Electronics trade-in program

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What is the Target Tech Trade-In program?

The Target Tech Trade-In program is an online only convenient way for you to trade in your select used electronics for a Target eGiftCard.

You can start your Trade-in at https://tradein.target.com

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How do I use the Target eGiftCard I received through the Target Tech Trade-in program?

Target eGiftCards issued for electronics trade-ins can be used to make purchases at:

Target Tech kiosks
Target stores
Target.com
Target Optical (excluding optometrists)
Merchants within a Target store (e.g., Pizza Hut® or Starbucks®)

To check the balance on your eGiftCard, visit our check a GiftCard balance page.

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Which stores participate in the electronic trade-in program?

This program is available online only at https://tradein.target.com.

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What electronics can I trade-in?

Mobile phones, tablets, wearables, MP3 player, video games & consoles, hearables (that integrates a speaker & microphones) & smart speakers.

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What do I need to include with my trade-in?

The device only, including mobile phones, tablets and wearables. Certain accessories may be required to receive full value if trading hearables (that integrates a speaker and microphones), smart speakers, gaming consoles or video games. Details will be provided based on device-specific questions when you create your trade-in quote.

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What happens with the item I trade in?

All trade in items are handled by our partner through its electronics processing facility.

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How do you assess the condition of my product?

The condition will be reviewed upon receipt based on the same questions and criteria used when the trade-in quote was created.

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How do I get started with my trade-in?

Visit tradein.target.com.

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Will there be room for negotiation or feedback if I feel I should receive more value for my product?

The condition accessed at our processing facility is the final determination. Devices cannot be shipped back.

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How does the trade-in process work?

Visit tradein.target.com to get started with your trade-in.
Search our trade-in catalog for the item you're looking to trade.
Answer a few quick questions about the condition of your item.
If you accept the trade-in quote, you'll receive an email that includes a printable prepaid USPS shipping label and instructions for preparing your item for shipment.
- You'll need to ship your device using your own packing and shipping supplies.
Receive your Target eGiftCard after our processing facility completes the review and quality assurance processes.

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How should I package my item?

Ship your device by using an appropriately sized box or padded envelope and additional protective materials such as bubble wrap to protect the device during transit. Target and Assurant are not liable for any loss or damage to your device while in transit.

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What happens with the item if I mail it in and the evaluation is different than the one quoted?

The value may be adjusted based on the review of the trained inspection team if the condition determined at the facility is different than represented on the initial trade-in quote. The processed condition and value is final and devices cannot be returned.

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How long do I have to mail in my item? How long is the quote good for?

The trade-in quote is valid for 30 days. We suggest planning on 7 days in USPS transit time.

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Can I track my trade-in status?

You'll receive a confirmation email from our partner Assurant. Please contact our partners at Assurant at 1-866-959-3200 or via email at targettradein@assurant.com.

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What do I get for my electronic trade-in?

Once your device is received and processed at Assurant's facility you'll receive a Target eGfitCard within 7 business days to the email address entered when the quote was created.

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What happens if I don't receive my trade-in gift card?

You can check the status of your trade-in at tradein.target.com. If your device has been processed and you haven't received your Target eGiftCard, please check your email's trash and spam folders. If you received the email confirming the receipt of your trade-in, but haven't received the email with your Target eGiftCard within 7 business days, contact our trade-in partner at targettradein@assurant.com or 1-866-959-3200.

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