Who Will Buy My Phone? And Other Common Questions iPhone Users Ask

If you are a faithful iPhone user, you already know the drill by now: Tim Cook announces a new crop of wonderful Apple gadgets, and the price of your used iPhone takes a hit. Most people start wondering “who would buy my phone now” or “how to sell my iPhone and get the most cash".

The good news is that you can easily sell your iPhone and get a nice lump of cash you can use as a down payment for your new iPhone 13. Especially if you own a high-capacity version of previous generations. Apple tends to discontinue Pro and Pro Max versions when they introduce new models. This strategy certainly benefits iPhone enthusiasts as their hardware holds its value.

However, iPhones are not completely impervious to depreciation. While Apple products hold their price better than phones based on Android, iPhone owners can feel how time continually shaves off some of the value of their equipment. If you like to keep up with technology, it is always wise to sell your phone sooner rather than later so you can get the most out of it and subsidize your upgrade.

How To Prep My iPhone Before Selling?

Before selling, you need to prep up both your hardware and software. This can make a huge difference later on, and might even affect the final price.

The first thing you need to do is to back all of your information up before you touch any of the advanced settings. This is something that can save you a lot of headaches down the road.

If you have a Mac, the process of backing up your data is very straightforward. You just need to connect your iPhone to your computer via WiFi or cable. If you have an old version, you can use iTunes to back your information up by selecting the image of your phone and choosing Back Up Now. For macOS 10.15 and more recent versions, go to finder and click on your iPhone, then select Back Up All of the Data on Your iPhone to This Mac , then Back Up Now .

The easiest way, though, is to back up to iCloud. Go to Gettings> [user name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup > Back Up Now.

After you have backed everything up, it is time to make sure your phone is not paired to any element of your wireless ecosystem.

Make sure you deactivate Find My or Find My iPhone. Many people forget to do this, preventing new owners from activating it.

The next thing you should do is to sign out of Messages. Although Apple seems to have fixed the old “message purgatory” issue (messages being delivered to a user´s old phone), it remains a good idea to shut messages off just in case.

Now take care of your wireless gadgets by unpairing your AirPods and Apple Watch. It is uncommon to have pairing problems once you get a new iPhone, but it is better to wipe all information off your devices.

Now it is time to wipe your phone clean. Sign out of iCloud and then go to Settings, General, Reset> Erase All Content and Settings. This will prevent anyone from snooping on your old data.

It is a good idea to remove your phone case and any screen protector from the device. You need to assess the physical condition of the hardware and look for any damage or scratch that might be hiding underneath the screen protector. It also gives you the chance of sprucing your phone up before showing it to potential buyers.

Lastly, remove your sim card.

Who Would Buy My Phone?

There are plenty of people eager to get their hands on a well-kept iPhone. Listing your phone on social media or on white pages sites is fairly easy, and can yield decent results if you have worked on your reputation and audience. However, it will imply some haggling since a lot of people tend to lowball Mac owners online.

That's why specialized trade-in sites like Mac Me an Offer exist. We make the process of trade-in and buyback a breeze so you can instantly know how much you will get for your iPhone based on model and condition. Just select your Apple product and get an objective estimate. Next, complete our submission form and you will soon receive an offer. When you accept the offer you will be able to use a prepaid shipping label and send your iPhone to us. You can have your payment within three business days of delivery without a hassle.

This is the best way to sell your iPhone online and get the most out of your equipment.

If you have any questions about the buyback process, you can reach out to us at 800-581-8987 or check our blog for more information.