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What to Do With a Phone From a Deceased Relative

A deceased relative’s phone is something most families have no idea what to do with. It’s filled with voicemails in…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 20 min read
Category User Guides

The Hidden Cost of Carrier Trade-Ins: Why “Free Phone” Deals Lock You In

Carrier stores have quite a talent for making an upgrade feel like a windfall. A brand-new flagship, no money down…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 18 min read
How to Sell Multiple Old Phones at Once for Cash
Category User Guides

How to Sell Multiple Old Phones at Once for Cash

Most households have at least one drawer, a shelf or a long-forgotten bag with two, three or maybe even five…

By Scott Strandberg Updated August 5, 2026 18 min read
Category User Guides

How to Remove iPhone Parental Controls Before Selling

An iPhone sale should be pretty easy – list it, find a buyer and hand it over. For the most…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 14 min read
Category User Guides

How to Remove Apple Wallet Before Selling a Phone

Phone sales move fast – sometimes a little too fast. A buyer shows up, a price gets agreed on and…

By Scott Strandberg Updated July 13, 2026 17 min read
ecoATM vs Verizon Trade-In
Category Device Valuations

ecoATM vs Verizon Trade-In: The Real Cost of “Up To $1,000 Off”

Phone trade-ins should feel like a win – and sometimes they are. You usually walk out of the carrier store…

By Scott Strandberg Updated August 5, 2026 13 min read
ecoATM vs T-Mobile Trade-In
Category Device Valuations

ecoATM vs T-Mobile Trade-In: Why the Big Numbers Come With Strings Attached

A carrier flashes you $800 or sometimes $1,000 for your old device and for a second, that number looks like…

By Scott Strandberg Updated August 5, 2026 12 min read
ecoATM vs Swappa
Category Device Valuations

ecoATM vs Swappa: Comparing The Speed, Resale and Time

At ecoATM, we solve the same basic problem as online marketplaces – just in two very different ways. Our kiosks…

By Scott Strandberg Updated August 5, 2026 13 min read
ecoATM vs Samsung Trade-In
Category Device Valuations

ecoATM vs Samsung Trade-In: When Cash Beats the Upgrade Path

Millions of us have an old smartphone sitting in a drawer somewhere – maybe a little cracked, maybe in perfect…

By Scott Strandberg Updated August 5, 2026 14 min read
ecoATM vs Facebook Marketplace
Category Device Valuations

ecoATM vs Facebook Marketplace: Is the Extra $50 Worth the Headaches?

An old phone in a drawer is easy enough to sell – there are just a lot of ways to…

By Scott Strandberg Updated August 5, 2026 15 min read
ecoATM vs Decluttr
Category Device Valuations

ecoATM vs Decluttr: Side-by-Side on Payout, Speed, and the Fine Print

Old phones pile up fast. A cracked iPhone from a couple of years back, a Samsung that got replaced and…

By Scott Strandberg Updated August 5, 2026 13 min read
ecoATM vs Best Buy Trade-In
Category Device Valuations

ecoATM vs Best Buy Trade-In: Cash vs Store Gift Card Compared

Old phones pile up before you even see it. One gets forgotten in a drawer and another gets swapped out…

By Scott Strandberg Updated August 5, 2026 14 min read

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