Re-commerce company Yaantra now acquired by Flipkart
On February 14 Flipkart announced its new sell-back program, following the recent acquisition of Yaantra. Yaantra is a firm, expert in the refurbishment of tech products. In association with Yaantra Flipkart aims towards enhancing the digital economy of India, By giving support to the smartphone refurbishment market. On the press release Ravi Iyer, Senior Vice President and Head Corporate Development said “Through the acquisition of Yaantra, we are enhancing our capabilities in a domain that is critical for the growth of the digital economy in India, as well as developing a comprehensive service ecosystem to support its expansion.” Through this sustainable program, on one hand there will be decrease in e-waste and on the other there will be availability of smartphones at convenient prices for the end consumers.
Follow these simple steps to sell your old used smartphone
This process is as same as buying products online, the only difference here is you are going to sell it instead of purchasing. Begin the process
Open your Flipkart appGo to the menu bar on the top left corner of the screenTap on the ‘sell back’ from the drop-down menuFrom here you will be directed to sell back program websiteNow tap on ‘sell now’ and your selling process will begin now.
Once you reach sell back program website
On the site, you will be asked about the brand name, IMEI number, and so on. After submitting this information enter location then accept the terms and conditions. When you confirm this, the worth of your phone will be revealed to you. And within 48 hours a Flipkart worker will collect your smartphone from your place. When Flipkart completes the verification process of your phone, the buyer will get a Flipkart electronic Gift voucher. Later, the buyer can redeem the voucher for anything in return on Flipkart. This doorstep service is now available among major Indian cities that covers more than 1700 pin codes. So, no need to search for the shops where you can sell your old phones and try to get accurate money for it, now this service is also available online on Flipkart. In simple words, Flipkart in association with Yanntra has initiated an incredible way of recycling via Sell your old used smartphone and buy something new in return. Where these waste electronics were only contributing to the e-waste now they will be recycled and reused. Along with this you are buying something new for a phone that you were about to put in a dustbin. Indeed a step towards sustainability. Hopefully, more of such commendable initiatives come forth in the future. Our mother earth is in need of protection and conservation.
