Buying & Selling Guides Why Is PayPal Holding My Money? How to Get It Released A PayPal hold keeps a buyer's payment unavailable until PayPal sees the item delivered. Learn why holds happen and how to get your money released.
Buying & Selling Guides Buying on Swappa From Outside the US: International Guide International buyers can shop Swappa with a US forwarding address and US-based payment. See the rules, Stackry and QuickBox, and who pays the fees.
Buying & Selling Guides A Faster Way to Shop Swappa Listings: Filters and Badges Shop Swappa listings faster with filters, seller badges and Quick Preview. Learn what each listing card shows and what to check before you tap Buy.
Buying & Selling Guides Does Storage Size Affect Resale Value? Storage size affects resale value, but unevenly. Swappa sale data shows what a bigger tier adds to a used phone's price and why it fades with age.
Buying & Selling Guides Unlocked vs Carrier-Locked: Resale Value Impact Unlocked vs. carrier-locked resale value: Swappa data shows a small premium for unlocked listings, a far bigger trade-in gap, and whether to unlock first.
Buying & Selling Guides “Obama Phone” Program in 2026: Is Lifeline Still Active? The Lifeline program known as the Obama phone is still active in 2026. See who qualifies, how to apply, and how to bring your own unlocked phone.
Buying & Selling Guides Lost or Damaged in Transit: Filing Shipping Claims If a shipped device is lost or damaged in transit, the seller usually files the claim. See how USPS, UPS and FedEx claims work and the proof you need.
Buying & Selling Guides How to Ship Cameras, Lenses & Fragile Gear Cameras and lenses need extra care in shipping. See how to protect glass and sensors, when to ship a body and lenses apart, and how to insure the gear.
Buying & Selling Guides How to Ship a Laptop Safely Ship a laptop safely: wipe it and sign out first, protect the screen and hinges, pick the right box and carrier, and insure it for the full sale price.
Buying & Selling Guides Shipping Devices With Lithium Batteries Any phone, laptop or tablet you ship has a lithium battery. Get carrier rules, the USPS ground-only rule for used devices and loose battery limits.
