12 Top Places to Sell Your iPhone For The Most Money

If you want to sell your iPhone, you have many good options. You can sell it to online resellers, or, if you want more money, sell it directly to the buyer.

If you want to get the most for your phone, you can sell it on websites like Craigslist. You can also trade in your phone at places like Amazing, Best Buy, and Apple.

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Where to Sell Your iPhone

Here are some options for selling your used iPhone, along with details on how each site works. Some websites will even buy broken iPhones.

Check out the sites below and see which one you might want to use.

how much is your iphone worth — *Graph courtesy of Swappa*

1. SellCell

SellCell is the #1 price-comparison site in the US for selling old phones and electronics. It compares the price for your old iPhone across roughly 20 leading buyback companies.

This means you are guaranteed to find the highest price for your old iPhone! The first thing you need to do is look for your device. Once you’ve done that, find the best deal. Then, ship your cell phone to your chosen buyback company for free.

The buyer will pay you according to their payment terms and methods. If you have more than one phone, you can even sell it in bulk. You can choose from three payment options: PayPal, check, or an Amazon e-gift card.

2. BuyBack Boss

BuyBack Boss’s goal is to make selling your iPhone a delightful experience. How’s that for a change? They even take iPods, iPads, Samsungs, and Google Pixels. Here’s how it works.

You start by clicking on the “Get a Quote Now” orange button on the home page. After that, you can choose your device.

You’ll have to give them basic phone information, such as your provider, storage amount, and phone condition. After you enter your information and receive a quote, you can accept the quote.

Then, you’ll receive instructions on how to ship your iPhone, for free, to BuyBack Boss. Once BuyBack Boss gets your phone, they’ll assess it to ensure it matches your description. Then they’ll send you your cash via a mailed check or a deposit to your PayPal account.

3. Swappa

Swappa is a site that lets you sell your used iPhone directly to other users. One interesting thing about Swappa is that sellers don’t pay any fees. Instead, buyers will occasionally pay a small fee to buy items from users on the site.

Another interesting thing about selling on Swappa is that you’ll get paid immediately—even before you ship the item.

Note that you’ll be paid via PayPal and are expected to ship the item within two business days. Swappa recommends adding shipping costs to the item’s list price to maximize profit.

4. OCBuyBack

OCBuyBack is a California-based company that purchases phones, tablets, smartwatches, and more.

To sell your item, select your device to receive an offer. If you agree to the offer, you can print a prepaid shipping label or have a shipping kit sent to you.

Once the company inspects the item, you’ll be paid within two business days. You can choose to get paid via PayPal or a check.

5. BuyBackWorld

BuyBackWorld has been buying and selling used iPhones and other electronics since 2010. The site is easy to use. You start by clicking the “Sell Smarter” button on the homepage.

Then, you choose the type of iPhone you have, answer some other questions, and get your instant quote. If you like the quote they give you, print out the free shipping label, box up your phone, and mail it in.

They pay you either by mail or via PayPal—whatever you choose. Buy quotes are good for 30 days.

6. Gazelle

Gazelle is a leading reCommerce company that buys and sells pre-owned consumer electronics. First, you head to the site and click on the “sell” tab. Click the “iPhone” button and choose your phone type from there.

Gazelle will give you an immediate quote based on your phone’s condition. Before you get your offer price, you’ll have to answer some questions about the phone’s condition.

After you accept the offer, you can ship the phone with the free shipping label that Gazelle will send you. When the phone is received and inspected, Gazelle will send your payment.

7. Craigslist

Selling your iPhone on Craigslist is another option. One good thing about selling your phone on Craigslist is that you won’t pay listing or selling fees. It’s completely free to sell your stuff on Craigslist and similar sites.

However, there are some downsides to selling your phone on Craigslist. For instance, you may need to meet your buyer in person instead of shipping the phone, which could be inconvenient depending on your schedule.

Taking safety precautions is especially important when selling on sites like Craigslist. Be sure to meet in a public place and let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

8. GadgetGone

GadgetGone is a growing company gaining popularity for its easy and fast process. They honor your time by efficiently helping you sell your iPhone and putting cash in your hands in as little as 2 days.

More importantly, GadgetGone has strong competitive prices.

To start, fill out their simple form, and if you agree to their instant quote, ship the phone to GadgetGone. Once the iPhone is received, GadgetGone will pay you by mail, via PayPal, or by check.

9. Amazon

You can also sell your old iPhone through Amazon’s trade-in program.

When you do that, you use the trade-in page on Amazon to discover the price they’ll pay you for your phone. Note that you won’t get cash; instead, you’ll get an Amazon e-gift card for the value of your phone, as Amazon determined.

10. eBay

eBay is another option for selling your iPhone. You may not find selling on eBay as easy as selling on other sites. However, you could potentially get more money for your phone if you sell it on eBay.

When you sell your iPhone on eBay, you must determine an asking price. I recommend viewing other iPhones for sale or recently sold to help you determine your asking price.

Also, you’ll have to decide what to charge for shipping and whether to insure your package. Again, using past and current listings to research details about the sale of your phone will help you determine what to charge.

Note that you will likely pay listing and selling fees for selling your iPhone on eBay. There are many more details for you, as a seller, to take care of when you sell on a site like eBay. But again, you could walk away with more money in some instances.

11. uSell

uSell will help you sell your phone by advertising it to a network of trusted buyers. After you enter your phone’s information, uSell will show you the top offers.

When you accept an offer, uSell will send you a free, prepaid shipping kit. After they receive your phone, the uSell staff will assess its condition.

You’ll receive a check in the mail or a PayPal deposit, whichever you choose. uSell buys damaged and functioning phones.

12. Facebook Marketplace

Facebook Marketplace is a common place to sell used items, including an iPhone. Most neighborhoods have their own marketplaces where you can sell your things.

If you want a broader reach, you can join many community marketplace groups in your town. If you don’t have one, consider starting one.

How to Get the Most Money for Your iPhone

Now that you know some of the best ways to sell your used iPhone, read on for tips that could help you get the most money for your phone.

Keep it in Great Condition

The first step to getting paid the most for your phone is keeping it in good condition. The better the shape of the phone, the more money you’ll probably receive for it.

This can be especially true when you sell to a private party through sites like eBay or Craigslist. Take great care of your phone while you have it to get more money when you sell it.

Do Your Research

Another tip for getting more money for your iPhone is to do research. Check out several sites listed here and see which ones pay the most for used iPhones.

Then, weigh the payouts against the amount of work it will take to sell your iPhone. Use your research to determine how you can get the most money for your phone using the selling route that’s most acceptable to you.

For instance, you may decide to sell your phone on a site like Decluttr and get a little less for it than you would on eBay. The convenience factor may be worth more to you than some extra cash.

Sell it Right Away

Generally speaking, you’ll likely get more money for your iPhone if it’s a newer model. Therefore, don’t leave your old phone in a drawer for months.

Instead, sell it as quickly as possible to help maximize your profit.

Summary

Selling your iPhone is easy, and many companies are willing to buy it. Don’t let your used iPhone sit in a drawer. Go get some cash for it!

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