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Selling mobile phones abroad

HugoSP
HugoSP Posts: 2,467 Forumite
We are due to go to Dubai in a couple of weeks :j

Now, I 've had a little look at our growing surplus stock of mobiles, and was wondering if we would get significantly more for them if we took them to a stall or shop in Dubai, rather than sell them here on e bay, assuming we could get them past baggage handling etc.

I've got a few older ones without cameras that are locked to networks, and some newer ones with cameras that are sim free.

They are:

Sendo S300
Sony Erricson - 4 years old no camera can't remember the model no.
Seimans A65 - 4 years + old, no camera
Nokia 6111 pink - broken screen - otherwise works well, unlocked
Samsung D600 - unlocked
Samsung U600 Pink - unocked
Nokia 5300 - unlocked (may keep this as a backup for us).

Should I pack them up with me, or should they stay at home and go on fleabay?
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Comments

  • Astec
    Astec Posts: 515 Forumite
    I've sent abroad in the past as they tend to be worth more there. However, condition is important as is having box, booklets etc or it drastically affects value. However, phones tend to be cheaper in Dubai than here, so I'd expect their resale to be less too.

    Also remember if they don't sell you'll have to bring the weight of them back, meaning less room for shopping!
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