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Just sold my iPhone 5 for $560 + shipping

nikhsub1

nikhsub1

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So, it pays to keep your phone in good shape, have applecare and all accessories in good order (along with the box). My 3 day auction for my white 64GB ATT unlocked iPhone 5 just sold for $560 plus shipping. More than paid for my full upgrade 64GB 5s... Anyway, just wanted to share, nothing more to see here :)
 
If sold on eBay id wait 30 days to celebrate lots of scamming buyers on eBay
 
Good job on the resale price you managed to get. IMO, this is the No. 1 reason why everyone should always buy an iPhone over other smartphones. :D
 
Sweet! :cool:

I'm wondering why would someone pay that much for a used 5 when they can get a new 5c.
 
Arnezie said:
If sold on eBay id wait 30 days to celebrate lots of scamming buyers on eBay
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Yes I am wise in the ways of ebay (and the scammers) but I have all my ducks in a row so I am covered.

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Pompiliu said:
Sweet! :cool:

I'm wondering why would someone pay that much for a used 5 when they can get a new 5c.
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Dunno but I sold my 64GB white 4s last year when the 5 came out for $545 (also via ebay) and no issue.
 
nikhsub1 said:
Yes I am wise in the ways of ebay (and the scammers) but I have all my ducks in a row so I am covered.
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I won't ask all the precautions you take because there are lots of threads out there that list them, but do you think you have anything that goes above and beyond what you normally see? (I know, very subjective question). :)
 
It's funny you write that since I almost bid on your iPhone.
Ebay gave me that coupon for quadruple ebay bucks for only today so I was looking at your phone or another one. I ended up going with the other one since it was a buy it now for a price almost the same as yours.

I was actually surprised that the white iphone 5's were selling for $35 more than the black one I bought today in the same size.

For those of you considering selling your iPhones today, go and do it since there's probably a lot of ppl looking at phones because of that double, triple or quadruple ebay bucks deal.
 
dannyboy888 said:
It's funny you write that since I almost bid on your iPhone.
Ebay gave me that coupon for quadruple ebay bucks for only today so I was looking at your phone or another one. I ended up going with the other one since it was a buy it now for a price almost the same as yours.

I was actually surprised that the white iphone 5's were selling for $35 more than the black one I bought today in the same size.

For those of you considering selling your iPhones today, go and do it since there's probably a lot of ppl looking at phones because of that double, triple or quadruple ebay bucks deal.
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Hi, you have seemed to do your research.

I have a question:

I have a White iPhone 5 32 GB Verizon with Applecare Plus (I was told VZW phones are unlocked). It is in mint condition and always had it in a case.


What can (should) I sell it for on eBay/Craigslist.

Thanks in advance.

Anyone else can answer if you like. I would appreciate it.
 
nikhsub1 said:
So, it pays to keep your phone in good shape, have applecare and all accessories in good order (along with the box). My 3 day auction for my white 64GB ATT unlocked iPhone 5 just sold for $560 plus shipping. More than paid for my full upgrade 64GB 5s... Anyway, just wanted to share, nothing more to see here :)
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So u walked away with $487.xx.... $560-12.9% & - $0.30 (10% eBay + 2.9% Paypal)

As another member said, don't celebrate until 46days after...scammers know what they are doing as they have 45 days to do what they do best

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sillywabbit said:
Hi, you have seemed to do your research.

I have a question:

I have a White iPhone 5 32 GB Verizon with Applecare Plus (I was told VZW phones are unlocked). It is in mint condition and always had it in a case.


What can (should) I sell it for on eBay/Craigslist.

Thanks in advance.

Anyone else can answer if you like. I would appreciate it.
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Always remember eBay + Paypal = 12.9% Total Fee's of what ever price you sell at, plus potential scammers can scam you up to 45 days from date of sale.
 
Congrats! Word of advice, make sure you send that **** with delivery confirmation in case the buyer does a reversal on you and you'd be out of an iPhone. Happened to me, but PayPal took care of it (thanks to the delivery confirmation).
 
skafia said:
Congrats! Word of advice, make sure you send that **** with delivery confirmation in case the buyer does a reversal on you and you'd be out of an iPhone. Happened to me, but PayPal took care of it (thanks to the delivery confirmation).
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Shipping FedEx with mandatory delivery signature :)
 
sillywabbit said:
Hi, you have seemed to do your research.

I have a question:

I have a White iPhone 5 32 GB Verizon with Applecare Plus (I was told VZW phones are unlocked). It is in mint condition and always had it in a case.


What can (should) I sell it for on eBay/Craigslist.

Thanks in advance.

Anyone else can answer if you like. I would appreciate it.
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I've been on both sides of the transaction. The best advice I can give you is do a search on ebay for your exact phone: White, 32 gb, Verizon, AppleCare+.

The Verizon iPhone is GSM unlocked so definitely list Factory Unlocked in the title in there.
There's an option to show previously similar "Sold Items". That's where you can get a feel for what your item really sells for.

I usually don't list on Craigslist just because the flakiness factor. I like eBay but it costs you 13% in fees, but as a result, I don't have to worry about the buyer flaking on me by not showing up or trying to haggle on the price after the fact.

One other thing I usually do is Buy it Now. With that, if you go into Buyer Requirements, you can set a few parameters that should help you screen out some potential deadbeats. It allows you to block certain users if they have feedback ratings below 0 or any unpaid transactions within the last 6 months.

Then when you send the item, try to take some pictures of you packaging the item, the final package, and get insurance and delivery confirmation. Also get a picture of the IMEI/ESN. This may help you in case you the buyer tries to pull a scam on you by switching phones.
 
Satnam1989 said:
As another member said, don't celebrate until 46days after...scammers know what they are doing as they have 45 days to do what they do best

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Always remember eBay + Paypal = 12.9% Total Fee's of what ever price you sell at, plus potential scammers can scam you up to 45 days from date of sale.
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Thanks Satnam for the reminder of the fees.

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dannyboy888 said:
I've been on both sides of the transaction. The best advice I can give you is do a search on ebay for your exact phone: White, 32 gb, Verizon, AppleCare+.

The Verizon iPhone is GSM unlocked so definitely list Factory Unlocked in the title in there.
There's an option to show previously similar "Sold Items". That's where you can get a feel for what your item really sells for.

I usually don't list on Craigslist just because the flakiness factor. I like eBay but it costs you 13% in fees, but as a result, I don't have to worry about the buyer flaking on me by not showing up or trying to haggle on the price after the fact.

One other thing I usually do is Buy it Now. With that, if you go into Buyer Requirements, you can set a few parameters that should help you screen out some potential deadbeats. It allows you to block certain users if they have feedback ratings below 0 or any unpaid transactions within the last 6 months.

Then when you send the item, try to take some pictures of you packaging the item, the final package, and get insurance and delivery confirmation. Also get a picture of the IMEI/ESN. This may help you in case you the buyer tries to pull a scam on you by switching phones.
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Thanks for the response dannyboy888! Especially about the "There's an option to show previously similar "Sold Items". I wasn't aware of that!

:)
 
kowen14 said:
Any other suggestions. Selling my 5 on eBay also. Well unless someone on craigslist contacts me before
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Ship fedex or ups with tracking and delivery signature and insurance!
Only Sell within the US
Only Sell to buyers with good feedback
Document EVERYTHING - IMEI number, Serial number etc.
Take pictures or video of the boxing / packaging process.

This makes it virtually impossible for them to scam / troll you...
 
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