What is CEX?
CEX was founded in London in 1992 and is also known as Complete Entertainment Exchange. It allows you to sell electronic equipment, games and DVDs for cash. You can also trade these items in for vouchers which you can use to buy other items from the company.
Do I Need A CEX Membership To Sell My Phone?
CEX offer two types of membership – exchange membership and full membership. Both types of membership are free but you will need a full membership if you want to sell a phone.
How Do I Join CEX?
In order to get a full membership with CEX you need to be over 16 years of age. You will also need one form of ID such as a passport, driving licence or utility bill. The ID that you provide cannot be a passport that has expired, or a bill that is more than three months old.
Does CEX Buy Old Phones?
There are several different products that you can sell to CEX, and this includes phones. They will buy phones that are new and those that have been used. It does not matter how old the phone is, but the newer the phone, the more it is likely to be worth. If you are looking to buy a new phone, selling your old one is a good way to raise some cash.
How Can I Find Out The Value Of My Phone With CEX?
If you visit the CEX website, you can enter the make and model of your phone and you will be told how much they will pay you for it. There are different grades of payment depending on the condition of the phone. You will be given a quote for your phone based on the condition that you believe it is in. When CEX have inspected the phone, they may place it in a different category. This means you could get more or less than the original quote.
Can You Sell Broken Phones To CEX?
You are able to sell phones that are faulty to CEX. They also offer a service where they can try to fix phones that are broken. If you have approached them to fix your phone and they are unable to, then you will still be able to sell your phone. Broken phones do come under the lowest grade, and so you will not receive as much money as if it was in good working order.
How Will I Get Paid For My Phone?
You can exchange your phone for cash or vouchers that you can spend in-store or online. If you sell online, then the money will be transferred to your bank account. This option will also be offered or in-store, or you could get paid in cash if the store has enough in the till.
Do I Need to Send My Phone To CEX?
If you are selling your phone in-store, you can just take it in and the staff will test the phone and make you an offer for it. If you are selling online, then you will need to post your phone to CEX. This can be done for free via Royal Mail or Collect+. The items will need to be sent within ten days of placing the order for sale. If your phone is worth more than £100, you may want to use Special Delivery instead of the free service, as this will provide you with insurance if something should happen to your phone while it is in the postal system.
Do You Need A Charger To Sell A Phone To CEX?
CEX will only accept a phone if it has all the essential accessories with it, and this includes the charger. This is because they need the charger to be able to sell the phone on. If there are any other connectors that you received when the phone was bought as new, they should also be passed on to CEX.
Can I Sell A Phone To CEX With A Cracked Screen?
If your phone has a cracked screen, then it will be graded as F. CEX will accept some phones in this condition, but not every phone so you will need to check with them that your model is eligible. It is worth bearing in mind, that even if your phone is accepted, the price you will be offered will not be as high as if the screen was not cracked.
Can I Donate My Phone To Charity With CEX?
You can choose to donate all or some of the sum you receive from selling your phone to charity. If you choose to donate the entire amount, then CEX will add an extra 10% on top. If you are a taxpayer, then the charity can also claim gift aid on the donation you have made.
What Charities Do CEX Support?
The two charities that CEX currently support are Muscular Dystrophy UK and Help For Heroes. If you decide that you want to donate to a charity, then you will be given the choice between the two. You can choose the amount that you want to donate from the money you will receive from your phone.
What Happens If CEX Do Not Want The Items I Have Sent?
When you place an order to sell online, you will be asked what you want to happen to the item if it is rejected. You can choose to have the item sent back to your home address for free. You can also choose for CEX to keep the phone and recycle it responsibly. If you do choose to have the phone recycled, then it will not be possible to have it returned to you at a later date.
Overview
If you want to sell your phone quickly, then CEX is a good choice. The transaction will usually take place quickly and the company has a good reputation for paying a fair price for the phones that they accept. The fact that phones can be sold online or in store offer a lot of flexibility for you to sell in the way that you want.
