Earn Cash from
Selling Used Laptops in Chicago
Sell your pre-owned laptop in Chicago quickly and easily with Gadget Salvation! Check out online to receive a speedy payment and give your computer a second life. Don't wait until your gadget becomes obsolete—start selling today!
In business since 2008
and boasting a near-perfect score on Facebook, Reseller Ratings, Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How it works
Get an estimate
Select a category and answer a few questions about your gadget, and we’ll share an estimate.
Ship your gadget
Print out your prepaid shipping label, pack your gadget and drop it off at any UPS Store.
Get paid
Within two business days of receiving your gadget, we’ll send your payment via Check, PayPal, Venmo or a Zelle transfer––whatever you prefer.
Why Gadget Salvation?
We’re obsessive about tech
With a database of over 4,000 laptops, smartphones and more, it’s simple to find your gadget. Once you select your gadget, our custom algorithm pulls pricing data from eBay, Amazon and Rakuten to calculate your estimate, making sure you get a fair price.
We make it easy
Once you accept your estimate, all you have to do is print out the prepaid shipping label, drop off your package and wait for payment, which you’ll be sent within two business days of us receiving your gadget. And there’s no need to worry about your data––we reset your gadget to the factory settings as part of the testing process.
We care about our customers and the planet
We began Gadget Salvation back in 2008 to give used electronics a new life. Since then, we’ve saved thousands of gadgets from landfills, and paid our customers in the process.
Why It's Smart to Sell Your Used Laptop to Gadget Salvation
Using Gadget Salvation’s trade-in services is an excellent choice for Chicago residents looking to sell their used electronics, offering superior convenience, competitive cash offers, and a responsible way to handle electronic waste.
Skip the Commute and Local Hassle
In a sprawling city like Chicago, navigating traffic and public transit to sell a used laptop or smartphone can be a major inconvenience. Gadget Salvation, despite being a national online service, is headquartered right in Chicago, making it a locally trusted brand with a nationwide reach. The key benefit is a streamlined, no-hassle mail-in process. You avoid the risks of meeting strangers from online marketplaces like Craigslist or the time-consuming process of listing on eBay.
- Get an Estimate: Find your device (from phones and tablets to MacBooks and gaming consoles) on their website for a real-time price quote.
- Ship Your Gadget: Once you accept the quote, Gadget Salvation emails you a free, prepaid UPS shipping label. You simply pack your device and drop it off at any UPS location—no cost to you. They cover the transportation costs and the risk of shipping.
- Fast Cash Payout: Unlike local stores or carriers that often offer store credit or gift cards, Gadget Salvation pays in cash. After they receive and inspect your device (typically within two business days), you get paid quickly via your choice of PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check. This fast turnaround means cash in your pocket much quicker than many other methods.
Get Cash, Not Credit, and Go Green ♻️
Gadget Salvation frequently offers higher cash payouts than traditional retailer trade-in programs, which often aim to lock you into their store with gift cards. Multiple reviews confirm that the company is known for competitive quotes, sometimes paying significantly more than major retail trade-in programs.
Beyond the financial benefit, choosing this service helps Chicago meet its sustainability goals. Gadget Salvation is dedicated to the circular economy by extending the lifecycle of used electronics. Every working device you sell is either refurbished and resold or responsibly recycled, actively diverting hazardous materials and e-waste from Illinois landfills. It's the most secure, financially rewarding, and environmentally conscious way for Chicagoans to upgrade their technology.
