The new iPhone 6 will be public available
for shipping on Sep 19, just a few days later after its media event. There is
no doubt that millions of iPhone and none-iPhone users are preparing to switch
to iPhone 6 from the old device when preorder is accepted. What gone to do with
the old device? You can give it to a family member, use it as backup phone but
most probably sells it to someone else.
There are a number of options these days
for selling used gadgets online. Below is a roundup of online places where you
can sell your old device for most you can get and for great safety. Make sure
backup your data and erase everything possible before selling the device to
guarantee your privacy is well protected.
It may be the first time you come across this well-known name in online
marketplace. The best thing about this service is that you can sell your device
at a much higher price. Let take an example, the base price for a 16GB iPhone 5
is $150, which is $50 less than what you bought it for brand new in 2012. You
can even sell them a broken, non-working iPhone 5 for $70. Not bad for what is
essentially a paperweight. It’s a great place to sell Apple and big brands
products. But for less known devices, you have to look for some other places.
Pros: High selling price
Cons: Limited days for quote
Apple
Surprised, huh? Actually, Apple has a recycle program for collecting old devices which has been used anymore, like iPhone, iPod, iPad, Mac or displays. Apple will determine the device whether it qualifies for reuse. If it does, that means your device has monetary value that we’ll apply to an Apple Store Gift Card, which you can use for purchases at any Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store.
Surprised, huh? Actually, Apple has a recycle program for collecting old devices which has been used anymore, like iPhone, iPod, iPad, Mac or displays. Apple will determine the device whether it qualifies for reuse. If it does, that means your device has monetary value that we’ll apply to an Apple Store Gift Card, which you can use for purchases at any Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store.
Pros: Reputable and trust-worthy
Cons: Apple retail gift card only as return
Craigslist
It’s the best option for offline selling. And you can sell your
device for cash very quickly if you met a good buyer. However, people say they
will meet you at a certain time, but stand you up. You’ll always get that guy
who wants to haggle the price with you. It isn’t exactly convenient, but you
can set your own price. For some, that may be worth it.
Pros: You decide the price and less risky
Cons: Time consuming and need to meet face-to-face
There are other marketplaces which are not
recommended for selling iPhone, like eBay or Amazon. You can be easily scammed
on eBay and Amazon is only limited to exchange your old iPhone for one of their
gadgets. This would be fine if you are interested in Amazon’s products.
