Sell Your Phone
in Chicago

Chicago Gadgets buys eligible phones at our Chicago store at 4529 N Kedzie Ave, including iPhones and supported Samsung Galaxy models. Start with a free online appraisal to see your estimated value, then bring your phone in for verification and same-day cash payment.

Yes, depending on the carrier and device status. A carrier-locked phone may have a different value than an unlocked phone. Select the correct carrier and lock status during your appraisal so your estimate reflects the device accurately.

Yes. Chicago Gadgets buys many older and newer used smartphones in a variety of conditions. Select your exact brand, model, storage capacity and condition in the appraisal to see its estimated value.

Yes. We buy eligible phones with cracked screens, damaged back glass and other physical damage. Select the actual condition in the appraisal so the estimate reflects the device accurately.

Only if the device is fully paid off and not blocked by the carrier. If there is a remaining balance on a carrier plan, or the IMEI is reported lost or stolen, we are not able to buy the device.

Usually, yes. A broken phone or one that doesn't power on may still have value. Start an appraisal and provide the requested device details. We'll verify the condition in store before completing the purchase.

Your phone's value depends on the brand, model, storage capacity, screen and physical condition, battery health, carrier status, previous repairs, account-lock status and current resale market conditions. Use our free online appraisal to get an estimated value in about 60 seconds.

Yes. For iPhone, sign out of iCloud and remove Find My / Activation Lock. For supported Android phones, any applicable Google/FRP account lock must also be removed before purchase. We can help explain what needs to be removed in store.

Bring your phone, a government-issued photo ID and a second form of ID, plus your appraisal information. Make sure you can remove any Apple, Google or activation lock if necessary. If your battery is very low, bringing a charging cable can also help keep verification quick.