Selling guideHow and where to sell your Apple iPhone XS
- InstantPrice: Get an instant offer for your iPhone XS and sell the way that makes the most sense to you. Shipping it to one of our trusted mail-in buyback partners or get cash today from one of our vetted, local buyers. We stay up to date on the market value for your iPhone XS to ensure both you and your buyer are getting a fair deal. Instant offers are typically lower than DIY selling prices; that's the tradeoff for getting paid today with zero effort and zero risk.
- Sell yourself, locally: Local marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and craigslist are all good options to sell your iPhone XS. The main disadvantages of these local marketplaces are that you will typically get less money than online marketplaces that have more eyeballs and finding a serious buyer can take a fair bit of time. Safety involved with meeting strangers is also a consideration.
- Sell yourself, online: Swappa and eBay are both well-known venues for selling smartphones like the iPhone XS. While these options look good on paper; in practice they have some hidden costs. Selling fees and shipping expenses will eat into your payout. Creating a listing, doing pricing research, dealing with buyer messages and non-paying bidders can all become a major time-suck; not to mention the risk of your item getting returned because your buyer is unhappy. But perhaps the worst part is dealing with online scams that are becoming more and more prolific. Bad actors who know how to game the system can swindle you out of your phone, and your entire payout; they specifically target new and casual sellers who are less familiar with their tactics.
FAQHow much is my iPhone XS worth?
InstantPrice provides a free service that allows you to find the real-time market value for your Apple iPhone XS or any other smartphone. The market value represents the typical price an item is actually selling online for.
Check out this LINK to find the current market value of your iPhone XS
FAQHow do I sell my iPhone XS for cash near me?
InstantPrice partners with local buyers who can pay cash on the spot for your iPhone XS. Enter your ZIP code in the tool above to see if a local buyer is available in your area.
Local buyers on InstantPrice are either mobile — meaning they'll drive to meet you at a convenient location — or storefront-based, where you bring the item in. Either way, you could have cash in hand as soon as today.
If no local buyer is available in your area, our national mail-in option can put money in your bank account within a few days of delivery.
FAQHow long will it take to sell my iPhone XS?
If you use InstantPrice, you can sell your iPhone XS today for a guaranteed price. Select the mail-in option and you'll get paid a few days after delivery. If you sell to one of our local buyers, you could have cash in-hand as soon as today.
Selling yourself.. is a different story. If you sell on a marketplace like eBay they will often hold your funds for up to 31 days if you are a newer seller, assuming your iPhone XS sells at all. If you sell locally with FB Marketplace or OfferUp; it all depends on how you price your item, local demand and hoping you find the right buyer.
FAQShould i trade-in or sell my iPhone XS?
Trading in your iPhone XS can be a very convenient; but it has a few caveats.
1: By definition, you will not be getting cash. With a trade-in offer, you're going to get a "credit" which will lower the price of another purchase; like a new phone. This limits what you can do with the funds.
2: Typically, trade-in offers will not be as high as what you could get by outright selling your iPhone XS.
InstantPrice makes selling your iPhone XS just as convenient as trading-in and more often than not, you'll get more money.
FAQCan I sell a locked iPhone XS?
This depends on what you mean by "locked"; as this term can mean different things when you're talking about smartphones.
- Carrier Locked | This means the device is still locked to the original carrier, and hasn't been unlocked for use with other networks. You can sell these as long as they have a clean IMEI.
- Account Locked | This means the device is still tied to another users account and cannot be factory-reset as a result. You cannot sell these with InstantPrice.
FAQWhere is the best place to sell my iPhone XS?
The best place to sell your iPhone XS depends on what you value most.
If you want the highest possible payout and don't mind the time and effort, selling yourself on eBay or Swappa will typically net you the most money; even after fees and shipping are factored in.
If you want cash today with no waiting, no strangers, and no shipping, an InstantPrice local buyer is your best option. You get a guaranteed price upfront and walk away with cash the same day.
If you're somewhere in between — you want a fair price without the hassle of managing a listing — our mail-in option ships your iPhone XS to a vetted buyback partner and gets you paid within a few days of delivery.
FAQHow do I wipe my iPhone XS before selling?
It's critical that you wipe your phone of all user data before selling. Not only to protect your identity, but also because buyers will not purchase an account-locked iPhone XS.
The specific method for wiping a smartphone depends on the brand and model. A quick google search for "how to wipe my iPhone XS before selling" should provide you with detailed instructions.
FAQWhat condition does my iPhone XS need to be in to sell?
With InstantPrice, you can sell your iPhone XS as long as it's in working condition. The price will vary depending on how good or bad the cosmetic condition is however. Choose:
Excellent if your iPhone XS looks almost brand new. With little to no signs of use at all
Good if your iPhone XS has light signs of wear like some minor scratches
Fair if your iPhone XS has heavy signs of use such as deep scratches or dings.
For all condition grades, your iPhone XS should work perfectly and shouldn't have any cracks or chips in the glass and the LCD shouldn't have any blemishes.
