Phone Recycling

[shortee426]

Preface:
If there is all ready a thread on this, you are welcome to refer me there instead of typing a response. I just didn't see one.

I have heard people mention "recycling phones." What exactly do we mean by this? Are we talking about giving it back to Sprint and getting a little bit of money back?

[.plaid]

I called my local corporate store today and while I was on hold the nice message-robot-lady told me that I could get credit for turning in my old phone(s) and batteries.

I still have my old Sanyo PM8200 mit battery as well as my current Q+2 batteries (natch); I'll turn in my Sanyo, if they'll take it, but I'll likely hang on to my Q for a bit just in case the Pre turns out to be lemony. /ducks incoming flames.

Best,
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[Synenome]

How much credit? I have a phone pile-up that could use some thinning out.

[.plaid]

Well, I'm not sure. I would guess that the phone would have to be resellable (maybe even on their Boost program) so oldies might not fetch a lot. I'll endeavor to call my corporate store tomorrow and ask directly. Another option is to call customer support and see what they say.

Best,
.

[dimples27]

It depends on the phone and how old. Its called sprint buy back. I spoke to them and they will give me $15 dollars for my 1st version katana and $50 dollars for my rumor and instinct. The only thing i cant use it towards the pre it comes on your bill as a credit.

[shortee426]

I went into my Sprint store the other day and they said they would give me $50 (which is apparently the maximum) for my Centro. That is also the amount they would give for the Treo and (I'm assuming) any smart phone/PDA.

[wizzard13]

Here is the link to a list of all eligible phones & how much they are worth for the buyback. The phone must have also been active on Sprint to be eligible.

https://secure.sprintbuyback.com/rbb...ble_phones.php

[RanGT]

Any suggestions on what to do with a Sprint Mogul in good working order? BB buy back offered $56 but i'm curious to know how it would do on ebay.

[catallah]

Any suggestions on what to do with a Sprint Mogul in good working order? BB buy back offered $56 but i'm curious to know how it would do on ebay.

$56 cash in hand seems like a good deal, I do not see it going for much more on ebay unless it is in near perfect condition (if it is you could get over $100 I bet), also you might give craigslist a shot. Try a high price or best offer (OBO) and see if you get higher than $56. I love craigslist since there are no fees and you can always turn around and say no sale. Good luck selling it!