If you’re looking to sell your phone, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps necessary to sell your phone online. We’ll talk about where to find buyers, how to prepare your phone for sale, shipping tips, and more. So whether you’re looking to sell a brand new iPhone or an old Nokia flip phone, we’ve got you covered!
Find A Phone Buyer
The first step in selling your phone is to find a buyer. Gizmogo is one of the best places to sell your phone online. Our best price guarantee ensures you’ll get the most money for new, used or broken phones. We also offer free device shipping and ensure that your phone is disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
Other online phone buyers include SellCell, Gazelle, and ecoATM. You can also sell your phone in marketplaces like eBay and Craigslist
Get Your Phone Ready To Sell Online
Once you’ve found a buyer, it’s time to get your phone ready for sale!
Backup Your Phone
The first thing you’ll want to do is backup your phone. This way, you won’t lose any important data or memories when you sell your phone.
To backup an iPhone, head to Settings > iCloud > Backup. For Android phones, go to Settings > System > Backup.
If you’re selling a phone with a lot of personal data on it, you may want to consider doing a factory reset. This will delete all your data from the phone, so make sure to backup everything first! To do a factory reset on an iPhone, go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. For Android phones, go to Settings > System > Reset.
Remove Your SIM Card
Once you’ve backed up your phone, the next step is to remove your SIM card. This is the small card that stores your phone number and contact information. To remove it, just look for the SIM tray on your phone and pop it out with a paperclip or SIM eject tool.
Once your SIM card is out, you can either keep it for use in another phone or destroy it. If you plan on using it again, make sure to store it in a safe place. If you’re not going to use it, we recommend cutting it up so that your personal information can’t be stolen
Clean Your Phone
The next step is to clean your phone, both physically and digitally. For the physical clean, just give your phone a good wipe down with a microfiber cloth. If there’s any gunk in the charging port or headphone jack, use a cotton swab to remove it.
Take Good Pictures
Once your phone is all cleaned up, it’s time to take some pictures! Make sure the pictures are clear and show off any features or cosmetic damage. If you’re selling a phone with a lot of cosmetic damage, be sure to include close-up pictures so the buyer knows what they’re getting.
It’s also a good idea to take pictures of any included accessories, like chargers and cases. This way, buyers will know what they’re getting and there won’t be any surprises later on.
Prepare Your Listing
Now that you’ve got all the necessary pictures, it’s time to prepare your listing. Start by writing up a detailed description of your phone, including its specs, condition, and any included accessories. When you sell your phone to Gizmogo you can skip this step. Simply provide the brand, model, specs and condition and get your free quote.
If you’re selling your phone on a marketplace like eBay, you’ll also need to set a price. We recommend doing some research to see how much similar phones are selling for. You can also use Gizmogo to calculate your phone’s resell value.
Post Your Listing
The final step is to post your listing and wait for someone to buy your phone. If you’re using Gizmogo, we’ll take care of everything for you once you’ve accepted our offer. We’ll even pay for shipping!
If you’re selling your phone on a marketplace you’ll need to wait for someone to purchase it. Once someone buys your phone, you’ll need to ship it off to them. We recommend using a tracked shipping method so you can make sure your phone arrives safely.
Once the buyer receives the phone and is happy with it, you’ll receive your payment. Depending on the marketplace or service you’re using, this can take a few days to process.
And that’s it! You’ve now successfully sold your phone online! Congratulations!
We hope this guide was helpful in teaching you how to sell your phone online.