by John Atchison

Created on: June 13, 2010

With every passing month it seems that a new phone emerges on the horizon, promising us everything from faster speeds to eventual space exploration.  Ok, so maybe not space exploration, but just about any other features you can think of under the sun.  As we busily head out to purchase the latest and great phone though, have you taken time to consider what to do with that model you just bought a year ago or so?  Do you just throw it in the top dresser drawer until your forced to clean it out again or would you rather sell it and put it towards that newer model?   Sure Ebay is out there for you to try to make a deal on, but in the case of old IPhones, how about trading it in for cash?  Well now you can do just that!

Money for a trade-in can be exactly what you need to finance that latest upgrade and do you know that some sites out there will offer as much as $300 or more for certain IPhones.  That's right, there are a number of reputable sites out there doing a brisk business in this manner.  Five of the best include Cell for Cash, FlipSwap, Gazelle, NextWorth, and YouRenew.  These sites vary in the amounts they will give you for different models of previously locked Iphone, but you must admit any money is better than the old Iphone collecting dust in your sock drawer!  There are even certain scenarios where the money may be enough to buy you an Iphone 4 to replace it with!

The first thing to remember though is this is not "Cash for Clunkers".  If you send in IPhones in beat up condition, that do not work, or are missing accessories, then chances are your not looking at getting the high end of the payoff scale.  These sites are looking for quality used items, and the better conditioned the phone, the better your chances of getting a nice payout.  Another important thing to do is when you go to these sites; check on their policies page to find out what they do if your Iphone comes in below wear-and-tear expectations. There are some sites that will send you your money back without letting you know your getting less than expected or will not give you the option of getting your phone back if you don't like their quote.  Just something to keep in mind.

Now let us take the five sites mentioned above and slip in some consistent data into their forms for getting an offer on an old phone.  In this case, selecting middle of the road assessments, calling the Iphone we would

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