Market Guide

So you’ve decided to sell your smartphone. You’re dying to get your hands on the latest iPhone 4S.

You’ve got everything you need to make a transaction. But the question is where do you sell it anyway?

There are many places where you can sell your smartphone. You could sell it to your sibling, but obviously they’re going to ask for an insane discount because you’re related. You could also sell it to your neighbor, but they might just do the same, since you’re all living together in one area.

If you’re having trouble picking a place where you can sell your smartphone, there are two ways you can choose to sell it. You can either do it locally or online. If this is your first time selling something, then here are some places you can check out.

Offline methods:

1. Classified Ads
Though it may look outdated to you, it’s still an effective way to put yourself out there. It’s also the quickest way to sell since the ads usually get printed immediately. If you print it in your local newspaper, it’s a great way to meet up with the buyer. They can check out your device and inspect it for themselves, thus avoiding scams.

2. Posters and Fliers
Also, you don’t necessarily have to print advertisements in newspapers. You can advertise in your local electronics store. Usually the owners are kind enough in putting up fliers in their shops when someone wants to make a sale.

3. Garage sales
This is an even more unlikely place to sell your smartphone, your computer, or other technological gadgets. But this is still worth a try, since you never know if you have a fellow neighbor that’s also into tech stuff. If they aren’t, they can surely point you to the right person who is interested in buying your device.

Online methods:

1. Social Networking Websites
You can utilize websites such as Facebook and Twitter. Don’t think it’s a silly way to sell your smartphone. It’s actually a very good way to sell stuff because people already know you there. They trust you and know information about you, and you can use this to your advantage.

Craigslist

It’s also a very good place to make a quick sale, because others can refer your item to their friends, and their friends, and so on. It’s no wonder that many people actually sell cars and clothes on Facebook.

2. Craigslist
You can try your hand at selling your device through Craigslist. It’s a website that’s simple to use where you can post free classified advertisements. The only downside to this very simple approach is that there is barely any information about the sellers at all. Be careful in dealing with this website.

3. eBay
This website is one of the most popular online marketplaces around. You can find a lot of weird things here, and even a lot of prank sales that are funny.

Here, you can get a good gauge of the price for your smartphone. It’ll give you an idea of the second hand market and how to sell online, if you’re new to these things. There’s even a guide by eBay about selling mobile phones. Users can also provide feedback about the sale, increasing your reputation as a credible seller. This ensures that the next time you make a sale, someone is sure to buy your stuff.

4. Amazon
Amazon.com is also similar to eBay but its interface is more inviting and professional. They make a lot of money through transactions, and they even have their own products like the Amazon Kindle, an e-book reader. You can also be an approved seller here, increasing your online reputation. This is good if you’re looking forward to selling more stuff in the future.

With these methods, it won’t be hard to sell your smartphone to a willing prospect. Just be sure to check out the policies and guidelines of selling, especially with online marketplace.