iPhone XR Safest way to sell a phone in the uk?

[martin2345uk]

Hi guys, what’s the safest way to sell an iPhone? In terms of scams etc, I’ve heard bad things about eBay always siding with the buyer in any dispute so just wondered what some better alternatives might be?
Thanks!

 

[balaplus]

There is always Apple but Cex works well generally - You handover the phone for diagnostics and come back in an hour to collect cash!

 

[44267547]

Hi guys, what’s the safest way to sell an iPhone? In terms of scams etc, I’ve heard bad things about eBay always siding with the buyer in any dispute so just wondered what some better alternatives might be?
Thanks!

Isn’t Gumtree relatively popular? Seems quite a few members utilize This selling service.

 

[nebo1ss]

I have always sold on Gumtree for cash and always meet face to face in a coffee shop or somewhere safe. Never had a problem. Avoid any request to mail the phone to Africa and you will be alright.

 

[Lyn2012]

Whenever I’ve advertised an Apple device on Gumtree, I’ve had lots of ridiculous offers as well as some nasty people contacting me. I’ve previously sold successfully on AVForums and Preloved, or through a recycling site.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I’ve sold iPhones and iPads through Facebook marketplace or Shpock. You get to meet face to face with cash without any reverse payment dispute scams that eBay seems to support.

 

[netdudeuk]

You could also go to Game for cash or credit.

 

[tarsins]

If I can’t sell to friends/family (usually manage to shift a few things at Xmas) I’ll use the recycle services and pick the highest quote from O2 Recycle, Environfone or Music Magpie.

 

[Neo1975]

Never had a problem with eBay and you get the most money. CEX will look to pay less because they want to make a profit when they sell it.

Take lots of photos of it before you send it, and when it’s packaged, send tracked delivery and note the serial number. You’ll be fine.

 

[The Game 161]

Comparison sites if you’re ok with a lower price

EE bright star is a good service

 

[d123]

I have always sold on Gumtree for cash and always meet face to face in a coffee shop or somewhere safe. Never had a problem. Avoid any request to mail the phone to Africa and you will be alright.

Done this a few times, as long as you’re sensible and only accept cash and meet in public (I usually choose the nearest MacDonalds) it’s definitely the safest way. No chargebacks, no dropping the price because of a scratch suddenly appearing, no real risk...

 

[44267547]

Never had a problem with eBay and you get the most money.

Not necessarily. After eBay and PayPal fees, depending your listing, the seller takes a substantial loss from the sale. Selling locally, you adjuat price without having to deal with any fees, and depending the popularity of the product, you can still make just as much as you would in person as you would online.