Ultimate Guide: How We Price Used Electronics (2025) 📊
At Sell Your Gadgets, transparency comes first. Here’s a full breakdown of how we determine what your device is worth — with examples, stats, video, reviews, and customer stories.
Updated: October 2025
🎥 See Us in Action
Watch our North Jersey team in action at our Elmwood Park location. This reel highlights how we help customers sell their gadgets quickly and transparently.
📈 2025 at a Glance
- 💰 Paid out over $3.2 million to customers so far this year.
- 📱 Bought back more than 12,000 devices (phones, laptops, consoles).
- 🔥 Most traded devices: iPhone 13, MacBook Pro 2020, Nintendo Switch OLED.
- 🌎 95% of devices are refurbished or responsibly recycled.
📍 Case Study: Elmwood Park, NJ
In August 2025, Maria from Paterson visited our Elmwood Park store with a cracked-screen iPhone 13 Pro. Competing kiosks offered her just $140. Our team factored in demand, condition, and repair cost, and paid her $295 on the spot.
Customers from Paterson, Clifton, and Fair Lawn regularly visit our Elmwood Park store because of our trusted pricing system.
⚖️ Comparison: Kiosk vs Mail-In vs Sell Your Gadgets
| Option | Average Payout | Payment Speed | Transparency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiosk | Low (up to 40% less) | Instant, but low offer | ❌ No explanation of pricing |
| Mail-In | Medium (deductions common) | 5–14 days | ⚠️ Limited visibility |
| Sell Your Gadgets | Highest (up to 30% more) | Same-day cash | ✅ Full breakdown of pricing |
⭐ Live Google Reviews – Elmwood Park, NJ
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💡 Pro Tips to Maximize Your Offer
- 📦 Bring original accessories (chargers, boxes add resale value).
- 🔓 Unlock your device before selling.
- 🔋 Replace weak batteries if cost-effective.
- 🧹 Reset & clean your device for faster intake.
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