Reminder: Don't forget to trade in your old phone

**TabGuy** · 01-04-2012, 09:08 AM

This is just a quick reminder to trade in your old phone. Verizon has a trade in site () that makes it easy. I found their trade in value to be higher than Gizelle and you don't need packaging, battery or cables. They'll send you an envelope to put it in for return shipment and you'll get a Verizon gift card that never expires and can be used to pay your Verizon bill or buy accessories.

I traded in my Thunderbolt and got $90 which I used toward buying my wife a Galaxy Nexus.

**p08757** · 01-04-2012, 09:14 AM

I used Craigs List to sell my Bionic. I got almost $400.00. I looked at those other sites, but found I could get more if I did it through craigs list.

**wyseguy77** · 01-04-2012, 09:22 AM

Yeah I can get at least $50 more for my phone if I sell it in rather than trade it in.

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**NateDizzy** · 01-04-2012, 09:32 AM

Verizon valued my Droid2 Global at $40. No thanks, i put it on Craigslist.

**dubge** · 01-04-2012, 09:32 AM

Trade in on my charge was $74, sold it on eBay for $225

**Ragin_Cajun** · 01-04-2012, 01:45 PM

No thanks, sold my Thunderblt on EBay for $265....

**bigcatman** · 01-04-2012, 02:30 PM

Lol poor guy. His thread backfired on him and now he must feel like he got ripped off.

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**TabGuy** · 01-04-2012, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by bigcatman

Lol poor guy. His thread backfired on him and now he must feel like he got ripped off.

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Actually, my eyes have been opened. I've learned something that will help me in the future. Hopefully, others will learn from this also.

However, one of the common themes in this thread is that they've posted their phone for sale on Craigslist. Yet there's not a running theme that they've sold them on Craigslist.

I once posted a sofa and love seat on Cragslist for $100. The price was less than other comparable postings. After a month with not even a single email I took it off Craigslist and gave them away. So, I know from first hand experience that posting on Craigslist and selling are two completely different actions.

**ultravisitor** · 01-04-2012, 03:11 PM

I keep my old phones as backup.

**voghan** · 01-04-2012, 03:16 PM

Gave my Fascinate to my mother-in-law. She was still using an Eris.

**davidnc** · 01-04-2012, 03:18 PM

My old phones usually go in my sock drawer.I keep them as backups but actually never had to put a retired phone back online .

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**Live2ride883** · 01-04-2012, 03:47 PM

I donated my DX2 and accessories to the local battered women's shelter..

**blackjaguar25** · 01-04-2012, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by TabGuy

Actually, my eyes have been opened. I've learned something that will help me in the future. Hopefully, others will learn from this also.

However, one of the common themes in this thread is that they've posted their phone for sale on Craigslist. Yet there's not a running theme that they've sold them on Craigslist.

I once posted a sofa and love seat on Cragslist for $100. The price was less than other comparable postings. After a month with not even a single email I took it off Craigslist and gave them away. So, I know from first hand experience that posting on Craigslist and selling are two completely different actions.

No one has said it hasn't sold. They've either said they'd rather go that route and put it on Craigslist or it actually sold.

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**Synycalwon** · 01-04-2012, 03:56 PM

I usually keep one old phone as a backup, but any others and their respective accessories get donated to a local Verizon store for either their HopeLine or Cell Phones for Soldiers programs.

**odranoel** · 01-04-2012, 04:15 PM

Hey... they'll give me a whole $8 for my BB Storm!

In fairness, that's probably overpriced...

**S281** · 01-04-2012, 04:22 PM

To trade in, does the phone have to be perfect? my DX and D2 both have some screen issue's (not cracked)

**TabGuy** · 01-04-2012, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by S281

To trade in, does the phone have to be perfect? my DX and D2 both have some screen issue's (not cracked)

They ask three questions:
1. Does the device power up?
2. Does the display work?
3. Is the display cracked?

**CarbonOak** · 01-04-2012, 07:56 PM

I just sold my Droid X with the desktop dock on ebay for $100. I probably could've gotten more on Craigslist and without the fees ebay/Paypal charges, but I'm kinda paranoid with Craigslist. I feel like it's shady, especially reading about people getting shafted or shot up or something

, even when meeting in a public place. But I'm sure you could probably get some good deals on there; I know my uncle certainly does.

**SpaceHippie** · 01-04-2012, 08:17 PM

I traded in my LG Revolution just because i didn't feel like selling it on ebay. Its been a few weeks and i still haven't gotten my gift card. I heard it could take up to 5 weeks. That's ridiculous.

**soogriff** · 01-05-2012, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by ultravisitor

I keep my old phones as backup.

I keep my Bold 9930 in a drawer just in case my GN has a freak accident.

**dubge** · 01-05-2012, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by CarbonOak

I just sold my Droid X with the desktop dock on ebay for $100. I probably could've gotten more on Craigslist and without the fees ebay/Paypal charges, but I'm kinda paranoid with Craigslist. I feel like it's shady, especially reading about people getting shafted or shot up or something

, even when meeting in a public place. But I'm sure you could probably get some good deals on there; I know my uncle certainly does.

Wow shot up? I haven't read anything about that. I have sold a lot of phones as well as countless other things and never had any problems. But I always do worry, looks like I will worry a little more next time.

**buttonstc** · 01-06-2012, 01:31 AM

@Tabguy

Just keep in mind that, in terms of convenience and salability, there is a HUGE difference between a really large piece of furniture and a phone which fits in someone's pocket. A sofa purchase needs far more advance planning regarding ,comfort, exact size, transportation issues since the majority of the time one must rent/borrow a larger vehicle than the average car. Then you need to coordinate with one (preferably two) other people for loading/unloading etc. Phones are a whole lot easier to deal with for both parties.

With the news feature reports on the increased prevalence of bedbugs, more people are reluctant to buy the types of used furniture which MIGHT typically harbor them.

Its not that uncommon for people to lose/drop/accidentally damage their phones and need something to tide them over until they're eligible for an update with their carrier. Obviously there aren't a lot of people with an urgent a need to replace their lost couch

Its just another case of supply and demand. And while I have often encountered couches and other large furniture pieces in the free section, I have yet to encounter any free phone offerings.

Ive done quite a lot of shopping on Craigslist and saved a LOT on all sorts of things so unless a phone is horrendously old and outdated, there wouldn't be that much of a problem for it to sell.

A big YEAH.! For Craigslist.