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Continuous technology upgrades combined with the explosion of cell phone buyback, trade-in and refurbishing programs have created a robust secondary market for wireless devices. Consider this: the average person upgrades their phone every 22 months, most likely leveraging one of the thousands of cell phone trade-in programs available. Whether traded in to a mom-and-pop shop or sent back to a major wireless carrier, the majority of these devices will end up being sold in bulk. This presents a great opportunity for wireless retailers to obtain quality secondhand devices for resale.
San Mateo, CA and Chicago, IL, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New data from both Circana and B-Stock reveals the age of smartphones traded-in reached an all-time high during the 2025 upgrade cycle, with most devices being three generations…
Some of the world’s largest wireless OEMs, carriers, and trade-in companies leverage B-Stock’s B2B marketplace to maximize their profits on trade-in mobile devices and accessories. Get insight into secondary market trends to fetch the highest prices for your devices.
As one of our consistently top-performing categories, B-Stock helps sellers maximize recovery rates and operational efficiency while giving buyers direct access to valuable, in-demand inventory. In this Apparel Insider, you’ll get exclusive insights into the demand and the value for…