how to trade in
Trade-ins couldn't be easier. Just fill out our 30-second form, bring in your pre-loved equipment, apparel, footwear, basically anything that isn't safety equipment or next-to-skin items, and we'll give you store credit for everything we can! Take a gander at our Trade-In Guidelines to help inspire you.
EARN EXTRA STORE CREDIT FOR YOUR SHOES AND Snow GEAR!
Trading out last year's gear for the next step up? Why not help the Earth a bit while you're at it? Save your gear from landfills and earn up to double the average valuation for your used gear when you trade in with SB Pre-Loved! Here's what's earning "extra credit" right now:
- Ski & snowboard equipment (indemnified skis, boards, boots, goggles & apparel - no snow helmets!)
- Shoes (except casual) and boots of all types, for kids and adults
1. Fill it up
Stash the gear you're passing along in any bag or box. Make sure each item meets our quality standards and is something that SB has sold in the past. Check out our trade-in requirements here!
2. Bring it in
We accept gear at all of our Sports Basement locations! Fill out the trade-in form and then drop off your gear at the front register or at the Pre-Loved kiosk. You'll receive an email confirmation with your trade-in number in about a day.
3. Get credit
Once your gear has been evaluated by our expert processors, we'll send you a Sports Basement gift card in 5-7 days that you can use in-store or online. Any gear we do not accept will be donated locally or recycled.
SB Always Keeps It Green
Sports Basement Pre-loved is only the latest program in our long history of sustainability and equity. Our values reflect the Bay Area's values: we want to help everyone get outside and we want to protect the Earth while we're at it.
Used gear is a win-win: buying used extends a garment's life by about two years, which cuts its combined carbon, water and waste footprint by 82% (Thred Up). In addition, used gear makes it more affordable for more Bay Area dwellers to gear up and get outside.
Where to shop Pre-loved
Sports Basement Pre-loved used gear will only be available to purchase in-person at select stores. Get directions below! Afterwards, let us know how you enjoyed your experience and what we could do to improve it even more by emailing us at pre-loved@sportsbasement.com. Please note: The Presidio Pre-Loved department is now closed. Don't worry: there are still 5 stores for you to enjoy!
Sports Basement
Berkeley
Mon-Fri | 11am-8pm
Sat & Sun | 10am-7pm
Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 9am-5pm
Wednesday, Dec. 25 | Closed
Thursday, Dec. 26 | 11am-8pm
Sports Basement
Redwood City
Mon-Fri | 11am-8pm
Sat & Sun | 10am-7pm
Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 9am-5pm
Wednesday, Dec. 25 | Closed
Thursday, Dec. 26 | 11am-8pm
Sports Basement
San Francisco Stonestown
Mon-Fri | 11am-8pm
Sat & Sun | 10am-7pm
Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 9am-5pm
Wednesday, Dec. 25 | Closed
Thursday, Dec. 26 | 11am-8pm
Sports Basement
Santa Rosa
Mon-Fri | 10am-7pm
Sat & Sun | 9am-6pm
Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 9am-5pm
Wednesday, Dec. 25 | Closed
Thursday, Dec. 26 | 10am-7pm
Sports Basement
Sunnyvale
Mon-Fri | 11am-8pm
Sat & Sun | 10am-7pm
Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 9am-5pm
Wednesday, Dec. 25 | Closed
Thursday, Dec. 26 | 11am-8pm
How to get the most out of your trade-in
Trade-in requirements & standards
Trade-in items must be:
Products that Sports Basement carries.
Less than 10 years old.
Free of stains, tears, rips or odors.
Complete with no missing pieces or items.
In good condition and ready to be loved again.
Trade-in items cannot be:
More than 10 years old.
Missing some parts or broken (including holes or tears, or requiring repair for reuse).
Missing their size or care labels.
Altered in any way (including with patches, stickers, etc).
Pilled or significantly faded.
Items we accept:
Ski & snowboard apparel
Ski & snowboard boots
Skis, snowboards & snowshoes
Outerwear (down/synthetic jackets and vests, fleece, rain jackets, running/fitness jackets)
Kids outerwear (fleece, synthetic insulation. Kids non-technical apparel may not be accepted or may be subject to limited valuation)
Lightly used boots/shoes
Backpacks, waist packs, technical duffels
Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads
Camp stoves, coolers, camp kitchen gear
Bike accessories (bike racks, fenders, panniers, U-locks, and other accessories)
Fitness equipment (mats must be unused)
Baseball bats, mitts, tennis rackets & other sports equipment
Adult non-electric bikes worth over $400 when purchased Click here to see the estimated trade-in value for your bike
Items we don't accept:
Next-to-skin items (intimates, sports bras, swimwear, rash guards, socks, etc)
Electronics (lights, computers, GPS)
Safety equipment (helmets, protective gear, climbing equipment)
Shoes missing insoles or with heavy wear (e.g. visible foot indentations)
Accessories (headbands, scrunches, hair ties, hats, socks, masks, etc)
Self Care Products (cleanser, sunscreen, moisturizer, hand sanitizer, etc)
Skis without indemnified bindings
Bike parts & other components
Nutrition
Samples
Products Sports Basement has never sold