Tips To Get The Highest Value When You Sell Your Phone
Jul 27, 2020 02:55 PM EDT
As the value of electronics continues to drop, and the value of new technology continues to rise, those looking to upgrade to a newer model of a smartphone have no choice but to sell their existing devices. When you sell your phone, you can hopefully recoup some percentage of your investment in securing a brand new smartphone.
There are also some sellers that simply need some extra cash and are selling their expensive phone to purchase a less fancy device. Whichever category you fall into, getting the highest possible price for your device is perhaps your top priority.
In this article, we will discuss a few steps you can take to ensure you are able to sell your phone for the maximum possible price:
Choose The Right Platform To Sell Your Phone
When it comes to selling your phone, there are a number of places you can find the right buyer. The first place is the most obvious one, in your own network. However, during this time of social distancing, physically meeting someone to sell your phone might not be ideal.
Thankfully, there are a number of online options that you can use.
The easiest one is to find an online service that buys used devices, like Gizmodo. This is perhaps the easiest way to sell your phone while also ensuring you get a great price for it. On such websites, you just have to describe the condition of your phone and you will be provided with a quote. If you like the quote, you will be asked to pack your phone and drop it off at the nearest UPS/USPS office.
Once the company assesses the condition of your phone, the sale amount will be directly deposited to your bank account.
Another option is to use peer-to-peer selling platforms like ebay or Swappa. While there is a good chance that you will find someone willing to give you a good price for your phone, you may have to deal with several potential buyers before you find your ideal buyer.
Make Sure You Have The Original Packaging And Accessories
Selling your phone accompanied with the original packaging and accessories is one of the easiest ways to ensure you always get the highest possible quote for your device. This doesn't just show the buyer that you have cared for the device while using it, it also assures them that the accessories that come with the device will work efficiently.
Finally, since your customers don't have to shell extra cash in securing original accessories of the device, they will be happy to pay a premium price for your smartphone.
If Your Device Has A Cracked Screen, Consider Getting It Fixed
There may be some instances where owners of phones with broken screens can benefit from getting their device fixed before making it available for purchase.
In these cases, the cost of the repair job is usually lower than the total value of a perfectly functioning device. If your device has a cracked screen, simply go online to a website like Gizmodo and describe the condition of your phone. Then, try obtaining a quote for the same phone, without mentioning a cracked screen.
Next, compare the difference in the two quotes with the cost of getting the screen repaired. If the cost of the screen repair is lower, you can consider getting your phone fixed and make a few extra dollars from the sale.
Conclusion
Thanks to the Internet, selling your old phone has become easier than ever before. However, the internet has also made buyers smarter than ever before. Just like you are looking to get the maximum value for your old device, most buyers are looking to get the best phone within their budget. For this reason, you may have to invest some extra efforts in finding the right buyer. However, when you do, all the extra legwork will definitely be worth the extra money.
