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pler experience can now print a free shipping label and send their items to eBay Valet, a professional selling
service, where everything is taken care of for them.”
Digital Lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong knows first-hand how many people are unclear on what to do with previ-
ous generation devices when they purchase or receive a new one. The average American household contains
around 24 electronic gadgets and eBay has teamed up with Armstrong to share tips on what to sell and how to
sell.
“Like many dads, my kid loves to give me tech gifts, and this Father’s Day was no different,” said Armstrong.
“I’m also quick to purchase the latest and greatest phones, tablets and other gadgets, which means there are
often fully-functioning devices in my home that I’m no longer using. eBay is the best option for selling because
it’s quick and simple, and I can get the most money on the web.”
Based on a side-by-side comparison of the average selling price on eBay, net of fees, versus competitive trade-in
programs, an unlocked Apple iPhone 5s 64GB in good condition, results revealed eBay’s selling price is much
higher than other alternatives:
iPhone 5S – Average Trade-In Price (Seller’s net proceeds)
eBay
Amazon Trade-in
Gazelle
GameStop
Glyde
$350
$240
$170
$120
$248
Simple Steps to Sell
Selling electronics on eBay has never been simpler – you can even do it right from your mobile device with the
eBay app. The eBay app will allow you to select your product from a catalog, will provide pricing guidance and
can automatically fill in information – even images – for you. Your phone, tablet or video game will be exposed
to eBay’s 157 million active buyers, helping you sell quickly and for the most money.
Another option is to take advantage of eBay Valet, the newly expanded professional selling service from eBay.
eBay Valet does all the work for you: from estimating the price, to taking professional pictures, to the quick
and safe shipment of items to buyers, and everything in between.
To sell through eBay Valet, follow three simple steps:
1. Visit ebay.com/valet and request a free, prepaid shipping label.
2. Place the items in any box.
3. Using the free prepaid shipping label, send the box to a valet.
Once the items have been sent to a valet, customers will receive updates via email, when their items are re-
ceived, listed and sold. Customers then receive up to 80 percent of what their items sell for, deposited directly
into their PayPal account.
