Sell iPhone Guides: Everything Before You Sell

From "what is my iPhone worth?" to "the money arrived": value, timing, preparation, locked and broken phones, shipping and payment, plus guides for iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and AirPods.

Guides to sell iPhone

How Much Is My iPhone Worth If I Sell It Today?

Your iPhone is worth what the same model and storage resells for today, adjusted for carrier status, condition, battery health and any faults. Here is how each factor moves the number.

October 25, 2026 Read the guide

How to Prepare Your iPhone to Sell: 9-Step Checklist

Back up, unpair your Apple Watch, sign out of your Apple Account, remove the SIM or eSIM and erase. This checklist covers every step before you sell iPhone.

October 24, 2026 Read the guide

Best Place to Sell iPhone for Cash: 6 Options Compared

Carrier trade-ins, Apple Trade In, marketplaces, kiosks, local shops and mail-in buyback each trade price against effort and risk. Here is how they compare when you sell iPhone for cash.

October 23, 2026 Read the guide

How to Factory Reset an iPhone Before Selling It

Sign out of your Apple Account first, then go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings. Here is every step.

October 22, 2026 Read the guide

Sell Your iPhone or Trade It In? Cash vs Carrier Credit

Trading in is simple but usually pays in credit. Selling for cash gives you money you can use anywhere. Here is how to compare them for your iPhone.

October 21, 2026 Read the guide

How to Turn Off Find My iPhone Before Selling

Turning off Find My removes Activation Lock. Do it on the phone in Settings, or remotely at icloud.com if you no longer have the iPhone.

October 20, 2026 Read the guide

Best Time to Sell Your iPhone Before Prices Drop

Used iPhone prices fall most in the weeks after Apple's September event. Selling just before, or as soon as your new phone arrives, usually earns more.

October 19, 2026 Read the guide

How to Remove an iPhone From Your Apple Account Before You Sell

Remove an old iPhone from your Apple Account in Settings, on another device, or at icloud.com, so it can be sold without Activation Lock.

October 18, 2026 Read the guide

iPhone Resale Value by Model: Which Sell for the Most

Pro Max models keep the most value, then Pro, Plus and standard models. Here is how every iPhone line compares when you sell it.

October 17, 2026 Read the guide

What to Do With Your eSIM Before Selling Your iPhone

Transfer your eSIM to your new iPhone first, then delete it from the old one during the erase. Your phone number stays with your carrier.

October 16, 2026 Read the guide

How to Sell an iPhone Online Safely and Avoid Scams

Most iPhone-selling scams rely on fake payments, meetups or account tricks. Here is how to spot them and sell iPhone online without risk.

October 15, 2026 Read the guide

How to Back Up Your iPhone Before You Sell It

Back up your iPhone to iCloud or a computer before erasing it, or move everything directly to your new phone with Quick Start.

October 14, 2026 Read the guide

Sell iPhone Near Me: Local Stores vs Mail-In Buyback

Searching for somewhere to sell your iPhone near you? Local stores and kiosks pay on the spot, but a mail-in buyback works from any ZIP code and often pays more.

October 13, 2026 Read the guide

Unpair Your Apple Watch Before Selling Your iPhone

Unpairing backs up your Apple Watch to your iPhone and turns off Activation Lock on the watch. Do it before you erase the iPhone you are selling.

October 12, 2026 Read the guide

How to Sell an iPhone for Cash Fast (Within a Week)

You can sell an iPhone for cash within a week by getting a quote today, shipping tomorrow and choosing a fast payout method. Here is the quickest path.

October 11, 2026 Read the guide

How to Check an iPhone IMEI Before You Sell It

Dial *#06# or open Settings > General > About to find your iPhone IMEI. Buyers check it for lost or stolen reports and unpaid balances.

October 10, 2026 Read the guide

How You Get Paid When You Sell Your iPhone: PayPal, Zelle or Bank

When you sell an iPhone to SellUsediPhone you choose PayPal, Zelle or bank transfer. Here is how each works and which is fastest.

October 9, 2026 Read the guide

How to Tell If Your iPhone Is Unlocked Before Selling

Settings > General > About > Carrier Lock shows "No SIM restrictions" on an unlocked iPhone. Unlocked phones earn the most when you sell.

October 8, 2026 Read the guide

Which iPhone Do I Have? Find Your Model Before You Sell

Settings > General > About shows your iPhone model name. If the phone will not turn on, the model number on the SIM tray or back can identify it.

October 7, 2026 Read the guide

How to Pack and Ship an iPhone Safely When You Sell It

Wrap the iPhone in bubble wrap, put it in a small sturdy box with padding on every side, and tape the prepaid label on top. Here is the full packing guide.

October 6, 2026 Read the guide

Can You Sell a Carrier-Locked iPhone? Yes, Here Is How

You can sell a carrier-locked iPhone for slightly less than an unlocked one. Here is how locks affect the offer and when unlocking first pays off.

October 5, 2026 Read the guide

Can You Sell a Blacklisted iPhone? Unpaid Balance vs Stolen

An iPhone blacklisted for an unpaid balance can be sold by the account holder at a reduced price. One reported lost or stolen cannot be sold anywhere legitimately.

October 3, 2026 Read the guide

How to Sell an iPhone That Is Not Paid Off

You can sell a financed iPhone as the account holder at a reduced offer, or pay off the balance first for the full price. Here is how to decide.

October 1, 2026 Read the guide

Can You Sell an iCloud Locked iPhone? What to Do Instead

An iCloud-locked iPhone cannot be sold until the owner removes it from their Apple Account. Here is how to unlock your own phone, step by step.

September 29, 2026 Read the guide

Where to Sell a Broken iPhone for Cash

Broken iPhones that still power on can be sold for cash, with faults priced as deductions. Here is what counts as broken and how to get the best offer.

September 27, 2026 Read the guide

Should You Fix a Cracked iPhone Screen Before Selling?

In most cases, no. Selling a cracked iPhone as is usually nets more than paying for a repair first. Here is how to decide.

September 25, 2026 Read the guide

Can I Sell an iPhone With Cracked Back Glass?

Yes. Cracked back glass lowers the offer but does not stop the sale if the phone works. Here is how much it matters and how to grade it.

September 23, 2026 Read the guide

Can You Sell a Water-Damaged iPhone?

A water-damaged iPhone that still powers on may be bought at a reduced offer after testing; one that will not turn on goes to manual review.

September 21, 2026 Read the guide

Selling an iPhone That Won't Turn On: Your Options

Try charging and a forced restart first. If it still will not turn on, a buyback can review it manually, or a certified recycler can take it.

September 19, 2026 Read the guide

Does Battery Health Change What You Get to Sell an iPhone?

Only below 80%. Battery health of 80% or higher brings no deduction; below that, or a Service message, takes a small amount off.

September 17, 2026 Read the guide

Selling an iPhone With an Unknown Part Message: Does It Lower the Price?

An "Unknown Part" notice in Settings means a non-genuine or unverified part was installed. It lowers the offer slightly; genuine Apple parts do not.

September 15, 2026 Read the guide

Is My Old iPhone Worth Anything? Selling Older Models

Every iPhone from the iPhone 11 and second-generation SE gets an instant quote. Older models can still earn a manual offer or be recycled responsibly.

September 13, 2026 Read the guide

How to Sell a New, Unopened iPhone for Cash

A sealed iPhone earns the highest offer for its model. Keep the box closed, confirm it is not on a payment plan, and choose the New condition.

September 11, 2026 Read the guide

What Happens to Your iPhone After You Sell It

Your iPhone is tested, securely erased and either refurbished for a new owner or recycled for parts. Here is each step, and when you are paid.

September 9, 2026 Read the guide

iPhone Condition Grades When You Sell: Like New to Damaged

Like New, Good, Fair, Poor and Damaged describe the outside of your iPhone. Faults are asked separately. Here is how to pick the right grade.

September 7, 2026 Read the guide

Does Storage Size Change What You Get to Sell an iPhone?

Yes. Each storage tier adds value, and 1TB and 2TB Pro models carry the largest premiums. Here is how storage compares with other factors.

September 5, 2026 Read the guide

Can You Sell an iPhone Without the Box or Charger?

Yes. The original box and charger are not required and barely change the offer. Good packing matters much more.

September 3, 2026 Read the guide

Sell iPhone 17 Pro: What Yours Is Worth Now

The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are among the most valuable used iPhones. Storage, carrier status and glass condition explain most of the difference between offers.

September 1, 2026 Read the guide

Sell iPhone 16: Resale Value of 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max holds value best in the 16 lineup, then the 16 Pro, 16 Plus, 16 and 16e. Here is what moves each offer.

August 30, 2026 Read the guide

Sell iPhone 15: What an iPhone 15 Is Worth Today

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max keep strong value because they run Apple Intelligence; the 15 and 15 Plus are steady sellers. Here is what moves each offer.

August 28, 2026 Read the guide

Sell iPhone 14: Is It Still Worth Selling?

Yes. The iPhone 14 Pro models keep solid value for the Dynamic Island and 48MP camera, and the 14 and 14 Plus remain popular budget phones.

August 26, 2026 Read the guide

Sell iPhone 13: Resale Value of mini, Pro and Pro Max

The iPhone 13 Pro Max leads the 13 family, the 13 mini keeps a loyal following, and battery health now separates most offers.

August 24, 2026 Read the guide

Is the iPhone SE Worth Selling? SE 2nd and 3rd Gen Values

Yes. The 3rd-generation SE with 5G is worth clearly more than the 2nd generation. Here is how to tell them apart and what affects the offer.

August 22, 2026 Read the guide

How Businesses Sell Old Company iPhones in Bulk

Companies can sell retired iPhones in one batch: export the inventory, release devices from MDM, get one combined offer and ship together.

August 20, 2026 Read the guide

Sell Your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods Together

You can add your iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, iPad and Mac to one quote, upload photos once and ship them in a single box.

August 18, 2026 Read the guide

How to Sell an iPad for the Most Cash

Find your iPad model and storage, sign out and erase it, include any Apple Pencil or keyboard, and compare a cash offer before trading it in.

August 16, 2026 Read the guide

How to Sell a MacBook: Wipe, Price and Ship It

Back up, sign out of your Apple Account, erase the Mac, check battery health, and get a quote by chip, memory and storage.

August 14, 2026 Read the guide

How to Sell an Apple Watch: Unpair, Price and Ship

Unpair the watch from your iPhone to remove Activation Lock, cancel any cellular plan, and get a quote by case material, size and connectivity.

August 12, 2026 Read the guide

How to Sell AirPods: What Qualifies and How to Prepare

Complete sets with both earbuds and the original case qualify. Remove them from Find My, clean them and pack them in a small padded box.

August 10, 2026 Read the guide

How to Sell an iMac Without the Hassle

Back up, sign out, erase, keep the power adapter and pack the screen carefully. Apple silicon iMacs earn the most.

August 8, 2026 Read the guide

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