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Meta Tests Trade-In Credits for Ray-Ban and Oakley Smart Glasses

The pilot runs through December 31 with credits determined after inspection by vendor Reconext.

Overview

  • The limited online offer appears at checkout for some Meta Store shoppers who add eligible Ray-Ban or Oakley smart glasses to their cart.
  • Shoppers can trade in a first‑gen Ray‑Ban Meta pair or select earbuds from Apple, Beats, and Samsung, with examples including AirPods Pro models, Beats Fit Pro, and Galaxy Buds 3 variants.
  • Credits reported reach roughly $110–$122 for Ray‑Ban Gen 1 trade-ins and about $70 for eligible earbuds, though quoted amounts vary by device, browser, and final inspection.
  • Discounts apply to purchases of Ray‑Ban Meta Gen 1 or Gen 2 and Oakley Meta HSTN or Vanguard, with exclusions for the Ray‑Ban Display, limited editions, and refurbished units.
  • The process is post‑purchase: complete Meta’s questionnaire, ship the working device with its case and charger within 30 days, then receive the final credit as a refund to the original payment method, with some users noting the trade‑in box does not always appear.