why is the VZW GNex trade-in value so little right now? (even on Verizon's own trade-in website)

[BuyOneGetFour]

why is the VZW GNex trade-in value so little right now? (even on Verizon's own trade-in website)

the quotes I've been getting ranged from $63 to $95. my GNex is mint... I can honest say it looks like brand-new out of the box(even the box and all accessories look unused, since I never took them out of the original box)

Yes, I realized I can probably get more on eBay or other auction sites... but I really don't want to deal with that.

If I can only get $150 or less(net), I may as well keep it as a spare smartphone, right?

 

[Scott Kenyon]

Yep. I'd keep it as a backup for that little money.

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[Ry]

why is the VZW GNex trade-in value so little right now? (even on Verizon's own trade-in website)

the quotes I've been getting ranged from $63 to $95. my GNex is mint... I can honest say it looks like brand-new out of the box(even the box and all accessories look unused, since I never took them out of the original box)

Yes, I realized I can probably get more on eBay or other auction sites... but I really don't want to deal with that.

If I can only get $150 or less(net), I may as well keep it as a spare smartphone, right?

Trade-in where?

They need to re-sell at a profit.


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[bakerbert]

^ What he said ^

If you really want to get some money back for a used phone, you really need to go the route of Ebay or even the marketplace on this site.
I see VZW galaxy nexus on Ebay for over $200 and more depending on extras.

or you have a great Backup Phone and that is a good idea as well.

 

[dwaynewilliams#WN]

It's an old phone. Just about anything a year old isn't going to get much money for a trade-in unless it's an iPhone.

from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2, baddest phone on the planet.

 

[davey11]

I feel this phone is dying a slow death. Maybe the bad rep it's acquired with the poor battery and radios. Lots have moved on, as evidenced by the lack of activity in this forum. This phones software experience is still top notch.
I have a listing for my gnex on swappa, cl and here. I can feel the vibe on this phone. Hardly any interest, few offers if any.

Btw stay away from cl. Full of scammers. I have gotten 4 scam attempts.

Sent from my mako p)

 

[davey11]

from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2, baddest phone on the planet.

No, the nexus 4 is the baddest.



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[svfd757]

No, the nexus 4 is the baddest.



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No the note 2 has 4g

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[Scott Kenyon]

Another avenue to explore is swappa.com. Swappa is a buy/sell mobile devices site with a great reputation as far as I'm aware. They use paypal, and a lot of sellers sell many devices and have gotten a reputation of their own. It's moderated by site owners and as reputable as they come. People will offer trades, and that's ok as long as you're willing to trade. You can always say no. Also people try to haggle a little bit on there whether you're open to that is your own decision.

 

[BuyOneGetFour]

I decided not to waste more time searching and just traded it at Verizon Wireless
trade-in website. With the $50 promo code, I received a quote of $140, which
includes free shipping to them. I suppose I could have gotten almost $200 by
listing on eBay, but didn't want the hassles....

 

[ConTejas]

No the note 2 has 4g

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1) The Note 2 is a huge device that 85% of consumers will not consider as a phone, it is a great niche phablet device. 2) The N4 DOES have LTE in a few markets outside the USA. 3) I still feel my LTE beast gnex is the baddest device on VZW for a tinkerer like myself 4 ) Opinions are like a$$holes...

 

[BuyOneGetFour]

4 ) Opinions are like a$$holes...

I beg to differ.... some people have more than one opinion... but nobody has more than two of those things you just mentioned...

 

[Mellimel22]

Haha yeah I still think my Gnex is a good phone. The only setback is battery. I get real good lte and 3g reception

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[davey11]

No the note 2 has 4g

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When a person has a tapatalk sig like that below, it would tend to incite some adverse comments, especially if said person goes to a different forum.

from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2, baddest phone on the planet.

 

[DC Damien]

Just picked up my GN on Craigs List. Great experience. Great Price. Have purchased three phones now on CL. EBay prices are too high and you can't have a good conversation first. Too high for the buyer at least.

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[BuyOneGetFour]

Just picked up my GN on Craigs List. Great experience. Great Price. Have purchased three phones now on CL. EBay prices are too high and you can't have a good conversation first. Too high for the buyer at least.

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Would you mind telling me how much you paid?

It's too late for me already, since I have already shipped mine to Verizon.
My trade-in quote was only $140 and I expect Verizon will send the check
out without any issues. My GNex was in near-mint condition with not a
scratch on the phone.. or even the original box/accessories.

 

[davey11]

I sold mine yesterday on swappa for 200 minus 10 for fees.

Sent from my mako p)

 

[draiko913]

I think with the phone being over a year old now, and with the frequent release of other android phones, it has fallen to the back of a lot of peoples minds. I've had mine since release day and it's still a heck of a great phone. This is actually the longest that I have kept a single phone in the last 12 years!