Meta released the second generation of its Ray-Ban smart glasses earlier this year, along with some Oakley models and the Meta Ray-Ban Display. Now the company is testing a trade-in program that could give you a discount on buying some of its wearables.
Meta launched a trade-in program for some of its smart glasses
Meta is now offering up to $113 trade-in discounts for some of its smart glasses through a pilot program that started November 14 and will run through December 31. The discounts can be applied to most of the company’s available models, with the notable exception of the Meta Ray-Ban display. Limited edition and refurbished glasses are also not on the eligible devices list.
You can apply a trade-in discount to the following models:
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2
Oakley Meta Vanguard
Oakley Meta HSTN
You can get trade-in credit for the first-gen Ray-Ban Meta, which would allow you to upgrade to a newer model. Meta is also open to taking some Apple and Samsung products. Here’s the full list of devices you can trade in:
The Meta Ray-Ban Display are not part of the program. | Image credit – Meta
To use the trade-in discount, you need to purchase your glasses directly from Meta. When you add a pair of eligible glasses to your cart, you should see a box with the trade-in offer, though some Reddit users reported having to try several browsers before seeing it.
Would you trade-in a device for new Meta smart glasses?
No, I don’t want smart glasses
66.67%
Maybe, if the offer is good enoug
33.33%
Yes, I’ll upgrade my Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1
0%
Yes, I’ll trade in a third party device
0%
With its pilot program, Meta is joining Apple, Samsung, Google, and other hardware manufacturers who offer trade-ins. Interestingly, Apple doesn’t accept AirPods or other earbuds for trade-in, though you can trade in various earphones when buying Galaxy Buds.
It could be worth it
The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 are $379, so a $113 discount could make them much more affordable, especially if you want to upgrade. I’m not on the market for smart glasses, but if I had the Gen 1 model, I would've considered an upgrade.
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Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.
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