Amazon is Buying Your Old Echo Devices

Amazon Echo 

CNET reports that Amazon will let consumers trade-in their old Amazon Alexa devices. Depending on the model and type of device you can get between $5 and $30 plus 25% off of a new qualifying 

The original  Amazon Echo looks like a giant compared to the new generation product. My youngest son has inherited my device and uses it in his room. It's his alarm clock and audio-book player all in one (really the only thing that he listens to is Harry Potter).

My preferred Alexa device are the ear buds. I didn't really like these before compared to the Apple Air Pods but they've grown on me mainly because they stay in my ear without dropping out. What's interesting however is that I never use the Alexa functionality of the earphones.

Anyway back to the story, the buy-back program certainly is a great way for consumers to refresh their devices. I'm sure Amazon is ripping them apart for parts that may be still useable but more expensive to use from scratch