Samsung will fork out a minimum of $200 in trade-in credit for your old, busted Android handset if you reside in the US. That includes antiquated devices with a chipped frame, cracked screen and other signs of wear and tear; while those newer, and in better condition, will fetch a higher amount.
There are a number of caveats, though. The handset you're sending off must turn on and have been wiped clean before it reaches the factory. We aren't talking about making sure there aren't any suspicious stains on the screen here — all data on the device must be removed by way of a reset.
And don't be thinking you can pull a fast one by trading in a smartphone that technically doesn't belong to you. Samsung will conduct a thorough check on the IMEI upon receipt to make sure it isn't blacklisted in any countries around the world, before applying the trade-in credit to your account.
Lastly, the manufacturer will only let you trade in one device per purchase. So if you want to snag yourself a Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10+, we'd recommend sending off the latest and most expensive device in your collection, as that'll serve the best chance of fetching a higher trade-in value.
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