eBay is great for getting deals on tech, but you never really know what you're getting, and auctions are a hassle. If you want to buy a used Android phone quickly, easily and cheaply, Swappa is the place to do it.


While iPhone users know exactly when they're going to upgrade, what to, and how, Android users have a lot more choices. If you've picked out your next Android phone and want to sell your old one (or you're planning on buying a slightly older model for a low price), web site Swappa is a dead simple way to buy your phone and be on your way. There's no guessing games, no auctions, and no crapshoots—all phones are slightly used, fully functional, and ready to activate. There aren't any phones with bad ESNs, water damage, or cracked screens.


What's really neat is that when you sell your phone, you can even choose to sell it rooted and flashed with a ROM like Cyanogen. And, if you're buying, you can seek out the model you want pre-rooted and flashed, so you don't need to deal with it yourself. All in all, it's not unlike buying a used phone on eBay—only it takes about five seconds to find the right phone and buy it, with the knowledge that you're getting a quality product in the mail. The site isn't overflowing with devices right now, but as everyone begins to gear up for the next round of Android phones this year, it very well may—so if you're thinking about selling your device, head on over there to check it out now.

Swappa [via CyanogenMod Blog]