Many of us have old mobile phones lying in drawers and cupboards that are never going to be used again.  Some of these phones may even be relatively new – especially if you’re a technology fan. What a lot of people don’t realise is that it’s easy to sell these phones and get some quick money to use for whatever you want. Here’s a quick guide to selling your old mobile phones.

Why Sell Your Old Mobile?

Aside from getting some fast money the main reason for selling your old phone is that it helps the environment. You may have already heard about the growing concern over the number of mobile phones being thrown away each year which fill up landfill sites and pollute the environment. By selling your phone you can make sure that your phone doesn’t get thrown into a landfill and is reused by someone who needs it.

The major problem with old mobile phones is the chemicals that are contained within the batteries. After a phone has been in a landfill for a short period of time the batteries start to leak toxic chemicals. If these find their way into the water supply in large quantities then the consequences could be severe.

Where to Sell

Contrary to what many people think there are a number of different places to sell a mobile phone aside from the big recycling companies. If you don’t want to sell to a recycling company or don’t think you can get a good deal with them then there are a number of alternatives. Most people would agree that these companies offer the easiest way to get money for your old mobile though.

The main advantages of using mobile phone recycling companies is that they make the whole process simple and guarantee that your phone won’t pollute the environment. Of course, when they resell the phone they have no way of controlling where it ends up but they can make sure that it’s either reused or recycled in the correct way.

Alternatives to using companies such as Mazuma Mobile to sell your mobile phone include eBay, local car boot sales and charities. Selling your phone on eBay or to someone else directly is usually the best way to get the most money for your phone. This is because when you sell to a company they have to pay you less than the market value in order to make a profit. If you cut them out of the equation then you can keep the full profit for yourself.

You could even sell your old phone to a friend of family member. It can be awkward trying to negotiate the best price from a friend though so this usually isn’t a good option if you’re trying to get the most for your old mobile. However, you could use quotes from mobile phone recycling companies as the basis for the price. If they can see they’re getting a good deal then there shouldn’t be a problem or argument.