Guides
Everything to sell at the best price
Short, practical guides to prepare your device before buyback.
Turn off iCloud and Find My before selling your iPhoneHow to remove your iCloud account, turn off Find My iPhone and reset your Apple device before a trade-in. 3 min readReset and unlock an Android phone before selling itHow to remove your Google account, disable Factory Reset Protection (FRP) and wipe an Android smartphone before a trade-in. 3 min readGrades A, B, C, D: how your device is ratedWhat grades A, B, C and D mean, how we assess the condition of a used device, and why the price can be revised. 2 min readSelling a brand-new (never used) device: how it worksA new phone still shrink-wrapped, a duplicate gift, a regretted purchase? Here's how to sell it for the new price minus 8 % - without even opening it. 3 min readGot a tech gift that's a duplicate or just not you? Here's what to do with itGot the same phone twice, a watch you'll never wear, or a console you already own? Turn the gift into cash in just a few minutes. 2 min readPrepping Your Mac or Laptop Before Trade-InMac or PC: sign out of your account, remove MDM, the firmware/BIOS password and Find My before trade-in. The full step-by-step guide. 4 min readReset your console before trade-in: PS5, Xbox Series, SwitchPS5, Xbox Series or Switch: sign out your account, deactivate the primary console, delete your games and run a factory reset, controllers included. 4 min readWhen to sell your phone to get the most out of itThe right moment to sell your phone and get the most out of it: depreciation, new model launches, and why waiting costs you money. 4 min readWipe your data safely before selling a deviceDeleting vs. truly wiping, encryption, factory reset on iOS, Android and computer, accounts and 2FA, SIM and SD card. The complete guide to selling with peace of mind. 4 min readBattery and trade-in value: what really moves your priceDoes battery health affect trade-in grade and price? Check it on iPhone, Android, Mac and PC, and know when (not) to replace it. 3 min readBox, charger, accessories and receipt: their real impact on your trade-in priceBox, charger, receipt: what really moves your trade-in price and what barely counts. We tell you everything, no fluff. 3 min read