Electronics

[SharkE]

pretty old. These days anything is considered old after you receive it.

Just sign of the times.

something to do with 2G networks, new networks out there, blah,blah

we just use it in case we need roadside help, call in a pizza, etc.

don't even turn it on. We're not part of the have to have a phone crowd.

I'm glad to leave my landline at home. Don't want to be bothered. LOL

[151949]

I would assume the issue is that the OP's old phone is no longer compatible with the provider technology. 

[1MrsT]

@SharkE I always check out the prices at Nextworth.com and Gazelle.com. I've sold every one of mine and DH's iPhones and iPads we've bought through the years. Because I keep the original boxes they come in, and our devices always have good, protective cases, I always receive the highest value for used devices they offer.

Lately I've found that Gazelle offers slightly more than Nextworth, plus if I take my payment in an Amazon giftcard instead of a check, they add an additional 5% to the final amount.

I'm not familiar with Tracfone, but it can't hurt to check them out...or keep them in mind for future devices.

[tansy]

Hard to believe that there would be any value for an outdated Tracfone phone.  I donated mine to an organization for abused women.  

[DJs mom]

You have an old Tracfone on the 2G network. I doubt if it is worth anything or your time to try and sell it. Maybe think about donating it to a shelter. A lot of times they give them to battered women to call 911 if they need help. 911 will still work even if the phone is not activated.

[SharkE]

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@1MrsT wrote:

@SharkE I always check out the prices at Nextworth.com and Gazelle.com. I've sold every one of mine and DH's iPhones and iPads we've bought through the years. Because I keep the original boxes they come in, and our devices always have good, protective cases, I always receive the highest value for used devices they offer.

Lately I've found that Gazelle offers slightly more than Nextworth, plus if I take my payment in an Amazon giftcard instead of a check, they add an additional 5% to the final amount.

I'm not familiar with Tracfone, but it can't hurt to check them out...or keep them in mind for future devices.

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I think Tracfone's appeal to certain groups of the population.

Low income folk and old farts like us who just keep one in case of emergency or for convenience.

No contract, no hassle thru the year. We buy the once a yr. card for 100 and that keeps for 365 days a yr. We don't text either. Lot of people shouldn't be that's driving come to think of it.  We always get bonus minutes, so, last time I got 1100 minutes. LOL

If we ever get put on hold waiting for the AAA truck we don't have to worry about running out of minutes !  ROFL I've got 4500 on mine and he has 3500 on his.   We used to use walky talkies on vacation when we would wander away from each other , but, now we use those minutes. LOL

Simple life...................

[Kachina624]

I think the companies that buy used phones are interested in the high-priced iPhone and the like.  They're renewed and sold as refurbished. Tracfone are practically worthless for resell.  I'd prefer to give mine away (I have a drawerfull) if I could figure who to give them to.  You can get an idea of the value of a Tracfone by looking at the  prices brand-new at Walmart.

[glb613]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

I think the companies that buy used phones are interested in the high-priced iPhone and the like.  They're renewed and sold as refurbished. Tracfone are practically worthless for resell.  I'd prefer to give mine away (I have a drawerfull) if I could figure who to give them to.  You can get an idea of the value of a Tracfone by looking at the  prices brand-new at Walmart.

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Purge your information and donate them to a local women's shelter.  Cell phones will dial 911 without a cell phone plan. 

[CatsyCline]

Verizon Wireless takes used cell phones . "Hopeline"

below page has links to drop off places or you can mail them . they took my old phones even the one that didnt work. i had a Blackberry and a Razr and a Samsung tracfone and they had zero resale value

http://www.verizon.com/about/responsibility/hopeline/get-involved

make sure to wipe the fone, remove the SIM and the data card (photos, any images stored on the phone, apps)

HopeLine phone donation scrubbing process

The donation process is very straightforward, here’s what you need to know:

• Verizon takes the protection of customer information seriously. We encourage customers who donate to HopeLine to erase any personal data on their phones first, and ensure service is turned off.
• Prior to donating your phone, back up all of your personal information. Erase your address book, call logs, messages, stored photos, videos and other media. More information on how to erase personal data is also available on your phone manufacturer’s website or user guide.
• HopeLine puts donated phones through an extensive refurbishing process and does a complete scrub to ensure that all customer personal data is removed before distributing the phones for re-use by domestic violence victims and survivors.

[jaxs mom]

You check and see if there is a local cell phone donation program. We had one where I used to live and the group gave the phones to women in battered womens shelters or other situations where they needed a phone for safety.