Here’s an alternative to throwing away your old cellphone, selling it on ebay or craigslist, or donating it to charity.

Sites like Simplysellular, cellforcash, and phoneiscash buy old cellphones from consumers and resell them to brokers.

Check ’em out if you don’t want to go through the hassle of trying to find a buyer for your old cellphone. — BEN POPKEN

Selling Your Cell Phone: A Look at Your Options [KMull]
Used cellphones fit the bill for many [USAToday]
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