The Techtree blog
Guides and tips for selling your devices, getting top dollar, and keeping good tech in use.
Sustainability
Where do old phones go? The case for trading in instead of tossing
Most drawers hold at least one retired phone. Here is why trading it in beats letting it gather dust, for your wallet and for the planet.
GuidesWhat actually affects your phone's trade-in value
Storage, condition, carrier lock, and timing all move the number. Here is what matters most, and a few easy things you can do to get the best offer.
GuidesHow to wipe your phone before you sell it
A simple, step-by-step guide to backing up, signing out, and factory resetting your iPhone or Android so your trade-in goes through without a hitch.