Major cell phone carriers in the United States offer a leasing or equipment installment plan (EIP) that may be appealing for consumers. A substantial portion of the industry for wholesale cell phones has been driven by the adoption of these…
Unlocked cell phones are handsets that aren’t tied to a particular carrier or contract. They have a larger market than locked phones, which makes them popular options for wholesalers and retailers. For instance, a device that is locked to…
Understanding VAT (value-added taxes) is crucial for used smartphone retailers and wholesalers doing business in the European market. To understand why this is the case, let's answer some of the biggest questions surrounding VAT on mobile phones.
Why…
As expected, the country's major mobile carriers and retailers unveiled their big holiday season trade-in offers at the end of 2020. Mobile brands and retailers traditionally wait until the final weeks of the year to roll out their most enticing…
As a leading supplier of wholesale iPhones and Android devices, WeSellCellular is able to track trends in used cell phone supply on a weekly basis. In this post, we share our insights with you regarding volume trends over the last four months…
If you buy and sell second-hand mobile phones for a living, you are pretty familiar with the process of purchasing inventory through auctions. Many of the large suppliers that resellers use for stocking inventory run weekly auctions. While auctions…
Apple has now unveiled the iPhone 12 lineup with confirmation that the first 5G devices from Apple are here. If you've been following the news, you most likely know that Apple is a bit late on releasing its fall iPhone models this year. The…
Every industry has its norms, and the mobile resale industry is no different. There is one standard within the mobile industry that can leave buyers a little bit jittery: In the mobile resale world, the expectation among distributors is that…
In the secondhand market, iPhones consistently retain their value better than their Android competitors. We believe that the main reason for this is that the Apple brand is a status symbol in many countries, so many consumers would prefer an…
A Look at Mobile Carrier Handset Leasing and Equipment Installment Plans
How to Unlock Cell Phones
How European VAT Taxes Impact Mobile Phone Wholesalers
What 2020's Trade in Offers Mean for 2021's Resale Inventory
WeSellCellular's End-of-Year Volume Analysis: Comparing Device Trade-in Trends for 2019 vs 2020
Buying on WeSellCellular’s Online Stock List vs. a Traditional Auction
Apple iPhone Sales Forecasts for the 2020 Holiday Season
Industry Snapshot: A Look at Common Forms of Payment Accepted by Used Cell Phone Suppliers
A Look at 2020’s Most Popular Used Cell Phones