Maingear has started an instant trade-in program with SELLIT9, allowing customers to trade in a wide range of used electronics for immediate credit toward a new Maingear desktop or laptop. The company says quotes are generated in minutes and the gift card is issued on the spot, though there is a temporary hold on the shopper's card until the traded items pass inspection.
The program accepts more than just PCs: laptops, phones, tablets, smartwatches, headphones, cameras, lenses, and microphones are all eligible. Maingear positions it as a low-friction alternative to selling used gear, claiming no listings, no lowball offers, and no meeting strangers. Until October 14, customers can get an extra 5% on trade-in values using the code EXTRA5.
SELLIT9 is a Canadian resale and refurbishment business that recently raised $4.1 million to expand in North America; it has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot score. Tom's Hardware notes that the quoted prices are based on Canadian listings converted to USD, so U.S. offers may differ. Examples include up to $530 for an RTX 4080 Super and up to $278 for an iPhone 14 Pro 128GB.