Retailers That Will Reward You for Turning in Your Old Stuff

If you have unused electronics, video games, or even car seats at home, you might be able to exchange them for gift cards, coupons, and other rewards. Major retailers such as Target, Amazon, and Walmart offer trade-in programs where you can turn your old items into valuable rewards – here’s everything you need to know!

Retailers That Offer Trade-Ins

Amazon

Through the Amazon Trade-In program, you can receive an Amazon gift card and a 20% off a new device when you trade in your old electronics and devices. This includes Kindle e-readers, tablets, streaming media players, Bluetooth speakers and headphones, home security devices, wireless routers, cellphones, and gaming systems. While devices in good condition earn the highest rewards, you may still be eligible for a gift card even if your device is not working.

American Eagle (Aerie)

At American Eagle, bring any old pair of jeans into a store and get $10 toward a new pair. It’s just for Real Rewards members, so make sure to sign up for free!

Apple

The Apple Trade In program allows you to trade in an eligible device for credit toward your next purchase or receive an Apple gift card. This program covers a range of devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Android devices, and more. Depending on your device’s age and condition, you could receive a significant amount in return – up to $650!

Best Buy

Best Buy’s Trade-In program accepts many devices, such as cellphones, tablets, e-readers, smartwatches, cameras, video games, and TVs. Enter your item’s details online to get an instant trade-in offer. You can then bring your item to a Best Buy store or mail it in to receive an e-gift card for its value.

Costco

The process is simple with Costco’s Trade-In Program. Select your device model, answer a few questions and you get a quote on its trade value. Print your shipping label or receive a box with prepaid shipping supplies and packing instructions. When your device is received at their inspection facility, it will be inspected, data-wiped, and your trade will be ready to pay out. You will receive your choice of Costco Shop Card or a Digital Costco Shop Card loaded with the trade-in value.

GameStop

GameStop offers cash or credit for accepted trade-ins. They accept smartphones, tablets, wearables, headphones, consoles, video games, and controllers. Search for your item online to see an offer. Afterwards take it to your local GameStop for cash or in-store credit. PowerUp Rewards Pro Members receive 10% extra value on most items.

Levi’s

With Levi’s Secondhand program, you can bring up to five pieces of Levi’s clothing to a participating store by appointment and receive Levi’s gift cards in return. The trade-in value varies based on the age and condition of the items:

Levi’s Made & Crafted: Jeans $30, denim shorts $20, trucker jackets $35
Vintage (over 20 years old): Jeans $20, denim shorts $20, trucker jackets $35
Early 2000s: Jeans $20, denim shorts $15, trucker jackets $25
Current (last 10 years): Jeans $5 – $15, denim shorts $5 – $10, trucker jackets $5 – $20

You can trade in up to five items once a month through the program.

Staples

At Staples, you can trade in your stuff online or in-store. Whichever way you choose, the process is simple. Get a quote for your device, and get a Staples eCash Card in the amount of your trade value. Check out the details here.

Target

Target hosts Car Seat Trade-In Events periodically. For two weeks, they accept and recycle all types of car seats. This includes infant seats, convertible seats, bases, and boosters, even if damaged or expired. Trade in your old seat to receive a 20% off coupon for a new car seat, base, stroller, or select baby gear. Find out more here.

The current event runs until September 28th, and the coupon expires on October 12th.

The North Face

The North Face offers a $10 reward toward your next purchase when you bring your gently used, unwanted The North Face clothing or footwear to a retail or outlet store as part of their Circularity recycling program.

Walmart

Walmart’s trade-in program accepts cellphones, tablets, game consoles, voice speakers, laptops, and wearables. Select your device and answer a few questions to get a trade-in offer. Ship your device back for free using FedEx. You’ll receive an e-gift card once your device is received and evaluated.

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