Best Buy, others offer trade-in program through Dealtree.com

20 Comments by Alexander Sliwinski Feb 27th 2008 10:30PM
Filed under: Business

Although a tip we received was specifically about Best Buy's trade-in program, it appears the service is actually provided by a company called Dealtree.com, which seeks to offer "fair value" for old electronics. For example, the trade-in price for a Gamecube in good condition is $25; if that seems acceptable all the customer has to do is print out the pre-paid shipping label, send it to the company and in seven business days it'll send a Best Buy gift card for the value of the trade-in.

Dealtree.com apparently provides its services to a variety of retailers. It appears trade-in values are universal as a very quick check using the same parameters on the Circuit City version yielded the same trade-in value as with Best Buy. A sterile alternative to eBay or Craigslist for those looking to unload old consoles.

[Thanks Michael]

Tags: best-buy, bestbuy, circuit-city, circuitcity, dealtree

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Travis: Feb 27th 2008; 10:51PM

i'll give ya $25.50

Jason: Feb 28th 2008; 10:07AM

Would it be real money or a Travis gift card?

Sushi-X: Feb 27th 2008; 10:52PM

Why does this article sound like Best Buy and Circuit City are offering a good service, but Gamestop is the devil for doing the exact same thing?

peacebyanymeans (AKA: Moorio): Feb 27th 2008; 11:31PM

Because they don't base their entire source of revenue on it.

JNYCE: Feb 27th 2008; 10:55PM

lol i rather deal with CEX much better trade in value

rowd149: Feb 28th 2008; 8:18AM

But see, that only works if you're in the UK. Which most of us aren't. I'm okay with that though, since we know exactly when Brawl is coming out here ;)

BigD145: Feb 27th 2008; 10:56PM

I can get more in cash on craigslist. Epic fail, both of you.

HalaMadrid!!!: Feb 27th 2008; 11:02PM

gamefly is doing the same but is like gamestop cheap offers for your used games they send you a box and you have to print out the label

pio!pio!: Feb 27th 2008; 11:04PM

sushix i think its in your head, the article didn't even mention gamestop

SharpBlade: Feb 27th 2008; 11:04PM

How much can I get for a 360? Heck, I will throw in an HD-DVD add-on for free. I have an easier time selling used underwear than I do a used 360. =)

h8rain: Feb 28th 2008; 9:21AM

You are not kidding!

I literally never play mine (partially to little time and partially afraid of it dying....), and wanted to sell it. I finally off-loaded it for $225 (the version with wireless controller/HDD/headset).

jackbauer: Feb 27th 2008; 11:06PM

no, just no.

FraGNeM: Feb 27th 2008; 11:09PM

Hmm...DealTree also manages the Best Buy private auctions. That's where I got my PS3.

http://bestbuy.dtdeals.com/auction/index.cfm

JOHN JAVIER MONTES: Mar 21st 2008; 2:39PM

I have been looking to purchase things from bestbuy private store auction but does it really work did your ps3 come like new was it worth it

FraGNeM: Mar 21st 2008; 6:34PM

Well, they sell both new and referbished -- you just have to check the description.

I paid ~$400 after shipping for my 60GB PS3, when they were still at $600 retail, so I'd say it was worth it. It still works fine, but it is bit scratched up because the PS3's paint does a terrible job of highlighting scratches.

Some other ones were sold later for around $360~$380, new. Like any auction service, you can get some really good deals, and you can also find some pretty terrible ones.

EMOruffino: Feb 27th 2008; 11:42PM

seems like im going to be selling my life away... o wait, i forgot i have a girlfriend. :(

h8rain: Feb 28th 2008; 9:22AM

Epic!

Wait till you get married.....then wait till you have kids!

ZaxCG2: Feb 28th 2008; 9:51AM

Yeah. Notgunnahappen.

strang: Feb 28th 2008; 12:07PM

At least they're offering trade-in programs now. I wish Best Buy in Canada is going to do the same soon because I have lots of old hardware I can't get rid of.

Phill: Feb 29th 2008; 11:09AM

You guys do know that dealtree is an auction company that auctions off all of Best buy's overstock and previously opened merchandise. It's an employee, friends and family auction that is invite only. I've been trying to snag a PS3 the last couple of days.

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