You probably have old electronics around the house and you might be able to make some money from them. Rossen Reports recommends retailers that will take your old device in exchange for cash or gift cards. Best BuyBest Buy accepts a variety of items, from laptops to tablets to smartphones, through its trade-in program both in-store and online. Smart home technology, camera lenses and routers. You can trade in your device for a gift card. We went in with our old Fitbits and left with a $20 gift card. AppleApple accepts its own devices and third-party devices, such as Samsung and Google smartphones, in exchange for gift cards or credits toward new devices. We came in with a 2018 iPad and left with a $65 gift card. Game StopGame Stop is one of the few places where you can buy older devices for cash, but you’ll pay more in store credit. Smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles including retro games are available. We came in with a Nintendo 64 and some old games and came out with $48.51 in cash. TargetTarget accepts items such as smartphones, tablets, and other devices in exchange for gift cards through its trade-in program. After you search for a product online and get a quote, you’ll receive an email with a prepaid shipping label to send to your device. You can also start the process directly at Target’s electronics department. Once the processing facility receives and reviews your device, you will receive your gift card. Walmart At Walmart, you can receive items such as smartphones, tablets, and other devices through its trade-in program in exchange for gift cards. Search for products online, get a quote, and receive a prepaid shipping label to send to your device. Once your device is received and your review is complete, you will receive a gift card. AmazonAmazon accepts trade-ins for its own devices, as well as devices from other manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, and Google. When you trade in your old device, you’ll receive an Amazon Gift Card, plus 20% off eligible new Amazon devices. Other Notes All retailers listed here allow you to first search for your device online and request a quote. That way you’ll know if the other person will accept it in the first place. The newer the item, the more likely you are to get more money. Most places won’t pay for extremely old or broken devices, but they will recycle them. Have a question for Jeff Rossen? He answers consumer questions every Friday in his new segment, “Rossen Responds.” If you have any questions, please email RossenResponds@hearst.com. Want bonus content and special deals? Sign up for our free newsletter at RossenReports.com.
You probably have old electronics around the house and you might be able to make some money from them. Rossen Reports recommends retailers that will take your old device in exchange for cash or gift cards.
best buy
Best Buy accepts everything from laptops, tablets and smartphones to smart home technology, camera lenses and routers through its trade-in program in-store and online. You can trade in your device for a gift card. We went in with our old Fitbits and left with a $20 gift card.
apple
Apple accepts its own devices and third-party devices, such as smartphones from Samsung and Google, in exchange for gift cards or credits toward new devices. We came in with a 2018 iPad and left with a $65 gift card.
game stop
Game Stop is one of the few places you can buy older devices for cash, but you’ll end up paying more with store credit. Smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles including retro games are available. We came in with a Nintendo 64 and some old games and came out with $48.51 in cash.
target
Through its trade-in program, Target accepts items like smartphones, tablets, and other devices in exchange for gift cards. After you search for a product online and get a quote, you’ll receive an email with a prepaid shipping label to send to your device. You can also start the process directly at Target’s electronics department. Once your device is received and reviewed by our processing facility, you will receive your gift card.
walmart
Walmart accepts items such as smartphones, tablets, and other devices through its trade-in program in exchange for gift cards. Search for products online, get a quote, and receive a prepaid shipping label to send to your device. You will receive a gift card once your device is received and your review is complete.
Amazon
Amazon accepts its devices as trade-ins, along with devices from other manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, and Google. When you trade in your old device, you’ll receive an Amazon gift card and 20% off eligible new Amazon devices.
What else you need to know
At all retailers we list, you can first search for your device online and get a quote. That way you’ll know if the other person will accept it in the first place. The newer the item, the more likely you are to get more money. Most stores won’t pay for older or broken devices, but they will recycle them for you.
Have a question for Jeff Rossen? He answers consumer questions every Friday in a new segment, “Rossen Responds.” If you have any questions, please email RossenResponds@hearst.com.
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