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Sell Your Cell Phone or iPhone for Cash in San Mateo

18 local buyers across San Mateo — including CPR Cell Phone Repair, iMobile Repair and CELLNOW San Mateo — 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 2,926 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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

Serving San Mateo, Burlingame, Redwood City, Belmont, Colma, Daly City, Hayward and more

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What are you selling?

18 local buyers in San Mateo · 3 device families · tap a device to see who buys it.

Sell iPhone

All models from iPhone 8 to iPhone 16 Pro Max

18 buyers →

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

Sell Samsung Galaxy

Galaxy S, Note, A-series and more

18 buyers →

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

Sell Google Pixel

Pixel 4 through Pixel 9 series

18 buyers →

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

Local Buyers — 18 buyers in San Mateo

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CPR Cell Phone Repair
CPR Cell Phone Repair
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (92)
Mon–Sat 10am–8pm · Sun 11am–6pm
1065 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
5 mi away
Cash
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iMobile Repair
iMobile Repair
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (84)
Mon–Sat 10am–7pm · Sun 11am–5pm
1212 Broadway, Burlingame, CA 94010
5 mi away
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YeaMac - Apple Repair & Sales - The Place to Make Your iPhone, iPad and Mac Happy! * Located at 277 Primrose Road *
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (77)
Mon–Tue 10am–5pm · Wed–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 11am–4pm · Sun Closed
277 Primrose Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
4 mi away
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GoCell Mobile Phone Repair
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (180)
Mon–Sun 9am–8pm
1071 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063
6 mi away
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Mobile Kangaroo - Apple Authorized iPhone & Mac Repair
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.2 (64)
Mon–Wed Closed · Thu–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat–Sun Closed
118 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
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GameStop
GameStop
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.0 (234)
Mon–Thu 11 :00 AM–8 :00 PM · Fri–Sat 11 :00 AM–9 :00 PM · Sun 11 :00 AM–7 :00 PM
3251 20th Ave #242, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
16 mi away
Cash
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Local buyer vs. kiosk

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

18 local San Mateo buyers against one ecoATM screen — what actually differs.

Local San Mateo Buyer (via Trade Into Cash)ecoATM Kiosk
Who sets the priceA person competing with 17 other San Mateo 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 San Mateo (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
Where18 shops across the San Mateo metro — many open eveningsKiosks in select retail locations

Two or three quotes from the 18 San Mateo buyers above usually take under an hour by text; the nearest, Talk N Fix, is under a mile from central San Mateo.

Prices by device

Sell Your iPhone in San Mateo

All 18 San Mateo buyers listed take iPhone; trade-in values up to $690 across 39 models. Show the 18 iPhone buyers →

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Sell Your Samsung Galaxy in San Mateo

All 18 San Mateo buyers listed take Samsung Galaxy; trade-in values up to $624 across 56 models. Show the 18 Samsung Galaxy buyers →

Samsung Galaxy values in San Mateo — top models

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Sell Your Google Pixel in San Mateo

All 18 San Mateo buyers listed take Google Pixel; trade-in values up to $536 across 31 models. Show the 18 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 San Mateo?

  • Same-day cash — 15 of the 18 San Mateo buyers with posted hours are open today; walk in, get quoted, get paid.
  • Real competition — 18 San Mateo buyers quote against each other; the top-rated, CPR Cell Phone Repair, holds 4.9★ across 209 Google reviews.
  • Close by — Talk N Fix is under a mile from central San Mateo, and 13 of 18 mapped buyers sit within 10 miles.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cell Phones in San Mateo

Where can I sell my phone for cash in San Mateo?

The 18 local buyers listed above pay cash for cell phones in San Mateo; CPR Cell Phone Repair is the highest-rated (4.9★ over 209 Google reviews), and the closest to central San Mateo is Talk N Fix (under a mile).

How much can I get for my phone?

Clean, current iPhones in San Mateo trade in for up to $690; older or damaged units land well below that. Text CPR Cell Phone Repair or any of the other 17 buyers above with the details for a quote.

Do you buy cracked or broken cell phones in San Mateo?

Yes — 18 San Mateo 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, Talk N Fix, is under a mile from central San Mateo.

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Zip codes served: 94403, 94404, 94401, 94070, 94002, 94402, 94061, 94065, 94010, 94063, 94027, 94019

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