About Swappa

Safety, simplicity, and the human factor make Swappa the safest marketplace.

The Swappa Story

Swappa was founded by Ben Edwards and launched in December 2010.

Back then, buying used phones online meant dealing with scams, unreliable devices, and shady sellers. We knew there had to be a better way to buy and sell used tech, so we built one.

From day one, our focus has been on safety, transparency, and putting more money back in people's pockets. After 15 years we still have fair fees, low prices, and real humans reviewing listings before going live.

What started with a single Motorola Droid sale has grown into a marketplace handling hundreds of millions of dollars in used tech. What still matters: No junk, no jerks, and fair prices. Swappa is real people buying and selling with safety and confidence.

Why Swappa?

Verified Listings

Every listing on Swappa is verified by our expert staff to ensure our strict listings requirements are followed. Buy with confidence.

No Junk

Swappa does not allow broken items. Every product has listing requirements and an approval process.

People Powered

On Swappa, you buy and sell directly with other users. No middleman means you get the best price and most value.

Team Swappa

F**k Fraud

Our expert moderation staff uses the latest AI tools to fight fraud and frustrate wannabe scammers.

Fair Fees

Swappa has fair fees, just 3% per party. Buyers save more and sellers earn more compared to other marketplaces.

Fair Fees

Human Support

Our support is provided by real humans who want to help. Swappa's typical response time for help requests is around 20 minutes!

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People Power

Real people verify listings, ensuring safety for buyers and sellers.

Ben Edwards

Ben Edwards

Founder & CEO
15 years
Lucas F.

Lucas F.

Chief of Staff and Support
12 years
Michael Lipson

Michael Lipson

Chief Technology Officer
12 years
Ward Johnsmeyer

Ward Johnsmeyer

Chief Business Development Officer
11 years
Brock H

Brock H

Senior Administrator, Fraud Prevention
12 years

Meet Team Swappa

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