According to what Best Buy said on the website, the trade-in value of your iPad may vary depending on its condition, and the first-generation iPad or iPad mini are not included — only those mentioned above. You’ll get a $200 Best Buy gift card for your old device, which you can then use towards the purchase of the latest Retina display iPad, which usually starts at $499.99.
Best Buy said it decided to launch this promotion based on the success of its iPhone trade-in event last month. Though Best Buy wouldn’t disclose how many people participated in the program, the company said there was an “overwhelming response†and that its initial June 1 event was the single biggest day for its trade-in business.
When asked if the company would offer similar trade-in opportunities for other products, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab series, a Best Buy spokeswoman said she couldn’t speculate on future promotions, but that the company is always looking for ways to better serve their customers. So, you’re saying there’s a chance …
