How to trade in old electronics for Amazon gift cards (and why you shouldn't wait to do it)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Amazon is kicking off its Big Spring Sale event -- its March-time rendition of Prime Day -- very soon, and if you're looking to make a few (or many) purchases, let this tech tip assist you. Enter, Amazon gift cards. You'd normally have to pay for them, but if you trade in old, dust-collecting electronics that you no longer use to Amazon through its Trade-in Program, the company will reward you with gift cards and discounts. It's a win-win for you and Mother Nature. Also: The best early Amazon Spring Sale deals live now Here's everything you need to know about Amazon's Trade-In Program, including the steps for shipping and answers to frequently asked questions. How to use Amazon's Trade-In Program What you'll need: Let me set things straight: There are plenty of other trade-in services out there, many of which will likely yield higher rates of return and accept a greater variety of products and brands than Amazon's. But the advantages of using Amazon's program incl ... Read full article.