Is Swappa a good place to buy phones?
Swappa is a great place to buy and sell… Swappa is a great place to buy and sell tech with confidence!
Are Swappa phones refurbished?
We do allow for warranty replacements and refurbished devices to be listed on Swappa as long as this is properly described by the seller in their listing’s description.
Can you negotiate on Swappa?
If you’d like to make an offer for a specific listing, simply leave a comment on the listing page and ask the seller directly if they’re willing to accept a different price!
Does Swappa have buyer protection?
Protection Plans for accidental drops and spills Swappa offers the opportunity to buy a Protection Plan at the time you purchase a used phone. Protect your investment and save money when accidents happen.
What does mint mean on Swappa?
Pristine condition
Does Swappa pay for shipping?
When selling a product here on Swappa, sellers are responsible for the cost of standard shipping to the buyer, and this should be included in the “ask price” for the listing.
Does Swappa only use PayPal?
On Swappa we use PayPal for payments because they provide extensive buyer and seller protections. PayPal helps protect buyers if what you receive is not as advertised or if you buy a device that is later blacklisted. PayPal does charge some fees on the payments they process, but it’s worth it for the protections.
What are Swappa fees?
Fair Fees
| Sold Price | Swappa Fee flat fee paid by buyer | eBay Fees 10% paid by seller |
|---|---|---|
| $101 – 300 | just $10 | up to $30 |
| $301 – 500 | just $15 | up to $50 |
| $501 – 700 | just $20 | up to $70 |
| $701 – 999 | just $25 | up to $99 |
What is a buy lock on Swappa?
A “buy lock” occurs on a listing to ensure a listing isn’t purchased by more than one user. This happens from time to time when another user has already started the payment process for a listing, or when a user attempts to pay for an item then backs out of the payment process.
How does selling on Swappa work?
Selling on Swappa is quick, easy, and best of all: it’s free. The small seller fees are paid for by the buyer at the time of purchase, which means you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs when creating a listing on Swappa. Just list all of your old tech products and watch the money come pouring in.
Does Swappa sell stolen phones?
Luckily, Swappa eliminates this risk by checking the IMEI/ESN of every phone listed for sale to ensure it has not been blocklisted as a stolen device. When you use Swappa, you don’t need to ask the seller for the IMEI or ESN because we’ve already done that for you.
Do you pay tax on Swappa?
Here on Swappa, buyers will be charged sales tax when required by the state. The need for the sales tax will be based on the buyer’s shipping address and will be calculated based on the total price of the sale. The purchase process begins when a buyer clicks the “Buy Now” button on a listing page.
How do I get paid on Swappa?
Get paid. When your item sells on Swappa you are paid instantly via PayPal. No waiting; you will have payment before you ship.
Can you pay with credit card on Swappa?
Swappa uses PayPal for processing payments here on Swappa for a number of reasons related to seller protections, buyer protections, and their dispute resolution process. When using PayPal, buyers are allowed a number of options of their payment source including most debit cards, credit cards, PayPal Credit, etc.
How do you use Swappa?
Unlike trade-in services like Gazelle, our sellers receive top-dollar for the goods they’re looking to sell. We provide sellers with pricing data, so they can price their goods at fair market value and get paid fast. Selling gently used tech on Swappa is free, with buyers paying the small listing fee — not the seller.
How do you buy on Swappa?
If you’d like to purchase a product here on Swappa, simply search for the product name in the search bar, locate the proper category for the product, and browse the active listings from Swappa community sellers! For listings that offer the Swappa Local pickup option, simply select the “Buy Local” option at checkout.
How long does Swappa take to ship?
Unless express shipping is offered and purchased by a buyer, sellers on Swappa are expected to ship within two business days after the date a listing is purchased. The tracking number should always be shared by the seller through the “Add Shipment” button on the private sale page tied to the transaction.
Does Swappa ship to UK?
Does Swappa Ship to the United Kingdom (UK)? Shipping items from Swappa USA online store to international locations, such as the United Kingdom (UK), is possible.
Where is Swappa located?
Kansas City
Does Swappa have an app?
Swappa for Android makes it easy to shop, sell, and monitor your favorite gear.
Is Swappa International?
While Swappa have historically allowed sellers to offer optional international shipping in the past, the checkout process no longer allows for non-US addresses to be inputted when preparing to send a payment. Moving forward, buyers are now only able to support US-based shipping addresses here on Swappa.
Is Swappa Australian?
Does Swappa Ship To Australia? No, Swappa does not ship to Australia, but I’ve designed a process for getting any Swappa order shipped to Australia with zero headaches. It involves using a package forwarder: a warehouse in the United States that will accept your Swappa order and forward it on to you in Australia.
Are Swappa phones unlocked?
Unlocked Phones A phone can be factory unlocked, meaning it’s originally sold as unlocked. On Swappa, our unlocked device categories are for factory unlocked devices that are not and were not previously restricted to a single carrier.
Does Swappa ship to India?
Does Swappa Ship To India? No, Swappa does not ship to India, but I’ve designed a process for getting any Swappa order shipped to India with zero headaches. It involves using a package forwarder: a warehouse in the United States that will accept your Swappa order and forward it on to you in India.