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Frequently Asked Questions
- I've heard that my personal information can be retrieved from an old phone. I'm afraid of identity theft, and don't want my information out there.
- What's the catch?
- In exactly what kind of shape or condition must my phone be in order to be eligible for payment?
- There are other companies out there who are buying cell phones, why should I use sellyourcell.com?
- I've seen another company list a higher price than yours for a particular model of phone.
- I don't see my phone on the list. Why not?
- What if my phone doesn't pass your testing process? Can I get it back?
- What do I have to include with my shipment?
- Do you pay extra for accessories?
- How long does it take to get my check?
- My phone isn't exactly in perfect cosmetic shape. Will you still buy it?
- I've heard that operations like this are scams, and that I won't get paid for my phone.
- My question is related to an order I've already placed.
I've heard that my personal information can be retrieved from an old phone. I'm afraid of identity theft, and don't want my information out there.
ALL Data is removed from the phones when we receive them. We utilize highly specialized equipment and processes to completely erase any personal and/or sensitive information from "smart phones," and to prevent the use of forensic software.
What's the catch?
None. Zip. Nada.
There are however, some conditions. Please see our "Required Condition of Handsets" page.
In exactly what kind of shape or condition must my phone be in order to be eligible for payment?
Click here for the "Required Condition of Handsets" page
There are other companies out there who are buying cell phones, why should I use sellyourcell.com?
SellyourCell.com is an established leader in the wireless recycling industry. We pay top dollar for used phones, and have one of the faster turn-around times, with regard to payment in the industry (some companies take as much as 60 days).
Our continued status as members of the Better Business Bureau demonstrates our trustworthiness and reliability.
I've seen another company list a higher price than yours for a particular model of phone.
It happens. However, we ask that you look for the catch. Some companies require you to pay for shipping. Others state a high price only to tell you, after they've received your phone, that a little scratch or two decreases the value of your item by some ridiculous figure. Again, if a company's price seems way out of line to the high side, we suggest that you proceed with extreme caution. If something looks too good to be true, well, you know the story.
I don't see my phone on the list. Why not?
SellyourCell.com maintains an extensive database of phones we can accept. This database is reviewed frequently and updated as necessary. However, we are certainly capable of missing one every now and then. If you have a phone that is under a year old, and it doesn't show up on our buy list, please shoot us an email just to make sure we haven't simply neglected to add it.
If, however, the phone is more than 2 years old, is heavy enough to be used as a boat anchor, or looks like it might have been hand-built by Thomas Edison or Alexander Graham Bell, it's probably one that we simply cannot accept.
If you would like to contact our customer service department about your phone model, click here.
What if my phone doesn't pass your testing process? Can I get it back?
Of Course you may! If, for any reason, a phone fails to meet our Required Condition of Handsets guidelines, you will be promptly notified via email. This email will include instructions as to how you can reclaim your item. There is a 15 day window in which the return of an item may be requested, so please act quickly. We do require the customer to cover the cost of shipping items back.
What do I have to include with my shipment?
We absolutely require the phone (imagine that), and its battery. We appreciate a charger, but it is not mandatory.
Do you pay extra for accessories?
We are not able to pay extra for accessories such as car chargers, hands free sets, belt clips, leather holsters, etc…
How long does it take to get my check?
Checks are issued within 30 days of our receipt of your item(s). Checks are sent via standard First Class Mail, which usually makes delivery within 5 mailing days. You will be notified via email when your check is processed, so that you can keep an eye out for it.
My phone isn't exactly in perfect cosmetic shape. Will you still buy it?
Hey, beauty isn't everything. We don't expect your phones to look brand new. As long as the phone is 100% functional, unbroken (if you can see through it, it's more than just a scratch), and otherwise within the specifications of our Required Condition of Handsets, we're happy to buy it.
I've heard that operations like this are scams, and that I won't get paid for my phone.
As long as you follow the instructions, you have nothing to fear. Please refer to our "Required Condition of Handsets" and make sure that you are sending items that are indeed acceptable. It's actually pretty simple. As long as the items are 100% functional, unbroken, and models that we accept, there's no reason in the world to expect that you won't be paid.
That said, there ARE indeed operations out there who look a lot like us and who engage in behavior we'd consider unscrupulous. If you're shopping around, please make sure to read each company's terms and conditions or user agreement very carefully. We've found companies that will refuse to pay for a phone simply because you forgot to include it on the invoice. We'd also recommend exercising extreme caution if a company's offer prices seem way out of line. Remember, if something seems to good to be true, there's a good chance that it is.
My question is related to an order I've already placed.
If your question is about an existing order, please read our post-sales FAQ here.