If you like get rid of your apple phoneWhether to finance the purchase of a new model, like an iPhone 16 Pro, or you just want to make some extra money, there are ways to sell it better than others. And the best of all is the one in which you get the most money for your mobile, but of course, for that you have to know how Wallapop works and how to make your smartphone stand out compared to the competition.
Tricks to sell your iPhone more expensive
If you listen to me, and you don’t want to be paid almost more money for your iPhone than what they quoted you, this is the way to get more for your old phone.
Study the local market
Before put your iPhone on salego to Wallapop to look for your same phone to find out how many models are sold, at what price and, most importantly, if they are in your same area or not, since the less the offer, the more price you can demand for your iPhone.
- Popular models: See if the model you want to sell is widely offered in your city. If there are many ads for the same model, you will probably have to lower the price a little because there is an excess of supply. If there aren’t many, you’re in luck.
- Device status: Check what the other ads are like and make yours better, with more text, more photos and everything you can highlight from the mobile
- Sale time: If there are ads that have not been sold for weeks, see if it is because of a high price, because they have unrealistic photos or if because they sell a defective iPhone.
Set a real price
It’s tempting set a high price for your iPhone, especially knowing that we are talking about phones that hardly lose value over time, but it is important to be realistic. How can you set the price?
- Mobile status: If your iPhone is in excellent condition, without scratches or defects, you can ask for a price slightly higher than that asked by other users, who usually hide defects.
- Warranty: If the device is still under warranty, this increases its value. Be sure to mention it and, if you can, attach a photo of the invoice or proof of purchase, covering key private data about yourself and the device.
- Accessories included: If you offer accessories such as cases, screen protectors, or headphones, you will be able to justify a higher price.
- The haggling: Remember to leave some room for negotiation, as most buyers will try to haggle. Set a somewhat high price and then be able to lower it, but realistically. Don’t drop 200 euros or just 5.
Prepare the iPhone before sale
An iPhone that looks clean from all angles and well cared for generates more confidence in buyers. Therefore, before taking the photos to upload them to Wallapop or deliver it to the buyer…
- Restore the device: Delete all your personal data and restore it to factory settings.
- Clean it: Clean the screen and body of the iPhone with a microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints and dirt, and take photos in the best possible way (we tell you this below).
- Check its operation: Make sure all major functions (screen, camera, buttons, battery, etc.) are in good condition.
Take the best photos possible
The Photos are one of the most important aspects to attract buyers. It is where you manage to attract attention and the first (and sometimes almost only) thing that platform users notice. Therefore, they must be almost perfect, something that you will achieve if you follow these tips: :
- Avoid photos from the Internet: Buyers want to see the actual condition of the device. Generic photos generate distrust.
- Use good lighting: Take photos in natural light so that the device appears clear and without shadows.
- Show all angles: Includes photos of the screen, back, sides and accessories.
- Highlight important details: If the iPhone is in perfect condition, make sure it shows with as many photos as possible. If it has small defects, such as scratches, it is also better to show them to avoid misunderstandings and explain them in the text. This will generate more confidence in the transaction.
Write a detailed and honest description
A good ad not only has attractive photos, but also a description that answers the main questions of buyersdespite the fact that many are not even going to read it and end up asking you the same thing that you explain in the advertisement (Wallapop things). As a tip, we recommend being as honest as possible about the condition of the iPhone to avoid problems after the sale. To do this, you can include information such as:
- Model and storage capacity.
- iPhone status (screen, battery health, etc.).
- Time of use and reason for sale.
- Accessories included (charger, original box, covers, etc.).
- If it is under warrantymention the date of purchase and attach the receipt.
Make your ad more visible
Once you publish your ad, you will have to face many competitors, but there are some Wallapop tricks that will allow you to increase its visibility. Try these techniques:
- Update the ad regularly: This keeps it visible among the top search results.
- Use keywords: Titles like “iPhone 14 in perfect condition” or “iPhone with warranty and accessories” attract more attention than others that only mention the phone.
- Respond quickly to questions: Remember to enable app notifications to respond quickly to interested parties and make a sale.
In my view, It is not worth paying to highlight your adsince many users ignore them outright, but, if you want, you can try.
Mistakes to avoid
This is not a trick, but a recommendation. If you don’t want to have your ad laughing and have no one respond to it, make sure you don’t set excessive prices, because even if you want to get the most out of it, a very high price can scare away buyers who are looking for the best price on this type of platforms.
Of course, Doing the opposite of what we recommend will only harm you.. That is, the lack of details in the advertisement, the use of photos downloaded from the Internet, not responding to messages, etc. generates distrust and can cause interested parties to lose interest in your offer.
Errors that can make the difference between sell your iPhone quickly and for more moneyor be left with the device losing value at home with no one interested in it.
