Learn how to sell or trade in your financed smartphones effectively.

Guide: Selling or Trading In Your Phones

Guide: Selling or Trading In Your Phones

Selling Your Phones

If you're considering selling your financed smartphones, it's essential to evaluate both your device's market value and the remaining balance owed.

Example Scenario:

  • iPhone 13: Average resale value around $276, with approximately $365 remaining each.

  • iPhone 14 Pro: Average resale value around $473, with approximately $500 remaining each.

Selling your phones privately or through platforms like SellCell, Swappa, or eBay may yield cash quickly but may not fully cover your remaining balance.

Trading Phones to Carriers (e.g., T-Mobile)

Trading in your devices directly to carriers such as T-Mobile is often convenient and may include promotional incentives, especially if you're upgrading to newer models.

Steps to Trade-in:

  1. Check Eligibility: Confirm your device is fully paid off, as most carriers require devices to have no outstanding financing balance.

  2. Evaluate Trade-in Value: Use tools like T-Mobile’s trade-in estimator to understand your device’s value with 15-digit IMEI number. https://www.t-mobile.com/devices/phone-trade-in

  3. Promotions: Check current carrier promotions to maximize your trade-in benefits, potentially gaining additional value or credits toward a new device.

  4. Finalize Payment: Clear any outstanding balances on your financed phones to become eligible for trade-in.

Important Notes:

  • Devices must generally be in good working order (screen intact, functional battery, no significant damage).

  • Carrier promotions frequently update, so regularly checking available offers can maximize your return.

For further assistance, please contact our support team.


Seamless Mobile Support Team

Email: cst@seamlessms.net
Phone: 720-488-7700

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