Local repair shops and independent tech enthusiasts are some of the most frequent buyers.
They provide instant quotes for damaged devices to streamline the selling process for you.
Services like Gazelle and musicMagpie make a business out of high-volume refurbishment.
They buy devices at a steep discount, often 30-60% below market value for a cracked back or screen.
About 95% of what they buy is refurbished and resold on marketplaces like Amazon or eBay. The remaining 5% is salvaged for parts to give other devices a "second life". 3. Major Retailers and Carriers