Gazelle buys used phones and other devices and sells pre-owned ones. To trade in, you describe your device and get an offer in a couple of minutes, ship it for free, and get paid by PayPal or check. The devices it sells come with a 55-point inspection and 30-day returns.
A trade-in offer tells you what one buyer will pay today. It doesn't tell you whether selling elsewhere would get you more, or what waiting a few months will cost. Predictye is built around those questions.
What Gazelle does well
Convenience. A quick offer, free shipping, and no buyer to deal with. If speed matters more than squeezing out the last dollar, a trade-in is the easiest way to sell.
The timing question
Phones lose value on a curve. BankMyCell's resale data shows iPhones losing about 15% of their value a year on average and Android phones about 32%. A few months of waiting can cost more than the gap between two offers. See why to sell before the new model launch.
What Predictye adds
Upload a photo and Predictye estimates what your item is worth now and in the years ahead. For specific models, our item value pages show recent eBay sale prices, like the iPhone 15 Pro Max, so you can compare a trade-in offer with what the same model actually sells for.
What Predictye doesn't do
We don't buy devices or make offers. Use Predictye to know what your phone is worth and when to sell, then take the best offer, whether that's a trade-in like Gazelle or a private sale.
Frequently asked questions
Will Predictye buy my phone?
No. Predictye estimates value; it doesn't buy or sell devices.
Is a trade-in offer lower than a private sale?
Often, because the buyer takes on resale risk and cost. Compare the offer with recent sale prices for your model before deciding.
Is Predictye free?
Yes. No account needed.