Where to Buy or Sell a Second-hand Apple Watch

Where to buy or sell an Apple Watch?

One of the main doubts that you may have first is knowing where to go for the Apple Watch buying / selling process. There are many options and in the following sections we will tell you which are the most popular.

Physical stores

Although the digital platforms that we will see in the next section seem to have taken over, the truth is that there are still physical establishments to this day where you can buy or sell second-hand items. There are many that even specialize in electronics, although at the national level in Spain we highlight two above all and which better guarantees they offer:

• Cash Converters: although it also has an online service , this is one of the oldest and most widespread second-hand store chains throughout our territory. In them you can find all kinds of items to buy, including Apple Watch. And, of course, you can also wear your watch as long as it remains functional, being able to obtain an appraisal and money in hand at the moment.
• CeX: another of the second-hand goods buying and selling chains , but it specializes in electronics, video games and DVDs. As in the previous one, they can make an appraisal at the time of your watch and take the money in hand instantly. And from the buyer’s point of view, it will be rare to go to a CeX and not have an Apple Watch for sale.

The good thing about buying in physical stores like these is that purchase guarantees are usually given. That is, beyond the fact that the Apple Watch could still be covered by Apple, you can exercise your rights in stores if any unforeseen inconvenience arises.

On-line

It is here where we find a greater variety of options to buy or sell an Apple Watch. At this point there are also applications and web services for buying and selling second-hand items of all kinds and others specialized in technology and even Apple products. Here are some of the most popular services:

• Amazon: yes, the well-known portal also offers the possibility of buying and selling second-hand items. And although in the case of being a seller, it is not that simple, as a buyer you can find great deals on Apple Watch with the security that Amazon is behind the operation.
• Facebook: there is a section called Market Place aimed precisely at the sale of second-hand products between users of the social network. In it you can post your ad at no additional cost, in addition to being able to enter into a negotiation with Apple Watch sellers if you are in the role of buyer.
• Used Apples: this is an online store specializing in Apple products in which users themselves can place advertisements for their respective devices for sale. From the seller’s point of view, you should know that they will take a commission for the sale, while as a buyer you have full payment guarantees and the possibility of claiming.
• Vibbo: first the “vibbo” and then “I sell” is the slogan of this well-known application / web heir to the classic “Second Hand”. In it you can place your ad at no additional cost to send your offer to thousands of interested parties on Apple Watch, as well as you can find offers if you are a buyer, being able to negotiate from you to you with the user.
• Wallapop: in any compilation of buying and selling apps worth its salt, this one could not be missing, since it is the most popular . Unfortunately, it is the one where more scams abound, but following advice that we will give you in another section, you should not have problems. They also offer verification and reporting systems for problems.

It should be noted that messaging apps such as WhatsApp or Telegram can also be useful for sale. Either to send a message to your contacts informing them that you sell an Apple Watch or to directly share the link to the ad that you have placed on other platforms such as the previous ones.

Aspects to consider as a seller

Thinking that being the one who sells the device gives you all the power is at least inaccurate. There are also many scams that affect sellers. In the next section we tell you how to avoid these problems, as well as some tips to be able to sell your watch faster .

Be suspicious of certain behaviors

As bad as it sounds, distrust should be your main companion in this type of sales, despite the fact that there are also thousands of people with good intentions. However, there are certain behaviors that could reveal that the intentions of the presumed buyers are not legal.

If you are using online services for sale, be wary of those people who respond immediately to messages , since in many cases they are automated bots. Also pay close attention to the language used , since that will also help you to expose possible robotic systems. Obviously a person may have difficulty writing and sneaking in a misspelling or misprint, so you will have to speed up your common sense to detect it.

Also be wary of chain scams that normally act with the same modus operandi, prompting you to write to them at a certain phone number via WhatsApp (usually a foreign number). They also usually claim that the reason for their interest in buying the watch is to be able to give it to a friend or relative who lives in another country . In their behavior also highlights the fact of not putting a single snag , offering very quickly to pay for the device without even consulting details about its status or wanting to negotiate the price.

Also avoid paying attention to those who send suspicious links , since it is not recommended even that you enter those websites to which they link, because it could contain malware or some type of interface in which they supplant a legal service in order to obtain your personal and payment information.

How to set the right price

This is one of the dilemmas that brings the most headaches from the beginning. What we basically recommend you is to take a look at what other sellers set , since it will always be a good index to know for what price second-hand Apple Watches are being sold. Also take into account the condition of your watch, the health of the battery and its age. Nothing happens if you sell it a little more expensive than others, as long as it is not an exorbitant difference and can have a justification for the good condition of the product.

One tip that you could apply is to set a higher price than you are willing to . That is, if you want to obtain an amount of, for example 300 euros, put it at 320-350. In this way you will have a higher trading fork and you can go down to 300 euros, which is the amount you want to obtain. And hey, if you finally manage to sell it for more, that’s a bonus.

Also keep in mind that the price could go up if you include the charger, straps and even the original Apple Watch box. The issue of the charger and the box may be more imprecise to understand that it is an essential in the watch, but the issue of the straps can be interesting to earn an extra. If you are going to sell it with a considerable number of these and also its value is high, the price must increase for the sale to be profitable.

With reference to payments , it is recommended that you never make any type of prior payment. You may be asked to make a transfer or similar for shipping costs, something that really tends to be more typical of scams. Therefore, always try to ensure that the buyer bears the costs and makes the payment through a transparent service (PayPal, Bizum, Transfer …), but in no case give them your payment details. If you ship the Watch, try to make sure the buyer will pay you when they receive it.

Give potential buyers confidence

We understand that you are not looking to cheat anyone with your sale, but there will precisely be bona fide buyers who are in the other position and may mistrust you. If you want to provide them with security, it is important that you be totally transparent. Try to make the description of the product as close as possible to reality, do not hide information or try to “improve” the image of your watch.

If, for example, it has some small scratches or similar, it is convenient that you say so, since in the end it may be inevitable and if they are not very deep it could not matter to the buyer. You can also give credibility by showing purchase invoices , always hiding personal and payment information that could be used against you.

Be friendly and alert to potential buyers who want to negotiate the price as well; there are some who seem to even joke by offering you unsatisfactory amounts, but even with them it is better not to wear out. They will probably ask you many questions about the status of the product and you should not despair, in the end you have to be aware that the person who is interested wants to know all the details of what their future Apple Watch may be.

In what condition should you deliver the watch

We will not go into if you sell it with accessories and so on. In the end, this is something optional that you must also have previously communicated to the buyer. What you should be clear about is that the watch must be fully restored and out of your list of devices. In this way you will ensure that the person who receives it will not only be able to use it without problem, but also will not be able to access any of your data.

This will be as simple as unpairing it from your iPhone from the Watch application. Once this is done, you must go to the list of your devices in Settings> your name (it can also be found on the Apple ID website) and remove that Apple Watch from your list of devices. And this last point is important, since if you deliver it unlinked, but without deleting this, it could require that your data be entered in order to configure it.

What should you look for if you are a buyer

We now go to the other position and that is to want to buy an Apple Watch. Of course, there can also be problems here, but by following the advice we give you below, you should be able to buy your watch without fear.

What should you look for on the clock

If you are going to a physical store, this advice is unnecessary, but if you are making an online purchase it is advisable that you require presence to close the purchase-sale operation. In this way you can check on-site if the status of the Apple Watch corresponds to what is described in the advertisement. This is what we advise you to review once you have been able to meet with the seller:

• Check the general condition of the watch, if it has any scratches or marks of use, if the screen has any cracks, etc.
• It is important to verify that the Apple Watch is not locked by iCloud , which would indicate that it is stolen. If the entire operating system is fully accessible and no warning message pops up, it means that it does not have such a crash.
• Check that the touch panel works correctly and you can touch anywhere on the screen without problem.
• Speakers and microphones are also critical when checking. Making a phone call from this it is possible to find out if both elements work well.
• The health of the battery available in Settings> Battery (watchOS 7 and later) will indicate its deterioration, so you will be able to know if it has suffered a lot of wear and tear and it compensates you for your purchase.

What data should you request from an individual

As we mentioned in the section in which we explain what to do as a seller, we do the corresponding in the case of the buyer. The first thing we recommend is to request a purchase invoice that includes the serial number of the watch, as well as a capture in which it is seen that this number actually corresponds to that Watch. This way you can check its authenticity and even know if it still has warranty coverage.

To do this, you must go to the website enabled by Apple for it and enter that number. If it is not recognized, the serial number you have been provided is false. If it appears, you will already have the assurance that it is authentic, although in any case we insist on carrying out the transaction in person in order to avoid problems.

It is also important that when having a conversation with the seller, you always use the official apps . For example, if you are buying in Wallapop it is advisable that you have all the negotiation in this way and not through WhatsApp or similar. That way, in the face of possible claims, it will be easier for you to prove what happened.

How to make payments

This is one of the trickiest questions. For this reason, we recommend above all to make cash payments in person and if you have no other option, resort to secure payment platforms with which you can have guarantees that the money can be reimbursed if the buyer does not. keep your word. Of course, avoid making transfers .

Of course, always try not to pay in advance . It is possible that you may be asked for some kind of deposit, something that may even be understandable, but try not to resort to it unless there is no other option and always within that framework of secure platforms.