Upgrading from an older iPod model to the latest, most wonderful, and cutting edge iPod can be an expensive proposition. Plus, you’ve got a perfectly good iPod on your hands, so can you use that to your advantage to cut the cost of your new toy?

Sure you can!

While you can always try selling your old iPod on eBay or Craigslist or other similar places, some retailers have iPod trade on programs in place that credit you for the purchase of a new iPod when you trade them your old one.

These programs all have different terms, so be sure to read closely and ask questions before parting with your iPod, but this is a great way to get that new gadget and pay a bit less for it.

Here are links to a few sites with iPod trade in programs:

BuyMyTronics
BuyMyTronics buys both working and broken iPods and iPhones, as well as a range of other electronics and gadgets. They fix and resell broken products (though not apparently on their website).
BuyMyTronics Review | Users Share Their Experiences with BuyMyTronics

Electronic Warehouse
Electronic Warehouse will give you a US$20 credit towards electronics or golf purchases when you trade them your stock Apple iPod earbuds. Lots of people get new headphones for their iPods or iPhones, so if you're one of them, here's a way to turn those earbuds that you're not using into something you will use.

Gazelle
Gazelle (formerly SecondRotation) buys all kinds of used electronics - from cell phones to iPods - based on their condition, the packaging and accessories they include, and more. Prices paid for iPods are good - a 4th-generation iPod in good condition nets US$54.
Gazelle Review | Users Share Their Experiences with Gazelle

NextWorth
This site offers a used iPod calculator tool that is both informative and interesting. Use it to gauge the value of your iPod and then decide if you want to sell. You can also buy used iPods from the site.
NextWorth Review| Users Share Their Experiences with NextWorth

PowerMax
Apple reseller PowerMax buy used iPads, iPhones, and iPods (as well as used Macs). Unlike other sites, though, you must email the details of the device you want to sell in order to get a quote, rather than getting a quote live on the website.
Users Share Their Experiences with PowerMax

Small Dog Electronics
This long-time Apple reseller offers $40-$135 credit for models starting with the iPod Shuffle. Non-working iPods can even net you a $25 credit!
Small Dog Profile and Reviews | Visit the Small Dog website

Secure Tradein
This off-shoot of electronics recycler ReCellular Inc. buys iPhones, but not iPods. Prices are based on the model and specs, not condition (which leads to odd situations like the site offering to pay more than retail price for an iPhone 4). You can be paid for your phone by check, or donate the money to charity.
Visit the Secure Tradein website

Recycling iPods
For those who want to protect the environment more than their wallets, Apple offers an iPod recycling program. This is especially good if your iPod is too old to trade or broken. iPods recycled through this program net you a 10% discount on a new iPod purchase.
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