A few months ago I published my guide on how to escape thepaycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle.

Well, youre right.

And since Ive been meaning to sell my old iPhone, I thought Id start there.

Mobile Apps

They are cell-phone buyback companies that will give you an instant cash offer for your cell phone.

Sure, theyre easy and instantaneous.

To get started, useEbays handy calculatorto see the true value of your cell phone.

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I recently tried this with my old iPhone 5.

The major buyback sites were offering me anywhere from $165 to $215 for my phone.

Talk about a big difference!

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67% more cash just for selling it on my own.

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Think power cord/usb cable.

Heck, even the instructions manual.

Those extras can have a major impact on your final selling price.

And its no wonder, because the empty iPhone boxes can sell for asmuch as $50on their own!

I had totally forgotten about it!

Did you know?

So go through those closets and junk drawers to find some hidden cash.

Take a Ton of Pictures

The better your pictures are, the higher your selling price.Its an Ebay fact.

Unlock, if you dare.

Most used cell phones are tied to a online grid that makes them slightly less valuable.

If you want to give this a try, check out thisarticle/video.

Disclosure: I wouldnt be the Penny Hoarder if I didnt make Ebay chip in for this post.

Thanks to them for helping to keep the lights on around here.

It sounds appealing right?

Check it out here!