iPhone 18 Pro vs. Used iPhone 16 and 17: Which to Buy The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and every older iPhone Apple still sells went up $100. Here is what your budget actually buys new versus used, model by model, and how to tell which side of the line you belong on.
Buying & Selling Guides How to Ship a Phone Safely Shipping a phone you sold does not have to be complicated. This guide covers the right box and cushioning, lithium-battery rules, the cheapest label option, and how to track your shipment so the sale closes without a hitch.
Buying & Selling Guides Shipping Insurance for Electronics: Is It Worth It? Shipping insurance for electronics protects you if a package is lost or damaged in transit. Here's when it's worth the cost, how carrier and third-party coverage compare, and how to file a claim that actually gets paid.
Buying & Selling Guides Cheapest Way to Ship Electronics: Carrier Comparison Shipping a phone or laptop? This carrier-by-carrier breakdown shows the cheapest way to ship electronics by weight — plus discount label tools that cut costs further.
Buying & Selling Guides How to Pack Electronics for Shipping Learn exactly how to pack electronics for shipping so your device arrives safe and your sale goes through without a hitch. Step-by-step packing method, materials list, and device-specific tips.
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.
Repair & Care Battery Health in Used Electronics: What to Know Battery health is the one spec condition grades don't cover. Here's how batteries degrade, what's normal by device type (iPhone, Android, MacBook, tablets, wearables), how to check maximum capacity, and how to factor replacement cost into your offer.
Repair & Care Cosmetic vs. Functional Damage on Used Phones Not all damage is equal on a used phone. Learn which scratches and dents are cosmetic (and worth negotiating on) versus functional damage that actually affects how the device works.
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.
