for either cash or store credit. Trade-in values vary depending on the item’s condition, age, and current demand, but opting for store credit usually gets you a better payout.
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