Upgraded your phone, tablet, or device recently?
There’s a good chance your old one is still sitting somewhere at home.
A drawer, a shelf, a desk — it’s a common story.
What most people don’t realise is:
those devices still hold real value.
Why unused devices are worth looking at
Technology moves quickly, but it doesn’t lose value overnight — and devices can remain useful and relevant for years depending on how they’re used (as outlined in general guidance from: https://www.consumer.org.nz/products/mobile-phones/guide#things-to-think-about)
If your device is within the last few years, there’s usually still strong demand for:
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Phones (iPhone, Samsung, etc.)
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iPads and tablets
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Smartwatches
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Accessories
Even if you’re not using it anymore, someone else will.
How devices lose value over time
Devices tend to hold their value best within the first 2–3 years – you can read about this in our blog: https://twice.nz/best-time-upgrade-phone-nz/.
After that, things like:
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New model releases
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Battery performance
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General wear
start to bring that value down.
That’s why timing matters — the sooner you review what you’ve got, the more you’re likely to get.
It’s not just one device
A lot of people think:
“It’s just one old phone…”
But often it’s more than that:
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A previous phone
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A tablet you no longer use
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An old smartwatch
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Spare or backup devices
When you add them up, it can be a meaningful amount.
A simple way to handle it
Selling your devices doesn’t need to take time or effort.
The easiest approach is:
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Get a quick idea of what they’re worth: https://twice.nz/sell/
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Send them off
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Get paid
No listing, no back-and-forth — just a straightforward process.
When it makes sense to sell
Most people look at this when:
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They’ve recently upgraded
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They’re doing a clean-out
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Devices have been sitting unused for a while
If you’re not using it, it’s usually worth checking its value.
Keep it easy
At Twice, we’ve built things to be simple:
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Clear pricing
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Fast turnaround
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Cash payments
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A straightforward process
No complications — just a clean handover.
Final word
If you’ve got unused devices at home, it’s worth taking a minute to see what they’re worth.
It’s one of the easiest ways to turn something you’re not using into something useful.
We’ve got it handled.
