: an item of merchandise (such as an automobile or refrigerator) taken as payment or part payment for a purchase
traded in; trading in; trades in
1
: to turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase or bill
trade the old car in on a new one
2
Examples of trade-in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
An iPhone 14 Plus in good condition would get you that trade-in value, for instance.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
In a new report, the car-shopping website found that 1 out of 5 new-vehicle sales that involved a trade-in were upside-down in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 17.7 percent in the last quarter for 2022 and 14.9 percent in the same period for 2021.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
While trade-in have only been possible through stores, Carhartt will begin accepting mail-in products.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Since October, the company has sent out high-value vouchers to YouTube Premium subscribers to use when buying the Pixel 8, upped its trade-in prices and given $100 store credit coupons to random Google Photos users.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Dealers bought most of the remainder from trade-ins.
—Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 24 Nov. 2023
Being prepared with your trade-in at a dealership can make a difference of thousands of dollars in the bottom line.
—Josh Jacquot, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2024
The shift up the smartphone price chain has been driven in part by attractive trade-in offers and interest-free financing, IDC said.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Just outside the doors of a nondescript grocery, a goblin market trades in mythical weapons and pumpkin spice lattes.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
In addition, Tesla owners don’t have to trade in their EVs to claim the cash, and only have to prove ownership, the report said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Those who trade in an old car seat will be given a 20% coupon toward a new seat, stroller, travel system or home gear like play yards, highchairs, swings, rockers, bouncers and other items, according to the retailer.
—Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
In the image from the set, Rinna trades in her signature short hair for a long copper wig with bangs.
—Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Among other things, the Port of Baltimore plays a key role in both exports of coal and trade in farm and construction equipment, so the bridge disaster will have direct adverse effects on the heartland as well as the East Coast.
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
The Bolt has served as an entry vehicle for Chevrolet with over 70% of buyers trading in a non-GM vehicle for a Bolt, Lyons said.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
Pretty In Pink This sweet-faced girl grew up to take on the role of a lifetime, trading in bright-pink stripes for a sleeker wardrobe on the small screen for her day job.
—Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
What stores participate in the Target car seat trade-in program?
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
An iPhone 14 Plus in good condition would get you that trade-in value, for instance.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
In a new report, the car-shopping website found that 1 out of 5 new-vehicle sales that involved a trade-in were upside-down in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 17.7 percent in the last quarter for 2022 and 14.9 percent in the same period for 2021.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
While trade-in have only been possible through stores, Carhartt will begin accepting mail-in products.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Since October, the company has sent out high-value vouchers to YouTube Premium subscribers to use when buying the Pixel 8, upped its trade-in prices and given $100 store credit coupons to random Google Photos users.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Dealers bought most of the remainder from trade-ins.
—Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 24 Nov. 2023
Being prepared with your trade-in at a dealership can make a difference of thousands of dollars in the bottom line.
—Josh Jacquot, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2024
The shift up the smartphone price chain has been driven in part by attractive trade-in offers and interest-free financing, IDC said.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
Verb
He was acquired in a trade in which Rays ace Tyler Glasnow was dealt to the Dodgers.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Just outside the doors of a nondescript grocery, a goblin market trades in mythical weapons and pumpkin spice lattes.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
In addition, Tesla owners don’t have to trade in their EVs to claim the cash, and only have to prove ownership, the report said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Those who trade in an old car seat will be given a 20% coupon toward a new seat, stroller, travel system or home gear like play yards, highchairs, swings, rockers, bouncers and other items, according to the retailer.
—Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
In the image from the set, Rinna trades in her signature short hair for a long copper wig with bangs.
—Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Among other things, the Port of Baltimore plays a key role in both exports of coal and trade in farm and construction equipment, so the bridge disaster will have direct adverse effects on the heartland as well as the East Coast.
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
The Bolt has served as an entry vehicle for Chevrolet with over 70% of buyers trading in a non-GM vehicle for a Bolt, Lyons said.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
Pretty In Pink This sweet-faced girl grew up to take on the role of a lifetime, trading in bright-pink stripes for a sleeker wardrobe on the small screen for her day job.
—Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
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