Switch Device FAQs for more information about this process. Make sure you remove all personal information, like passwords, locks and SIM and SD cards, before sending in the device. Follow the instructions included with your shipping materials to package your device and its battery. SD card, SIM card or other accessories with your device. ID to check the status of your traded device. No, not if you mail in your device. Sign in to My Verizon.
Your submission ID is a unique code or identifier assigned to your request that distinguishes it from other requests received. Simple, not difficult to understand plans and the latest devices and accessories that you can buy online and pick up at a store near you on the same day. You can track the status of your submission online. When you receive your return shipping materials, simply follow the enclosed instructions to send us your device. The email also contains important information about how to ship your device. You can find it in the confirmation email you received after you completed the form online. Submit your trade request. Program How to Use Guide to learn how to request another prepaid shipping envelope. Note: Our first priority is to renew and reuse the device.
When we receive your device, we ensure it matches the information you provided during the online submission. Visit a Verizon Wireless store. Verizon Wireless yet, switch today! Program lets you trade in your old device and receive a credit on your Verizon Wireless account or a Verizon Wireless Gift Card for the appraised value of the old device. Learn about how the device payment program gives you the flexibility to always have the hottest device. Select the device on the main page.
There are several options to add additional lines of service online on the Devices page in My Verizon. If you disconnect a mobile number that has an active device payment agreement, the remaining balance of that agreement will be due on your next bill. Beyond Unlimited, line access charges are included in your monthly charges. Remove any accessories such as chargers, SIM and SD cards. Note: You may also be eligible for device payment by paying a down payment within the first 6 months of service with Verizon Wireless based on the original activation credit decision when you opened your account. MORE Everything Plan on an active device payment agreement, a monthly access offset credit for each qualifying smartphone or basic phone line. Your monthly device promotional credits will start by your 3rd bill after we have validated and set up the bill credits.
An installment agreement is required to purchase a device under the device payment Program. Once your old device is received by Verizon and determined to be in good working condition by Verizon, the charge is credited, which may appear on your next bill after receipt of the device. You can choose to pay the installments over the full period of the term or in a lump sum to pay off the total price at any time. The program requires you to enter a device installment agreement to pay for the device in monthly payments over 24 months. Go to the My Orders page in My Verizon. Each returned device will come with an explanation why the device was returned.
Learn how to return your device. The promotional offers vary and are subject to further eligibility requirements. To be eligible you must purchase and activate two devices on device payment agreements. Those lines can upgrade early on the device payment program, but may require you to turn in your current device. Learn how to send your device back to Verizon. The specific terms and payment amounts can be found in your first bill and your device payment installment agreement.
Tap or slide the Find My iPhone switch to the Off position. For example, if you upgraded an existing line and did a price plan change, you may have price plan charges and credits that went into effect the day you upgraded. If you qualified for an early device upgrade promotion, you may have been required to send us your current device. For early device upgrades, refer to I did an early device upgrade promotion and need to send in my current device as part of the agreement. You must meet the other eligibility requirements for device payment program to use this option. Tap Find My iPhone. For device upgrade details, refer to I just upgraded my device, how do I send Verizon my original device?
You can pay off your device payment agreement online on the Pay bill page in My Verizon. Your monthly device payments will be charged on your bill. Your FIRST bill after signing up for the device payment program might be higher than you expect because it could be prorated. Scroll up to Find My iPhone. You must have an active Verizon Wireless mobile number in order to have a device payment agreement. The device you return must be in good working condition, and the same one activated on the upgraded line. Click PAY OFF YOUR DEVICE. How do I send my device?
Pay off the remaining balance and then buy a new device on the device payment program. The device payment agreements for both devices must remain active in order to receive all 24 device promotional credits. The charges are due according to the payment schedule included on your device payment agreement. Monthly device payments provide you the flexibility to get the most current devices by making monthly payments over time rather than paying for it all up front. These devices are returned with an explanation why it was returned. Monthly service charges vary depending on your calling plan. Learn more about Equipment Protection programs. If your account has had returned payments and your payment options have been limited to cash only, you can become eligible by paying your balance in full each month for the next 6 months.
Select your payment method. Follow the onscreen instructions. In addition, device payment customers must also agree to the Verizon Wireless Customer Agreement, their calling plan, and other important terms for the services they select. Use our Troubleshooting Assistant to assess your issue. If your equipment upgrade or additional lines result in charges exceeding your spending limit, you may need to make a down payment to lower the amount financed. If you have Equipment Protection on your device, you may file a claim with Asurion for a replacement device and continue with your monthly payment. Because the device payment program requires an installment agreement to pay for the device over time, we check for financial good standing on any account in your name.
Buy One, Get One promotion allows you to purchase two devices for the price of one. Find out how it works, including how to make payments and view your balance. For your convenience, you can make a payment online on the Pay bill page in My Verizon. For details see How do device payments Work? Click Check upgrade options in red. The details can be viewed at the line level portion of your bill under Monthly Charges and Equipment Charges, or in My Verizon, My Bill then the Charges By Line tab. Drop it off at your post office or hand it to your mail carrier.
The remaining balance of your device payment agreement is charged on your next bill. Keep a record of your tracking number for your reference. Buy iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus with monthly device payments. New customers have to buy and activate a new iPhone before purchasing Apple Watch to redeem this offer. Must be paired with iPhone 6 or newer on Verizon. Our Device Return Instructions page has all the details.
Make sure the selected device is the one you want to trade in and click Continue. Select the carrier, manufacturer, model and any other requested information for the device you want to trade in. Click Request shipping material to be sent again. Enter or confirm your shipping address, phone number and email address so we can send you a prepaid shipping envelope to trade in your device. Follow the steps below to reorder the prepaid shipping envelope to send your old device to us for trading in. Verizon Wireless Gift Card. When you receive the prepaid shipping envelope, return the device in it within 25 days or less. Note: The Submission ID can be found in the email you received after submitting the request. Follow the instructions to prepare your device for trading in. ID is or where to find it. Select the device you want to trade in from the dropdown menus. Apple device with iOS 7 or newer, you must turn off Find My iPhone prior to sending it back. If you choose to continue shopping, the information for trading in this device will be saved and can be processed at checkout.
Note: If you have a promotion code from us and your device is eligible for it, enter it in the enter promotion code field. This is a great way to recycle old, unused devices, eliminating clutter in your home and protecting the environment. Click Continue as a guest. Note: You can find the submission ID for your request in the confirmation email. Note: If you choose not to trade in your device, you can click Not now or close your browser window. Enter your shipping address, phone number and email address, so we can send you a prepaid shipping envelope to trade in your device.
Program FAQs for more information. Enter the Device ID for the device in the Device ID field. You need to be signed in to My Verizon to trade in your device. Go to our Trade In Program page. Options presented or click Data Wipe Instructions to learn how to clear your device of your personal information. Click Accept And Continue.
Note: Make sure your email address is correct and valid. Program, you can trade in or donate your old device. Answer the questions about the condition of the device, so we can properly appraise it. It depends on the device and when you purchased it. Purchase and activate an eligible iPhone on a Verizon Wireless device payment agreement. Note: For information on Samsung devices, go to our Annual Upgrade Program for Samsung Devices FAQs. Check your upgrade eligibility now in My Verizon. Be prepared for flakes.
Because eBay offers its buyers purchase protection, people are more comfortable buying from strangers. Unlike Gazelle, Nextworth offers more for some carriers, specifically Verizon. Reset All Settings to restore the iPhone to factory settings, just in case. Nextworth also pays for broken phones. Have you ever sold or traded an iPhone? Craigslist is the riskiest option, but you will get cash for your device. Solution: Sell that old iPhone to help subsidize the new one.
Craigslist for selling your used iPhone. Stop wasting your time. The closer we get to the iPhone 8 preorder day, the less your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus will be worth. Here are some sample prices from Apple, Best Buy, Gazelle and Nextworth. If so, what method did you use, and how was the experience? Erase All Content and Settings to erase everything from your iPhone.
This article was originally published on Aug. What if your iPhone is damaged? Selling your iPhone by yourself will net you the most profit, but it can be risky. However, if you have an older model, this is a potentially not difficult way to make your way to a new one, as trades net you Apple Store credit. Find My iPhone and toggle it off. Best Buy gift cards. Plus: Not available until after iPhone 8 devices are announced.
You can minimize your risk by documenting everything and shipping your device via a trackable service with proof of delivery. With the launch of new iPhones right around the corner, many users will be looking at trading in their old iPhone models for a chance to reduce the price of the iPhone X, which is reported to be the most expensive iPhone ever released. For me that is just not worth the risk or hassle of using eBay. SKUs and they do not retain their value. Jan 1 to see what promos come down. Honestly, the older I get, the less I need to have the latest and greatest the soonest. If I do not trade in at 12 months, then selling it may become a better deal. Of course, the eBay and Craigslist marketplaces come with the usual added risk of selling items to other consumers online.
October 22 to mail it in. Taiwanese manufacturer Quanta Computer, a primary assembler of the Apple Watch, has revealed that it is working on an augmented reality product for an undisclosed company that some industry observers. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. Good things come to those who can wait. My wife and I upgraded both of our 5s to 6s at Target in March of 2016. This is what many people are scared of and avoid. Quick Sale valet program. Target had a good deal too. Plus 128GB, iPhone 6s 32GB, and iPhone 6s Plus 128GB.
Amazon, Gazelle, NextWorth, MyPhones Unlimited, Best Buy, and GameStop. Up program of its own as well, which will net you an Apple gift card for the value of your old iPhone. Of course, gift cards are not the same as cash but my wife loves shopping at Target anyways so the deal suited us well, and it was six months after the product launch. What a joke, who would ever do this? The carriers are way more motivated to give you something extra for your old phone if they can induce you to stay with them. Quotes are also subject to change over time.
For more deals, discounts, and news on the latest sales, be sure to visit the MacRumors Deals Roundup. Apple controls iPhone pricing so tightly. Plus, to be paid back in credits on your bill over 24 months. Follow him on Twitter at twitter. Sprint by trading in an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus by Sept. But do you actually need to dump that phone? Gift Card when you trade in your old iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, or iPhone 5c, and purchase a new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus with a new Verizon Edge agreement, 2 year contract, or when you pay full retail price.
Since most customers will need to use their current iPhone until the new one arrives, you may need to purchase the device up front. Gift Card when you trade in your old iPhone 5s and purchase a new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus with a new Verizon Edge agreement, 2 year contract, or when you pay full retail price. Once you receive the promotional gift card you will then be able to offset the price of what you paid for the new device. Phone can turn on and off. Thanks so much for asking! Verizon Wireless Customer Support rep. Verizon to find out what is going on. LCD screen is free of cracks and functioning correctly. Once you submit your trade online, you will receive shipping materials to mail your old iPhone back to VZW.
Verizon is offering as part of this promo. Basically you bill the cost of the new phone to your Verizon account, not directly to a credit card at check out. We knew this would be a hot topic. She did not say they changed the promo, that was my opinion after seeing it disappear off their website and then talking to the rep. Phone and connecting ports are free of visible corrosion and water damage. Mail back your old iPhone in the shipping materials that were mailed to you after you receive your new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. Flipsy is a website that helps smartphone owners sell their used handsets. It seems straightforward enough; just buy your new phone and use the prepaid shipping label they give you to mail in your old one. It all seems so simple.
Fortunately, my experience was an outlier. Sell the phone privately or to a buyback service. Now, what would happen if I tried to trade that same phone in with a carrier? Buyback companies offer the greatest convenience plus higher store credit and cash payouts. Then the old phones are polished up and resold at a profit as refurbished devices to other customers looking to save money by buying used phones. The private market offers the greatest payouts, but also the least convenience.
Through these programs, customers are offered a seemingly generous discount on their next smartphone purchase when they trade in an older model. Plus by selling it privately. Want an iPhone 6s but you just bought an iPhone 6 last year? Flipsy said in an email. Space Gray that is locked to the Verizon network. Companies launched these programs because they stand to benefit from them tremendously. The carrier also highlights that it has recently packaged HBO for free in its unlimited plans, though customers would not need an iPhone to benefit from the promotion.
Tuesday unveiling the new devices. The carriers may be missing an opportunity to use the Apple Watch Series 3, which has an LTE wireless connection, as a means to lure new customers, Fogg said. Goldman Sachs conference Thursday. The carriers have historically used iPhone promotions to profit customers, offering steep discounts or free phones with trade ins. CEO Randall Stephenson spoke on Tuesday, before Apple announced the new iPhones, and did not discuss the promotions. When asked how the device makers are taking his suggest, Claure suggested he is yet to win them over. Plus with the trade in of an iPhone 6 or a newer model; a range of Samsung Galaxy phones; or a Google Pixel or Pixel XL among other phones.
Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure said Thursday at a Goldman Sachs investment conference in New York. But if one of our competitors goes very aggressive we will do the same. After 12 monthly lease payments subscribers can upgrade to a newer iPhone. Participants will receive a gift card to the Apple store in exchange for their old device if it qualifies for reuse. The best deal may also come from asking your carrier. You can check if your device is eligible here. After accepting a quote, customers will receive a shipping label and packaging in the mail for free. Just pay the difference.
Get a quote on what your device is worth here. Get a quote on your old gadgets here. There are a few options for trading in your old device to upgrade to an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, even if your device is under two years old. Nextworth allows customers to get a quote, ship their old gadget for free and get paid. Walmart allows customers to trade in their old gadgets, including smartphones, in exchange for a gift card. Read More: Should You Wait. Apple Store in person. Want more space or the dual cameras in the iPhone 7 Plus? Apple branded products with no value also qualify for free shipping labels.
Get a quote on your iPhone here. Sprint is also offering the same deal to anyone who trades in a Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. Walmart accepts older devices, too, making it an ideal place for people who have held onto their phones for a while to make some money from a trade. Gazelle also offers value for some broken devices that are still able to be powered on, making it an ideal avenue for someone with the dreaded cracked screen who is looking to still make some money off their old device. Amazon lets customers trade in their old devices in exchange for an Amazon gift card. Like Gazelle, Nextworth will still pay for some devices with a cracked display, as long as they are able to be powered on. The Gazelle website allows customers trading in a device to describe it as broken, good, or flawless. GB iPhone 7 at no cost.
Apple reserves the right to refuse or limit the quantity of any device for any reason. Offer may not be available in all stores and not all devices are eligible for credit. There are lots of great options for purchasing an iPhone. There are many plans that let you upgrade to a new iPhone every year. Value of your current device may be applied toward purchase of a new Apple device. Do you have a smartphone to trade in? You can choose a payment plan that works for you. Some stores may have additional requirements. You must be at least 18 years old.
You will be required to agree to the full terms and conditions available at the Apple Store. Whether you buy from Apple, a carrier, or another retailer, finding the best option for you really comes down to a few simple questions. Apple and many carriers offer convenient plans that make it not difficult for you to get a new iPhone every year. Craigslist is like the Wild Wild West of internet marketplaces. You can list your iPhone 5S on the Amazon Marketplace and wait for a buyer to come along, or you can just trade it in to Amazon and let them handle the rest. Except with USell you are given a number of different offers to choose from. Most of the buyers will pay you via your choice of check or PayPal. Also, check with your carrier.
The only problem is the eBay marketplace is usually crowded with tons of people trying to sell their iPhone too, so it can be hard to standout and get a quick sale. You can list your iPhone for sale at that price, or higher. Craigslist is the best place to get the most value for your iPhone. Craigslist, trading it in to Amazon will probably get you the most money. Apple fan, but if you can get past that, Craigslist might be the best place to sell your iPhone. Glyde is it gives you the freedom to set your own price, without having to go through all the hassles of finding a buyer on your own. Apple Retail Store the value can be put toward an iPhone or iPad purchase immediately. That being said, the article is a little misleading.
Oops, missed the quick snippet about it in the article. Reuse and Recycling program will let you turn in your old iPhone inexchange for an Apple giftcard. As one of the first major sites to start purchasing used iPhones, Gazelle has a few options that make it standout. That being said, my experience is that you have to send the phone to them and let them generate the gift card to be sent to you. With the eBay Instant Sale app you can sell your used iPhone to eBay instantly. Knowing the best place to sell your iPhone can be the tricky part because there are dozens of places you can go to as each vendor is different and will offer you different methods and prices. Upgrading to the iPhone every year is costly, but if you keep your iPhone in great condition, you can always sell it right before the next iPhone comes out and use that to supplement the cost of upgrading. Like eBay, consumers have two options with Amazon.
Auctioning off your iPhone on eBay is one of the easiest ways to sell your iPhone. There are some people who are just plain terrified to sell their items on Craigslist, and for good reason. Apple giftcard in exchange for your phone. Buy a new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus with monthly device payments. To take advantage of this offer customers just need to own their current iPhone outright, or pay for the remainder of their remaining balance. Next Every Year with eligible service. Ts current iPhone promos can be found here. Mobile and Sprint in running a free iPhone 7 launch promo. You agree to receive updates, alerts and promotions from CBS and that CBS may share information about you with our marketing partners so that they may contact you by email or otherwise about their products or services.
You may get more money for your iPhone if it is unlocked, so try getting it unlocked from your carrier before you sell it. You can even purchase protection plans on Swappa when you buy a new phone. As I mentioned, I usually sell my old phones on Swappa and always experience fast sales with every single one turning out to be valid. Want a new iPhone? There are several online companies who buy old phones, and many years ago, I sold a lot of my old phones to Gazelle. The Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and special iPhone X will be announced tomorrow. By registering you become a member of the CBS Interactive family of sites and you have read and agree to the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Video Services Policy. Gazelle continues to purchase iPhones, and from Sept.
If you use Craigslist to sell to a local buyer, make sure to meet the buyer in a public place with lots of people around so you can make a safe sale. If you want one of these new iPhones, get your plan together to sell or trade your existing iPhone now before the new ones hit the street. It is not not difficult to pick the top phone when so many great options exist, however after spending time with most all of these over the past few months, my top pick was not difficult. Swappa, you can also sell your old iPhone on eBay or Craigslist. The website also shows you some of the other online buyer values, including Gazelle. Gazelle will give you until Oct.
Today, there are even more options available, thanks to Apple, wireless carriers, direct purchase companies, and more. Pricing for these upgrade programs is dependent on the value of the iPhone that you purchase. In the end, the Apple Upgrade Program is probably the best option for convenience and utility. Mobile, but be aware that credits are often applied over an extended period of time, and you have to spend a lot of time reviewing your monthly bill to make sure credits are applied. Flipsy offers a price history chart and a private party value, similar to Kelly Blue Book for cars. Verizon iPhones are always unlocked out of the box. In order to reward loyal Note 7 owners who had to return their devices last year, Samsung is offering a compelling upgrade program. You lease your iPhone with this program, so the payments will adjust according to the price of the phone.
So, depending on when you bought your last iPhone and joined the IUP, you may have to wait or pay more to upgrade. It also includes the Apple protection plan, so it is the best deal for most iPhone fans. Also, be careful with the monetary transaction of hundreds of dollars between strangers. David Gewirtz provided all the details on how to use it after being a member for a year. You may unsubscribe from these newsletters at any time. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the most expensive smartphone today.
It is likely you could get a lot more selling your iPhone yourself, but there is time and some risk associated with that method. You can sell your current one to offset some of the cost or even trade it in. Additional fees are usually not charged for these lease upgrade programs, but they also do not include the Apple protection plan by default, so consider adding that coverage if you tend to drop your phone. Jump On Demand program actually lets you switch phones every 30 days if you like, so you can get a new iPhone, then switch to an Android phone, and jump back to another new iPhone. Next, and Sprint iPhone Forever. If you cancel service or opt out of the program, you have to pay the balance on the phone. You can send in your old iPhone to Gazelle or find one of its ecoATM kiosks to get cash right away. Swappa and also have PayPal fees on top of them.
This should help ensure that your new iPhone arrives before you have to get rid of your old one. Similar to backing up your iPhone before you upgrade the OS, you should also back up your old iPhone, turn off Find My iPhone, and perform a hard reset before trading in or selling your current iPhone. Tech Update Today and ZDNet Announcement newsletters. Amazon gift card in return. Sign out, or by going to iCloud. Sign in here with your Apple ID and password to check if you signed up for the program. Apple, Amazon, and Best Buy than you will at one of the carriers. No matter which of the above options you choose, make sure you follow these steps to erase all your content from your current iPhone.
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