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Sell Your iPhone 17 Pro Max in Dallas — Top Dollar Paid

5 min read · Updated 2026-09-01

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the highest-value phone we buy, and it is also the one where color, storage, and lock status swing the payout the most. Here is exactly how we price it.

Sealed versus used pricing

A sealed, never-activated iPhone 17 Pro Max is worth substantially more than an opened one, because it can be resold as new with a full warranty runway. If you have an unopened upgrade sitting in a drawer, do not open the box to 'check it' — that single action costs you real money.

Used units are priced from the live buy list, then adjusted for battery health, screen condition, back glass, and Face ID.

Color affects the number

Demand is not uniform across finishes. On the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, some colors move slower in the Dallas market and carry a small deduction, while the most requested finishes hold full value. Our quote tool applies that adjustment automatically and shows it on your receipt, so you always know why the number moved.

Storage tiers

Storage on the Pro Max spans a wide range, and the gap between the base and the top tier is worth hundreds. Check Settings → General → About and read the exact capacity rather than guessing, because we verify it at the meetup and the quote is regenerated if it does not match.

Selling fast matters on flagships

Flagship values drop fastest in the first year and again the week a new model is announced. If you already know you are upgrading, quoting and selling now rather than in three months is often worth more than any condition improvement you could make.

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

Do you buy sealed iPhone 17 Pro Max units?

Yes, and we pay a premium for them. Do not open the box.

Is a cracked iPhone 17 Pro Max still worth selling?

Very much so. Even with a cracked screen and back glass, a Pro Max retains significant value; the repair cost is simply deducted.

Do you buy locked iPhone 17 Pro Max phones?

Yes, at an adjusted price. Unlocking first will raise the offer if your carrier allows it.

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