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Free Costco Cash Card For Trading In Electronics
Did you know that you can trade in electronics for Costco cash? It’s easy to do!
How Does the Program Work?
Go to Costco’s website which will take you to Phobio where you can select your device model, answer questions about its current condition, and get a quote for its trade-in value.
Print your shipping label or opt to receive a box to ship your device in after you’ve erased your data off it.
You can send in Apple devices including phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, desktops, displays and media players. For Macs or iMacs, the models have to be from 2013 or newer.
How Much Can You Get?
According to Phobio’s website, you can get up to $1,080 for your used device.
For desktops, you can get up to $1,025; for smartphones, you can get up to $750; for tablets, up to $450; for displays, up to $400; for smartwatches, up to $200, and media players, up to $40.
The process can take up to three weeks for Phobio to evaluate your device and send you your gift card.
However, opting for a digital card might speed up the process. Getting a Costco gift card in the mail can take up to 20 business days after your device goes through Phobio’s evaluation.