About 95% of what they buy is refurbished and resold on marketplaces like Amazon or eBay. The remaining 5% is salvaged for parts to give other devices a "second life". 3. Major Retailers and Carriers

They provide instant quotes for damaged devices to streamline the selling process for you.

Since they can perform the labor themselves, they fix the damage and resell the phone as "refurbished" for a profit. 2. Specialized Buyback Companies

Local repair shops and independent tech enthusiasts are some of the most frequent buyers.

They buy devices at a steep discount, often 30-60% below market value for a cracked back or screen.