EBay
- The first site that may come to mind when you think of selling online is eBay, but you're not limited to auctioning your phone. Using the Instant Sale feature, you can sell your phone directly to an Ebay authorized reseller at a predetermined price. Answer three questions about your device's condition and you'll receive a cash offer, payable when the reseller receives your phone.eBay Instant Sale has even offered shipping time extensions when new models are released, so you can lock in your resale price while ensuring you aren't forced to ship your old phone before your new one is in hand. Shipping is free with a prepaid label you print, although you'll have to provide your own shipping box.
Amazon
- Like eBay, Amazon.com now gives you the option to sell your phone at a fixed price using its Trade-In service. However, Amazon's service differs in two major ways. First, Amazon is more picky about condition, offering top dollar for "like new" phones but less for devices in "good" or "acceptable" condition. Second, payment is in the form of an Amazon.com gift card. If you sell to Amazon, you'll get a box in the mail for shipping with prepaid postage.Amazon also offers you the option sell your phone directly to its customers through its Marketplace service. Find your device on the "Sell Your Stuff" page and follow the instructions to set your own selling price. Buyers will find your phone by clicking the "See All Buying Options" button or "Available from These Sellers" link on the product page.
Gazelle and NextWorth
- Trade-in sites such as Gazelle or NextWorth offer competitive prices for phones and other gadgets, and they'll even pay the postage to recycle any old phones you have around the house, including those that have no value. Gazelle, whose site boasts "One Million Gadgets Traded," even buys some broken iPhones that Amazon or eBay Instant Sale would reject, and offers you the option to donate your proceeds to charity. NextWorth has partnered with Target and J&R so you can walk in with your phone and walk out with a gift card.While these sites don't appear to offer as much as Amazon or eBay, they may be the best places to squeeze a few dollars out of a phone the "big boys" won't take.
Craigslist
- Your best option for getting the best possible price for your phone may be to sell it yourself through your local Craigslist site. Check out the going prices in the site's "Cell Phones" section so you can list yours for a competitive price, then click the "Post" link at the top right corner of the page to create your listing. Use a good photo to show off the condition of your phone, and include detailed information about its features and condition to avert repeated emails asking for specs.The downside of Craigslist is that you'll need to meet the buyer and let him check out your phone before he's willing to hand you his cash. For your safety it's best to make the exchange in a public place such as a coffee shop, and insist on cash for the transaction.
Donation
- While donating your phone won't put any immediate cash in your pocket, it offers you the satisfaction of doing good, as well as a potential tax deduction. A number of charities have sprung up, with the specific intent of collecting cell phones to benefit the less fortunate. Cell Phones for Soldiers, Recycling for Charities and the 911 Cell Phone Bank are just a few of the worthy causes that can use your phone to help others. Consult with the charity and your tax professional to determine whether your donation is deductible and for how much.
EBay
- The first site that may come to mind when you think of selling online is eBay, but you're not limited to auctioning your phone. Using the Instant Sale feature, you can sell your phone directly to an Ebay authorized reseller at a predetermined price. Answer three questions about your device's condition and you'll receive a cash offer, payable when the reseller receives your phone.eBay Instant Sale has even offered shipping time extensions when new models are released, so you can lock in your resale price while ensuring you aren't forced to ship your old phone before your new one is in hand. Shipping is free with a prepaid label you print, although you'll have to provide your own shipping box.
Amazon
- Like eBay, Amazon.com now gives you the option to sell your phone at a fixed price using its Trade-In service. However, Amazon's service differs in two major ways. First, Amazon is more picky about condition, offering top dollar for "like new" phones but less for devices in "good" or "acceptable" condition. Second, payment is in the form of an Amazon.com gift card. If you sell to Amazon, you'll get a box in the mail for shipping with prepaid postage.Amazon also offers you the option sell your phone directly to its customers through its Marketplace service. Find your device on the "Sell Your Stuff" page and follow the instructions to set your own selling price. Buyers will find your phone by clicking the "See All Buying Options" button or "Available from These Sellers" link on the product page.
Gazelle and NextWorth
- Trade-in sites such as Gazelle or NextWorth offer competitive prices for phones and other gadgets, and they'll even pay the postage to recycle any old phones you have around the house, including those that have no value. Gazelle, whose site boasts "One Million Gadgets Traded," even buys some broken iPhones that Amazon or eBay Instant Sale would reject, and offers you the option to donate your proceeds to charity. NextWorth has partnered with Target and J&R so you can walk in with your phone and walk out with a gift card.While these sites don't appear to offer as much as Amazon or eBay, they may be the best places to squeeze a few dollars out of a phone the "big boys" won't take.
Craigslist
- Your best option for getting the best possible price for your phone may be to sell it yourself through your local Craigslist site. Check out the going prices in the site's "Cell Phones" section so you can list yours for a competitive price, then click the "Post" link at the top right corner of the page to create your listing. Use a good photo to show off the condition of your phone, and include detailed information about its features and condition to avert repeated emails asking for specs.The downside of Craigslist is that you'll need to meet the buyer and let him check out your phone before he's willing to hand you his cash. For your safety it's best to make the exchange in a public place such as a coffee shop, and insist on cash for the transaction.
Donation
- While donating your phone won't put any immediate cash in your pocket, it offers you the satisfaction of doing good, as well as a potential tax deduction. A number of charities have sprung up, with the specific intent of collecting cell phones to benefit the less fortunate. Cell Phones for Soldiers, Recycling for Charities and the 911 Cell Phone Bank are just a few of the worthy causes that can use your phone to help others. Consult with the charity and your tax professional to determine whether your donation is deductible and for how much.
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