A site called "Hello Totem" is offering me $ for my old Torch

**barskin** · 08-20-2011, 09:10 PM

So, I am wondering if I can trust this site.

Sell Used Phones | Recycle Old Phones | Used CellPhones | HelloTotem.com

They've given me a quote of $137.08 (strange amount) which they will pay me by Paypal the day they get my device. Has anyone heard of them?

**JasW** · 08-20-2011, 10:40 PM

No, but you can probably get $75 or so more by selling it on Ebay.

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**soapfan9900** · 08-21-2011, 12:18 AM

I'd do Amazon, EBay, CraigsList, or even selling through other official outlets just to be on the safer side

**barskin** · 08-21-2011, 07:18 AM

Well, I ain't doing it on Amazon; that's for sure. I just checked the trade in value on a White 9800 AT&T in good condition, and it's 85 cents. Mint condition would get me a whole dollar! But ebay will give me $136 with the charger, and I think that might be the safest bet.

**xenorph** · 08-21-2011, 07:24 AM

gotta be more than $75 on ebay I can get $200+ for my curve 3g

I don't think he meant for you to trade it in on Amazon but rather sell it in the marketplace

**Canada Panda** · 08-21-2011, 10:05 AM

On my local Kijiji, Torches are still going for $200 in scratched condition and $300 in good condition. A bit more work on your part, but you'll get more money back that way. You can also list it on the Marketplace here if you wait another 29 posts.

In fact, if your Torch is made in Canada, I'd buy it from you. Been trying to find one for a loooong time.

**rockyroad55** · 08-21-2011, 11:12 AM

Try craigslist. Make sure you meet in a good public location like a starbucks and talk to the person on the phone before meeting since this can usually determine if the person is either definite about the purchase or is just calling to ask about the phone.

**soapfan9900** · 08-23-2011, 05:36 PM

I sold my 9800 to Best Buy today and got 165 dollars due to the condition.....I think if you had things like the instruction manual, charger, etc it would bump up the price. I did the phone only and got that much and was quite impressed

**BlackberryCodeSource** · 08-23-2011, 07:29 PM

Go with craigslist and meet someone in your city

You get cash upfront and it will sell for $200 - $300 easily locked maybe a bit more unlocked.

**kygator13** · 08-23-2011, 07:59 PM

Best Buy offered me $169 for my 9800 on a gift card. I think I'm going to try ebay and if its not getting up to that, get the trade in best buy is offering.

**JasW** · 08-24-2011, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by xenorph

gotta be more than $75 on ebay I can get $200+ for my curve 3g

I don't think he meant for you to trade it in on Amazon but rather sell it in the marketplace

No, I didn't say just $75, I said $75 or so more than what this site is offering him. In other words, at least $200, depending of course upon condition and perhaps whether accessories or even the original box are included (always a plus!). Note, though, that as people are moving to the 9810, the going rate might drop as more used 9800s suddenly become available.

**T_Touch** · 08-24-2011, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by xenorph

gotta be more than $75 on ebay I can get $200+ for my curve 3g

I don't think he meant for you to trade it in on Amazon but rather sell it in the marketplace

In good condition, they're averaging at about $220 on eBay at this point.

**barskin** · 08-24-2011, 09:47 AM

Ebay is offering me $150. I think I will do that. It is safer, easier and quicker than selling it myself.

**soapfan9900** · 08-24-2011, 04:56 PM

Good to hear

Thinking of phones I was at Walmart earlier and looked to see if they had the new 9810 at this location........they didn't but had a 9800 for contract price at around 2 dollars and off contract over 700.......from what I know both Torches are nowhere near that expensive off contract no matter how low the contract price gets.

**Itzjusnick** · 08-24-2011, 08:07 PM

I sold my torch 9800 today on ebay for 300 bucks.. But it still looks like brand new. =)

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**barskin** · 08-24-2011, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by Itzjusnick

I sold my torch 9800 today on ebay for 300 bucks.. But it still looks like brand new. =)

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Mine has one tiny, almost unnoticeable scratch. But it is there, so the device is not in mint condition. SIGH.

**Magickal** · 08-25-2011, 03:28 AM

https://tradeup.blackberry.com/en/us/rmw/home.html

They qoted me $170.00 for my 9800

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**JasW** · 08-25-2011, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by Magickal

https://tradeup.blackberry.com/en/us/rmw/home.html

They qoted me $170.00 for my 9800

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You would probably get at least $100 more than that on eBay if yours is in decent condition.

**barskin** · 08-25-2011, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Magickal

https://tradeup.blackberry.com/en/us/rmw/home.html

They qoted me $170.00 for my 9800

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They quoted me that, too, but they don't list the 9810 as a device you can trade up to. I emailed them twice asking about this and I never got a reply.

**JasW** · 08-25-2011, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by barskin

They quoted me that, too, but they don't list the 9810 as a device you can trade up to. I emailed them twice asking about this and I never got a reply.

I don't believe they are going to offer trade ups to OS 7 phones, but perhaps they might in the future to encourage sales. Really, your best bet is eBay. I just sold my 9800 for $285 there.

**Don_Henry** · 08-25-2011, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by barskin

They quoted me that, too, but they don't list the 9810 as a device you can trade up to. I emailed them twice asking about this and I never got a reply.

Hey barskin,

I have the same question - I have just sent them an email myself - if you/I get no answer, I did some research about The Wireless Source, the company managing the Trade Up program - so I can call them if they don't answer the email:

http://thewirelesssource.com

1-800-527-4700
1-248-335-0440

The address on the website is identical to the ship to address noted on the Rebate mailer I received after completing the registration process.

**Don_Henry** · 08-26-2011, 04:52 PM

UPDATE: I am happy to report that I did receive an email from TheWirelessSource confirming that they are paying up to $170 for 9800s - even if you selected 9800 as the upgrade device.

**barskin** · 08-26-2011, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Don_Henry

UPDATE: I am happy to report that I did receive an email from TheWirelessSource confirming that they are paying up to $170 for 9800s - even if you selected 9800 as the upgrade device.

But, we were wondering if you could select a 9810 as the upgrade device.

This is all moot to me, however, as I accepted the Ebay $150 offer, and sent my 9800 on its way.