Sony offers a bonus of up to 1,000 euros if users exchange their old cell phone for a new Xperia smartphone. According to the manufacturer, the trade-in program should cost at least 200 euros. The condition of the old smartphone is crucial.
Sony: Up to 1,000 euros when buying an Xperia
Interested users have until April 30, 2022 to participate in Sony’s current trade-in program. Ideally, up to 1,000 euros beckon if a Old cell phone exchanged for a new Xperia smartphone will. According to Sony, mobile phones from a wide range of manufacturers are accepted, but probably not all models. The manufacturer has not made public exactly which ones are permitted.
Sony would like to give up at least 200 euros if customers apply for a Sony Xperia 1 III, 5 III or Pro-I decide. The 200 euros is a kind of base price that Sony is willing to pay. In addition, there is the determined value of the old smartphone, which is sent to Sony. The campaign is carried out together with the partner Teqcycle.
The mobile phone to be exchanged must fully functional and reset to factory defaults. The device must not show any water damage under any circumstances, which is explicitly pointed out in the campaign. The display must not show any cracks or breaks. Users should also remove the activation lock before sending it in. Accessories and original packaging are not required (source: Teqcycle).
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Sony’s trade-in program: Buy first, then trade in
In order to be able to take part in the trade-in campaign, users must already have one of the Xperia cell phones mentioned. The Proof of purchase including IMEI number of the device Sony would like to see.
Is the action worth it?, depends a lot on the old phone. Sometimes it is certainly more advantageous to offer the smartphone for sale on other platforms. But if you already had your eye on a new Xperia cell phone, you should take a closer look at the trade-in program.