Schema stack

    Mobile Trade-In Stack

    Device trade-in pages with Product + Offer + MerchantReturnPolicy, FAQs, and breadcrumb navigation.

    Included schema
    Product
    Offer
    Merchant Return Policy
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Breadcrumb
    Fit

    When to use this stack

    • Mobile phone trade-in landing pages
    • Trade-in quote pages with device eligibility
    • Pages where FAQs clarify inspection and payout
    Composition

    What is included

    • Represents the device being traded in with specs and identity.

    • Describes the trade-in credit offer and submission link.

    • Clarifies device return and inspection policy for trade-ins.

    • Answers eligibility, inspection, and payout questions.

    • Provides navigation context for the trade-in page.

    Data contract

    Properties across the bundle

    Nested properties keep their parent path, such as offers.priceCurrency. Only publish values that match visible page content.

    Required properties

    • availability
    • description
    • itemListElement[].name
    • itemOffered.@id
    • mainEntity[].@type=Question
    • mainEntity[].acceptedAnswer.text
    • name
    • offers.availability
    • offers.price
    • offers.priceCurrency
    • price
    • priceCurrency
    • returnFees
    • returnMethod
    • returnPolicyCategory
    • url

    Recommended properties

    • applicableCountry
    • brand.name
    • description
    • eligibleRegion
    • image
    • itemListElement[].item
    • mainEntity[].acceptedAnswer.text
    • mainEntity[].author.name
    • mainEntity[].name
    • merchantReturnDays
    • offers.url
    • priceValidUntil
    • returnShippingFeesAmount
    • sku
    • url
    Copy-ready example

    Combined JSON-LD

    Paste this as one script tag, then replace every example value with data from the live page.

    [
      {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Product",
        "@id": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x#product",
        "name": "Example Phone X",
        "description": "Trade in your Example Phone X for instant credit toward a new device.",
        "url": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x",
        "image": "https://www.example.com/images/phone-x.webp",
        "brand": { "@type": "Brand", "name": "Example" },
        "sku": "EX-IPH-10",
        "offers": {
          "@type": "Offer",
          "@id": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x#offer",
          "name": "Phone X Trade-In Credit",
          "price": "300.00",
          "priceCurrency": "USD",
          "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
          "url": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x#start",
          "itemOffered": { "@id": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x#product" },
          "eligibleRegion": "US",
          "hasMerchantReturnPolicy": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x#policy"
        }
      },
      {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Offer",
        "@id": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x#offer",
        "name": "Phone X Trade-In Credit",
        "price": "300.00",
        "priceCurrency": "USD",
        "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
        "url": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x#start",
        "itemOffered": { "@id": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x#product" },
        "eligibleRegion": "US",
        "hasMerchantReturnPolicy": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x#policy"
      },
      {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "MerchantReturnPolicy",
        "@id": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x#policy",
        "name": "Trade-In Inspection Policy",
        "url": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x",
        "returnPolicyCategory": "https://schema.org/MerchantReturnFiniteReturnWindow",
        "merchantReturnDays": 14,
        "returnMethod": "https://schema.org/ReturnByMail",
        "returnFees": "https://schema.org/FreeReturn",
        "applicableCountry": "US"
      },
      {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "FAQPage",
        "mainEntity": [
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "What condition qualifies for the full credit?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "Devices must power on, have no cracked screen, and include no activation locks."
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "How long does inspection take?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "Inspection is completed within 3-5 business days after receipt."
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "When is the credit applied?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "Credits are applied to your account within 48 hours of inspection approval."
            }
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "BreadcrumbList",
        "itemListElement": [
          { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.example.com" },
          { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Trade-In", "item": "https://www.example.com/trade-in" },
          { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Phone X", "item": "https://www.example.com/trade-in/phone-x" }
        ]
      }
    ]
    Workflow

    Implement and verify

    1. 01

      Start with the live page

      Confirm titles, prices, availability, policies, and visible FAQ content before generating markup.

    2. 02

      Add one JSON-LD script

      Use the combined example as a template in the document head or before the closing body tag.

    3. 03

      Complete regional details

      Fill shipping destinations and timing for every region the page actually serves.

    4. 04

      Link the return policy

      Use a stable MerchantReturnPolicy URL and keep its terms synchronized with the page.

    5. 05

      Match visible answers

      Add only FAQs that users can read on the same page, with identical answers.

    6. 06

      Validate after changes

      Run Rich Results Test after implementation and whenever price, availability, or policy data changes.

    Quality check

    Common errors and fixes

    • Missing currency or availability

      Use ISO currency codes and complete schema.org availability URLs in Offer data.

    • Incomplete shipping details

      Include shippingDestination.addressCountry and deliveryTime.transitTime with units.

    • Return policy is not connected

      Reference MerchantReturnPolicy from the Offer and provide a stable public policy URL.

    • FAQ answers differ from the page

      Keep structured FAQ answers identical to visible answers.

    Questions

    Stack FAQs

    Should I list multiple devices on one page?

    If multiple devices are listed, add separate Product + Offer entries for each model shown.

    Do I need a return policy for trade-ins?

    Yes. MerchantReturnPolicy clarifies inspection windows and return requirements for devices.

    Primary sources

    References