Let me set the scene. Friday afternoon.One of my bulk buyers — a local shop that flips unlocked phones — messages me: “Got any 11s or SEs? Need 40–50 for Monday.” I didn’t.But I said yes anyway. Because I’m an optimist. Or an idiot. Hard to tell sometimes. Friday Night: Facebook Marketplace Bingo I spent
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I had a spreadsheet. Not a smart one. Not a clean one.It was more like a graveyard of regret — with columns labeled “Condition?” and “Maybe Fixable?” That spreadsheet tracked every iPhone I bought in bulk over a three-month stretch. It had 76 entries. And 76 stories of pain. Where It All Went Wrong It
I didn’t plan on reselling iPhones. I fix phones. That’s what I do. Cracked screens, busted charging ports, water damage — people walk into my little repair shop and I bring their tech back from the dead. It’s not flashy, but it’s steady. It keeps the lights on. But one Thursday afternoon — not too
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re either thinking about buying iPhones in bulk… or you’ve already tried, and it didn’t go quite the way you hoped. Either way — welcome. You’re in good company. When I started reselling phones, I made a lot of mistakes. Some were small. Some were expensive. Most were avoidable
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I used to think I could spot a solid deal just by scrolling through listings.I knew what to look for — low battery cycles, good seller ratings, decent photos. But somehow… I still kept getting burned. One Too Many Surprises The last straw? A lot of iPhone 12s I snagged off a marketplace for what
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