When’s the last time you fired up that iPad? 🤔 How about that old Kindle you absolutely HAD to have? Let’s be honest. You haven’t picked up a book since Fifty Shades of Grey took us all for a saucy ride. 😅💋
We all know about Facebook Marketplace, but where else can you offload those old electronics? 📠 We’ve rounded up some of the best places to turn those gadgets and gizmos into gift cards and gold!
Here’s Five Fast Facts on how to make money on old electronics:
- 👾 Bytes for Bezos - Before your next Amazon haul, see if you can get some cash for your electronics through the Amazon Trade-In program! Not only can you swap your old stuff for Amazon gift cards, you might also score a discount towards a brand new device. Start the process at the Amazon Trade-In website. Hot tip: depending on what you’re trading in, you could be eligible for an instant payment.
- 📱 Cash In at Costco - If you love shopping at Costco, check out the retailer’s electronic trade-in program! The big box powerhouse will take your old devices in exchange for a Costco Shop Card. Head to the program’s website to get a quote. If you like what you see, print out the prepaid shipping label, and send your gadgets. Once Costco receives and approves your electronics, you’ll get a gift card emailed or mailed to you.
- 🔌 Swap Meet - Looking for a Facebook Marketplace alternative? Check out Swappa. Create an account and make listings for any electronics you want to get rid of. Once your listings are approved, Swappa will show your items to buyers who can request to buy them. Note: Swappa charges 3% on all sales.
- 💻 Because You’re Worth It - Another great non-FB option? Have a look at the It's Worth More website. Once you’re there, look up the electronic device you want to sell, fill out some info on its condition, and get an instant quote! If you’re happy with the offer, you’ll get a prepaid shipping label to send in your gadgets within 21 days. When It’s Worth More gets your stuff, choose to get paid by check, gift card, or through PayPal or Zelle.
- 🖨️ Buy Back Bestie - Need a new computer? Let Best Buy take your old one off your hands in exchange for credit towards a new one! Bring your old electronics to Best Buy and get a gift card, credit back on your current billing installments, or credit back on a purchase. To find out if your device is eligible, mosey on over to the Best Buy Trade-In site and get an estimate of its trade-in value.
🔥Bottom line: Now that you have five new ways to get rid of those dusty gadgets, it’s time to box them up. We know, parting is such sweet sorrow. Let us know if we need to send the Hoarders crew to your house. Need a cheat sheet on how to avoid ATM fees? We’ve got you covered in this article!
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