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Swappa has a growing demand for HP, Dell and Lenovo laptop listings. We're actively looking for additional supply, so please email bizdev@swappa.com or DM if interested. We look forward to hearing from you.

iPods are having a moment. You've probably seen articles about people ditching their phones for music and going back to dedicated players. iPod sellers have been busy. Buyers are actively hunting for everything from iPod Classics to Nanos. It makes sense. People want to listen to music without the pull of notifications, social media, and infinite scrolling. An iPod does one thing, and it does it well. If you're looking for an iPod, here are some options: → https://lnkd.in/gcEKsxyB →https://lnkd.in/g6GH6Jya

The M1 MacBook Air still has 3+ years of security updates left. People assume "2020 laptop" means outdated. With Apple Silicon, that's not the case. The M1 MacBook Air runs macOS Tahoe. It supports Apple Intelligence. And based on Apple's track record of supporting the current macOS plus two previous versions with security patches, M1 machines are projected to stay secure into 2029. That's a laptop you can buy used for around $400 that Apple will actively protect for 3+ more years: https://lnkd.in/gvx_x3dt Here's how the Apple Silicon lineup stacks up right now: M1 (2020) → runs macOS Tahoe, security updates expected through ~2029 M2 (2022) → even longer runway M3 (2023) → years of full support ahead M4 (2025) → practically brand new in Apple's update cycle Every single one of these chips runs the latest macOS. Every one supports Apple Intelligence. The difference is the price. Meanwhile, the new M5 MacBook Air starts at $1,099 — $100 more than the M4 started at just last year, thanks to the global DRAM shortage driving component costs up across the industry. So the question isn't whether a used Apple Silicon MacBook is "still good." It's why you'd pay 2–3x more for a marginal performance bump when Apple is going to support these machines for years either way. Check current MacBook pricing at swappa.com/prices

Big thanks to CTIA and its WISE Certification program for a great meeting at the ebay HQ in San Jose today. It was awesome spending time with so many partners that Swappa works with, and we're excited about the tremendous progress being made by the RLSQ (Reverse Logistics and Service Quality) working group.

Thank you to CNET for the recognition! https://lnkd.in/gmuSezvH

Every "AT&T vs. Verizon" guide tells you the same thing: compare plans, pick a carrier, buy a phone through them. Here's what most don't mention: you don't have to buy your phone from a carrier at all. Buy unlocked. Take it to whichever carrier you want. Switch whenever you want. No contracts tying you to a phone payment plan. No trade-in pressure. No strings. An unlocked iPhone 15 on Swappa starts around $340. An iPhone 15 Pro starts around $399. Bring either one to AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile — your call. Change your mind next year? Just make the change. The carrier comparison guides have it backwards. Pick your phone first. Then pick your plan. That's how you actually save money and keep your options open. swappa.com

Samsung is offering $160 for the Galaxy S22 Ultra as a trade-in toward the Galaxy S26. On Swappa, that same phone sells for $315 on average. Higher-storage models go for $350–$400. That's not a rounding error. That's $150 more that could be in your pocket. Here's some context: Assurant just released their annual trade-in report. U.S. consumers got $6.4 billion back through trade-in programs in 2025 — up 42% year over year. The Galaxy S22 Ultra was the most traded-in Android phone for six consecutive quarters. So this is the single most popular Android trade-in phone in America, and Samsung's own offer is roughly half of what it actually sells for on the open market. See what yours is worth → swappa.com/prices https://lnkd.in/gTZYfnBf

Most people don't realize how much they're leaving on the table when they sell used tech. Platform fees are a quiet tax on every transaction for sellers and they add up fast. On Swappa, sellers pay 3% per sale. Buyers pay 3% too. There is a roughly 3% payment processing fee for Stripe or PayPal. That's it. No hidden charges, no surprise deductions when the money lands. On a sale with $1,000 ask price, that means you keep $940 after payment processing fees. Other marketplaces charge fees up to 13%, so you're walking away with $70 less, before you've even paid for shipping. We built Swappa around one idea: buying and selling used tech should be safe, simple, and fair. The fees reflect that. No Junk. No Jerks. 👉 swappa.com #Swappa #UsedTech #TechResale #SmartSelling #ConsumerTech #Marketplace

At Swappa, we publish our pricing data. Real average selling prices. Active listing counts. Best selling devices. Most listed. Updated regularly across phones, laptops, tablets, watches — everything. Why? Because when buyers can see an iPhone 14 averages $324 across hundreds of listings, the transparency helps them make informed decisions. When sellers can see exactly where to price their device, they list with confidence. See for yourself → swappa.com/prices

Did you know there's a difference between "factory unlocked" and "SIM unlocked" Samsung phones — and it can affect your software updates, carrier compatibility, and resale value? Many marketplaces lump them together. Swappa doesn't. Here's why the distinction matters (and how to spot it before you buy): https://lnkd.in/gsvyKTiC