Meta’s new wearables trade-in program gives you Ray-Ban and Oakley discounts

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For the first time, Meta is offering trade-in discounts for its smart glasses with a pilot program that’s only running through December 31st. According to a legal page on Meta’s website, trade-in discounts can be applied to the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, Oakley Meta HSTN, and Oakley Meta Vanguard. Notably, the Meta Ray-Ban Display didn’t make that list. Limited edition and refurbished glasses also aren’t eligible for the discount.

You can trade in your current pair of first-gen Ray-Ban Meta glasses if you’re looking to upgrade, but Meta is also surprisingly offering trade-in credit for certain pairs of earbuds. Here’s Meta’s full list of eligible ones:

Apple Airpods Pro 2

Apple Airpods Pro

Apple Airpods Pro 4

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Beats Studio Buds +

Beats Fit Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

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