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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...