Office Depot encourages tech trade-ins
BOCA RATON, Fla. Office Depot announced that it has launched a new tech trade-in promotion aimed to help customers get money back for their old electronics. Plus, in recognition of the upcoming 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Office Depot said it is aiming to collect 400 tons of products for recycling during the one month promotion window, helping customers grow greener and prevent e-waste from ending up in landfills.
“In the wake of a tough economy, Office Depot is excited to help our customers turn their old technology products into savings,” said Randy Wick, VP merchandising for Office Depot. “Not only is this a smart way for customers to earn extra cash and do their part to help the environment, but it also provides a great opportunity for small business customers to upgrade their outdated office equipment without breaking the bank.”
From March 28 to April 24, customers can save an extra $25 instantly at retail on the purchase of a shredder regularly priced $129.99 and above when they trade in a shredder and save an extra $50 instantly at retail on the purchase of a printer regularly priced $199.99 and above when they trade in a printer
From April 11 to April 24, customers can save an extra $30 instantly at retail on the purchase of a camera regularly priced $149.99 and above when they trade in a functioning 5MP camera or higher with its own rechargeable battery and save an extra $75 instantly at retail on the purchase of a notebook computer when you trade in a Microsoft XP notebook computer or newer that is functioning and contains the power cord.
Additionally, beginning April 11, 2010, customers can visit www.officedepot.com/tradein to trade in their old electronics and receive an Office Depot gift card. The gift card value is determined using a recycle trade-in value generated by Gazelle. Through www.officedepot.com/tradein, customers can trade in LCD monitors, LCD TVs, digital cameras, desktop and laptop computers, gaming systems, MP3 players, camcorders, Smartphones/PDAs, and more -- in turn receiving a gift card to be used at any Office Depot retail store location or www.officedepot.com.