Spurred by the popularity of the government's "cash for clunkers" program, some retailers are offering rebates, discounts or gift cards to customers who bring in used items. Many of the trade-in programs are geared toward electronic gadgets, video games and DVDs.
For example, Radio Shack lets you trade-in 14 types of gadgets, from computers to cell phones to radar detectors. You can appraise the value of your item on its site, print out a prepaid shipping label and get a Radio Shack gift card for your trade-in.
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