How to make the most money from old gadgets

 

One of the ways to ensure you get the best return from your old gear is to sell direct to an individual. There are many sites and services you can turn to, like eBay, Craigslist, or Amazon Marketplace.
When creating a listing, make sure to include details about the condition of the item. Spend time taking photos of the actual item you're selling with close-ups of areas that might have received wear and tear. For example; the home button on smartphones, the trackpad on laptops, or the shutter button on digital cameras.
Also, make sure to keep an eye out for any seller, transaction or shipping fees that might reduce the final amount in your pocket. In Australia and the UK, Gumtree is an online classifieds site that does not charge seller fees on most items, including electronics.

Comparison sites

These sites can help give you an idea of how much your item is worth on the second-hand market, comparing prices based on device type and carrier where applicable.
Some popular sites that cover the United States include USell, Sell My Cell Phones, BuyMyTronics and Glyde.

In Australia, Mobile Monster and Boomerang Buyback offer a similar service for mobile devices and general electronics respectively.
In the UK, some high street retailers like Carphone Warehouse will buy back gadgets, otherwise the aptly-titled Cash In Your Gadgets provides quotes before you sell.
Swappa will buy "gently used" devices from smartphones and tablets to watches, but the best past is that it covers the US, UK, Canadian and European markets.