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Sell Old Cell Phones

by Brian
(Utah)

Should I sell old cell phones? I have a lot of old cell phones just sitting around, and know a lot of people in the same situation. I've heard of different recycling programs, but wondering if they're for real? I like the idea of cleaning out my drawers, being green, and better yet getting cash for old cell phones, BUT, I don't want to waste time with a bunch of online scams. Do you think these programs are legitimate? What if the phone isn't working? What do they do with all of the phones they get? Also, some places offer so much more than others, it really seems suspicious. Should I be worried?

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Sell Old Cell Phones

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Nov 10, 2009
Cell Phone Recycling Services
by: PrepaidWirelessGuy

There's actually a section on the site where you can learn about cell phone recycling and various services. You can find it here:
Cell Phone Recycling


Generally speaking, I think cellular phone recycling is a fantastic idea. There are just so many old cell phones out there that work just fine, but we get so excited about the next best technology, that we find ourselves buying the newest phone year to year (or more often!). And wireless providers are subsidizing phones so much these days, that it really doesn't cost a lot of money to upgrade.


How does it work? Basically, these cell phone recycling services will sort out the broken phones from the functional ones. The broken ones are then actually recycled! The rest are re-sold to various places depending on their condition.


The amount of money they will pay you for a particular phone depends largely on how old the phone is, and what condition it's in. Many older phones (even just one year old) are only worth a few dollars, while a newer phone can be worth $100 or much more. You're right, different services will offer a lot more or less for the same phone. It depends a lot on their existing inventory, and the life cycle of the phone, meaning whether or not it's getting borderline old.


I recently tried recycling a phone with one service, and they emailed me to tell me that they're no longer accepting that particular phone. I then went to another service who was offering over $125! That's why I list several services that I think are worth checking out.


Will you get scammed? There are just so many services out there, I can't say that you'll never get ripped off. I've used several services, and have had good experiences. Some will process your payment much faster than others, but I've always received payment. Perhaps I've been lucky, but I find that I can review the various websites and get a pretty good feel for whether or not they're legitimate. I first tend to try a less expensive phone, so the risk is pretty low. If it works out ok, then I'll send in something worth more money.


Anyway, I hope this helps. All in all, it's definitely worthwhile; you get to save the environment, and make a few bucks!


Here's the link again to learn more:
Cell Phone Recycling

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