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What do you need to do when you sell an old mobile phone?

Posted On : Feb-11-2010 | seen (429) times | Article Word Count : 580 |

The statistics of the number of mobile phones users in the world shows a steep rise in number. The really affordable prices and the constant up gradation of features in mobile phones have made it available to people from every walk of life.
The statistics of the number of mobile phones users in the world shows a steep rise in number. The really affordable prices and the constant up gradation of features in mobile phones have made it available to people from every walk of life. In the earlier days, mobile phones were treated as a luxury possession, not many could afford to have it. These days, on the contrary, mobile phones have become such a common asset that it is really difficult to find a single person without one. Be it a metropolitan city or a small town, be it a developed country or a developing nation, everyone is seen around with their mobile phones kept handy throughout the day. It is almost impossible to part with their mobile phones for most people these days. Life is almost dependent on it. It not only helps us to stay in touch with our fellow human beings but also keeps us updated on the latest information related to things happening in and around the world.

Mobile phone companies are on a constant spree of upgrading their existing cell phone models into newer and improved models with enhanced technologies. The common people want to be up to date with the current trends and hence they never fail to check out all the new arrivals in the market and make sure that they get themselves the most happening mobile phone in the market. Buying newer mobiles can either be for reasons owing to the demand for the advanced features in the mobile or just to show how tech savvy they are to the society. It is also more like a fashion accessory most of the times whose trend keeps constantly changing. In the process, no one really considers what really is to happen of the old mobiles. They are either thrown away in a corner or dumped into trash. Both these practices are quite harmful for the environment. It is wise to either sell off the old phones for cheaper rates depending on the condition of the handset or to go for an exchange offer to buy a new mobile in exchange of the old.

There are many specialized web based companies on the internet that will take your phone off you and pay you cash in return. Prior to sending your phones to these companies you must make sure that it is in a decent working condition. You must ensure that your phone has nothing more than slight damage on the body of the handset caused by wear and tear, an original battery and a mobile charger, if possible. Also make sure that the phone is able to switch on. If your battery is not in a good condition you might as well buy a new one to get a higher deal on your used phone. Some companies may also buy from you handsets which are not in much of a working condition at slashed rates. Although, to sell mobile phones one criterion to be met is that they should be fairly modern in their make, otherwise no one would be foolish enough to buy a five year old handset that is out of the market and not in demand.

Finally, before you actually sell off your mobiles, you need to completely remove any sensitive or private data on the phone memory and disable any PIN or security codes. Fully charge the battery and do not forget to remove the SIM card.

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The author is an expert in recycle mobile phones. Different activities like mobile phone recycling are available with Sell Mobile Phone. The author also writes on the importance to recycle mobile phones.

Keywords : recycle mobile phones, mobile phone recycling, sell mobile phone,

Category : Communications : Mobile Phones

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