iPhone 6(S)/Plus Selling my iPhone 6+... Need some advice...

[Eggtastic]

I am selling my iPhone 6+. I could simply trade it in for a measly $140 but figured if I post it locally I could get 75-100 more for it.

It is in excellent physical condition. The only blemishes are on the corners from trapped dust with the case. The front is perfect since I use a screen protector. I have the original box, headphones (never used), charging port with cable, documentation, and I am including 3 cases with it. I figured this may help sell it better than most.

Now the problem: The battery suffers as it is 3 years old. I believe I used an app that had the health at 55%. Should I advertise the apple will replace it for the $29? I could do it myself but if I could unload this phone without doing that it would be great.

Also, should I remove the sim card that I have in there (no longer in use, switched carriers) and I did a simple reset so security wise I should be good, correct?

Also, not sure if this is allowed to be discussed, but price. Think I could get between $225-250 with all the included items?

Another question: If I can't sell it locally, I may try swappa as it seems to be the way to go. Would you recommend that? (I will not deal with eBay I heard bad things about it).

Thanks for the help.

 

[Phone Junky]

Just sold a 2 year old 6 plus 16 GB for $260 on Swappa. Was in perfect condition. No mention of the battery and no questions asked about the battery.

 

[HallStevenson]

People buying a 3 year old phone know that the battery may need replacement. I have a 6+ and the battery still easily lasts all day long. The phone is slow, sure, but the battery "lasts". I wouldn't concern yourself with the battery details/condition - don't even mention it in the listing.

 

[JPack]

Let the buyer deal with the battery replacement.

If I were a buyer, I certainly wouldn't want the seller to replace the battery. I can walk in an Apple Store and do my own replacement. For $29, I'll know with certainty the battery hasn't been quick charged or abused.

 

[Eggtastic]

Just sold a 2 year old 6 plus 16 GB for $260 on Swappa. Was in perfect condition. No mention of the battery and no questions asked about the battery.

Really? I have the 64 gb version. I made a swappa account 2 weeks ago but I put off selling it because of the busy holiday season.

I assume you use PayPal to do it?

 

[Phone Junky]

Really? I have the 64 gb version. I made a swappa account 2 weeks ago but I put off selling it because of the busy holiday season.

I assume you use PayPal to do it?

Yes I use PayPal. Lots of good close up pictures. Original box and all accessories.

 

[KrisLord]

The cases etc are worthless and only cloud the item your selling.

I’m on the fence with the battery - if selling to an individual, if you can show Apple did the repair it adds value. Whilst it’s not holiday season, you wouldn’t want to buy your partner a phone that needed a new battery immediately.

I’d have said this additional value isn’t enough to cover the cost but now it’s $29 it probably does add at least $29....

 

[Samuel79]

Let the buyer deal with the battery replacement.

If I were a buyer, I certainly wouldn't want the seller to replace the battery. I can walk in an Apple Store and do my own replacement. For $29, I'll know with certainty the battery hasn't been quick charged or abused.

Yes I would do the same I have already seen the 6s and the 6s+ starting to raise in value on graiglist

People now now know they can get a brand new battery in any phone 6 and up so any new buyer would want to get it done him self or well I would why buy a phone that has a 2/3 month old battery when I can buy s 6s+ for xx and wait my time until the battery's are in stock and get a new battery fitted when i need it

 

[HallStevenson]

IF you do get the battery replaced by Apple, I guess there's no harm in mentioning that but I'd also emphasize two things: 1) Replacement was done by Apple, using an Apple battery (not a 3rd-party, unknown battery) and 2) point out that it was just replaced 4 days ago, 1 week ago, 2 weeks ago, etc.

Don't expect to get more money for doing this though.

 

[44267547]

I'm actually impressed with the prices with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s have increased since the throttling concern. If somebody was definitely selling one of those two devices, now would be the time, being the demand is higher.