How do I sell my phone for the best price?
We can’t say it often enough, but did you know that there are almost 100 million smartphones lying in German drawers? So why not dust off your used iPhone or Samsung Galaxy smartphone and sell your phone at the best price before it loses all its value? Compare prices and models and find out here when the best time is to sell your phone.
Tip 1: Protect your phone from accidents and theft
A used smartphone in good condition is worth (much) more if you sell it again. You can also sell broken phones or smartphones with scratches, but you will get less money here than for a smartphone in top condition. So take care of this fragile little object from day one.
Most importantly, protect the screen and the case! No matter what anyone says, you’re never safe from a spontaneous rain shower, a cat mistaking your phone for a ball, or a shower of meteors (admittedly, in this case, your smartphone is not the priority). Nowadays, there are many phone cases in all kinds of colors and shapes , so you can be as creative as you like.
Tip 2: Before selling your phone
To ensure that no one else misuses your data, you should disconnect your phone from your cloud and remove your SIM card before selling it. If you are still connected to one of the services, the dealer will not be able to refurbish your smartphone and it will have to be sent back to you.
So that you don’t forget anything, we have put together a small checklist for you:
✔️ Sign out of your iCloud, Google or Samsung account , otherwise your smartphone cannot be refurbished. You can also sign out of your iCloud account remotely ✔️ Unlock your phone for any carrier ✔️ Restore factory settings (to remove all personal data from the smartphone: photos, apps, …)
Tip 3: Sell your phone at the right time
Now your phone is ready for its second life. All that remains is to choose the right moment to sell it for the best price.
We recommend that you monitor and compare the prices offered to estimate the value of your phone over time, as these change depending on demand and market developments.
Tips for the perfect time to sell
What’s my phone worth? The value of your phone depends on its age and model. Android phones lose value faster than iPhones (the Samsung Galaxy S10 lost 50% of its value in 30 days), but in general, they all experience a sharp decline after 18 months.
If you want to sell your smartphone, avoid peak sales periods : before the end-of-year holidays or the big releases from Apple, Samsung and Huawei (for example, sell the latest iPhone before the September keynote).
Tip 4: Why is it worth selling your smartphone?
Either way, it’s worth it for you because you get a few bucks for something you no longer need. You won’t even notice that you’re missing it! Because your phone will probably end up in the trash at some point if you don’t make sure that your phone is disposed of properly.
The effects are dramatic, because the metals from the devices dissolve from the cell phone parts and slowly seep into the soil and groundwater. This is equally harmful to people, animals and nature.
By reselling your cell phone , it will either continue to be used or disposed of correctly by experts. So selling your cell phone is doubly worthwhile – for the environment and your wallet .
Tip 5: Where can I get the most money for my cell phone?
You can find several mobile phone purchasing platforms online, or auction websites such as eBay, where you can offer your smartphone in an auction. Here, you obviously don’t know in advance how much you will get for your device, as the selling price is usually left open. As the price is not set, you will of course receive offers that may be far below your expectations. You then negotiate, but then buyers back out. All of this costs a lot of time and nerves, and you’re still stuck with your old device.
