Buying & Selling Guides How to Ship an Xbox Safely (and for the Best Price) Sold your Xbox and need to ship it? This guide covers everything: what packing materials you need, Xbox dimensions by model, a carrier cost comparison, and how to save 40–60% on your shipping label using Pirate Ship. Covers Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X.
Buying & Selling Guides Best Way to Ship a Nintendo Switch Shipping a Nintendo Switch after a Swappa sale? This guide covers everything: the right box size, how to double-box safely, which carrier to use, and how to buy a discounted USPS or UPS label through Pirate Ship — no post office line required. Includes a carrier comparison table, packing checklist, and FAQ.
Buying & Selling Guides What Is Google FRP? A Complete Buyer and Seller Guide Google FRP (Factory Reset Protection) is a built-in Android security feature that locks a device to the last registered Google account after a factory reset. For buyers of used Android phones, an FRP-locked device is unusable without the previous owner's credentials. For sellers, failing to remove FRP before shipping can result in a return. This guide explains exactly how FRP works, how to spot it before buying, and the step-by-step process sellers must follow to clear it before listing a device on Swappa.
Buying & Selling Guides The Best Used Laptops Under $400 for College Students Looking for the best used laptop for college without blowing your budget? Skip the cheap new Chromebook and the overpriced MacBook Air. The smartest buy under $400 is a refurbished business laptop, and this guide breaks down exactly which ones to get. We cover the five top picks (Dell Latitude 5420, Lenovo ThinkPad T14, HP EliteBook 840, ThinkPad X13, and Dell Latitude 7400), the minimum specs a college laptop needs to last all four years, real durability features that matter in a backpack, and the software gotchas like BIOS locks and MDM enrollment that trip up first-time used buyers. Every model on this list is vetted, available on Swappa, and built to outlast a $400 new laptop by years.
Buying & Selling Guides How to Ship a Gaming Console Safely (and for the Best Price) Learn how to ship a PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or any gaming console safely and for the lowest price. Step-by-step packing guide, carrier comparison, and why Pirate Ship is the best place to buy your shipping label.
Buying & Selling Guides MacBook Shipping Guide: The Best Way to Ship Your MacBook Learn the best way to ship a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro safely and affordably. This complete shipping guide covers the right box sizes, packaging materials, insurance tips, and the cheapest USPS, UPS, and FedEx rates so your Apple laptop arrives protected.
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Buying & Selling Guides Swappa Basics – Accounts and Profiles A complete guide to Swappa accounts and profiles. Learn how to register, manage your settings, understand seller types, and start buying or selling tech.
Buying & Selling Guides Swappa Basics – Understanding the Sale Page Discover how the Swappa Sale Page works as a private hub for buyers and sellers, organizing your sale summary, shipping, payments, photos, and comments.
Buying & Selling Guides Swappa Basics – Creating a Listing Learn how to create a Swappa listing in minutes. This step by step guide walks you through pricing, photos, ESN, condition, and shipping so you can sell your phone, tablet, or laptop fast.
