Get the most cash for your iPhone
A few minutes of prep before you sell can mean a faster meet, a higher offer, and no surprises. Here's what actually matters.
Before you meet up
Do these in order and your phone is ready to sell in about ten minutes.
What affects your price
We check these against current market value to give you a straight number over the phone.
Newer models and higher storage tiers hold more value. A 256GB iPhone 16 is worth more than a 128GB one in identical condition.
Cracks, deep scratches and dents lower the offer, but don't disqualify the phone. Tell us the real condition up front so the number you get quoted is the number you get paid.
Check Settings > Battery > Battery Health. Anything under 80% typically brings the price down a bit — good to know before you call.
Carrier-locked phones are fine as long as they're paid off. If it's on a financing plan, the balance needs to be cleared first — call your carrier to check the payoff amount.
A phone that won't turn on, has water damage, or fails to hold a charge still has value. Mention it when you call so the quote already reflects it.
Common mistakes to avoid
Erasing the phone before backing up. Once Erase All Content and Settings runs, there's no getting photos or messages back. Back up first, every time.
Forgetting to sign out of iCloud. A phone still locked to your Apple ID after the sale can't be activated by the buyer, which usually means the deal falls through.
Assuming a locked or financed phone is worthless. Carrier-locked and paid-off is fine. Even a financed phone can usually be sold once the payoff is settled — ask before you write it off.
Not mentioning real condition up front. A cracked screen or bad battery you don't disclose gets caught at the meet-up anyway. Describing it accurately on the call keeps the quoted price and the paid price the same.
Meeting somewhere private with a stranger. Meet in a public, well-lit spot, or have us come to you — either way, it's safer than meeting a buyer at their home or car alone.