Montana Costco Stores Add New Service That Pays You for Old Electronics
Montana’s Costco stores are becoming more than just a place to shop for large quantities of groceries. They are continuing to find more ways to provide valuable service to their customers.
Why Costco Gas Is So Popular in Montana
Costco, over the years, has become a popular destination for purchasing gas in Montana, offering some of the lowest prices in the state, according to Gas Buddy. Costco has increased its cash back on fuel when using the Costco credit card.
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Costco offers other services that not everyone may know about. They sell precious metals like gold bars, and now they are offering an electronics trade-in program.
If you have upgraded your Apple products, Costco is offering a trade-in program for electronics that you no longer use. They have teamed with Phobio, which has been offering trade-in services since 2010.
How Costco’s Electronics Trade-In Program Works
The process is simple enough. Go to the Costco website, enter the device model that you are looking to trade in, and then get a quote on what it’s worth. Then you ship your trade-in electronics to Phobio using a pre-labeled box or a printable shipping label. They will inspect your product, and if they accept it, you will receive a Costco shop card, which can be used in-store or online. All trade-in electronics will be wiped of any personal data.
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Costco and Phobio are taking steps to help keep consumer electronics out of Montana’s landfills, and are compensating customers for their effort.
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