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Sell or trade inSM Mobile · Cape Town

Sell your device, or put it towards your next one.

Bring your device and your ID to the shop. We check it, price it while you wait, and pay you by EFT or give you credit for anything in store.

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Sell it
We pay by instant EFT into your bank account as soon as the checks pass.
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Trade it in
The value goes towards a device, a repair or accessories, the same day. What you don’t spend stays on your name as credit for next time.
Before you come in

What to bring

Your ID, passport or driver’s licence. The law requires us to record who we buy from.
The device, signed out of iCloud or your Google account, and reset if you can. We can help you do it at the counter.
The box and charger, if you still have them. Not required.
Your bank details, if you’re selling for an EFT.

Checks we run on every device

A device that fails any of these can’t be bought. We tell you which one and why.

Activation lock is off (iCloud or Google account signed out)
Not reported lost or stolen on the blacklist
No company management (MDM) profile
The IMEI on the tray matches the device’s software
Not locked to a network
How we price it

What decides the price

The model and storage, how it looks (its cosmetic grade) and its battery health. We show you how we got to the number.

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Category 1
Looks close to new. No marks on the screen, and none on the body you would see at arm’s length.
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Category 2
Light signs of use. Fine marks on the body or frame; the screen is clean when it’s on.
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Category 3
Visible wear. Scratches or scuffs you’ll notice. Everything works; it’s the best value.
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Battery health
Every listing shows the battery health the device reports. We don’t sell a device under 70%: it gets a new battery first.
Peak90–100%
Strong80–89%
Steady70–79%
ReplacedNew battery fitted