A Buyer’s Guide to Mobile Storefronts on B-Stock

The mobile secondary market is thriving, valued at $80 billion as of 2024. The growing demand for affordable, preowned devices and the cyclical nature of new smartphone model releases  adds to this rapid growth. As more quality and budget-friendly options become available on the secondary market, many consumers have come around to the idea of refurbished or used devices. In fact, 68% of buyers say they are willing to consider used or refurbished tech in order to save money or reduce environmental impact!

Safe to say, businesses and individual buyers recognize the profitability of reselling mobile phones, wearables, and tablets. Ultimtatly, they fill a need for carriers and retailers looking to offload trade-in and preowned products, while benefiting from the steady supply of quality and increasingly diverse devices. This balance supports a vibrant secondary market, offering buyers and resellers abundant opportunities to secure in-demand tech and extend the lives of  mobile devices.

Why Buy Smartphones, Wearables, and Tablets on B-Stock?

Wholesalers to refurbishers can source bulk quantities of smartphones, wearables, tablets, and other popular consumer electronics by participating in B-Stock auctions.

On the B-Stock marketplace, buyers gain direct access to inventory from mobile carriers and OEMs, allowing them to bid for and purchase devices in bulk at a fraction of the retail cost. All makes and models–from the latest Google Pixel to high-performing iPhones–ened up on B-Stock. With a streamlined buying process and transparency into each auction’s condition and origin, buyers can confidently source products that meet their specific profit margins and inventory requirements. For example, eBay resellers sending to end users may be more interested in higher grade devices versus a repair shop owner can source lower grade inventory for parts.

Mobile Storefront Data

Shop across all device makes and models!

You never have to worry about variety if you’re interested in mobile auctions across B-Stock storefronts. Here are some top mobile manufacturers that make up this category:

If you’re considering getting into the mobile resale game, you will need a steady source of inventory! Start browsing cell phone auctions now.

Overview of Mobile Storefronts

Compare mobile storefront highlights like conditions and grading, auction schedules, and more, to make the most of your bids. Registration is required on select storefronts.

Mobile Carrier Liquidations

• Seller Type: Carrier
• Conditions: Grades AA+ - RR
• Shipping: Buyer Arranges
• Locations: TX
• Avg. Auctions Per Week: 500
• Auction Closing Time: Tue & Thu | 12:30PM ET
• Restrictions: US Only, R2 Certification* (for Non-Functional)

Wireless Network Marketplace

• Seller Type: Carrier
• Conditions: Grades A-D
• Shipping: Buyer Arranges
• Locations: ON, Canada
• Avg. Auctions Per Week: 120
• Auction Closing Time: Monday | 2PM ET
• Restrictions: Export Required

Samsung Mobile Auctions

• Seller Type: OEM
• Conditions: Grades A+ -C
• Shipping: Fixed-Price
• Locations: TX
• Avg. Auctions Per Week: 50
• Auction Closing Time: Wednesday | 3PM ET
• Restrictions: US Only

Superior Wireless Auctions

• •Seller Type: Carrier
• Conditions: Grades A-D
• Shipping: Buyer Arranges
• Locations: TX
• Avg. Auctions Per Week: 200
• Auction Closing Time: Monday | 11AM ET
• Restrictions: US Address, R2 Certification (for Grade D)

Square Trade

• Seller Type: Insurance/ Trade-In
• Conditions: Grades A-E
• Shipping: Buyer Arranges
• Locations: TX, TN, IL
• Avg. Auctions Per Week: 25
• Auction Closing Time: Ad Hoc
• Restrictions: US Only

GameStop Wholesale

• Seller Type: Retailer
• Conditions: Grades A+ -F
• Shipping: Buyer Arranges
• Locations: TX
• Avg. Auctions Per Week: 100
• Auction Closing Time: Tuesday | 2PM ET

*Note on Accessing R2-only Auctions: Some inventory is only sold to R2 Certified companies. We go into more detail down below!

You can easily download our Introduction to Mobile Storefronts on B-Stock to use as a reference for future bidding and buying!

R2 Certification

The R2 certification sets guidelines for the safe, sustainable handling and redistribution of used electronics. It ensures that electronics are refurbished or recycled in a way that prioritizes environmental responsibility and data security. While the R2 certification process can be lengthy, the benefits are worthwhile for buyers seeking a broader range of high-quality inventory. This ultimately enhances rust and credibility in their resale operations. For buyers on B-Stock, holding an R2 certification can be essential, as it may be required to access certain storefront auctions.

Whether you’re in the business of refurbishing or reselling, B-Stock offers an efficient, trusted solution for sourcing high-demand tech products and devices at scale. And if you’re looking to source top-quality electronics at competitive prices, look no further than our mobile storefronts! Simply submit a valid sales tax ID number when you register.