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If you're brand new to Trade-In Tech, you may need a little help setting up your account to get the most benefits. We offer a lot of features including the ability to create your own profile, business directory listing, and private groups.   You can also buy and sell on our marketplace without paying any seller fees, chat with dealers in our live chatrooms, and get industry news updates from our training materials.   To make things easier, we put together a series of 10 videos to bre...

The consumer electronics industry is generating over $1 trillion every year in global revenue. Companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google are fighting for the top spot with new products releasing every few months.   Smartphones, tablets, and computers are just a few categories of the entire electronics industry. Products like home tech, watches, wearables, and audio are also becoming very high demand.   All this combined has created a massive industry for buyback companies and electro...

The consumer electronics industry is growing faster than ever. New companies are starting up all around the world to fill the demand for the latest and greatest devices.   Consumers are constantly in need of upgrades, repairs and buyback services to stay up to date with the most advanced technology. Here are the types of business models and startups that are evolving in the electronics industry:   1. Repair Stores   The cell phone repair industry is continuing to rise and curre...

Whether you're looking for a profitable side hustle or a new career, it's wise to consider getting started in the world of wholesale electronics. These days, the electronics market is ripe with opportunity. With new electronics always coming out, it creates an endless cycle of both new and used inventory for wholesalers to take advantage of.   Consider these benefits that a buy-and-sell electronics business brings to the table.   High-profit potential Low initial invest...

This is one of the most common questions I get asked by people who want to start buying and selling phones.   Whenever somebody wants to start a phone flipping business, the first place they usually look is the online buyback companies.   Many companies like Gazelle, ItsWorthMore, and BuyBackBoss have already built respectable reputations in the industry.   But, what many people don't know is these companies aren't primarily buying from consumers, they are actually acquiring mo...

Want to buy wholesale electronics in bulk like iPhones, iPads, and Samsung?   We've been in the electronics industry since 2012 and know how hard it can be to find reliable suppliers. With all the fraud, aftermarket parts, and knock-off electronics, it can be very hard to find quality products.   Whether you are looking to start a wholesale electronics business or you've been in business for 20+ years, we'll introduce you to some of the most reliable companies in the industry.   ...

Many people love earning a living by reselling electronics. If you plan on selling devices online, you'll need devices with clean ESNs. Here is more information about how to check ESNs and how to use these numbers to check the status of your phone.   What's the Difference Between a Good or Bad ESN/IMEI?   It's understandable to feel confused about the difference between an ESN and an IMEI. An ESN stands for an Electronic Serial Number and these unique numbers identify a phone's activ...

It is time to upgrade! New 5G devices are coming out this year. Consumers are trading in their old devices to get ready to buy the newest gadgets. Perhaps, you have items that are no longer needed, and you must make room for new stock and merchandise. Electronics BuyBack Websites are the perfect solution. You can sell unwanted items and get cash in a matter of days.   Some online companies allow you to trade-in your used devices to buy the devices you always wanted. Not only can you trade-...

If you are an electronics dealer wanting to sell your refurbished or used merchandise, you need to find a reliable company to work with to advertise your goods. There are many different marketplaces, but there are some key differences between all of them. Every online store is different in how it handles various fees, commissions, and listings. You ideally want to choose the best option for your business. This can mean picking the store that has the best fee structure, or it may mean something e...

Finding reliable suppliers for any item or product can make for a lengthy and difficult process. Even if you have extensive experience, a well-trained staff, and all of the tools you need, you will almost certainly require custom systems in order to compete. If you need to obtain these parts from many different suppliers, it will take time to create an expansive network of suppliers that you can access at any time.   While creating a supplier network was very difficult before social media,...

When you're looking to sell used electronics, there are many different places you to go to do so. The industry for used electronics has become a booming one, which is displayed by the estimated revenues of $52.7 billion in 2022. While there are multiple places that you can go when you want to sell used electronics, the following details five of the best places for these transactions.   Trade-In Tech   Trandeintech.com is a powerful platform that's designed specifically to be used on ...

If your company is focused on buying and selling iPhones, it's important to understand that it can be difficult to make profits on this type of company unless you take the right steps. In the event that you do everything right, there's a good chance that flipping iPhones can be a highly lucrative business for you. Before you look to buy and sell iPhone models, it's recommended that you learn more about what it takes to flip phones for a profit. By avoiding mistakes in the early days of your busi...

The electronics market has grown exponentially in the last decade and shows no signs of slowing down. It's estimated that the consumer electronics industry will be worth more than 442 billion dollars by the end of 2020 in the United States alone.   Billions of new electronics are sold globally every year. Major brands from Apple to Samsung release new products on an annual basis, keeping the demand incredibly high.   With release cycles for smartphones, tablets, computers, and more p...

When Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone in 2007, it ushered in a brand-new era for consumer electronics. While it's certainly not the only smartphone on the market, the Apple iPhone was one of the first to be widely adopted by the masses.   Since its launch, Apple has continued to release new models annually. Each iteration adds new features and capabilities, making the iPhone an incredibly hot commodity all year round.   With Apple's yearly release cycle, the secondary market is ripe ...

In the world of tech, nothing quite beats the popularity of the Apple iPhone. Year after year, millions of people flock to buy the newest model. During a typical release cycle, Apple will sell well over 200 million units worldwide!   While that sales figure alone is pretty impressive, it doesn't even begin to cover the secondary market. There's a lot of money to be made with used iPhones. As iPhone users ditch their old models for the shiny new one, resellers can bank on the brand's popula...

If you want to enjoy a profitable hobby or business, consider buying and selling smartphones, tablets, computers, and similar items. For instance, did you know that the used smartphone industry is worth an estimated $30 billion?    To enter into this extremely profitable industry, it's wise to do this with the help of Trade-In Tech. Before you start buying and selling on the Trade-In Tech wholesale platform, we have several valuable tips you'll want to check out. Here are five great ways t...

For the past 10 years, I’ve spent night and day trying to find reliable suppliers to work with in the phone industry.    Sound familiar?   This is the main problem everyone faces in the electronics industry. If you resell products like iPhones, iPads, Samsung, etc. you know how hard it is to find reliable suppliers. And this is why I transitioned Trade-In Tech into a wholesale platform.   After selling my first company, I ask all my previous customers the problems they were fac...

If you want to grow your wholesale electronics business, it’s wise to get it online right away. Don’t worry; you don’t have to be a technical genius to start and grow a thriving online business buying and selling electronics.   As you know, the popularity of electronics isn’t going away anytime soon. Experts predict that the consumer electronics market will grow 4.3% in 2021. Further research shows that, by the year 2027, this same market will reach a total worth of over $989 billion.  ...

If you're looking for a profitable future, think about learning how to properly repair electronics. You'll be glad to know that there are many great ways to make money after learning about electronic repair techniques. But, how do you get started? You'll want to continue reading as we have plenty of awesome tips. Here are four awesome steps to help you start making money by repairing electronics.   1. Repair Other People's Phones   You might be saying "I don't know how to repair elec...

As an electronics reseller, you have a lot of opportunities to make a decent profit. Today's market is flooded with high-end tech. Thanks to the ongoing release cycle of big-name brands, there's always an influx of stock that you can use to benefit your business.   All that said, not every piece of tech is going to be worth salvaging. Some items require more work than others. It's not just the condition of the item you have to worry about. The demand for items can also affect its value to ...

Whether for business or fun, there’s no doubt that people everywhere depend on consumer electronics. However, this huge demand for electronics does produce quite a bit of waste. In fact, experts estimate that 20 to 50 million metric tons of electronic waste or e-waste are disposed of each year. Experts began working to solve this problem and, with that in mind, created the R2 certification.   In this article, you’re going to learn: What R2 recycling is Why it’s beneficial ...

Managing a wholesale business is a lot harder than most people think. Not only do you have to manage the day-to-day operations of your company, but there are a lot of factors to contend with. You have to manage your massive inventory supply, your supplier list, customer relations, sales, and so much more.   They say that business owners have to be available 24-hours of the day to manage a company. Let's be real. That's not very realistic. Even if you have all the time in the world, managin...

If you are attempting to start a business but are unsure of the route you should take, you should look into creating a private label electronics business. The products that a private label business sells are manufactured by one company but sold under another. Creating a private label company is also very easy no matter the size of your business, which makes it ideal in a variety of different situations.   Private label products are usually considered to be more affordable than name-brand o...