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How Much Is My iPhone Worth in Dallas? A Real Breakdown

5 min read · Updated 2026-09-01

Every buyer quotes a number. Almost none of them show their work. Here is the entire calculation we use, so you can check any offer you receive — including ours.

Start with the buy-list price

Every model and storage combination has a live buy-list price that moves with the wholesale market. This is the ceiling for a clean, unlocked, fully functional unit. Everything after this point is subtraction.

Then apply the adjustments

Each of the following appears as its own line on your quote, so you can see precisely where the money went.

  • Market adjustment — a standing adjustment applied to every offer
  • Colour — some finishes move slower and carry a small deduction
  • Carrier lock — locked devices reach fewer buyers
  • Battery below 89 percent — deducted at replacement cost
  • Cracked screen — deducted at genuine display cost
  • Broken back glass — a fixed deduction on any model
  • Face ID failure — deducted separately

Why online estimates differ so much

National sites quote an optimistic top-of-range figure to capture your shipment, then regrade after arrival. Local storefronts quote low because they carry rent. A transparent line-item quote is the only kind you can actually verify, which is why ours is built that way.

Check your specs before quoting

Settings → General → About gives you model, storage and carrier lock status. Settings → Battery → Battery Health gives you maximum capacity. Two minutes there means your quote matches reality and payment takes no time at all.

Get your offer in under two minutes

214 Cellular pays top dollar across Dallas–Fort Worth, with every deduction shown line by line. Same-day cash, no appointment needed.

Local to DFW? See how we buy phones in Dallas — neighborhoods we cover, meet-up spots and same-day payout.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my offer lower than the online estimate I saw?

Usually because that estimate assumed mint condition, an unlocked device and 100 percent battery. Our line items show exactly which of those did not apply.

Does the original box increase my offer?

Slightly, and it helps most on sealed or near-new devices.

How long is a quote valid?

Quotes are locked for a set window; after that the market may have moved and we re-quote.

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