Website Spotlight: UpTrade

Children and teens increasingly use smartphones as a way to stay in touch with their parents, allow their parents to track their location, and of course, play games on their phone. Unfortunately, smartphones keep getting more and more expensive, and children and teens frequently damage and lose phones, while 700 million smartphones were not reused in the last 6 years in the United States. A used iPhone XS Max can be 60 percent off a new one, while it still functions perfectly.
UpTrade is committed to providing a trustworthy and user-friendly platform for people to buy and sell used smartphones. Each phone must go through a rigorous inspection and background check before being listed on UpTrade. Like used cars, all phones are listed with actual photos and background history. All phones are safe, clean and fair-priced for buyers. No-haggle, no scam.

Learn more in this interview.

What makes UpTrade the best place to buy a used phone for children and teens? - From the perspective of a parent looking to buy a used smartphone for their child, UpTrade is the best place to buy in the following ways: 1) Get the latest tech at an affordable cost 2) All phones inspected to be fully functional 3) 12 month device warranty 4) 30 day returns 5) Optional UpTrade Protect for accidental damage for the first time smartphone owner.
What opportunity is in the market to buy or sell a used phone? - There were 1 billion smartphones sold in the last six years in the U.S. However, 700 million of them were not reused or recycled. Meanwhile, the cost of a flagship phone gets more expensive year over year. Additionally, as we actively monitor the dynamic and changing situation of COVID-19, we are seeing a trend of retail store closures and the importance of social distancing as a way of taking precautionary measures for personal health and safety. For UpTrade, we are doing our part to help people stay connected with their loved ones and the rest of the world by providing a contactless transaction of buying and selling a used phone.
How is UpTrade different from typical trade-in or reseller sites to buy or sell a used phone? - For those selling phones, we provide a quick online quote based on the fair market value of the phone. Phone prices change frequently, and we use big data to adjust our payout pricing accordingly. For those buying phones, we provide a 12 month warranty, 30 day money back guarantee, and an optional UpTrade Protect which covers accidental damage. These are typically offered for new phones, however, because of our industry leading inspection process, we stand behind our phones. As an added benefit for buyers, we also include photos and video of the actual phone, so people can actually see the phone they would be receiving when they buy. This offers an opportunity for people to see for themselves the condition of the phone its in.
How was UpTrade founded? - While moving, one of our founders had found a box in their closet containing various old phones accrued over the years. Many attempts were made in trying to sell the old devices, but what was met was high seller costs, a lot of time invested to negotiate with potential scammers, and inconsistent channels to sell. With concerns of the growing e-waste, throwing the phones away in the trash was not an option. UpTrade was since founded to solve this problem.