What's Your Old Electronics Worth?
Find buyback and scrap values for phones, laptops, tablets, and gaming devices. Compare trade-in vs. parts vs. recycling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Scam Warning: Never ship your device before getting a written quote. Legitimate buyback companies provide quotes based on your condition assessment, then may adjust slightly upon inspection. If someone offers $500 for your beat-up iPhone 8, they're scamming you. Always compare quotes from multiple reputable companies.
How E-Waste Values Work
Device values depend on several factors that buyers carefully evaluate:
- •Working condition: A cracked screen can reduce value by 30-40%
- •Storage capacity: 256GB phones worth significantly more than 64GB
- •Activation lock: iCloud or Google locked devices only worth scrap value ($5-20)
- •Age and model: Newer flagship devices hold value much better
- •Market demand: Popular models like iPhones resell easier and command higher prices
The Hidden Value in E-Waste
Old electronics are worth more than their resale price suggests. Their circuit boards hold recoverable gold, copper, and other metals, and at scale that adds up to a staggering amount of value left on the table.
Important Notes
- ⚠ALWAYS wipe your data before selling. Factory reset is not enough - use manufacturer data erasure tools
- ⚠Remove all accounts (iCloud, Google, Samsung) or the device may be worth only scrap value ($5-20)
- ⚠Beware of scams: If someone quotes $500 for your old iPhone 7, they're lying. Check real market values first
- ⚠Parting out devices can yield 50-100% more value but takes time and technical knowledge
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