Tips on How To Trade-In or Sell Your Phone For Cash

For those of you trying to get the new iPhone5 and thinking about selling your old iPhone here's a list of companies that will give you cash, gift cards or store credit for your old devices. Note quotes provided below is for the iPhone 4 and given between September 21st - September 25th and to be used as a reference as quotes will vary depending on the condition of the phone. 

Gazelle.com: A website that will pay you for the cell phones, iPads, Macs and other Apple devices you no longer need. Quote: $135

How it works:
1. Get a FREE quote by answering a few simple questions about your device
2. Print out a shipping label and send your device to Gazelle FREE of charge for items worth at less $1
3. Get paid by either check, PayPal or Amazon Gift Card

RadioShack: Offers you a choice to trade-in online or in store. Quote: $136.20

How it works:
Trade-In Online -
1. Get a quote by answering a few simple questions about your device
2. Ship it to RadioShack using your FREE prepaid shipping label
3. Receive a RadioShack Gift Card to use in-store or online. RadioShack does sell iPhones.

Trade-In In Store -
1. Bring in your working device and accessories to any RadioShack location
2. A sales rep will appraise your device
3. You will get credit for your purchase

Amazon.com: Get an Amazon eGift Card in exchange for your device. Quote: $144.50

How it works:
1. Get a quote by answering a few simple questions about your device
2. Ship it to Amazon using your FREE prepaid shipping label
3. Upon receipt of your device, you will receive an Amazon eGift Card in your account. Amazon does sell iPhones.

GameStop:  Get cash or store credit for device. Quote: $149 cash or $179 store credit

How it works:
1. Bring your device to any GameStop location for a FREE quote. You can also print out a quote online and take it into the store
2. Get cash or store credit on the spot

Target: Get a Target Gift Card for your device. Quote: $150

How it works:
In Store-
1. Bring your device to any Target location (electronics department)
2. Get a quote
3. Get a Target Gift Card

Online-
1. Get a quote by answering a few simple questions about your device
2. Send it in. FREE UPS shipping.
3. A Target GiftCard will be mailed to you.

eBay: Sell your device for cash via PayPal. Instant sale quote: $240

How it works:
Instant Sale
1. Get an online quote by answering a few simple questions about your device
2. Ship it to eBay FREE
3. Get money deposited in your PayPal account upon receipt of your device
You can also choose to list and sell your device on your own.

Best Buy: Get a Best Buy Gift Card for your device. Quote: $265

How it works:
1. Use the Estimator to receive an instant estimate of your trade-in value.
2. If the value is acceptable, register with the Best Buy Trade-In Center.
3. Complete the transaction, print a prepaid shipping label and ship your items to our trade-in center.
4. A Best Buy E-Gift Card will be emailed to the email address provided during registration, within 10 days of receipt of your item.

If you're looking for cash immediately then GameStop is the best choice. However, if you have can part with your old phone for few days then eBay or Best Buy is the better choice as you are more likely to get more money for your phone.

Thanks Maggie

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