GRAPEVINE, Texas, Sept. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Looking to purchase the newly announced Apple iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus but are a little short on cash? GameStop may be able to help out. Today, the video game retailer announced that it is offering up to $400 cash when customers trade-in their current generation smartphones. 

GameStop is pulling out all stops to help customers find extra money they can use toward the purchase of the new Apple iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus unveiled earlier today. Through its trade-in program, the retailer is digging deep into its money vaults to offer top-dollar on a variety of unused, new or pre-owned smartphones and other consumer electronics.

“Trading in electronics like smartphones, tablets, and other consumer electronics and video gaming systems can add up to some serious cash that can be used to help purchase the new Apple iPhones announced today,” said Jon Haes, senior director of Pre-Owned Merchandising for GameStop. “We’re not talking pocket change. GameStop is ready to pay our customers big money for their electronics.”

GameStop’s trade-in program accepts thousands of items, including a wide range of smartphones, tablets, electronics accessories, and video games and systems. GameStop also accepts damaged or broken items, even if they don’t work anymore.

Samples of Top Phone and Electronics Trade Values Include:

• iPhone 7 = $400
• Samsung Galaxy S8 = $370
• iPad Pro = $340
• iPhone 6s = $250
• iPad Mini = $165
• Samsung Galaxy S7 = $160

To find out the trade-in value for any smartphone, or other consumer electronics items, customers can visit the GameStop online trade value website at www.gamestop.com/trade. 

About GameStop
GameStop, the world’s largest video game retailer, offers the best selection of new and pre-owned video gaming consoles, accessories and video game titles, in both physical and digital formats. GameStop also offers fans a wide variety of pop vinyl toys, collectibles, board games and more. Through GameStop’s unique buy-sell-trade program, gamers can trade in video game consoles, games, and accessories, as well as consumer electronics for cash or in-store credit. The company operates thousands of locations nationwide, and fans can find their local GameStop using the store locator tool.

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Joey Mooring
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