You might be wondering how selling old phones works. Why would a company want to buy your old Nokia 3310? Who would possibly want to buy it off them for a bigger price than they are offering? While recycling mobile phones definitely has benefits for the environment there is a real business reason for the companies to do so as they do make money out of it.
In most cases the phones are refurbished and then sold onto people who can’t afford to buy a new mobile phone. Often this is to people who live in third world countries who can’t afford a new phone. The reason is that buying a land line is a huge cost in developing countries and a second hand mobile phone can mean the difference between having a phone to keep in contact with friends and family and not having any method of communication at all. For this reason mobile phone companies such as Envirofone buy the phones second hand from you and then sell them for a profit in developing companies.
Not all phones are sold abroad though as some are refurbished and sold in the UK to people who can’t afford a mobile phone. Sometimes they are also turned into an “emergency call” alarm.
You should make sure that the company you choose for your environmental firm has good green credentials and is known for their fair business. Some companies have better green credentials than other so it’s always worth checking if you want to help the environment. Not all companies offer the same amount for different phones either so either check around the various websites or use a price comparison tool such as the one on this website to find the best deal.
The reason that cash for selling old mobile phone is becoming more popular is because it is so simple to do. All you need to know is the make and model of your phone as well as being honest about what condition it is in. It takes two seconds to check how much your phone is worth and once you’ve done that you can decide to sell it or just keep it for yourself. By selling it not only do you get the money in your pocket usually with a week but you can also be sure that you’re helping the environment by recycling your phone and allowing someone else to use it.