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Sell Apple iPhone 5S

iPhone 5S

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Unfortunately, we do not have any prices for the options that you have selected. However, we do have some advice on what to do with your old device.

Although none of our recyclers are currently offering a price for your device, it is still of the utmost importance that you find a way to keep it in circulation. If you throw away your device, it is likely to end up on a landfill site where it will become e-waste, which is highly detrimental to the environment. Find out more about e-waste here.

Things you could do with your old device

  • If your device is damaged you might want to consider repairing your device rather than selling it, as you might still be able to get some use out of it. There are many websites and YouTube tutorials available that will be able to instruct you on how to fix your device yourself.
  • As well as these resources, you can also get involved with The Restart Project. The Restart Project are a non-profit organisation that connects people so that they can learn how to fix their devices themselves.
  • Have you thought about upcycling your device? This is where parts of your device are reused to create a new higher quality or value product. There are plenty of ways that you can transform your old device into something new, and you can find ideas simply by looking this up online.
  • If you take a look at Recycle-More or Recycle Your Electronics, you will be able to find your nearest recycling bank, which is a guaranteed way to ensure that your old device will be responsibly recycled.
  • If you are unable to find a recycling company that will accept your device, why not donate it to a charity? Many charities will accept old electronics, such as Oxfam, Water Aid and National Trust.

How Do I Sell My iPhone 5s?

On our site there is a choice of X different recyclers who will be willing to buy your iPhone 5s. Your options for getting your phone to them are as follows: you can either send your device yourself or you can use the packaging that they will send to you. The recycler will then carry out an assessment of your device which will, in part, determine the amount of money that you will receive. To get paid, your options are either a bank transfer, PayPal or via cheque.

When Is the Best Time to Sell My iPhone 5s?

When it comes to selling your phone, it is usually recommended to put it on the market immediately. This is because smartphones’ value depreciates over time. Despite this, there are still specific times each year which could get you more money for your phone. These are usually in the months leading up to Christmas and just before a new iPhone is announced (which is usually in September).

iPhone 5s Price History

The iPhone SE came out in 2016 and it comes with a choice of four capacity options: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. The device’s capacity is what partially dictates the amount of money you will receive for your iPhone SE. The price is also determined by its condition. If your device is in good condition, this will maximise the price that you will receive for it.

What Will Happen After I Recycle My iPhone 5s?

Each recycler will carry out different processes for recycling your device, however what usually happens is that your phone will have a refurbishment. If your phone is past the point of a simple repair job, then it will go to a recycling facility in which the profitable internal components of your device will be removed and put back on the market.

Can I Sell My Broken iPhone 5s?

Even if your device is completely broken, it can still get sold as a second-hand device with certain recycling companies. At the top of the page, choose ‘broken’ to categorise your device. There is an array of issues that your phone could have, including a broken screen, buttons not working, charging problems and scratches and dents. If your device has been damaged by water, then you should check your recycler’s Terms and Conditions, or get in touch with them directly to find out what their policies are on this.

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