The Trade-In Chronicles: Blog
Your source for trade-in tips, news, how to maximize the value of your trade-in or trade-in program
AUG 5 · Partners
How to Increase Average Order Value (AOV): A Practical Guide for Ecommerce Merchants
Average order value is the fastest growth lever you own, and it works on customers already in your cart. How to raise it without cutting margin.
JUL 3 · Trade-in Tips
The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Used Electronics for Cash in Canada
Marketplaces, manufacturer trade-in programs and trade-in services compared. What each pays, how long it takes, and how to wipe your data first.
JUL 3 · Trade-in Tips
How to Check Your iPhone Battery Health Before Selling
80% is the line. Above it your iPhone still holds strong value, below it the offer drops. Where your Maximum Capacity number lands, and what it is worth.
JUL 3 · Trade-in Tips
The Gamer’s Guide to Trading In Your PS5, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch
GameStop, Best Buy, marketplaces and trade-in services compared for consoles, plus the pre-sale steps that protect your payout before you ship.
JUN 22 · News
SELLIT9 Raises $4.1M to Scale Its Recommerce Trade-In Platform Across North America
SELLIT9 has raised $4.1M CAD, led by BDC's Seed Venture Fund with MaRS IAF, AQC Capital and Anges Québec, to scale recommerce across Canada and the US.
JUN 15 · Innovation
How SELLIT9 Trade Drives Online Sales and In-Store Foot Traffic
SELLIT9 Trade turns old devices into instant store credit, lifting online conversion and driving foot traffic, from one platform and one pricing engine.
JUN 9 · Sustainability
How we calculate CO₂ emissions avoided
Our methodology for measuring environmental impact: the formula, the per-item factors, the sources behind every number, and why transparency matters.
JUN 3 · New Categories
SELLIT9 Now Buys ASUS Monitors: ROG, TUF, ProArt & 360Hz Esports Panels
Sell your ASUS monitor on SELLIT9: ROG Swift, Strix OLED, ProArt and TUF Gaming. Paid in cash or store credit, with free shipping across Canada.
APR 16 · New Categories
SELLIT9 Now Buys AV Components: Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, Arcam, Onkyo, Cambridge, Sony
Sell your AV receiver, processor or amplifier on SELLIT9. 7 brands and 115+ models from Denon, Marantz, Yamaha and more, paid in cash or store credit.
APR 15 · New Categories
SELLIT9 Now Buys PC Components: GPUs, CPUs, Motherboards, RAM & Storage
Sell your GPU, CPU, motherboard, RAM or storage on SELLIT9. Every AM5 and LGA1851 chipset, RTX 40-series and Ryzen 9000-series, paid in cash or credit.
APR 14 · New Categories
SELLIT9 Now Buys Cameras and Lenses: 28 Brands, From Leica Film to Sony Mirrorless
Two new categories, 28 brands, over 1,100 models. Sell your camera body or lenses on SELLIT9, paid in cash or store credit, free shipping in Canada.
APR 13
Why Your Conversion Rate Plateaus After Your First Growth Phase
After the first growth phase, conversion optimization hits a ceiling. Why the standard playbook stalls, and how added purchasing power breaks through.
APR 13 · New Categories
Sell Your Mac mini or Mac Studio: Apple Desktops Now Live on SELLIT9
Upgrading your Mac? SELLIT9 now buys Apple desktops. Turn your Mac mini or Mac Studio into cash or store credit, with free shipping across Canada.
MAR 30
Why Discounting Is a Conversion Trap (And What to Do Instead)
Discounting erodes margin, trains customers to wait for sales, and dents brand equity. Why it is a trap, and how trade-in commerce works better.
MAR 24
How Consumer Electronics Merchants Increased AOV by 90%
How trade-in commerce powered by SELLIT9 Trade helps consumer electronics merchants lift average order value 90%, without discounts or margin erosion.
MAR 12 · Trade-in Tips
SELLIT9 vs Apple Trade-In: Why Canadians Are Breaking Up with Apple's Trade-In Program
Apple Trade-In gives gift cards and takes only Apple products. SELLIT9 pays cash by e-transfer or store credit at 20+ merchants, across 25+ categories.
FEB 10 · Innovation
We Don't Need Better Frontends Anymore, We Need Less Frontend
Users do not want to learn new interfaces. They want to get things done in the AI tools they already use, with commerce as invisible infrastructure.
FEB 3 · Innovation
Hottest tech at CES
CES 2026 made AI-native tech the standard, which speeds up upgrade cycles. If your laptop or phone is 2 to 3 years old, trading in now protects its value.
JAN 8 · Sustainability
New Year, Less Clutter: How to Sell Old Tech Responsibly in Canada (2026 Reset)
Unused electronics sit forgotten while still holding value. How to declutter responsibly, cut e-waste, and turn old tech into cash or store credit.
NOV 25 · Promotions
SELLIT9: Black Friday Trade-In Bonus - Sell Your Old Devices
What the bonus code adds on top of your quote, where to enter it, and which items qualify. Take it as cash or as store credit, your choice.
NOV 3 · Innovation
AI-Guided Trade-In: How to Use ChatGPT Atlas with Swiftronics Trade-In Program Powered by SELLIT9
Turn an old phone, laptop or tablet into store credit in 8 steps, using ChatGPT Atlas with the Swiftronics trade-in program powered by SELLIT9.
NOV 3 · Innovation
Sell Your Device The Smart Way: ChatGPT Atlas & SELLIT9 Guide
Turn an old phone, laptop or tablet into cash in 8 steps. How to get an instant quote and secure payment using ChatGPT Atlas with SELLIT9.
OCT 1 · Trade-in Tips
Trade-In Logistics: A Guide to Pickup, Drop-Off, and Shipping
Pick-up, drop-off and free shipping compared: who can use each one, how long each takes, and the trade-offs before you choose.
SEP 24 · Partners
How to Add a Trade-In Option to Your Shopify Store: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to offering trade-ins in your Shopify store, including the third-party options for integrating it at checkout.
SEP 18
SELLIT9 Hits 2,000 Trades. Turn Your Clutter Into Cash or Store Credit
Over 2,000 trades and counting! Trade your old devices with SELLIT9 for instant cash or store credit.
SEP 10 · Partners
From Clutter to Swiftronics Store Credit: Trade Faster and Smarter
Turn an old phone, laptop or tablet into Swiftronics store credit. Pick-up, drop-off or free shipping across Canada, credit after the assessment.
JUN 26 · Trade-in Tips
Buying or Selling a Used iPhone 15: What to Know (PART 2)
Part 2 of our used iPhone 15 guide: checking battery health, carrier locks, factory resets, and the safest ways to get paid when you sell.
JUN 21 · Trade-in Tips
Buying or Selling a Used iPhone 15: What to Know
What to check before buying or selling a used iPhone 15 in Canada: prices, storage tiers, carrier locks, and where to sell yours for cash.
JUN 19 · Rewards & Payouts
How Do I Get Paid with SELLIT9?
Interac e-Transfer, payout timing, and what happens after your device arrives: the nine questions sellers ask SELLIT9 most before getting paid.
JUN 13 · Trade-in Tips
How to Sell Your Google Pixel
Where to sell your Google Pixel in Canada: marketplace risks, trade-in values by model, and how to get cash for your Pixel with SELLIT9.
JUN 5 · Trade-in Tips
Where to Sell Your Samsung Galaxy
How to sell your Samsung Galaxy in Canada: what raises your quote, Toronto pick-up or free shipping, and cash after the assessment.
MAY 29 · Trade-in Tips
How to Sell AirPods Max
How to trade in your AirPods Max in Canada: what raises your quote, Toronto pick-up or free shipping, and payment after the assessment.
MAY 27 · Sustainability
Uncovering the Value of Unused Tech: A Path to Sustainability and Financial Gains
That drawer of old phones and tablets is worth real money. How trading in unused tech pays you back and keeps e-waste out of Canadian landfills.
MAY 25 · Trade-in Tips
How to Identify Your Apple Watch Model Number
Find your Apple Watch model number in Settings or engraved on the case back, and match it to the right series before you sell or buy bands.
MAY 23 · Trade-in Tips
How to Boost Your Apple Watch Resale Value with a Quick Battery Health Check
Battery health is the first thing a buyer checks on a used Apple Watch. Where to find yours, what the number means, and when a service pays off.
MAY 18 · Trade-in Tips
How to Save Battery Power on Your iPhone
Simple iPhone settings that stretch your battery through the day: background refresh, location services, brightness, and charging habits.
MAY 18 · Trade-in Tips
How to Switch from HEIC to JPEG on Your iPhone
HEIC photos not opening on other devices? Switch your iPhone camera to JPEG in a few taps, or convert the photos you already took.
MAY 15 · Trade-in Tips
How to Reset Your iPhone to Factory Settings
Back up, sign out of Find My, and erase your iPhone the right way. A step-by-step factory reset guide for before you sell or trade it in.
MAY 15
Why Canadians Rate SELLIT9 4.9 Stars on Google
Google reviews from sellers across Canada, in their own words: payout speed, shipping times, and what happened when something needed sorting out.
MAY 12 · Trade-in Tips
How to Check the Battery Health on Your iPhone
Simple, step-by-step guide on how to check the battery health of your iPhone.