RadioShack goes green, launches cash for gadgets program
Back in June we told you about the updated electronics recycling program Best Buy was piloting (above and beyond their efforts already in place) and we’re happy to see other big retailers jumping on board with programs of their own. RadioShack is jazzing things up a bit with it’s electronics recycling program and offering up cash for your unused gear. Well, not really cash, but you’ll get a gift card good at any Shack which is still pretty cool. The process is easy – hit the site, appraise your unused electronics online and as long as your appraisal is realistic (don’t try to pass off your smashed BlackBerry as brand new) you’ll know exactly how much you’re in store for. The prices aren’t half bad either and some are even more than what you might get from eBay. $255 for a Nokia N95 8GB, $62 for a Samsung Blackjack, $42 for a 3rd generation iPod classic, $300 or more for a used laptop… They’ll even take that old Vertu Ascent off your hands for an even $510. Ok well that last one’s probably not such a good deal, but it’s definitely worth browsing through the site to see if RadioShack might be able to lighten the financial burden that this holiday season will undoubtedly be.
[Via SlipperyBrick]
sadly the money you get back is in the form of a radioshack gift card. i’d rather take a visa gift card.
just kidding, i need to learn to read!
I wish they had this a month ago when I was trying to liquidate all my phone inventory!!!!
interestingly, the prices you can get on trade-in are substantially higher if you go directly to the CExchange website, rather than thru RadioShack…
“$42 for a 3rd generation iPod classic…”
I’m only aware of 1st and 2nd generation classics. Do you mean 3rd gen plain old iPod?
Yes! I noticed this too! And you get more options for payment versus just a crappy Radio Shack gift card!
I put in the same 4 items on both sites and the differences add up to over 200.00!
bah.. same crap service other retailer are offering for giftcards to spend at their stores..