Apple Mac mini Buying Guide: Why Swappa Is the Best Place to Buy One in 2026 Apple's Mac mini is harder to find than ever, with M4 Pro configurations out of stock and shipping delays stretching months into the future. This 2026 Mac mini buying guide breaks down every generation from M1 to M4 Pro, helps you choose the right model for your work, and shows where to find one in stock on Swappa today.
Repair & Care How to Safely Clean and Sanitize a Used Device Just bought a used phone, tablet, or laptop? Learn how to clean and sanitize it safely, without stripping screen coatings, forcing moisture into ports, or damaging speakers, using the right materials and a simple step-by-step routine.
Shipping Shipping Large Electronics: Monitors, TVs & Desktops Shipping large electronics like monitors, TVs, and desktops means fragile panels, inflated dimensional weight, and carrier size limits. Here is how sellers decide what is worth shipping, how to box bulky displays, and when freight beats a standard carrier.
Buying & Selling Guides Lost or Damaged in Transit: Filing Shipping Claims A lost or damaged package can cost a seller real money. Here is how transit claims work by carrier, the documentation you need, and how to protect high-value shipments before anything goes wrong.
Buying & Selling Guides How to Ship Cameras, Lenses & Fragile Gear Cameras and lenses are high-value and fragile in ways most electronics are not. This seller's guide covers protecting glass and sensors, whether to ship a body and lenses together, and how to match insurance to value.
Buying & Selling Guides How to Ship a Laptop Safely Shipping a laptop safely comes down to a few key steps: prep the machine, protect the screen and hinges, and match your carrier and insurance to the laptop's value. Here's how sellers do it without a damage claim.
Buying & Selling Guides Shipping Devices With Lithium Batteries Nearly every phone, laptop, or tablet you ship contains a regulated lithium battery. Here is what sellers actually need to know about carrier rules, labeling, and staying compliant.
Cameras How to Check Shutter Count on a Used Camera Shutter count is a used camera's odometer. Learn how to check it with free EXIF tools, what counts as high for entry, mid-range, and pro bodies, and how to do a quick sensor inspection before you buy.
Cameras Used Cameras & Lenses: Buy & Sell Guide Used cameras and lenses cost 30% to 60% less than new, and quality glass holds its value better than bodies. This guide covers bodies vs. lenses, mount compatibility, shutter count, pricing, and how to buy or sell safely on Swappa.
Cameras Inspecting a Used Lens: Fungus, Scratches & More Learn how to inspect a used lens before buying. This guide covers fungus, haze, scratches, aperture blades, autofocus, and image stabilization so you know which defects are deal-breakers.
Cameras Used Camera Buyer’s Guide: Mirrorless vs DSLR Mirrorless or DSLR? This guide breaks down the used camera body decision for buyers: sensor size, brand ecosystems, what to inspect, and how much you'll save buying used on Swappa.
