Research
What used devices actually sell for
Studies built from the offers mail-in buyers publish on this site, Apple's own trade-in values and the prices local buyers pay. Every number is computed from current data when the site rebuilds, and each study has a CSV you can download and cite.
29%
Phone Buyback Sites Compared: Who Pays the Most for the Same Phone
median gap between the highest and lowest mail-in offer for the same phone, across 124 models and 4 buyers.
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24%
Selling a Locked iPhone or Phone: What the Lock Costs You
median discount for a carrier-locked phone against the same phone unlocked, across 3,058 matched offers.
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Apple Trade In vs Buyback Sites: Who Pays More on 48 Devices
Apple devices where a mail-in buyer’s top offer beats Apple’s own trade-in value.
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