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Where to sell an Iphone?

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  • 19-08-2016 2:36pm
    #1
    Socket2me
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi all,

    (Apologies if this is in the wrong topic)

    I'm going to be selling my Iphone to upgrade when the new one comes out next month.

    It's a 6s Plus. I'm just wondering where I should look to sell it?

    I've heard that ebay has become more reliable recently, but also adverts.ie.

    Anyone got any recommendations? It's in great condition, I look after stuff well so I wouldn't like to sell it for less than it's worth

    Cheers!


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    IamMetaldave
    Registered Users Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭IamMetaldave


    Adverts is probably the handiest.

    https://www.instagram.com/iammetaldave/



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    readytosnap
    Registered Users Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭readytosnap


    check what similar phones are going for on adverts, no point pricing yourself out of the market, plus most sales on there involve meeting the buyer so cash in hand as they say, no people complaining on ebay or to paypal saying they never got the item or its not as decribed etc etc


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    Socket2me
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭Socket2me


    IamMetaldave wrote: »
    Adverts is probably the handiest.

    Cheers, I've been told this by one or two people. My only gripe would be meeting up with some randomer with the possibility of getting my teeth kicked in and the phone swiped. Then again, I'm the negative type :P


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    readytosnap
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    Socket2me wrote: »
    My only gripe would be meeting up with some randomer with the possibility of getting my teeth kicked in and the phone swiped. Then again, I'm the negative type :P

    At least the name fits


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    naasrd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,408 ✭✭✭naasrd


    Adverts by a mile. I sell and buy my iPhones there.


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    nava
    Registered Users Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    Also check CEX, I sold a couple of item recently to them, I got paid in cash more than the average prices in Adverts (you get even more store credit), before they pay you they will ask you leave it with them to test to make sure all is ok. You can check the price they pay on the website, payment amount will depend on condition, scratches, marks, etc

    I had a quick look, I think you will get more on Adverts.


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    Mad Benny
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    nava wrote: »
    Also check CEX, I sold a couple of item recently to them, I got paid in cash more than the average prices in Adverts (you get even more store credit), before they pay you they will ask you leave it with them to test to make sure all is ok. You can check the price they pay on the website, payment amount will depend on condition, scratches, marks, etc

    I had a quick look, I think you will get more on Adverts.

    Do you have to post it into CEX or can you drop a phone into the store?


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    nava
    Registered Users Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    Mad Benny wrote: »
    Do you have to post it into CEX or can you drop a phone into the store?

    You can post it in but I brought it into the store.

    If posting it looks like using Return My Shopping from anpost is free postage, not sure if you get free postage using the CEX website.


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    dodzy
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    Mad Benny wrote: »
    Do you have to post it into CEX or can you drop a phone into the store?
    Forget CEX, you'll get far more on adverts. If its a 64GB and unlocked and you have the box & accessories, you should fetch €650(ish). Just deal with buyers who have a good feedback rating and you'll be fine.


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    awec
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    adverts is ok but be prepared for some absolute nonsense bids.

    If you are asking for 500 quid be prepared for someone to offer you 20 quid and a bag of tayto.

    Or they'll ask if you'd consider a trade for a garden hose.


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    laoisfan
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    And if meeting a buyer make sure you meet in a public place.


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    kbell
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    Ask to meet at local Garda station, make sure you're in view of their cameras.
    Any genuine buyer/seller shouldn't have a problem with this.


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    dodzy
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    kbell wrote: »
    Ask to meet at local Garda station, make sure you're in view of their cameras.
    Any genuine buyer/seller shouldn't have a problem with this.
    A tad overkill in fairness.


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    dodzy
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    awec wrote: »
    adverts is ok but be prepared for some absolute nonsense bids.

    If you are asking for 500 quid be prepared for someone to offer you 20 quid and a bag of tayto.

    Or they'll ask if you'd consider a trade for a garden hose.
    True, but with higher end stuff, it'll sell easy enough for its worth with reasonable ease. The prime stuff tends to avoid the low-ball bidders and tosser-swappers, bar the odd tool.


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    Creamy Goodness
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    I've done the adverts route before, it's grand but it's more effort than I believe is worth these days.

    I think if I was to do it again, I'd just sell to Cex, sure you may lose 10-20% but it's 5 minutes of work rather than days of endless useless bids (true story: I was selling a €1000 road bike, I got an offer of a 1999 Opel Corsa that had no engine and missing front bumper).


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    Ivefoundgod
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    Have sold and tried to sell phones on adverts but went with CEX last time. Most offers I got were ridiculous or from people the far side of the country. Ended up getting not much less for the phone from CEX in cash than the best offer I got on Adverts and that was after weeks of dumb questions and crazy offers. If you've the patience for it then you'll get more money but be prepared for a lot of nonsense.


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