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Cash For Old Cell Phones - Compare Services

recycling cellphoneSo 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!

  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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