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Brandt says its Trade A Toy is an exciting event where kids can bring in any used toy, no matter the size or brand and trade for a brand-new John Deere Toy.
Fancy trading your old toy for something new next month?
Thanks to Brandt 'sTrade a Toy initiative, children across New Zealand will have the chance to trade in their old toys for a brand-new John Deere toy on Friday, October 3.
Brandt says its Trade A Toy is an exciting event where kids can bring in any used toy, no matter the size or brand and trade for a brand-new John Deere Toy.
Each Child will team up with a friendly Brandt staff member, who will complete an appraisal just like farmers trading in real- life equipment.
“All traded toys in good condition will be donated through playcentres and other organisations – spreading joy even further,” the company says.
For one day only - on Friday the 3rd of October between 9am - 12pm - kids can bring in their used toys and negotiate with Brandt’s friendly sales teams at any of their branches nationwide to get the best price to go towards a new John Deere toy. Only one toy can be traded per transaction.
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