Unlike online buyback sites, there is no waiting for a box or mailing your device.
You can walk in with a phone and walk out with cash in as little as 10 minutes.
Services like The Whiz Cells often pay more than automated kiosks or pawn shops, though you have to wait a few days for processing.
You have to physically visit multiple shops to compare offers. Alternatives for Better Value
You can sometimes haggle, especially if you have the original box, charger, and accessories. Cons:
If you are buying a new phone, carriers like T-Mobile frequently offer high trade-in values as credit toward your new device.