[UPDATE] This program has been discontinued and is no longer available. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Everyone loves finding great deals or making extra cash by selling the stuff they no longer need. For anyone who’s ever attempted to buy or sell used tech in person, you’ve likely run into the frustrating experience that is online meetups. If you’ve been looking for a better way to buy and sell your used tech in Austin, we’ve got the perfect solution. Today we’re thrilled to announce that Swappa Local is now officially available in Austin, Texas.
Located deep in Texas and rests along the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. Despite being the state capital, Austin isn’t the biggest city in Texas — but it’s widely considered the “Live Music Capital of the World” and the heart n’ soul of the Lone Star State.
Known for its laid-back attitude, Austin has a strong cultural identity thanks to its unique blend of southern hospitality and eclectic taste in music, art, and food. It’s no wonder Austin is home to some of the biggest music and food festivals in the world. Popular tourist spots include Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, McKinney Falls State Park, and always weird SoCo shopping district, among many others. Whether it’s South by Southwest (SXSW), Austin City Limits (ACL), concerts at the South Shore District, or the live music/bar scene on 6th Street (East or West) and food trucks that line every street, you’ll have a hard time running out of things to do in Austin.
Swappa Local now provides Austin residents with the ability to safely buy or sell used tech in their local community. By avoiding shipping charges and making devices available for easy pickup, Swappa Local is changing the way people think of traditional face-to-face marketplaces.
What is Swappa Local?
Swappa online-only marketplace has been around since 2010, offering a safer alternative to sites like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. This is due to our strict ‘no junk’ policy that requires all devices to be fully functional and ready for activation. Our staff manually approves each listing before it goes live in our marketplace, and we perform background checks on used phones to ensure they haven’t been reported lost/stolen.
Swappa Local is built upon this same foundation of safety and support, only now we’re providing our users with next-day pickup and delivery for local transactions. Whether an item is available for shipping or next-day local pickup and delivery, Swappa users can rest easy knowing the devices they’re shopping for is legitimate and our support team is available 365 days a year to answer any questions or concerns along the way. With Swappa Local, you always get the best deals on newish tech without having to pay the full MSRP.
Swappa Local highlights:
- Next-day local pickup and delivery
- Get your newly purchased items fast
- No junk, broken, or blocklisted devices
- Trusted community of buyers and sellers
- 24/7 support, 365 days a year
- Swappa Local allows you to trust the tech you buy
Whether it’s our photo verification system or background checks on used phones, there are plenty of reasons to check out Swappa Local. For more on how Swappa Local compares against the other guys, check out our post comparing Swappa vs OfferUp vs Letgo.
Swappa has the great tech for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a cheap iPhone, a Samsung Galaxy, Apple Watch, MacBook, a DSLR camera, home tech, or video games — you’ll find the lowest prices when buying them gently used on Swappa. Swappa Local also makes it easy for college students to find a great deal on used MacBooks in Austin, all priced significantly lower than retail.
To all of our friends in Austin, both old and new, you get to be the first to try Swappa Local in your area. Get started buying or selling with other local users in your area by hitting the button below.
Best phone repair shops in Austin, TX
There’s a good chance that if you’re shopping around for a new or used cell phone, it’s because your current one is cracked, broken, or otherwise damaged. While Swappa Local is a great way to find deals on cheap phones in your area, you may find it more worthwhile to simply repair your existing phone. No matter which option you decide to go with — Swappa has you covered.
With the newly revamped Swappa Repair Network, we’ve put together a collection of the best phone repair shops near Austin, TX. Should you find yourself with a cracked iPhone screen, water damage, or a bad battery, the Swappa Repair Network provides you with easy access to trained professionals standing by to repair your phone, tablet, or laptop. This allows you to shop, compare, and quickly find phone repair services around the Austin area, all of which offer a minimum 30-day warranty, so you can rest assured that your device will be good as new.
Whether it’s buying a gently used phone in our marketplace, shopping for the best deals on new phones or phone plans, or repairing your current phone to like-new condition, Swappa’s goal remains the same: do everything in our power to help save you time and money. For more on phone repair services in Austin, check out the revamped Swappa Repair Network finder by hitting the button below.
