The buyer of long-lasting used smartphones, Gazelle, has announced the future end of its exchange program, which accepts old iPhones, iPads and people’s Macs in exchange for cash.
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The company disclosed the news via email to customers, explaining that it will no longer offer the exchange option from February 1, 2021. Customers have until January 31 to get an offer and complete an exchange of transactions, in time. what anyone has already initiated an exchange, can be expected to continue as normal.
As of February 1, 2021, we will no longer offer our exchange option on Gazelle. If you have a transaction that is in progress right now, your transaction will continue as planned. You can also sign in to your account to see the status of your current transactions.
You will still be able to buy high quality used electronics at a fraction of the price in our online store. We are excited to continue to help you save great money on used smart devices!
In the future, Gazelle plans to focus on its in-store ecoATM kiosks, which offer instant cash for devices, although it usually doesn’t offer as much in return as customers would receive through traditional trading programs.
EcoATMs can be found in more than 4,000 locations in the United States, and the company says the kiosks have collected more than 25 million devices, which equates to more than 6 million pounds.
Gazelle did not give a reason for its decision to end its trading program, but several rival services have grown in popularity in recent years, including eBay’s “Instant Sale” service and Apple’s own trading program for Apple and other devices in Apple. exchange credit for a new Apple Store purchase.
(Thanks, Kenneth!)