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Tips to Maximize Your Profit When Sell Your Phone for Cash

January 11, 2021 by Susan Paige

Many individuals often believe that selling a phone is an easy and straightforward process. But they couldn’t have been further from the truth, especially if they want to maximize their profits and get good cash for it.

So, if you are planning to sell iPhones and maximize your profits, here are some important tips to consider:

  • Understand the essence of time

It is important to bear in mind that quick sales of your phone may not be able to provide you with enough profits. Therefore, you must understand the essence of being patient as you continue looking for good profits on your phone sales.

  • Clean your phone thoroughly before putting it up for sales

When selling a phone, one common mistake is selling the phone in the same condition you are using it. Don’t make such a costly mistake especially if your device is not in a good condition because most buyers will avoid purchasing such a phone.

So, you should take the time to clean your phone and make it look more attractive to get the attention of the would-be buyers. Get a paper towel or damp cloth to wipe the case, screen, and box of the device. This should be done carefully and gently to avoid leaving some scratches on the phone.

  • Don’t forget its box and all parts

Most prospective buyers will give preferences to a phone that has its box and other parts intact. Therefore, keep the box, original charger, and other parts that can boost your profit when selling your phone for cash. Adding the box and others does not only make the phone look more appealing to potential buyers, but it also makes people believe that you are the original buyer of the device.

If you have the box, original charger, and all other parts kept somewhere, it is time to bring them out and clean them for use.

  • Repair a cracked screen

Are you truly interested in maximizing your profit when selling your phone for cash? Then, you should consider repairing its screen if it is cracked. The truth is that lots of potential buyers will avoid buying your phone if it has any dents on its screen. Even those interested in purchasing it will want to milk you by beating down your initial selling price significantly.

So, save yourself the stress and repair a cracked screen before putting the phone up for sales.

However, before repairing the screen, make sure you compare the difference in the estimated value of your phone model with a cracked screen and another without any damage on its screen. Check out phone trade-in sites or some third-party resellers to find out the difference. If the difference is more than the cost of repairing the screen, endeavor to repair it. If not, you may consider selling the phone in its current condition.

  • Try out different sales platforms

You must realize that you can sell the same phone for different prices on various platforms. For instance, you are likely going to sell it at a higher price to a buyer directly. Nonetheless, if you consider a trade-in platform, the selling price will be likely low.

Therefore, don’t rush into selling your phone on one platform; check how much you can get for it on different online and offline platforms. Some of the best places to sell or trade in your phone include Target, eBay, Apple, Best Buy, Craiglist, Facebook Market, etc. Be patient to maximize your profit when selling your phone on any of these platforms.

  • Don’t use a phone for too long

The longer you wait to sell your phone, the lower your profit. For instance, a phone you have used for 2 years will have a lower value than another you have only utilized for 6 months. Therefore, if you intend to maximize the profit on the sales of your phone, it is crucial to sell it as quickly as possible. You must not wait for too long before putting it on the market.

Having known the tips provided above, the ball is now in your court to follow them appropriately to maximize your profit when selling your phone for cash.

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