If you can’t imagine your life without gadgets and like to try new things, catch some tips on how and where to sell your old smartphone to buy another one – this guide is for you. And also how to set the right price for it, so as not to violate the harsh laws of the market. Sell or give in the “trade-in”? If you have a branded gadget, for example from Apple – everything is possible with GadgetPickup help and our personal tips from this article.

Where to sell it properly?

If your smartphone doesn’t qualify for the recycling program, there are other options for you to partially compensate yourself for buying a new phone by selling your old one. Here are some good ways for it:

• Commission stores and pawn shops. These days, people are happy to buy up a variety of electronics. If the gadget is in good condition, bring it into the pawnshop, sell it and buy yourself another – right in the same pawnshop with a small surcharge.
• Free Ads Services. Advertisements on Avito or Yule – a great way to get rid of an old gadget, without leaving home. As well as buying a new one – for example, there are deliveries on Yule. The best option for those who are very busy at work or do not like to wander around the stores.
• Social media. Selling your device to a friend is the easiest idea. Post an ad for the sale of the phone on your page on the social network – perhaps one of your friends is looking for a smartphone for one of their friends.
• Websites like Gadget pickup, who do have an existing strategy for buying phones, laptops and other used electronics.
• Radio markets and phone repair services. If your smartphone is very old or badly damaged, you can also not throw it away, but give it away for parts – ask about this possibility in the nearest service. Of course, they will pay you for it quite a bit, but it is still better than just throwing it away.

How much to sell an old phone for?

This is a very important question for those who sell your device by yourself – what price to ask for it in order not to be a bargain, but to sell it at the same time? After all, as a rule, people who buy things used, expect that they are worth a lot cheaper than new. How much should I discount from the original price of the phone?

Generally speaking, the formula works here: the current year’s gadget will be accepted at half price, last year’s at 40%, two years ago at 30%, and so on. The fact is that this is the price the consumer expects for a used device – after all, if the used price is not much different from the new one, it’s easier to buy a new one.

And this is provided that the gadget is in perfect condition and complete. For the lack of boxes, original charger, receipt and warranty boldly discount 5% of the minimum price. For a frayed display and body – another 5-10%, depending on the fraying. The final price will be the most severe minimum for which the market is ready to accept your old gadget. And how much to make a markup on this minimum – it depends on your courage;)

So, we wish you all the best in selling your device. Just pick your gadget up and make the right decision to get the profit (while it’s possible).