Where to Sell a Broken Phone for Cash
You can sell a broken phone for cash at a walk-in buyback store such as Sell Your Gadgets, which buys cracked, water-damaged, and phones that will not turn on, and pays the same day at 27 stores in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia. ecoATM kiosks and mail-in buyers also accept some broken phones, but a kiosk may refuse a phone it cannot read, and mail-in buyers pay only after inspection.
Updated November 4, 2026. Written by Sell Your Gadgets. Store counts update automatically from our store records.
Your options, compared
Based on each company's publicly available information. We don't list prices because offers depend on the exact device and its condition.
1. Sell Your Gadgets
Walk-in buyback stores (plus free mail-in)
- How you get paid:
- Cash on the spot, the same day, after a buyer inspects the item in front of you. Zelle or check at many stores.
- Best for:
- Cracked screens, water damage, dead batteries, and phones that will not power on, paid the same day.
- Watch out for:
- Offers are made in person, not from an online price list. Bring a photo ID and sign out of iCloud, Google, or Samsung first.
2. ecoATM
Self-serve kiosks in grocery stores, Walmarts, and malls
- How you get paid:
- Cash from the kiosk if you accept its offer.
- Best for:
- A quick phone sale when a kiosk is closer than a store.
- Watch out for:
- Mostly phones, tablets, and smartwatches. A machine grades the device, so there is no one to explain the offer. Photo ID required.
3. SellCell / BankMyCell
Comparison sites listing offers from mail-in buyers
- How you get paid:
- Paid by whichever mail-in buyer you choose, after your device arrives and passes inspection.
- Best for:
- Comparing mail-in offers side by side.
- Watch out for:
- You ship first and get paid later. If the buyer grades the condition lower, the offer can drop.
4. PayMore
Walk-in buyback stores (franchise)
- How you get paid:
- Paid in store after an in-person evaluation.
- Best for:
- Shoppers who have a PayMore location nearby.
- Watch out for:
- Store hours and what each location buys vary, so call ahead.
5. Recycling programs
Carrier and retailer drop-off bins
- How you get paid:
- Usually no payment.
- Best for:
- Phones with no resale value at all.
- Watch out for:
- Most broken phones are still worth something, so get a quote first.
Bring a broken phone to a store
Sell Your Gadgets has 27 walk-in stores in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia. Find the closest one, or use free mail-in if none is nearby.
Before you sell anywhere
- Do not throw away a broken phone. Parts like the board, camera, and frame still have value.
- If it still turns on, sign out of iCloud / Find My or Google first. A locked phone is worth far less.
- Tell the buyer what happened (drop, water, will not charge). It speeds up the evaluation.
Common questions
Can I sell a phone that will not turn on?+
Yes. Sell Your Gadgets buys phones that do not power on. The offer reflects the condition, and you can decline it.
Do I need the charger or box to sell a broken phone?+
No. The phone and a valid photo ID are enough.
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