Are you planning on getting the latest iPhone 6S or 6S Plus or any other Apple flagship?
In this case, you may want to get rid of your old iPhone to make way for the new one.
There is a high possibility that you will be able to recycle your old iPhone for cash by selling it patronizing a trade in service.
There are vendors all over the world offering cash or exchange offers for old iPhones, in addition to a myriad of other smartphones.
Some companies such as Radioshack, Gazelle, and NextWorth, offer to purchase your device, providing incentives for selling your used iPhone to them.
Each offer is different, however, based on the number of devices, their condition, accessories, model, and so forth. You may have to contact your dealer to negotiate for the best deal.
Before You Think Of Selling Your iPhone, Wipe It!
The security of your data and privacy should be your highest priority. When giving out your old iPhone, you have to wipe that handset clean. If you don’t, thinking your buyer will do that themselves, you’re actually handing your contacts, login credentials, emails, location history, media and web browsing history to a stranger.
Since the release of iOS, there has been an improved wiping function build to overwrite deleted data. The time for the process to complete varies based on the model, but the process is quite simple:
- Make a backup of your iPhone using iCloud, iTunes or any preferred backup utility
- Go to Settings > iCloud then find “Delete Account” or “Sign Out” and remove the account
- Go to Settings > General > Reset then select Erase all content and settings
If you feel your device has not been safely wiped, or you just want to be 100{76ac33845123b25982ffda0eb6f606179ce899e677f3c86d035d7b9fa6b6d307} sure… You can purchase a program like SafeEraser to wipe your device totally before you resell them.
This might be a better option for people with tight security issues. Read more about SafeEraser Here.
Services That Pay For iPhone
NextWorth
NextWorth has an iPhone trade-in program which allows iPhone owners to trade in their devices using their online retail program or in any of their participating retail stores, such as Target, which has a 30-day price lock.
You can trade in iPhone models from iPhone 4S to iPhone 6 Plus. For a functional, normal 16GB iPhone 6 (T-Mobile) without any cable or accessories, NextWorth offers $280.
I personally prefer their online retail program. It’s simple, fast and probably sells more than their visiting their participating retail stores. All you need to do is to answer a few, simple questions concerning the condition of the device. NextWorth has not stated whether they wipe they wipe their devices or not.
Gazelle
Gazelle has a very simple trade in program as well. For the same iPhone, Gazelle Offers you up to $75 when it’s broken, $240 for a good phone and $270 for a flawless phone.
They inspect your device on receipt, determine the value and send you cash if it’s on a good condition. The company provides free shipping with packaging and wipes all devices. Turnaround with Gazelle takes about a week after they receive your device.
Both NextWorth and Gazelle say they will pay $65 for an iPhone 5 and up to $125 for iPhone 5S models if they are in a perfect condition.
More Options
There are many other companies which offer cash for old iPhones. Here are a few:
If you want good cash for your old iPhone, you have to keep it in a perfect condition. No one is going to pay even $50 for a broken phone.
Have you ever recycled your old iPhone for cash? Share your experience with us.
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