It’s convenient: smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and games consoles are sold within minutes. But how good are the prices on the purchase exchanges really?
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Purchase exchanges in the test
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Discarded hardware does not necessarily have to end up in electronic waste. There are still a few euros for devices in good condition, with original packaging and accessories. There are numerous buying exchanges as an alternative to eBay, eBay classifieds and various Facebook groups. They promise uncomplicated transactions and good prices. But is it really like that? We carried out some spot checks at Clevertronic , Rebuy , mySwooop , Zoxs , Wirkaufens and eBay Komfort and offered several smartphones, tablets, notebooks, smartwatches and game consoles for purchase.
The differences are sometimes severe – the best and worst buyers differ by up to 60 percent. The comparatively expensive Apple products, which are price stable over their entire service life, are particularly valuable. Android smartphones and tablets, on the other hand, fall in price very quickly and therefore bring in significantly lower sales revenues.
Tip: Complete and in good condition brings more money
With the purchase portals you have to provide various information about the condition and the scope of delivery. Ideally, keep the original packaging and attach a screen protector and a case to your smartphone and tablet. This keeps the device largely free of scratches and other damage – which brings in significantly more money when selling it. (Status: 03/15/2022)
Apple iPhone 11 Pro (64GB, Space Gray)
original price:
1,049 euros
Age:
28 months
Condition:
Very good, fully functional, no damage, minimal signs of wear, superficial scratches, undamaged display, accessories complete, original packaging available
Samsung Galaxy S20 4G (128GB, Cloud Blue)
original price:
876 euros
Age:
24 Months
Condition:
Very good, fully functional, no damage, minimal signs of wear, superficial scratches, undamaged display, accessories complete, original packaging available
Apple iPad 7th Gen (10.2-inch, 32GB, Space Gray)
original price:
379 euros
Age:
27 months
Condition:
Very good, fully functional, no damage, minimal signs of wear, superficial scratches, undamaged display, accessories complete, original packaging available
Apple Watch 3 (38mm, 16 GB, GPS + Wifi, sports bracelet)
original price:
219 euros
Age:
24 Months
Condition:
Good, fully functional, no damage, minimal signs of wear, superficial scratches, accessories complete, original packaging available
Sony Playstation 4 Pro (2016, CUH-70xx, 1TB, white)
original price:
799 euros
Age:
5 years
Condition:
Good, fully functional, no damage, slight signs of wear, accessories complete, original packaging available
Microsoft Xbox One X (1TB, black, standard edition)
original price:
499.99 euros
Age:
4 years
Condition:
Good, fully functional, no damage, slight signs of wear, accessories complete, original packaging available