When it comes upgrading your mobile phone you are usually left with the old one to sell. Many people will consider both trading in their phone to a traditional mobile phone recycler or possibly a private sale via a 3rd party marketplace. Both of these options possess their own advantages and potential problems.
Traditional Phone Recycling
Many companies will offer you what seems to be a fantastic price for your old redundant phone, however scratch the surface and you may find all isn’t what it seems. In years gone by horror stories of initially attractive inflated prices that are dramatically reduced once the company receives your phone have circulated online. Often if a recycler disagrees with the condition of your device or deems that it’s functionality is impaired you may receive a counter offer, these are often considerably lower than the initial price quoted. Although you reserve the right to have your device returned to you some companies will impose a charge for this service meaning that ultimately you end up with your phone back and out of pocket. When it comes to getting the cash for your phone some companies will offer 24hr payment terms and although there are some great honest companies out there doing things right and getting customers their money fast there are also an equal number using delaying tactics that hold up your funds whilst they go about re-selling your device.
Selling Your Phone Privately
The other main option to consider is selling your phone privately. This option will usually yield the biggest return on your old phone but it can be the riskier option. 3rd party Market places and auction sites can be tricky to navigate if you aren’t used to using them, furthermore fraud is prevalent with scammers looking to exploit people where they can. Whilst you may be able to raise a bit more for your old device you will also need to decide how you may handle any returns or discrepancies your buyer may have after you’ve sold your phone and of course this option may turn out to be a lot more hassle than it’s often worth.
Sell Your Phone With The iOutlet
The iOutlet aim to buck the stigma attached to the shadier corners of the phone recycling market providing you a trusted platform to sell your phone. We will offer you a transparent and fair quote for your device whether it’s broke or fully working. The core of our business is refurbishing old phones to find them a new home and avoid the environmentally damaging impact of sending phones to landfill, therefore we welcome broken devices with open arms. To further improve our customer experience if for any reason you aren’t happy with our assessment of your phone we will return it to you at no cost of your own. We aim to clearly communicate with customers throughout every stage of the journey. We understand that our customers are busy and that’s why we take care of everything for you and aim to have payment made to your bank account within 1 working day of receiving your device making the whole process transparent, informative and most of all efficient.
If you have purchased or are thinking of purchasing a phone from us, choosing to sell your phone at the same time is a great way to raise some extra cash as well as do your bit for the environment.
