Answer sources: Best Buy trade-in program
Check the exact computer first
Search for the specific computer in Best Buy’s trade-in estimator and have its model, specifications and condition ready. The final result depends on the exact device, so do not assume that every desktop or laptop qualifies just because computers appear in the category list.
Sources: Best Buy trade-in program.
Choose trade-in, recycling or another selling route
Trade-in is useful when Best Buy credit works for you. If you need cash, compare that credit with selling elsewhere. If the computer is not being sold or traded in, Best Buy’s accepted residential recycling route is separate from trade-in and does not provide a trade-in payout.
For a cash sale, compare used-electronics selling options before accepting store credit.
Sources: Best Buy trade-in program; Best Buy current electronics and appliance recycling rules; Best Buy recycling and customer data FAQ.
Clear your data before handoff
Before giving away or recycling a computer, clear your personal data. Best Buy’s guidance discusses wiping or removing data yourself, or asking about hard-drive removal before recycling; it does not establish that store intake securely erases every device or provides a destruction certificate.
Sources: Best Buy current electronics and appliance recycling rules; Best Buy recycling and customer data FAQ.
When Dropcurb fits
Dropcurb is an option when you decide to remove the computer rather than sell it. It does not buy used devices. Place accepted items outside and accessible after handling your personal data; loading, transportation and disposal are included.
Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.
Frequently asked questions
Does Best Buy pay cash for old computers?
No. Eligible Best Buy computer trade-ins receive a Best Buy eGift Card, not cash. For cash, compare the credit option with selling elsewhere. The device must also receive an offer through the exact-device estimator; category inclusion alone is not a guarantee.
Current Dropcurb prices
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| Item | Pickup of one | Each additional |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop computer | $79 | $19 |
| Laptop | $79 | $19 |
For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.
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