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Peep the scenario: You’re stuck with a Samsung Galaxy S III or last year’s MacBook Air and looking to stay relevant with the times by copping the latest models heading into Q3 2013. Problem is the cash flow is looking thirstier than Wesley Snipes’ bank account and the only true collateral at your disposal is a collection of outdated gizmos. If this sounds all too familiar, then it's time to take that next step—selling your old gadgets online. The Internet plays host to a variety of different re-commerce domains, which allows users to push their unwanted electronics for sale, or in most cases, buy back and compensate them via cash (or credit) for such devices. Hey, it beats Craigslist. So start saving up for the iPhone 5S now by becoming familiar with The Best Internet Sites to Sell Old Gadgets.
BuyBack World
URL: www.buybackworld.com
An acceptor of all major electronics from smartphones to home theater equipment, BBW provides a variety of different services to help put cash in your pocket. Besides personal listings, the site offers a bulk buy-back program for businesses and schools, along with fundraising support and a referral program that rewards users with $10 for every new customer brought onboard. Upon inspection approval, payment is provided in the form of a personal check or PayPal within 48 hours.
Gazelle
URL: www.Gazelle.com
The mobile product buy-back specialists take in most popular smartphones, tablets, and nearly every Apple device on the market. Gazelle provides free shipping on all gadgets worth more than $1 and quotes for items based on condition and model, while granting payments through check, Amazon gift card, or PayPal. Anyone looking to sell their iPhone 5 at the moment could snatch up a quick $300, in mint condition that is.
eBay
URL: www.eBay.com
eBay Instant Sale might no longer be active, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cake it big on the proprietary site. The online auction king places full control in the seller’s hands, allowing them to list ANYTHING up for bid or instant sale under several shipping options: on both the domestic and international front. Collect full payments (minus eBay’s 10 percent fee) or be a good sport and donate a portion of the proceeds to charity through its eBay Giving Works program. A PayPal account is must.
NextWorth
URL: www.nextworth.com
Similar to Gazelle, the site welcomes most portable media devices, along with laptops, gaming consoles, e-readers, calculators, and select camera models (DSLR, point-and-shoot). NextWorth has special promotions throughout the year, recently promoting a 20 percent bonus on the value of all iPhones, iPods and iPads for the month of June. It also updates quotes every 21 days. Though payment is provided through a check or PayPal, thanks to an exclusive retail partnership with Target stores in the U.S., customers can trade-in their gadgets at retail locations and receive a Target gift card as well.
YouRenew
URL: www.yourenew.com
Have damaged goods, yet want to make bread and save the earth at the same time? Sell or recycle devices from mobiles to laptops and collect a check for going the eco-conservative route. Three easy steps, two minutes tops. The site is giving as much as $410 for an iPhone 5 at the moment, which is an extremely high value for a smartphone.
RadioShack Trade & Save Program
URL: www.radioshack.cexchange.com
With nearly 13 categories to select from, RadioShack has one of the more robust and most rewarding buy-back services online. When trading in gadgets, you can check out quotes and put the entire trade-in value towards an immediate purchase or upgrade. There’s also the option to sell any unwanted electronics back in-store.
BuyMyTronics
URL: www.buymytronics.com
Those running a business or looking to sell in bulk will find BuyMyTronics their safest bet. The site buys back both working and broken devices, plus it reviews large submissions and performs evaluation tests before dishing out payments, which is normally higher than the competition. Besides delivering checks or sending cash to your PayPal account, you can also participate in the company’s fundraising or recycling programs.
Amazon
URL: www.Amazon.com
Unlike most of the competition, Amazon’s trade-in program accepts most popular electronics, along with other media platforms like movies, music, textbooks, and video games. When searching for specific items, you’ll receive a number of selections tagged with a trade-in value. Select one, ship it free, and earn Amazon.com Gift Cards in the process. Makes complete sense if you live on the multinational electronic commerce site during the back-to-school and holiday seasons.
ReCellular
URL: www.receullular.com
Have a draw full of old BlackBerry phones collecting dust and look to exchange the batch for a new smartphone? The mobile-only domain gives real-time quotes based on a phone’s condition and supports the fastest trade-in system of all sites. Expect a check in the mail once the company receives your device and use the money to purchase a new phone on its subsidiary service called MobileKarma.
Pawngo
URL: www.Pawngo.com
The online pawnshop provides the fastest solution to your cash-flow needs by electronically funding users within 24 hours. It offers short-term loans in exchange for high-end collateral with brokers assessing your items and emailing offers. Interested sellers can FedEx the item and accept the guap. You can pay off the loan and have the item mailed back or sell it and keep the money, while Pawngo holds onto the collateral. Fair trade.
