JOHN EWOLDT
startribune.com/pointofsale
Best Buy offers $5 for old electronic devicesGot an old cellphone, MP3 player or other piece of small electronics that you've been meaning to unload because it's no longer working or just taking up space in a junk drawer?
Best Buy is offering a $5 gift card (or more) per item for small devices through Jan. 19.
Here's the fine print (there's not a lot).
•It must be a laptop, tablet/e-reader, cellphone, MP3, gaming hardware (console and handheld but not games), DSLR or digital point-and-shoot camera, or a digital camcorder, but it does not have to be in working order.
•Data must be removed from the product beforehand.
•Limit of three trade-in transactions per day per person.
•Devices should not have visible serial numbers.
A caveat: It's possible that your item may be worth more than $5 if it's working. Check eBay first. For example, a Motorola Razr flip phone that most people would have been proud to carry around seven years ago could be worth $10 to $60 on eBay.
But for those who can admit that you're never going to find the time to list it on eBay, Best Buy has your $5 waiting through Jan. 19.
For more information about locations, guidelines and disposal, go to www.bestbuy .com/tradein.
