Published Apr 27, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Andy is a senior writer and former Mac editor at HTG. He has over 20 years experience as a consumer tech journalist, and has covered everything from the old Palm Pilots to the original iPhone and Android devices, to the latest gadgets. He has written and edited for UK-based print publications like PDA Essentials and Android Magazine , and online at sites including  MUO , Android Tips and Hacks , broadband.co.uk , and Envato . He has a passion for all things mobile and has been a keen Mac enthusiast since 2005. Whenever you buy a new phone, you've got to deal with the question of what to do with your old one. In my experience, trade-in prices have slumped . The days of getting a great discount when upgrading seem to be over. And for private sales, the value depends on how in-demand your model is. Instead of accepting a terrible offer, you can repurpose your old phone.…