Research In Motion launched its BlackBerry trade-up program in the US back in February and it has finally made its way north of the border. The idea behind the program is simple: Trade in an older BlackBerry for a discount of up to CA$120 on the purchase of a new one. The value of the credit is based upon the BlackBerry model being traded in as well as its condition as well as the specific model of the new BlackBerry smartphone being purchased.
The devices being traded in must be in working order. The following qualify: The BlackBerry Pearl, BlackBerry Curve, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Tour, BlackBerry 8700 Series or BlackBerry 8800 Series smartphone.
The following devices are eligible for purchase under this program: The BlackBerry Torch 9800, BlackBerry Style 9670, BlackBerry Bold 9700, BlackBerry Bold 9780, BlackBerry Curve 9300, BlackBerry Curve 8520, BlackBerry Curve 8530, and the BlackBerry Pearl 9100.
A bulk program for those wishing to trade in more than 6 BlackBerry smartphones is also available.