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What Is the Average Lifespan of Used Phones?
The average lifespan of cell phone models is only a few years. The reasons why they fail tend to fall into two main categories.
Oct 22, 20224 min read


Why Apple Holds Its Value More Than Competitors
When it comes to buying and selling used phones, iPhones typically bring in more revenue than Androids. This is due to six main factors.
Oct 20, 20223 min read


Information Cell Phone Wholesalers Commonly Collect from Prospective Customers
Cell phone wholesalers should perform due diligence checks on potential new customers before accepting orders.
Oct 13, 20222 min read


Comparing Device Trade-in Volume Trends for 2022 vs 2021
As a leading supplier of wholesale iPhones, WeSellCellular tracks trends in used cell phone supply on a weekly basis.
Sep 29, 20222 min read


How to Start a Cell Phone Business That Sells and Scales
Starting a phone reselling business involves committing capital, taking risk, and setting up new operational systems.
Sep 25, 20225 min read


Understanding the Importance of Inventory Turns
Understanding inventory turns provides guidance on how frequently you’ll need to restock, and how soon you’ll have funds available again.
Sep 18, 20222 min read


What to Know About iPhone Warning Messages for Batteries and Displays
Apple will issue warnings when it believes the device is no longer performing as it should, or has been repaired with non-Apple parts.
Sep 1, 20221 min read


How to Find Your Niche as a Cell Phone Wholesaler
It’s strategic to create a niche: an area of expertise or a defined territory in which you’re the best at what you do.
Jun 23, 20223 min read


Average Used Phone Profit Margins: What Wholesale Distributors Need to Know
Wholesale cell phone distributors have variable profit margins shaped by their buying and selling strategies.
Jun 2, 20226 min read


How to Evaluate a Wholesale Phone Distributor’s Testing Procedure
Wholesale cell phone distributors often have vastly different phone functionality test and grading standards.
May 5, 20225 min read


What to Look for When Buying Wholesale Phones
Here are 10 things retailers and wholesalers should look for before they buy wholesale phones.
Apr 14, 20224 min read


5 Strategies to Grow Your Wholesale Cell Phone Business
Here are five levers you can experiment with to find the right way to grow your business.
Apr 7, 20222 min read


9 Ways to Market Your Used Cell Phone Business
Here are nine ideas on how to market your wholesale or retail used cell phone business.
Apr 5, 20224 min read


The Two Basic Ways to Do Business as a Device Reseller
There are two basic ways to do business as a used device reseller, with a few variations.
Mar 31, 20223 min read


How to Sell Used Cell Phones Online
The market for used phones has grown every year since 2017, which means there are more opportunities than ever for motivated resellers.
Mar 29, 20227 min read


European vs. U.S. Trade-In Market
In this blog, we’ll review the condition of the European market and highlight some recent developments showing how it may evolve.
Mar 16, 20222 min read


Limited cash on hand? You’re not alone. Here’s What You Need to Know About WeSellCellular’s Net 30-Day Credit Terms
WeSellCellular is now offering net 30-day credit terms to approved used cell phone wholesalers and retailers to get financing.
Feb 3, 20222 min read


Best Android Phones in 2025: Review and Comparison
Here’s our top 10 list of this year’s best Android phone options.
Dec 22, 20217 min read


2021 Smartphone Trade-in Trends (and What They Mean for Used Cell Phone Wholesalers and Retailers)
Here are five smartphone trade-in trends we noticed in 2021.
Nov 21, 20214 min read


Android 12 Features and Supported Devices: What Used Cell Phone Wholesalers and Retailers Need to Know
Used cell phone wholesalers and retailers should expect big things from Android 12.
Sep 17, 20214 min read
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