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Sell Your Cell Phone or iPhone for Cash in Ames

5 local buyers across Ames — including CPR Cell Phone Repair, Ames iPhone Repair & More and HomeTown Tech — pay cash for used cell phones, with current trade-in values up to $690 for iPhones and $624 for Samsung Galaxy phones. Average buyer rating 4.5★ across 900 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

Free quotes, no obligation · Same-day meetups · Cracked or broken phones accepted

Serving Ames, Ankeny, Boone, Cambridge, Colo, Gilbert, Huxley and more

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What are you selling?

5 local buyers in Ames · 3 device families · tap a device to see who buys it.

Sell iPhone

All models from iPhone 8 to iPhone 16 Pro Max

5 buyers →

iPhone · Broken $1 – Like New $69039 models · See prices →

Sell Samsung Galaxy

Galaxy S, Note, A-series and more

5 buyers →

Samsung Galaxy · Broken $3 – Like New $62456 models · See prices →

Sell Google Pixel

Pixel 4 through Pixel 9 series

5 buyers →

Google Pixel · Broken $1 – Like New $53631 models · See prices →

Local Buyers — 5 buyers in Ames

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Easy Cash Solutions
Easy Cash Solutions
Free quote · No obligation
New listing
Mon–Thu 10am–6pm · Fri 9am–7pm · Sat 9am–3pm · Sun Closed
303 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
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HomeTown Tech
HomeTown Tech
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.2 (74)
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat–Sun Closed
305 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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CPR Cell Phone Repair
CPR Cell Phone Repair
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (538)
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat–Sun Closed
1310 S Duff Ave #106, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Cash
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GameStop
GameStop
Free quote · No obligation
★ 3.7 (192)
Mon–Thu Closed · Fri 11am–9pm · Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 11am–8pm
2010 SE Delaware Ave Ste 248, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
23 mi away
Cash
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Ames iPhone Repair & More
Ames iPhone Repair & More
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.3 (96)
Mon–Sun 12am–12pm
614 9th St, Ames, IA 50010
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Local buyer vs. kiosk

Local Buyer vs. Kiosk: Where Do You Get More in Ames?

5 local Ames buyers against one ecoATM screen — what actually differs.

Local Ames Buyer (via Trade Into Cash)ecoATM Kiosk
Who sets the priceA person competing with 4 other Ames buyers for your phoneAn automated machine estimate — take it or leave it
Can you negotiate?Yes — compare quotes from multiple buyers firstNo
Top iPhone offers right nowUp to $690 for flagship iPhones in Ames (September 2026)Varies by kiosk; quoted on-screen only
Damaged / locked phonesCracked screens, water damage, won't-turn-on — assessed in handAccepted, but condition is machine-graded
PaymentCash on the spotCash on the spot
Where5 shops across the Ames metro — many open eveningsKiosks in select retail locations

Two or three quotes from the 5 Ames buyers above usually take under an hour by text; the nearest, Ames iPhone Repair & More, is 1.1 mi from central Ames.

Prices by device

Sell Your iPhone in Ames

All 5 Ames buyers listed take iPhone; trade-in values up to $690 across 39 models. Show the 5 iPhone buyers →

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Sell Your Samsung Galaxy in Ames

All 5 Ames buyers listed take Samsung Galaxy; trade-in values up to $624 across 56 models. Show the 5 Samsung Galaxy buyers →

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Sell Your Google Pixel in Ames

All 5 Ames buyers listed take Google Pixel; trade-in values up to $536 across 31 models. Show the 5 Google Pixel buyers →

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Maximize Your Trade-In Value
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Unlock from your carrier
Unlocked devices typically sell for $20–$50 more than carrier-locked ones. Learn how to unlock →
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Clean your device thoroughly
Remove case, clean ports and screen. A clean device looks better condition and commands a higher price.
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Check your battery health
Under 80% health and most buyers grade the phone a tier lower (a battery that needs service counts as Cracked). Check Settings → Battery → Battery Health before meeting your buyer.
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Include original accessories
Original box, charger, and cable can add $10–$30 to your offer. Buyers pay more for complete packages.
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Compare your options
Local cash buyers often pay more than Apple, Samsung, or carrier trade-in programs. See the comparison →

Why Sell Locally in Ames?

  • Same-day cash — 3 of the 5 Ames buyers with posted hours are open today; walk in, get quoted, get paid.
  • Real competition — 5 Ames buyers quote against each other; the top-rated, CPR Cell Phone Repair, holds 4.8★ across 538 Google reviews.
  • Close by — Ames iPhone Repair & More is 1.1 mi from central Ames, and 4 of 5 mapped buyers sit within 10 miles.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cell Phones in Ames

Where can I sell my phone for cash in Ames?

The 5 local buyers listed above pay cash for cell phones in Ames; CPR Cell Phone Repair is the highest-rated (4.8★ over 538 Google reviews), and the closest to central Ames is Ames iPhone Repair & More (1.1 mi).

How much can I get for my phone?

Clean, current iPhones in Ames trade in for up to $690; older or damaged units land well below that. Text CPR Cell Phone Repair or any of the other 4 buyers above with the details for a quote.

Do you buy cracked or broken cell phones in Ames?

Yes — 5 Ames buyers assess cracked screens, water damage, carrier-locked, or won't turn on in hand; broken units still get an offer, and clean iPhones reach $690. The nearest listed buyer, Ames iPhone Repair & More, is 1.1 mi from central Ames.

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Zip codes served: 50010, 50011, 50012, 50046, 50056, 50124, 50134, 50154, 50201, 50236, 50014, 50036, 50105, 50156, 50231, 50248

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