Why Trade-In When Upgrading Your Phone?
A newer model of phone is always tempting, with better cameras, faster processors, brighter screens, and new features making your usual smartphone experience even better than before. However, this will come at a high cost and may initially seem out of your price range. If you trade in your phone, or any other old tech you may have that you haven’t used in a while, though, you can make the switch all the more affordable. Some of your devices may even have more value than you’d thought!
In this guide below, we cover all the benefits of trading in your device to upgrade to a newer phone, and how we offer the best device trade-in at Mazuma Mobile.
Why Trading In Makes Sense
Most of us have some old tech sitting somewhere at home. It might be a previous iPhone, an older Samsung, a tablet you no longer use, or a smartwatch that’s been replaced by a newer model. If you haven’t thought about selling it on, the perfect time to do so is when you’re in the market for an upgrade.
The extra cash you can make from devices that you no longer use can help to make the model you’re after a little cheaper, or may even mean that you can extend your budget and maybe get a more advanced model. Perhaps you could choose some new accessories or put the money towards insurance? Whatever you do, it’s a bit of bonus money that can be a big help.
Trade In Sooner Rather Than Later
If you do have tech lying around your home that you no longer use, it’s best to trade it in when you can rather than letting it gather dust. As well as cluttering up your home, tech tends to lose value over time (though the value of consoles can have some more longevity). There’s no better time than the present to sell your old tech to ensure you get the most resale value from it while your device still remains a popular choice.
Think About the Other Devices You Own
When you’re considering a smartphone upgrade, the first and most logical thing you’ll likely think of is to sell your phone that you no longer need. However, it’s worth thinking about the other unused tech you have lying around that could help to make your switch even more affordable.
Have you got an old console that hasn’t seen much recent use, or maybe you’ve got a tablet that’s been sat in a drawer for ages? You might think that these old devices might not add up to much, but taking the time to have a spring clean around your home and selling them collectively can often add up to more than you might think. Even if it’s tech that’s a few models behind, it will still have plenty of value that can stretch your new smartphone funds that bit further.
Prepare Your Device Before Selling
Before trading in your device, there are a few important steps to take.
First, back up anything you want to keep, such as your photos, contacts, notes, and messages. Then sign out of your accounts, remove any screen locks, and perform a factory reset. It is also worth removing your SIM card and memory card if your device has one.
This way, you can keep your personal information protected and make the process smoother when your device is checked. If you don’t wipe your data, however, you can rest assured that we take every care to clear your phone of data before it’s reused, as you can find out in our blog on how Mazuma Mobile works.
Why Trading In Is the Easy Option
If you’re considering selling your old phone, tablet, laptop, or console, you’ll be aware that there are many ways to do so. One option is to sell online privately, which can be useful but often leads to a lot of fuss that you could do without.
Selling privately through popular sites and apps means that you’ll need to create a listing, answer questions, negotiate on price, arrange postage or collection, and deal with the risk of the buyer changing their mind.
Alternatively, you get to skip all of this when you trade your phone in. At Mazuma, you’ll get a straightforward price, then once you send your device in, you’ll receive payment on the same day we receive it!*. You’ll often receive a similar price to what you would have done privately and with just a fraction of the effort.
Trade In Your Phone with Ease at Mazuma Mobile
If you’re after a new phone, it makes sense to trade in your old one for some extra cash, and it couldn’t be easier to sell your phone that you no longer need at Mazuma!
With us, you’ll get a no-nonsense quote, you can send us your device with our range of free postage options, and you’ll receive same-day payment*. You can rest assured that your phone will be handled responsibly, as we find a new owner for the large majority of our new phones and recycle any broken phones that can’t be repaired. You can even trade in multiple devices at once as part of one order if you want to sell your smartwatch, sell your MacBook, or sell your console alongside your phone.
If you’ve got any questions about selling your old devices with us, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’ll be more than happy to help you out with your query.
*Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Same-day payment does not apply to orders received after 2pm or to events beyond our control.