Advice - selling a iphone 5 on eBay

Flyonthewall

As a rough guide, Grainger Games give, Part Ex: £287.00 OR Cash: £246.00

CEX, We buy for : £226.00
Give exchange : £273.00

That's at B grade because they can be a bit funny about giving the amount for A grade even if it's brand new.

Obviously they all sell the phones for more so you don't want to go any lower than their trade in prices and you want to be looking at how much it sells for elsewhere.

Flyonthewall

CEX sell it for £390.00 (B grade).

Do remember though, not everyone shops around and there's no harm in asking for a little more as you can always lower it or haggle.

karenw

Thanks everyone really appreciate the advice

in_the_Cotswolds

And do not accept Paypal and let anyone collect it. Even if he or his friend is in the area.

See here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4715777

It seems to be happening more just lately.

bigstu22

We have a busy selling account on eBay specializing in iPhones-we've sold over 2000. Thought of a 'buy it now'? That's all we do as you can make sure that the buyer pays instantly-if they don't then the listing stays active. As long as it's in (genuine) good condition and boxed then you should manage £350ish.

Regarding scams-yes they are abundant! However, do as Paypal say and they will absolutely see you okay. We get up to ten fraudulent claims per week and, as long as you have SD (not rec del) tracking details and send only to the confirmed address you will be okay. It goes without saying that you should only send if the PayPal transaction page says 'eligible' for seller protection.

We have been down the Gumtree route and gave up because of the countless dodgy characters phoning up. Yes, we did meet some nice people but generally not a pleasant experience. BTW, eBay dealt with the threat of competition from Gumtree some time ago-they bought them!!

bigstu22

in_the_Cotswolds wrote: »

And do not accept Paypal and let anyone collect it. Even if he or his friend is in the area.

See here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4715777

It seems to be happening more just lately.

Take heed. This poster is absolutely right.

karenw

bigstu22 wrote: »

We have a busy selling account on eBay specializing in iPhones-we've sold over 2000. Thought of a 'buy it now'? That's all we do as you can make sure that the buyer pays instantly-if they don't then the listing stays active. As long as it's in (genuine) good condition and boxed then you should manage £350ish.

Regarding scams-yes they are abundant! However, do as Paypal say and they will absolutely see you okay. We get up to ten fraudulent claims per week and, as long as you have SD (not rec del) tracking details and send only to the confirmed address you will be okay. It goes without saying that you should only send if the PayPal transaction page says 'eligible' for seller protection.

We have been down the Gumtree route and gave up because of the countless dodgy characters phoning up. Yes, we did meet some nice people but generally not a pleasant experience. BTW, eBay dealt with the threat of competition from Gumtree some time ago-they bought them!!

That's very useful information thanks

karenw

I've added more photos and lowered the price - are the pics ok?

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/apple-iphone-5-latest-model-16-gb-white-silver-t-mobileee/1027207860#photo-content

soolin

karenw wrote: »

I've added more photos and lowered the price - are the pics ok?

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/apple-iphone-5-latest-model-16-gb-white-silver-t-mobileee/1027207860#photo-content

Just be aware that your eBay buyer can still pay right up to the moment you can get the dispute closed. So if you happened to sell on gum tree this weekend you could have a real problem.

You must deal with the eBay sale first as it has cost you money in fees.

karenw

soolin wrote: »

Just be aware that your eBay buyer can still pay right up to the moment you can get the dispute closed. So if you happened to sell on gum tree this weekend you could have a real problem.

You must deal with the eBay sale first as it has cost you money in fees.

oh right thanks for letting me know