Head-to-head · Used Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Trade-In vs Gazelle
Best Buy Trade-In leads on 0 checks, Gazelle on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBest Buy Trade-In · 8.1/10
- Free planboth
Best Buy Trade-In scores higher on our rubric for used tech marketplaces: 8.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Best Buy Trade-In is the better fit for best Buy shoppers trading in eligible electronics. Gazelle is the better fit for selling phones or tablets and buying certified pre-owned.
- Best Buy Trade-In fits best
Best Buy shoppers trading in eligible electronics
- Gazelle fits best
Selling phones or tablets and buying certified pre-owned
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Side by side
| Feature | Best Buy Trade-In 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Gazelle 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #6 in Used Tech Marketplaces | #7 in Used Tech Marketplaces |
| Best for | Best Buy shoppers trading in eligible electronics | Selling phones or tablets and buying certified pre-owned |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | ||
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Best Buy Trade-In 2/3 · Gazelle 2/3 | ||
| Shipping included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buyer protection | Not published | Not published |
| Business selling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Marketplace model | Trade-in | Not published |
| Seller fees | No seller fee stated; Best Buy provides a prepaid shipping label for the item, while the seller pays packaging costs and may be responsible for return shipping. | No hidden fees stated for trade-ins. |
| Device categories | Cell phones, headphones, tablets, e-readers, wearables, computers, gaming consoles, gaming accessories, networking, computing accessories | Phones, tablets |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Best Buy Trade-In gives eligible customers a way to exchange used electronics for Best Buy value rather than sell directly to another person. It covers cell phones, headphones, tablets, e-readers, wearables, computers, gaming consoles and… Read the review → |
Gazelle is a U.S.-focused online service for selling eligible phones and tablets and buying certified pre-owned models. Individual sellers select a device model and condition to receive an online offer, then send it with a prepaid shipping… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Best Buy Trade-In — where it wins
- Online estimator helps check eligible devices and estimated trade-in value.
- Trade-ins are available online or at participating Best Buy stores.
- Accepted items ship with a prepaid label and no shipping cost.
Where it doesn't
- Value is Best Buy credit or a gift card, not cash from an open-market sale.
- Final value depends on inspection of condition and functionality.
- Personal, non-commercial customers are the standard program audience.
Gazelle — where it wins
- Instant online offers with prepaid shipping for eligible trade-ins
- Payout by PayPal or check after device inspection
- Certified pre-owned phones and tablets include 30-day returns
Where it doesn't
- Limited to phones and tablets rather than a broad range of used tech
- Trade-in offers can be confirmed or changed after inspection
- Bulk trade-ins are aimed at businesses with at least 200 devices
- Best Buy Trade-In8.1/10 · Free plan
A straightforward trade-in route for eligible devices, with value returned as Best Buy credit.
Visit Best BuyFull verdict → - Gazelle7.9/10 · Free plan
A web-based marketplace pairing phone and tablet trade-ins with refurbished-device sales.
Visit GazelleFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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