You just upgraded to the iPhone 17e. Congrats. Now you're staring at your old iPhone 15, wondering what to do with it. Apple says, "Trade it in!" and offers you a gift card you can only use at, well, Apple.
But what if you don't want more Apple stuff? What if you want cash in your bank account, Aeroplan points for your next trip, or store credit at your favourite retailer? What if the item collecting dust isn't even an iPhone, but a PlayStation 5 you haven't touched since last summer?
That's where SELLIT9 comes in, and that's exactly why thousands of Canadians are choosing us over Apple's trade-in program.
Let's be honest about what Apple Trade-In actually is: a closed loop. You trade in an Apple product, you get an Apple Gift Card, and you spend it at Apple. That's it. No cash. No flexibility. No choice.
Here's what Apple doesn't tell you in the fine print:
SELLIT9 is Canada's tech trade-in platform, built for Canadians who want more choice, better prices, and faster payouts. Here's the deal:
Unlike Apple's one-size-fits-all gift card, SELLIT9 gives you three ways to get value for your items:
Want cash? We send it straight to your bank via e-transfer. No gift cards, no middlemen.
Get a cash quote now →
Want store credit? Trade your items for credit at Canada's biggest retailers and merchant partners.
Trade for store credit →
Want Aeroplan points? Turn your old tech into travel. Earn Aeroplan points for your trade-in, plus a 10% bonus when your item arrives within 5 days.
Earn Aeroplan points →
Apple Trade-In only takes Apple products. SELLIT9? We take pretty much everything with a power button:
This is where it gets fun. Apple only lets you go Apple-to-Apple. SELLIT9 lets you go anything-to-anything.
Have an iPhone but want a camera? Done. Got a MacBook but need a new gaming console? We got you. Sitting on a pile of old Samsung phones and dreaming of Aeroplan points for a flight to Mexico? Let's make it happen.
There are no apples-to-apples rules here. Your old tech, your choice of reward.
We're not just saying we pay more. Our merchant partners have consistently offered higher trade-in values than Apple's program, across every category we share. Why? Because we work with a network of reburbisher partners across Canada and our pricing engine always gives you the best value, while Apple works with one partner who sets their own prices.
Here's a real-world example of how this plays out. When Apple drops trade-in values (which they do regularly, sometimes multiple times per year), you're stuck with whatever they offer. With SELLIT9, our pricing technology, network of partners and multiple payout options means your item's value is determined by real market conditions, not by a single company's internal pricing strategy.
SELLIT9 works with a growing network of Canadian merchant partners. Here's how it works: you're shopping on their site, you can trade in your items with SELLIT9 Trade first, we'll issue you store credit right there to use for that purchase. Your old tech becomes anything you want where SELLIT9 Trade is accepted.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade, get store credit, and shop phones, tablets, and accessories at Swiftronics — one of Canada's go-to mobile and electronics retailers.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade and use your store credit for high-quality refurbished phones, laptops, and tablets — fully tested and certified.
Trade in your old tech with SELLIT9 Trade and use your store credit toward Lorex cameras, NVRs, and complete security systems.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade and use your store credit on premium microphones and audio mixers — built for creators and streamers.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade and spend your store credit on custom-built gaming PCs, components, and peripherals at GamerTech.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade and use your store credit for smart LED light panels, bulbs, and light strips at Nanoleaf's Canadian store.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade and use your store credit for phones, tablets, and tech accessories at SaveOnCells.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade and shop certified refurbished smartphones, tablets, and laptops at Qnovum — at a fraction of the retail price.
This is a fan favourite. Trade in your old scooter, phone, laptop, or gaming console with SELLIT9 Trade and use your store credit toward an Apollo electric scooter. Commute smarter.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade and use your store credit for bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, and maintenance services at Repair and Run.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade and spend your store credit on high-performance gaming PCs and custom-built systems at Groovy Computers.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade and use your store credit on open-box electric scooters and accessories at Budget Boost — great value guaranteed.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade and use your store credit toward gaming PCs, consoles, and accessories at EJS Computers.
Trade in with SELLIT9 Trade and use your store credit for the latest tech gadgets, accessories, and essentials at Techbytes.
And the list keeps growing. Compare all of that to Apple, where your only option is an Apple Gift Card you can spend at one store.
No waiting weeks. No gift card limbo. No fine print that locks you into one store.
Payout options
Apple Trade-In: Apple Gift Card only
SELLIT9: Cash, store credit at 20+ merchants, Aeroplan points
Categories accepted
Apple Trade-In: Apple products only
SELLIT9: 25+ categories including Android, gaming, headphones, PCs
Cross-trading
Apple Trade-In: Apple to Apple only
SELLIT9: Anything to anything
Payment speed
Apple Trade-In: Days to weeks
SELLIT9: Instant store credit, or same-day e-transfer or points once the item is received.
Where to use credit
Apple Trade-In: Apple Store only
SELLIT9: Swiftronics, GamerTech, Apollo, Nanoleaf, Lorex, and more.
Stop leaving money on the table with Apple's closed-loop trade-in. Whether you want cash today, store credit at your favourite merchant, or Aeroplan points for your next adventure, SELLIT9 gives you the freedom to choose.
Sell for cash → Get paid via e-transfer, fast.
Trade for store credit → Instant store credit at Swiftronics, GamerTech, Apollo, Nanoleaf, and more.
Earn Aeroplan points → Turn old tech into travel rewards.
SELLIT9 is Canada's trusted tech trade-in platform with a 4.9-star Google rating and over 3,200 happy customers. We've processed over $1.9M in trade-in value, and we're just getting started.
