Buying & Selling Guides Used Device Buying Checklist A step-by-step pre-purchase checklist for buying any used device. Covers seller verification, IMEI and lock checks, condition and function testing, accessories, and safe payment — with links to device-specific guides.
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 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 Check your IMEI, ESN, and MEID for Free on Swappa One of the many tools we use to keep the Swappa community safe is our free IMEI check. Although it's just one piece of the puzzle, it sets us apart from sites like eBay. We recently updated our free IMEI check with several new features.
Buying & Selling Guides A Brief Guide to IMEI, ESN, and Other Numbers on Your Phone All mobile phones, as well as other cellular-connected devices such as tablets, have a unique serial number. There have been a few different names and formats for these serial numbers over the years, including ESN, MEID, and IMEI.
Buying & Selling Guides How to Find Your Phone’s IMEI It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking to pick up a gently used Apple iPhone, a Samsung Galaxy, or a Google Pixel smartphone — you’ll want to make sure the device hasn’t been reported as lost or stolen before you part with your hard-earned money.
Buying & Selling Guides What is the difference between MEID and IMEI? Every cellular-connected device has a unique serial number. These are most commonly seen on smartphones; however, unique identifiers are also present on cellular-enabled tablets, smartwatches,…
