The secondhand iPhone market recently paid close attention when Apple CEO, Tim Cook shared that the company is seeing five times the trade-in volume when compared to this time last year. While at first glance this is a surprising metric, it…
Unlocked cell phones are handsets that aren’t tied to a particular carrier or contract. They are popular with wholesalers and retailers because unlocked phones have a larger market than locked phones. For instance, a device that is locked…
Shipping insurance exists to protect you when incoming inventory gets lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. You might think your suppliers will cover the cost of replacement handsets, but it’s common in the used phone industry for orders to…
Using the right shipping company when you’re ordering inventory is crucial to your business’ success. You can’t get product into the hands of your customers until that product gets to you. Choosing the wrong option when you’re restocking…
If you are a domestic retailer or wholesaler of used phones and you are purchasing from a US based supplier, the chances are that you will need to provide your supplier with a resale certificate.
Be careful not to confuse a resale certificate…
Wholesale cell phones distributors often have vastly different testing and grading standards. While both are critical, it is important to understand that testing and grading are fundamentally different. Grading, as discussed in a recent post,…
You understand how picky your customers can be when it comes to quality. The only way to serve them profitably is to purchase the right inventory. That means working with Android device or iPhone suppliers that are not only reliable but also…
The launch of Apple’s next-gen iPhone is right around the corner, and iPhone suppliers are watching the headlines to see what the future holds for this flagship device. They’re also gearing up for an influx of used devices as consumers say…
The transition to fifth-generation networks, known as 5G, is coming. It will probably be the biggest technological leap in the wireless space since the launch of 4G networks nearly ten years ago. What does that mean for resellers? Not much,…
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How to Unlock Cell Phones
Why Resellers Need Shipping Insurance
Best Shipping Practices for Resellers
Why You Need a Resale Certificate
How to Evaluate a Wholesale Phone Distributor's Testing Procedure
How to Make Sure Your New Android and iPhone Supplier Has a Grading Scale that Works For Your Business
The Rumors About What to Expect from the New iPhone 11
The Impact of the Impending 5G Transition On the Used iPhone and Samsung Markets