eBay Trade In (Old Tech)

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I stumbled across this whilst searching iPhones. Under promotions and perks there is now a link to get a quote for your old phone / computer console / laptop etc.

It looks as though you can get a coupon to spend on eBay or the cash if you trade old tech in. 

I was preparing stuff to send into CEX but now I have seen this I am going to compare offers and might test it out.

Has anyone used this service yet, how was it? 

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In case anyone is confused, if you search for something related like an iPhone or a games console you should see it below the buy button (I’m on the app):

[*vyolla*]

Ah, yes, found it. eBay have teamed with Fonehouse.

https://trade-in.ebay.co.uk/

Seems a good option for a safe sale. 

[game_raid]

Thanks for the link.

I've got a couple of phones I need to sell, I sent one to one of the online services, quoted £652 but when they received it they offered £320 claiming it was battered, it is 10 months old and still under warranty and in as new condition.

I know they will knock the price down but near enough 50% is a joke.

From what I've read a lot seem to do this, I hope these aren't the same. 

£599 they have offered.

Even after all these years on eBay, I am still wary about selling a phone or expensive computer on here, I have never had an issue yet but the threat is always there, I don't need the hassle of fighting eBay the buyer and having weeks of stress.

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I had a quick look at the terms and noticed the return fee was £10 if a revised offer was rejected. Not great but I don’t want to pre-judge it yet, if I trade anything in I’ll post back what the outcome was. I’ve got Xbox 360’s here and a few ancient iPhones to get shut of so fairly low risk items to test out. 

I’m surprised it’s hidden away like this. I just happened to be price checking .