Buying & Selling Guides How to Ship Electronics Safely and Cheaply Shipping electronics sold on Swappa does not have to be stressful or expensive. This guide covers safe packing, carrier options, insurance decisions, and device-specific tips so your sale goes smoothly from doorstep to doorstep.
Buying & Selling Guides Refurbished vs. Open Box vs. Like New: What Each Term Means "Refurbished," "open box," "like new," and "certified pre-owned" all sound like good deals, but they describe very different things. Here's what each condition term actually tells you before you buy used tech.
Buying & Selling Guides How to Test a Used Device Before You Buy A functional testing checklist for any used device. Phones, laptops, and tablets included, so you know exactly what to check before you buy.
Buying & Selling Guides Swappa Condition Grades Explained: New, Mint, Good, Fair New, Mint, Good, and Fair mean specific things on Swappa. Here's what each grade on Swappa's condition grade scale covers, how grades vary by category, how grades move resale price, and how to grade your own device accurately before listing.
Buying & Selling Guides Used Electronics Condition Grades, Explained What used electronics condition grades mean, how to test a device, which damage matters, and how battery health factors in. The complete buyer and seller hub.
Buying & Selling Guides Used Electronics Resale Data: What the Numbers Show A data-driven look at used electronics resale value. See which brands and categories hold value, how depreciation moves over time, and why completed sale prices are the only number worth trusting.
Buying & Selling Guides Refurbished vs. Used: Which Is the Better Deal? "Refurbished" sounds safer than "used," but the two terms describe different things and carry different price tags. Here's how refurbished and used compare on price, warranty, and risk, plus when each one makes sense.
Buying & Selling Guides New vs Used Electronics: How Much You Save Buying used electronics saves real money, typically 30 to 60% off retail, but the math varies by category. Here is what you actually save, why a year-old device is the value sweet spot, and what you give up.
Buying & Selling Guides Which Brands Hold Their Value Best? Not all tech depreciates equally. Apple leads phones, laptops, and tablets, but Samsung Galaxy S is closing the gap and the Nintendo Switch barely loses value at all. Here is how the major brands rank by category.
Buying & Selling Guides The Best Time to Sell Electronics Timing is the single biggest variable in used electronics resale. Learn when to sell your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Pixel, laptop, or console to capture peak value before new models drag prices down.
