ABOUT GLYDE
Glyde is a person-to-person online marketplace for buying and selling used devices. From their site:
We believe buying and selling your things online should be easy, safe, and economical. Glyde is a new kind of marketplace that combines the great deals of a person-to-person online market with the ease of a retail store.
Buying from Glyde
Pros
- Glyde phones undergo 30+ functionality tests plus cosmetic evaluation
- Simple and fast to get a quote on your device
- 14-day money-back guarantee on purchases
- 2-month warranty included
- Optional accidental damage coverage
- Buyback Guarantee offers you locked-in price if you sell back within a year
- Most are unlocked phones, compatible with GSM and CDMA
Cons
- Selling/trade-in offers lower than some other sites
- Limited device selection
Glyde Highlights
Here are the basics you'll need to know when deciding whether or not to buy or sell through Glyde:
- Glyde labels their refurbished devices as certified Premium Pre-Owned. They do not sell broken and repaired phones - all devices are guaranteed to have passed rigorous functional and cosmetic testing.
- All Premium Pre-Owned devices come with a 2-month warranty covering device malfunction.
- You can purchase additional coverage for accidental damage, plus extend your malfunction warranty.
- Shipping is free for purchases.
- The returns policy allows you to send back your device within 14 days. Return shipping is free with Glyde as long as you're returning for a malfunction issue. If you simply changed your mind you'll pay return shipping.
- If you need to contact Glyde, customer support is available via email.
- User reviews are mixed, ranging from "impressed with my purchase" to "buyer beware". Many complaints are focused on the customer service.
- Glyde has adopted a system called TessaB, which helps standardize used device grading and allows internal assessment of condition via mobile app.
SHIPPING OPTIONS
Glyde will send you pre-stamped packaging to send what you’re selling off to your buyer. The site charges you between $1 and $6 depending on the item for shipping.
While much easier and more affordable than taking it to FedEx and sending it yourself, it’s a little surprising they don’t offer free shipping like so many of their competitors.
PAYOUT OPTIONS
One of the cooler aspects of Glyde, they offer free payouts via electronic withdrawals (so the funds go directly from your Glyde account to your bank account once everything’s gone through) and via Bitcoin. Ooh, Bitcoin! They’ll also send you a paper check, if you’d rather, but it will cost you $2.
Timing-wise, Bitcoin transfers take 1-2 business days, electronic deposits take 3-5 business days, and a paper check will arrive typically in 5-7 business days.
FINAL THOUGHTS ON GLYDE
Glyde is a relatively solid option for selling your iPhone and a very good choice for selling your other devices.
It’s easy to get a quote and the shipping is easy and insured, if not entirely free. Their payout options are good – especially if you’re into cryptocurrency – and they offer some minor benefits above and beyond the norm. The drawbacks are that, when selling person-to-person, you risk more disagreement than when working with a company that knows and deals in used phones, and that their customer service isn’t going to blow anyone out of the water.
If this sounds like the site for you, then you should check out Glyde! If not, keep hunting and keep reading – there are myriad sites that’ll buy back your device, it’s just about finding the right fit.
