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

by Alexander Sliwinski on Feb 27th 2008 10:30PM

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]

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

Reader Comments (20)

i'll give ya $25.50

Would it be real money or a Travis gift card?

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?

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

lol i rather deal with CEX much better trade in value

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 ;)

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

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

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. =)

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).

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

no, just no.

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

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

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

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.

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

Epic!

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

Yeah. Notgunnahappen.

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.

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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