Verizon's Trade-in Program

Verizon introduces its "Verizon Wireless Trade-in Program".  Check it out at www.trade-in.vzw.com/

Looks like Verizon Wireless is thinking that they can entice more people to switch, by offering to purchase their old handsets off them.  While this is a good idea for large companies making the switch but for the average consumer, while although easy and convenient, rips you off.

I ran a couple of phones through the questionnaire and got.

• Droid 1:  $52
• Droid 2:  $72
• Droid X:  $124 (Really!?!  Less then the Eris and Incredible)
• Droid Eris:  $132
• Incredible:  $152
• Storm $8
• Storm 2 $44
• iPhone $212

You can very easily sell those same phones for double online at Craigslist or eBay.  Nice try Verizon but your not getting my old phones for that price.

By Chase Thompson
Source Verizon
Via BoyGenius