Google Pixel Trade-In Program 2017: 10 Things to Know

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Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL) is offering a Google Pixel trade-in program.

Google Pixel Trade-in

Here are 10 things to know about it:

  • The Pixel 2 will launch in two weeks and Google is offering a trade-in program for the Pixel that’s available to a number of smartphone owners.
  • Up to $385 will be offered for some phones depending on model and condition, which you can use towards a new Pixel.
  • Filling in details about your phone will net you a valuation, along with a trade-in kit and a shipping label, plus a prepaid envelope.
  • You then have 30 days to send the phone to Alphabet.
  • Your valuation will be determined on the phone’s storage, the carrier it’s tied to, whether it turns on and the condition of the screen.
  • Alphabet reviews the phone within five days of receipt, then sends the credit to the buyer’s credit card.
  • The company will only pay for phones that have been factory reset, and it will send instructions on how to do this.
  • Phones available as part of the trade in include the iPhone SE, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy Note 5, LG G6, Google’s Nexus 6P, Nexus 6 and its Nexus 5X.
  • The trade-in program is part of the Google Store’s purchase page for the Pixel and Pixel XL, but it will likely also apply for the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2, which will start retailing at $650 and $850 respectively.
  • Alphabet is also offering a trade-in program for Project Fi customers, netting customers up to a $388 Fi service credit or a credit card refund.

The services apply to U.S. customers.

GOOG and GOOGL shares fell 1.6% apiece Monday.


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