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Everything on Apple AirPods upgrade

Sell your old AirPods to Coolblue for a discount on new AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro 2, or AirPods Max. That's sustainable, because we give your AirPods a second life or we'll recycle them. You trade in your old AirPods in one of our stores. Want to know how AirPods Upgrade works? In this article, we'll explain it to you.

How does AirPods upgrade work?

Trade-in AirPods as Coolblue
  1. Look for the trade-in value of your AirPods in the table below.
  2. Buy and pay for your new AirPods via our site or buy them in the store.
  3. If you buy them in the store, we'll deduct the discount right away. Buying them online? Come to the store within 30 days. You'll receive the trade-in value on your bank account within 7 working days or the amount as CoolblueCredit in your account within 3 working days.

It's important that you clean your AirPods and the charging case and fully charge them before you come to the store. That way, we can help you faster. In the store, the upgrade expert will let you know what the final trade-in value of your AirPods is.

Trade-in value AirPods

Undamaged Damaged Broken
AirPods 1 (1st generation) €5 € 0 € 0
AirPods 2 (2nd generation) €5 € 0 € 0
AirPods 3 (3rd generation) €5 € 0 € 0
AirPods Pro 1 (1st generation) €5 € 0 € 0
AirPods Pro 2 (2nd generation) € 10 € 0 € 0
AirPods Max € 25 € 0 € 0

Good to know

Which model AirPods

View which AirPods you have

Connect your AirPods to your iPhone. Open the lid of the charging case and go to 'Settings' on your iPhone. Above 'Airplane Mode', you'll see AirPods. Tap on it. Scroll down. Next to 'Model Name', you'll see which AirPods you have. Or you can look for the model number below.

Clean AirPods

Prepare your AirPods for the trade-in

Make sure your AirPods and the charging case are clean. Use a brush, cloth, or cotton swab. Also charge the earbuds and the charging case fully before you come to the store. That way, we can help you as quickly as possible.

Condition AirPods

Determining the condition of your AirPods

The expert in the store will take a look at your old AirPods. They'll check if the AirPods and the case still work, if they're clean, and if the sound is clear and crackle-free. You only receive a discount or CoolblueCredit if your AirPods are undamaged.

Frequently asked questions

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Where's the nearest store?

On our store page, you can see which store is closest to you. You don't have to make an appointment, but you can if you want to. Note: you trade in your old AirPods in the store.

How will I receive my trade-in value?

When you've ordered and paid for your new AirPods online, you'll get a refund of the trade-in value on your bank account or as CoolblueCredit. You only receive the amount or credit after you've traded them in at the store. The trade-in value will be on the bank account that's in our system within about 7 working days. Do you choose CoolblueCredit? It'll take 3 working days before it's in your account. Buying your new AirPods in the store? We'll deduct the discount from your new AirPods right away.

Can I trade in my AirPods without a new purchase?

Yes, you can. If you have old AirPods you no longer use, simply hand it in in one of our stores. You'll then receive the trade-in value as CoolblueCredit. This credit will be added to your account after 3 working days. You can spend it on our website or in the store. It doesn't matter what you buy with it.

What happens to my AirPods after I trade them in?

If the condition of the AirPods is still good, we'll give them a second life. If not, we'll recycle them. This means our upgrade service is sustainable and leads to less electronic waste.

Do my old AirPods have to be bought at Coolblue to trade them in?

No, that's not necessary. You can also trade in your AirPods at Coolblue if you've bought it from a different store or from Apple.
Evany
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