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Cash For Old Cell Phones - Compare Services
So
you've decided that you want cash for old cell phones that you have
lying around the house. You've even read up on Cell
Phone Recycling
and understand how the general process works.
But now you're wondering which service to use! Use
the table below to compare a few popular companies. I've
listed what I believe to be the most important information when making
a decision. I have personal experiences with all of these, so
I can speak to the fact that they work. If you have
first-hand
experience with other companies that offer cash for old cell
phones that you think should be added, please feel free to Contact me.
I recommend that you compare the price of each phone you have
with each of these services, and choose the one that will make you the
most cash!
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Gazelle |
PhoneIsCash |
CellForCash |
| Shipping |
They send you a prepaid box |
You pay for shipping |
They send you a prepaid USPS box |
| Products Accepted |
Cell Phones
MP3 Players
Digital Cameras
Laptops
GPS Devices
Gaming Consoles
Camcorders
Satellite Radios
External Hard Drives
Video Games
Movies |
Cell Phones
Game Consoles
iPods |
Cell Phones
iPods |
| Payment Terms |
10 business days after receipt &
inspection |
30 business days after receipt &
processing |
30 business days after receipt &
processing |
| Notes |
They pay for shipping & accept a large
variety of items, but often not the best overall price |
You must pay for shipping, but often have the
best price |
They pay for shipping, but often not the best
overall price |
I also want to make sure that I emphasize that if you have a
relatively new phone (let's say six months old), and you research the
prices on these various recycling services right away, you can get some
pretty decent money for a phone that you would otherwise have let rot
away in your cupboard or garage. However, if you hesitate for
even a month, the value of your phone will truly plummet. In
addition, if you're the type of person who's upgrading your phone very
regularly, getting cash for old cell phones using these services can
really be a wise and rewarding experience.
That said, if
you're more like most of us, and keep your phone for as long as it
works and there isn't anything new that's truly compelling that's worth
spending money on a new phone, then chances are that the money you'll
get from these services will be pretty pathetic (speaking truthfully!).
Even a smartphone like a BlackBerry that's in immaculate
condition could we worth only a few dollars after a year or two.
So what's the point I'm trying to make? The point
is that
you should act fast when it makes sense to, and don't expect too much
as your phone gets older.
Lastly, you could try
selling your phone on eBay, however, you'll have to work much harder to
undertake that process, and you'll also have to manage to buyers who
may not be happy with the condition of the phone, or who later run into
unexpected problems despite your warning of "Buyer Beware - Buy As Is"
type of statements. You may also consider just recycling your
old
phones for the sake of the environment and not worry about getting
money for them at all. You can usually drop them off at any
wireless store, Best Buy, or even use the services above to have them
send you a recycling envelope or box. Your reward will be
helping
the environment!
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