Buying & Selling Guides Swappa vs. Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace: Which Is Safer? Buying a used phone on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace is risky. Here's an honest comparison of local cash marketplaces vs. Swappa on safety, scams, and buyer protection.
Buying & Selling Guides Marketplace Buyer Protection: How It Works Buying used electronics online feels risky until you understand how buyer protection actually works. This guide explains what marketplace guarantees cover, how returns and refunds are handled, and what to do if a device doesn't match its listing.
Buying & Selling Guides Facebook Marketplace vs. Swappa: Which Is Better? Facebook Marketplace and Swappa both sell used tech, but they work very differently. Here's an honest head-to-head on moderation, broken devices, support, safety, and buyer quality.
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 How to Check If a Phone Is Stolen (Free IMEI Check) Buying a used phone? Always run a free IMEI check first. An IMEI number tells you whether a device has been reported lost or stolen, blacklisted by a carrier, or flagged with a financial hold. Swappa's free IMEI checker gives you instant results on any phone's status before you hand over a dollar.
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 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 A faster way to shop Swappa listings Shop Swappa listings faster with two refreshed pages built for easier browsing and more confident buying. The new Product Listings card layout puts photos, specs, condition, and seller trust signals up front, while Quick Preview lets you scan highlights without leaving the page. The updated Listing View leads with price and the buy action, organizes key attributes into a scannable block, and keeps the page visually stable as content loads.
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.
