How to Sell True Metrix Test Strips for Cash

True Metrix is one of those strips that quietly accumulates. It’s sold at CVS, Walmart, and most major pharmacies; it’s often what gets handed to newly diagnosed patients as a starter kit, and insurance refills it on autopilot. That’s a reliable recipe for a drawer full of sealed, unexpired boxes that nobody is using.

If that’s your situation, this post explains exactly what you need to know before shipping your True Metrix strips to More Cash for Test Strips: which box versions are accepted, what the payout tiers look like, what “must be the box in pic” actually means on the product pages, and how to make sure your shipment arrives in the condition it left your cabinet. To get your quote and request a free shipping label, go directly to the True Metrix 100-count product page or the True Metrix 50-count product page.

True Metrix in the Secondary Market: Why These Strips Have Value

The True Metrix is manufactured by Nipro Diagnostics and is one of the most widely available over-the-counter blood glucose meters in the US. Its broad retail distribution — CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, and independent pharmacies all carry it — means a large number of patients use it, and a meaningful share of those patients end up with more strips than they need.

At the same time, the retail price for True Metrix strips is out of reach for uninsured patients who need to test regularly. The secondary market closes that gap: More Cash for Test Strips buys sealed, unexpired boxes from people with surplus and makes them available to patients who can’t afford retail. The strips are the same product; the transaction moves them from someone who can’t use them to someone who needs them.

This is legal for supplies that were purchased out of pocket or covered by private insurance. The one firm boundary: do not sell supplies that were covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or any other government program. Those supplies are not yours to sell, and doing so is fraud against those programs. If your strips were covered by private insurance or you bought them yourself, you’re clear to proceed.

Which True Metrix Boxes Are Accepted: The “Must Be the Box in Pic” Requirement

This is the detail that trips people up more than any other, so it’s worth addressing directly. The True Metrix product pages on More Cash for Test Strips both specify: “MUST Be The BOX In PIC w NRC.”

Here’s what that means. True Metrix strips have been sold under several packaging variations over the years. The specific box accepted is the one pictured on each product page: the standard retail True Metrix box with the NRC (No Re-order Code) designation. Before you submit your order, compare your actual box to the product page photo. If your packaging looks different, that’s worth a quick call to 310-892-2808 before shipping, not after.

The two accepted configurations are:

True Metrix 100-count: the standard retail box, 100 test strips, matching the product page image. Payout is $20.00 per box at full price (10 months or more until expiration, mint condition).

True Metrix 50-count: the standard retail box, 50 test strips, matching the product page image. Payout is $10.00 per box at full price under the same conditions.

Neither NFR (Not For Retail) nor mail-order packaging variations are listed on the price list, which means only the specific retail configurations shown are currently purchased. If your box says “sample,” “not for retail,” or has non-standard packaging, confirm eligibility before shipping.

Payout Tiers: How Expiration Date Affects What You Receive

More Cash for Test Strips uses a straightforward three-tier structure for all test strips, and True Metrix is no exception. The tiers are based on the shelf life remaining at the time the shipment is received, up to the expiration date.

10 months or more remaining: full posted price. A 100-count box pays $20.00; a 50-count box pays $10.00. This is the tier to aim for. At 10 months or more, the buyer can move the inventory without time pressure, which is why full price is paid.

7 to 9 months remaining: 50% of the posted price. A 100-count box pays $10.00; a 50-count box pays $5.00. The strips are still sellable, but the tighter timeline increases the buyer’s risk. You’ll still receive payment; it’s just half the full-price rate.

Under 7 months remaining: not accepted. Do not ship these. There’s no payout for boxes in this range, and you’d be responsible for return shipping if they’re sent anyway.

The practical implication of this structure is one most sellers don’t think about until it costs them: the value of your strips is declining every month you wait. A box that earns $20 today earns $10 at the 9-month mark and $0 at the 6-month mark. If you have True Metrix strips you know you’re not going to use, check the expiration date now. Our post on the best time to sell your unused test strips walks through the timing question in more detail, but the short answer is: sooner is almost always better.

Condition Requirements: What “Mint” Means in Practice

Full price requires both the right expiration date and mint condition packaging. Boxes with small imperfections, dings, or minor damage pay out at 50% of the list price, the same as the 7-to-9-month expiration tier. Damaged boxes are not purchased.

Concretely, mint condition means:

Factory sealed and unopened. The manufacturer’s seal must be intact. Opened boxes are not accepted under any circumstances. Once a box is opened, there’s no way to verify the strips haven’t been exposed to humidity or contaminants, which is a patient safety issue, not a cosmetic one.

Packaging structurally sound. No crushed corners, torn panels, missing label sections, or water damage. The box face should be legible and clean. Minor scuffs from being in a cabinet are generally fine; any deformation that suggests the interior contents may have been affected is not.

Prescription labels are not a problem. If your box came from a pharmacy with a label bearing your name, leave it or cover it with a marker or tape. More Cash for Test Strips will remove and destroy it on their end. A pharmacy label has no effect on your payout.

The most common reason boxes arrive in worse condition than they left: poor packing. Use a sturdy outer box, not a padded mailer. Pad the interior so boxes can’t shift or rattle in transit. Don’t compress the boxes so tightly that they get crushed. A few minutes of careful packing ensures you receive the full payout you were quoted. For more detail, see our post on why sealed boxes matter.

Shipping and Payment: What to Expect

The process, once you’ve confirmed your boxes qualify is simple. Submit your order through the appropriate True Metrix product page (the 100-count page or 50-count page), select your payment method, and choose between a prepaid shipping label sent by email or a physical shipping kit. Either way, you pay nothing to ship.

Payment goes out as soon as the shipment is received and verified. More Cash for Test Strips pays by check, PayPal, Cash App, Zelle, or Wells Fargo Direct Pay. You choose your method when filling out the order form. The only timeline variable is USPS transit time; priority shipping is used to keep that window short.

Note the site-wide minimum order: $70 in total payout value. If your True Metrix strips alone don’t hit that threshold, check whether you have other brands or products that can be included in the same shipment. OneTouch, Freestyle Lite, Accu-Chek, Bayer Contour, Dexcom, and Omnipod supplies are all available for purchase; see the full price list for current payouts. Shipping a mixed lot is fine, and combining products is often the easiest way to clear the minimum.

If You’re Below the Minimum or Have Mixed Brands

A common situation: someone has two or three boxes of True Metrix, which at $20 each may or may not clear $70 depending on condition and expiration, plus a few boxes of something else they’re not sure about. The right move is to check the full price list before deciding what to ship.

If you’re consistently ending up with surplus True Metrix strips because of auto-refill, it’s worth contacting your pharmacy or insurance to adjust the refill frequency. But for boxes already on your shelf, the decision is straightforward: sell now while they still have value, or let the expiration clock run. Our post on why selling is better than letting strips expire covers the full picture if you want more context before deciding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does More Cash for Test Strips buy all True Metrix box types?

Only the specific retail configurations shown on the product pages: the standard 100-count and 50-count boxes with the NRC designation. NFR, sample, or non-standard packaging variations are not currently listed. If your box doesn’t match the product page photo, call 310-892-2808 to confirm before shipping.

My True Metrix strips have 8 months left. Is it worth shipping?

Yes, at half price. A 100-count box at 8 months remaining pays $10.00 rather than $20.00. Whether it’s worth shipping depends on whether your total order clears the $70 minimum at half-price rates. If you have other products with 10+ months remaining that you can combine, doing so is often the smarter move.

Can I mix True Metrix with other brands in the same shipment?

Yes. Most sellers ship multiple brands together. Each product is priced according to its own line item on the price list. The $70 minimum applies to the combined total, not to each brand individually.

What does “w NRC” mean on the True Metrix product pages?

“NRC” stands for No Re-order Code, a designation on certain retail packaging configurations. It’s a packaging identifier, not a quality rating. It simply specifies which version of the box is accepted. Match your box to the product page photo; if it looks the same, you have the right one.

How do I know if my True Metrix strips were paid for by a government program?

If you received them through Medicare, Medicaid, a VA benefit, or any other government-funded health program, they are not eligible to sell. If you bought them out of pocket at a pharmacy, or if they were covered by an employer plan or private insurance policy you pay premiums for, they are eligible.

I have True Metrix strips that are already expired. What should I do?

Expired strips cannot be sold. Our post on what to do with expired diabetic test strips covers disposal and donation options for strips that have passed their date.

Ready to Sell Your True Metrix Strips?

Check your expiration dates, confirm your boxes match the product page photos, and submit your order. More Cash for Test Strips is a BBB A+ accredited, family-run business in Carson, CA, with a 4.9 Google rating across 263+ reviews and over a decade in the business. Shipping is free; payment goes out as soon as your shipment is received.

Start with the True Metrix 100-count page or the True Metrix 50-count page, or call 310-892-2808 if you have questions before you pack..