Tips, guides and news about selling your old tech, device recycling, and getting the best price for your gadgets.
iPhone 16 values in the UK right now: up to £686 for a Pro Max, £441 for the standard 16. Full model-by-model table, what drops in September, and how to sell in 3 steps.
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The iPhone 17 Pro Max fetches up to £956 in the UK right now — but that number has a deadline. Values by storage and condition, plus why September changes everything.
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How much is a Nintendo Switch 2 worth in the UK? Current trade-in prices, what the Mario Kart World bundle changes, selling without the box, and how to wipe it before posting.
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Planning for iPhone 18? Learn what to sell, when to lock a quote, and how to protect your current phone's value before Apple's next launch cycle.
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If you plan to buy the iPhone 18, your iPhone 17 trade-in timing matters. Here is when to sell, what to keep, and how to protect your upgrade budget.
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Buying a used iPhone 17 Pro Max? Check the model, IMEI, eSIM, cameras, display, iOS, Activation Lock and repair history before you hand over money.
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Step-by-step pictures for resetting an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy before selling. Back up, remove account locks, erase everything, and confirm it is ready.
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eBay listing price: £280. What you actually take home: £198. After fees, postage, returns, and hours of effort, most sellers net 15-25% less than an instant buyback. Here is the honest maths.
Read moreDial *#06# to get your IMEI and find out if your phone is blacklisted, network-locked, or on finance. This guide explains what each status means and how it affects your phone's resale value.
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Older Huawei phones with Google services are surprisingly valuable in 2026. Find out what your Huawei P30, P40, Mate, or Nova is worth and where to sell it for the best price in the UK.
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Not sure if your old laptop is worth selling? Most laptops from the last 7 years have trade-in value. Use this 60-second check to find out what yours is worth.
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The average UK household is sitting on £300-500 of unused tech. Here's how to find it all, value it, and sell everything at once for maximum cash with minimum effort.
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Think you need the original box and charger to sell your phone? You don't. Find out what actually affects your phone's value and what you can safely leave out.
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ThinkPads are the most sought-after business laptop on the UK refurbished market — a 3-year-old ThinkPad can still fetch £120-300. See price ranges for every Lenovo line and how to sell yours for the best price.
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Water damage doesn't always mean worthless. Many water-damaged phones still have component value or partial function. Find out what yours is worth and where to sell it in the UK.
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We compared 6 UK phone recyclers with the same device. The gap between best and worst was 38%. See who pays the most, who pays fastest, and who to avoid.
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Apple's Quick Start transfers everything to your new iPhone in under 30 minutes. Step-by-step guide to Quick Start, iCloud backup, and wired transfer — then wipe and sell the old one.
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A cracked screen does not make your iPhone worthless. Cracked iPhones still fetch 60-70% of their working value. Find out what yours is worth and how to sell it fast in the UK.
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HP laptops hold more value than you think. Find out what HP Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, EliteBook, ProBook, and OMEN models are worth in 2026. Free postage, same-day payment on TechLoop.
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Recycling your old phone does not mean giving it away for free. Learn how to get paid for responsibly recycling your phone in the UK. Free postage, same-day payment on TechLoop.
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Business-grade Dells hold value better than you think. See price ranges for XPS, Latitude, Inspiron, and Alienware, plus how to get the best price selling your Dell laptop in the UK.
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We compared TechLoop and musicMagpie prices for 10 popular devices. See exactly which service pays more, where each one wins, and what to watch out for.
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Google Backup handles 90% of your Android data automatically. This guide covers the 3 steps and 10 minutes it takes to back up everything before selling your phone.
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Sell used electronics locally for same-day cash or online for the best payout. We ranked 7 UK options — see what your old phone, laptop, tablet or console is really worth before you recycle it.
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Factory reset does NOT remove iCloud Activation Lock. If you skip this step, the buyer gets a brick. Here's exactly how to sign out of iCloud before selling your iPhone.
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Your broken laptop is not worthless. Even laptops with cracked screens, dead batteries, or water damage have component value. Find out what yours is worth.
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Find out what your PS5 is worth in the UK right now. Disc vs digital, slim vs original, and where to get the best price. Same-day payment, free postage.
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Find out what your Samsung Galaxy is really worth in the UK. Realistic prices for S25, S24, S23, Z Fold, Z Flip, and A-series models plus the best way to sell.
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See UK Google Pixel trade-in values from Pixel 6 to Pixel 9 Pro, what affects price, and how to get paid quickly with TechLoop.
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We compared TechLoop and CeX across 10 popular devices. See exactly where each service wins on price, speed, convenience, and hidden costs.
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See UK Xbox trade-in prices for Series X, Series S, One X and One S, plus how to prepare your console and get paid quickly.
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Deleting files is not enough. Learn exactly how to factory reset a Windows or Mac laptop before selling to protect your personal data completely.
Read moreSee UK Nintendo Switch trade-in prices for OLED, V2, V1 and Lite models, plus how to prepare your console and get paid quickly.
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Your old iPad is worth more than you think. See real price ranges for every iPad model from 2014 onwards and find the best place to sell in the UK.
Read moreFind out what your phone is actually worth in the UK in 2026. Realistic price tables for iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel plus the 4 factors that determine value.
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Step-by-step iPhone reset guide before selling, including backup, Find My iPhone, iCloud sign-out, data wipe, and final checks.
Read moreWe tested 7 UK phone buyback services with the same iPhone — offers varied by over £100 on one phone. See who pays most, who pays fastest, and who to avoid in 2026.
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Apple Trade-In undervalues your MacBook by 15-30%. Learn exactly what your MacBook is worth, where to sell it, and how to get the best price in the UK.
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A cracked screen doesn't make your iPhone worthless. Broken iPhones fetch 30-50% of working value. Find out what yours is worth and where to sell it.
Read moreFactory reset alone won't protect your data. Follow this complete checklist to prepare your phone, laptop, or tablet for sale safely and get a better price.
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Compare phone trade-in and recycling prices across 7 UK buyback sites — tested with the same devices, prices varied by 40%+. See who pays best for phones, laptops, tablets and consoles.
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Learn how to sell your laptop in the UK for cash, including old or broken laptops, price checks, postage, and same-day payment.
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Find out what your old phone is worth and how to sell it fast in the UK, with a locked quote, free postage, and same-day payment.
Read moreWondering what your old iPhone or Samsung is worth? See UK phone values, condition factors, trade-in options, and tips to get the best price.
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Sell your old iPhone or Samsung in Swindon with TechLoop. Get a fast quote, free postage or local drop-off, and same-day payment after inspection.
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