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Matt8045

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Currently have space grey 5S 16gb have had since launch day. Other than a scratch on the back it's in good shape. I would like to sell it for possibly a galaxy note 3 or something else newer. Any recommendations? How much out of pocket can I expect to pay to make up the difference? Once iphone 6 is out I'll switch back.
 
Currently have space grey 5S 16gb have had since launch day. Other than a scratch on the back it's in good shape. I would like to sell it for possibly a galaxy note 3 or something else newer. Any recommendations? How much out of pocket can I expect to pay to make up the difference? Once iphone 6 is out I'll switch back.

What carrier are you with? That plays a factor in how much resale value it has.
 
Interesting. Has anyone here "traded in" their 5S at their carriers store for another device and how did that work out? I kind of got burned on ebay a while back so I'm looking for a different avenue
 
Interesting. Has anyone here "traded in" their 5S at their carriers store for another device and how did that work out? I kind of got burned on ebay a while back so I'm looking for a different avenue

carriers will probably rip you off and only give you $100 trade in value. gazelle is good for iPhone resale value if you don't wanna do ebay.
 
Gazelle is a rip off. The only good Trade-In/Sell Back Program there was was eBay's Instant Sale. Completely safe, the money was put into your PayPal account shortly after receiving the phones, prices were more then fair, and no fees or shipping costs.

I sold my iPhone 4 through craigslist. Met up at the Verizon store so they could check the ESN and activate it. No problems. Got top value too and paid no fees. Of course, anything bad could happen on craigslist. You really are taking a chance.

I'm curious, how did you get ripped off on eBay?
 
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