Getting tired of your old smartphone? Well, with so many new smartphones releasing every month, one can’t help but get tired of the older siblings. So, what do you do? Do you go on your way to blow another $500 on the latest iteration of smartphones? Well, unless, you have an enormous chicken laying golden eggs for you, the option of spending that much on new phones just does not seem worth it. So, how about making the best use of your old phones to help you purchase your new daily device? Selling your old phones online is the best way to ensure you make some extra pocket money. So, what is the best place to sell phones online?
At present, you have a plethora of website choices that allow you to sell your old phones online. However, there are only some specific and genuine websites that offer you optimum ease and also the absolute best selling price to make sure you’re getting the most value out of your old phone.
So, what is the best site to sell phones online in 2020? There are actually a handful of genuine websites that allows you to sell second-hand mobile.
eBay
One of the largest and probably the oldest e-commerce websites, eBay recently introduced its instant selling service that allows users to sell their old phones and get paid instantly. eBay instant selling is a hassle-free process to sell your old mobile.
The only downside is that you get paid in “eBay vouchers” and not the convenient hard cash.
Here is the step-by-step procedure to sell your second-hand mobile using eBay instant selling feature.
- Sign in to eBay using your existing account or create a new account.
- Visit the eBay instant selling page.
- Scroll through the list of supported mobile phone brands and select your brand. You can find the list of supported phone models under a particular brand.
- Enter details such as your phone carrier’s name, capacity (RAM and ROM), color, phone condition (used, new or refurbished), additional phone accessories, etc.
- If your phone qualifies, you will be asked to add your phone images.
- Accept the final terms and conditions.
- You will receive your instant eBay voucher that you can use while purchasing your new phone or any other items on eBay.
- Finally, print out the genuine eBay shipping label and ship out your phone.
Amazon
Amazon is another very familiar and reputed brand that now allows you to sell your old phone. Amazon offers a more convenient solution to sell your old phones. Unlike eBay, you can receive hard cash if buyers purchase your listed phone on Amazon.
However, this service is only available for the mobile app only on the Android platform as of now. The iOS-compatible version of this selling feature will soon be rolling out as well.
Here is how you can sell your second-hand mobile phone on Amazon.
- Open your Android Amazon app (or download it from PlayStore)
- Make sure you’re logged in with your genuine account.
- Go to the “Your Account” section.
- Go to the “Manage Your Seller Account” option under the “Account Settings” section.
Press “Start Selling” - You will be asked to create a new account or use your existing account.
- List your old phone and enter all its relevant details, and start selling.
- If your phone is sold, Amazon representatives will pick up the product from your doorstep or the nearest location. They will pack and ship the product to the buyer’s location, and you will receive the cash within 3-5 business days.
Note: Amazon charges some menial fees for the service.
ecoATM
ecoATM, as the name suggests, is an eco-friendly method of selling your old phones. Well, technically “recycling” your old phones. ecoATM is a unique website that pays you to recycle your old electronic items such as mobile phones, tablets, or mp3 player. Basically, if you’re collecting dust for some old phones, ecoATM is your ideal way of earning some extra cash and helping the environment as well (if it is recyclable).
It’s basically like exchanging your nickel coins for paper currency on the coin machines.
The entire process is simple.
- Bring your old (recyclable) mobile phones to the nearest ecoATM kiosk along with your state ID. ecoATM has over 2700 kiosk across the states at present.
Note: ecoATM strongly recommends you fully charge your mobile, and “factory reset” it. - The kiosk evaluates your phone depending on its brand, model, and current physical condition, and pays you instantly if you accept it.
Craigslist
Craigslist is another very convenient way of selling your used mobile phones online. One key advantage of using Craigslist is its massive user base, which ultimately provides a better chance of your used phone getting noticed quickly.
- Go to the official Craigslist site, and choose your location (country and state)
- Go to the “create a posting” section.
- Choose the location where you want your ad to appear.
- Proceed to the next page and choose “sale by owner.”
- Next choose your item’s category (cell phones, in this case)
- Enter all the details about your phone and also provide a high-quality image.
- Provide your contact details.
The interested buyers will contact you directly, and you can sell your old phone in exchange for the negotiated amount.
SellCell
SellCell is probably the most convenient and the best site I trust to sell my mobile for the best price. The entire process is extremely easy and hassle-free. Unlike other websites, SellCell only deals with selling old phones, and they do that convincingly.
In fact, they provide the best price for your old cell phones in the market at present, and unlike other sites, their best price guaranteed feature is not just a gimmick. They compare the best selling price for your old device from all corners of the internet and allow you to trade-in/sell your phone at the highest market price.
SellCell has the record of selling over 2 million mobile phone units worth over $250 million in their last 10 years of operation. They were the first major website to offer cell phone trading service in the United States, and are still one of the most trusted brands to offer the highest selling price for your old devices.
The site deals with every type of old cell phone ranging from basic phones to the latest smartphones. They even let you sell your broken phone which is something that not many websites offer. In brief, if you’re looking for a site dedicated to selling your old phones at the best market return value, SellCell is your ideal choice.
SellCell has a dedicated section that allows you to view the currently most popular devices you can sell at the highest market value. If your mobile phone model is on the list, you can end up with some significant bump in your pocket.
Selling phones on SellCell is an extremely straightforward process.
- Go to SellCell official webpage.
- You can instantly search for your old device model on the search box or scroll through the phone brands and models manually.
- Provide all your phone-related information such as the carrier’s name, capacity, and the present working condition.
- The site compares all the prices from various websites and provides you with the highest price offerings.
- The site will redirect you to the website offering the highest selling price after you click “sell now.”
- You can then complete your transaction, i.e selling your old phone at the best price.
