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Are unused gadgets taking up your closet orjunk drawer?
You could trade them in for an Amazon gift card.
It’s important to note right off the bat that Amazon doesn’t accept all gadgets.
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Then, you send it packing to Amazon via UPS.
Amazon then recycles or re-sells the devices you trade in to “give them a new life.”
This is why it’s important toprepare your tech for sale, whichwe’ll discuss a bit later.
it’s possible for you to start your trade-in and receive your shipping label in just a few clicks.
Payment is seemingly quick too.
Some items are also eligible for Instant Payment.
This means you’ll receive your Amazon gift card immediately after submitting a trade-in.
We recommend waiting until you know your machine was accepted before using your gift card.
Of course, the trade-in and payment process can be significantly impacted by factors such as shipping times.
While the trade-in and payment process is relatively straightforward, Amazon doesn’t accept all devices.
In addition, Amazon Trade-In isn’t necessarily a moneymaker when it comes to payment.
For example, currently, aNintendo Switchwill cost you around $299.99.
However, the trade-in value of a Nintendo Switch without defects and with the original accessories is $75.
First, you’ll want to visit theAmazon Trade-In website.
Once there, you’ll see various categories to choose from.
You’ll want to go for the category your machine belongs to and start your search.
For this example, let’s trade in a Roku streaming stick.
Select “Streaming Media Players” from the category options.
Then, we’ll click “Continue.”
Amazon will then ask a few questions about the gear.
We’ll answer “Yes” or “No” by clicking the boxes.
Then, we’ll click “Continue.”
On the next screen, Amazon gives us the details of our offer.
To accept, we’ll click “Submit your trade-in” to finish the process.
After submitting the trade, you’ll need to watch your email for your shipping label.
you could then ship your item by taking it to a UPS facility or drop-off location.
you’re free to now track your trade-ins via yourTrade-In Account.
Be sure to also review theAmazon Trade-In Terms & Conditionsbefore moving forward.
If you do decide to sell your items yourself, justbe on the lookout for scams.
And don’t forget to follow the steps below to protect your information.
Otherwise, your critical data could fall into someone else’s hands.
After backup, you should thenwipe your deviceclean andreset it back to its factory default state.
This process varies between devices and platforms.
Be sure to look up the instructions for wiping and resetting the devices you plan to trade in.
Related:How to Factory Reset an iPhone or iPad
