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Sell Your Cell Phone or iPhone for Cash in Santa Cruz

2 local buyers across Santa Cruz 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 4.6★ across 425 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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

Serving Santa Cruz, San Jose, Watsonville, Aptos, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Brookdale and more

Choose Your Device

What are you selling?

2 local buyers in Santa Cruz · 3 device families · tap a device to see who buys it.

Sell iPhone

All models from iPhone 8 to iPhone 16 Pro Max

2 buyers →

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

Sell Samsung Galaxy

Galaxy S, Note, A-series and more

2 buyers →

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

Sell Google Pixel

Pixel 4 through Pixel 9 series

2 buyers →

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

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to Santa Cruz — closest is 19 mi

SORT:
CPR Cell Phone Repair
CPR Cell Phone Repair
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (262)
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun Closed
1056 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
20 mi away
Cash
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CPR Cell Phone Repair
CPR Cell Phone Repair
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.4 (163)
Mon–Fri 9am–7pm · Sat 10am–6pm · Sun Closed
14530 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, USA
19 mi away
Cash
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Local buyer vs. kiosk

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

2 local Santa Cruz buyers against one ecoATM screen — what actually differs.

Local Santa Cruz Buyer (via Trade Into Cash)ecoATM Kiosk
Who sets the priceA person competing with 1 other Santa Cruz buyer 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 Santa Cruz (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
Where2 shops across the Santa Cruz metro — many open eveningsKiosks in select retail locations

Two or three quotes from the 2 Santa Cruz buyers above usually take under an hour by text; the nearest, CPR Cell Phone Repair, is 19.2 mi from central Santa Cruz.

Prices by device

Sell Your iPhone in Santa Cruz

Both Santa Cruz buyers listed take iPhone; trade-in values up to $690 across 39 models. Show the 2 iPhone buyers →

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Sell Your Samsung Galaxy in Santa Cruz

Both Santa Cruz buyers listed take Samsung Galaxy; trade-in values up to $624 across 56 models. Show the 2 Samsung Galaxy buyers →

Samsung Galaxy values in Santa Cruz — top models

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Sell Your Google Pixel in Santa Cruz

Both Santa Cruz buyers listed take Google Pixel; trade-in values up to $536 across 31 models. Show the 2 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 Santa Cruz?

  • Same-day cash — 2 of the 2 Santa Cruz buyers with posted hours are open today; walk in, get quoted, get paid.
  • Real competition — 2 Santa Cruz buyers quote against each other; the top-rated, CPR Cell Phone Repair, holds 4.8★ across 262 Google reviews.
  • Close by — CPR Cell Phone Repair is 19.2 mi from central Santa Cruz, and 0 of 2 mapped buyers sit within 10 miles.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cell Phones in Santa Cruz

Where can I sell my phone for cash in Santa Cruz?

The 2 local buyers listed above pay cash for cell phones in Santa Cruz; CPR Cell Phone Repair is the highest-rated (4.8★ over 262 Google reviews) and also the closest to central Santa Cruz (19.2 mi).

How much can I get for my phone?

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

Do you buy cracked or broken cell phones in Santa Cruz?

Yes — 2 Santa Cruz 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, CPR Cell Phone Repair, is 19.2 mi from central Santa Cruz.

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Zip codes served: 95060, 95041, 95018, 95005, 95064, 95007, 95006, 95017, 95066, 95062, 95010, 95065, 95003, 95073

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