Trade in an old mobile or sell it - What's better?

bengalknights

FB Marketplace good place to sell

Farway

arte said:

cx6 said:

In my experience you would probably get more if you sold it on, say, eBay than trade-in.

That said, the eBay experience has a low but significant probability of having hassle and even downright scamming -  phones are a particular target for scam buyers.

To balance that, I have traded-in two phones over the last 'n' years and in both cases the seller of the new phone (Samsung) reduced the offer price of the trade in once they had received it. 

Can they reduce the price they offered for the trade in? Thanks for the warning, I didn't think they could do that. 

Yes they can & often do, you'll find plenty of examples and then you are left with the hassle of getting your old one back or selling for less than anticipated.

[Deleted User]

Another vote for CEX here.  I was happy with their offer on my last phone and not having to potentially have any hassle with a dodgy personal buyer.

Jenni_D

KxMx said:

If you want to sell it on then avoid eBay and go for a business like Cex or Music Magpie.

(I always keep a spare handset around too). 

I've read of several instances where they have done the same thing - offer a price and then significantly reduce the price once the phone is in their hands.

KxMx

It's because they grade according to condition, that is why the price sometimes changes after the phone is examined and tested. 

I've always been happy with the prices Cex paid and no risk to me of scam buyers etc