Thoughts: Buyers on Gumtree wanting iPhones/iPads for cash

[the_clive]

Hey fellow VWW compadres,

I'm needing to offload an iPhone and iPad that I've been part-paid in lieu of salary and can't be hassled with the auction/listing process on ebay or gumtree.

I see plenty of posts on Gumtree like "Best & Fast Cash for iPhones and iPads" etc.

Now I understand that these guys will most likely lowball you with the price but how legitimate are they? Do they just resell the items at a markup because they lowball or part them out etc, or is it actually something more sinister?

Chur for your help!
Clive

[dylan8]

Try somewhere like this. Mobile Monster | We buy mobile phones for cash | New, Used & Damaged
My mate use to work there. My biggest fear with selling on phones/iPad is personal info being accessed by the new owner

[the_clive]

Cheers man, prices seem fair for an easy sale and legitimate.

Out of curiosity, did your mat tell you what they did with the phones/ipads? Assuming they refurb then onsell...

[dylan8]

Not sure, assume sold on if good condition, repaired and sold on if in not so great condition

[Hillbilly]

Always do a factory reset before selling either,

You can sell on Gumtree for a fixed price. I bought a Nexus 7 for a good price by haggling with the seller.

Also got a Sony Vaio Duo for an excellent price off there. $1700 worth 8 months old for $575 cos owner wanted a MAC nothing wrong with it at all.

[brad]

I just did a factory reset when I offloaded my iPhone. Happiest day of my life.