In this blog, we will list some of the most common steps people omit to perform while selling their old phones. By being mindful of these, they can maximize the value they can get from selling their phones, even second-hand ones.
Offering No Realistic Visual Of The Phone:
This is the foremost thing you must avoid. To convince your potential buyers of your authenticity, you have to show them the actual condition and quality of your phone. Take pictures from as many angles as you can to give your viewers an exhaustive view of your phone.
No matter how good the quality and condition of your phone are, how fast you will be able to sell your phone at a fair price depends on the standard of the pictures and videos you post.
“What you see is what you get! That’s what the buyer thinks.”
Inaccurate Or False Description:
Imagine this: You want to purchase a smartphone from an online marketplace. The only way to know about the features of the phone is by reading the product description. Now, after reading it, you feel that the description given is imprecise or that after doing some research and consulting a few sources, you come to know that the information given there is inaccurate. Will you buy that phone?
When selling a used phone online, your buyers will rely upon the product description you gave to know about the features and functionality of the phone. Hence, be as precise and accurate as you can. Do not even think of giving misleading information. You will be very likely to get returns and negative feedback, pulling down your reputation as a seller. Try to be very responsive with potential buyers if they have any queries regarding your phone, and reach out to them.
Not Erasing Every Possible Trace Of Your Usage:
Just deleting photos and messages does not erase all the traces of your usage of the phone. Perform a complete factory reset after transferring and storing your data to ensure that all your data, including emails, contacts, applications, accounts on social media apps, contact details, identity proofs, files, and documents, is totally obliterated and can, in no possible way, be restored.
You will actually put yourself and your identity in danger by not performing this. If your phone falls into criminal hands, your identity can be misused, your privacy can be seriously breached, and you can fall victim to cybercrimes. Also, remove the SIM card, storage card, or any micro SD card from your smartphone.
Buyers of old mobile phones also have this concern that such phones are subject to various security concerns and threaten a safe and secure usage of the device. So, as a seller of an old and used phone, you have the opportunity to instil a sense of safety in the viewers of your product by assuring them that there exists no possible way for the seller to know anything private and personal about the buyer and vice-versa, strengthening your credibility.
This also allows the buyer to feel a sense of ownership over the phone and lessens the intensity of the thought that the phone he/she is using is a second-hand one.
How To Do A Factory Reset?
- Click on settings
- Locate additional settings
- Tap on the Backup and reset option
- Click on the Factory data reset or reset phone option.
Not Producing Official Documents
Selling your old and used phones does not mean that you can just pass on the device like your family traditions!
Try to provide all the necessary documents that you got while purchasing the phone. This will validate the legitimacy of your purchase. You can give away the bills, warranty documents, or any other form of paperwork you have done or received from the seller while making the purchase. This actually shows that you have not stolen or acquired the phone from illegal or fraudulent sources.
By providing these documents, you increase the buyer’s confidence and mitigate the risks of any kind of disputes after the sale.
Choosing Unverified Platforms
BEWARE: An unverified platform can actually be the main culprit!
Don’t be lazy while doing your research on the marketplace through which you wish to sell your phone. Critically scrutinize the procedures, policies, terms, and conditions of the platform. Read the seller reviews and consult as many people as you can. This will further secure your position as a credible seller. Allow them to verify and diagnose your phone and your identity.
This will let you know about the legitimacy and reliability of the marketplace. A trusted platform will guarantee safety and security to both the buyers and the sellers. This will minimize the risk of falling prey to serious fraud and scams.
XtraCover provides you with the best price based on the condition of your phone, verifies and diagnoses the device and your identity, and ensures a safe and secure transaction.
Unrealistic Pricing
Remember: You are selling a phone that is old and already used!
Before fixing a price for your phone, meticulously assess all the factors related to the condition of the phone, including any scratches on the screen, battery efficiency, camera and audio quality, storage capacity, and all additional accessories you can provide to the buyer along with the phone.
Also, be aware of the current market value of the model of your phone and how old the model is. You can also keep some scope for negotiations with the buyer, especially if the model is quite old and lacks the latest features of mobile technology.
By keeping these factors in mind, you are most likely to earn a fair price for your phone without endangering your safety. In short, before selling your phone, put yourself in the buyer’s shoes and ask, “Will I buy this phone”?
