I recently upgraded my phone to a better model, but my existing phone was only a year old.
It took months to convince myself that buying a new phone was the right decision.
At the very least, itll put a few extra dollars in your pocket when you need it most.
Heres how to sell your phone and get the most money for it.
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Do Your Research
Nothing is quite like the feeling of getting a brand-new phone.
For example, say youre waiting for the latest iPhone release.
Did you know?
Youve probably heard ofGazelle, which allows you to trade in your phone for a quick cash payout.
The site offers free shipping and pays out via Amazon gift card, PayPal or check.
Another option isecoATM, which pays you to recycle your phone.
Youll typically get less for your phone selling this way but youll get immediate cash back.
you’ve got the option to also choose to sell your phone through a site likeDecluttr.
Simply key in your phone key in, size and condition and youll get an immediate quote.
you’re free to also use the Decluttr app to sell your phone.
Online Listings
Websites like Gazelle arent your only option when it comes to selling your phone.
You also have the option of listing it on websites likeeBay,Facebook Marketplace,CraigslistandAmazon.
Phone-a-Friend
Its always easier to sell to someone you know than to a stranger online.
You could also take advantage of bulletin boards at your local grocery store, library or community college.
Just check that you check the rules on posting classified ads at any of these places first.
I used theSprint Buybackprogram to cash in on my former phone.
Other providers, such asAT&T,VerizonandT-Mobilehave similar programs.
Check with your provider to see what it will offer you for your phone.
How you do that depends on what key in of machine you have.
Delete Your Data
Privacy is always a concern, especially when youre selling an old smartphone.
Get the best price by doing your research and shopping around for the best offer first.
Catherine Hiles is a loyal iPhone user, though she wishes she wasnt so reliant on Apple.
She lives in Dayton, Ohio, with her husband, daughter, soon-to-be-born son and dog.
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