Green Buy Back

Sell Your Broken Cell Phone

Sell Your Broken Phone for Cash

A broken phone may still have value. Whether your phone has a cracked screen, damaged back glass, water damage, broken buttons, charging issues, or no longer powers on, GreenBuyBack may still be able to buy it.

Founded in 2014, GreenBuyBack has been helping customers turn used and damaged electronics into cash for more than a decade. Instead of leaving a broken phone sitting in a drawer, see what it's worth and get a quote online.

What Types of Broken Phones Do We Buy?

GreenBuyBack purchases many phones with physical or functional damage. Depending on the model, we may provide offers for phones with:

  • Cracked or shattered screens
  • Cracked or damaged back glass
  • Water or liquid damage
  • Broken buttons or cameras
  • Charging or battery problems
  • Touchscreen or display issues
  • Heavy cosmetic damage
  • Phones that no longer power on
  • Other physical or functional problems

The value of a broken phone depends on the model, specifications, condition, and current market value. If your phone is listed on GreenBuyBack with a broken or damaged condition option, select the condition that most accurately describes your device to see your current offer.

How to Sell a Broken Phone to GreenBuyBack

1. Find Your Phone
Browse our cell phone buyback selection and choose your exact device.

2. Select the Condition
Choose the condition that most accurately represents your phone. If a broken or damaged option is available for your model, you'll receive a quote based on that condition.

3. Ship Your Phone
Complete your order and use the prepaid UPS shipping label provided by GreenBuyBack. Carefully package your device and keep your UPS receipt and tracking information until your transaction is complete.

4. Get Paid
Once your phone arrives, our team will inspect it to verify the model and condition. We provide fast, white-glove service and aim to process devices and issue payment within 24 hours of evaluation.

Can I Sell a Phone With a Cracked Screen?

Yes. Many phones with cracked or shattered screens still have value. Depending on the model and extent of the damage, GreenBuyBack may provide an offer for a phone with a damaged screen, cracked back glass, or other cosmetic damage.

When requesting your quote, accurately select the condition of your phone so that your offer reflects the device you're sending.

Can I Sell a Water-Damaged Phone?

Many water-damaged or liquid-damaged phones may still have value. Eligibility depends on the specific model and the extent of the damage. If your model has a broken or damaged condition available on GreenBuyBack, select that option to see its current value.

If you aren't sure whether we'll purchase your damaged device, submit a custom quote request and our team can review it.

Can I Sell a Phone That Doesn't Turn On?

In many cases, yes. A phone that doesn't power on may still have value depending on the model and condition. Select the appropriate broken or damaged condition when getting your quote, or contact us if you're unsure how to classify your device.

Important Requirements for Selling a Broken Phone

Physical damage doesn't necessarily prevent us from buying your phone, but the device must still meet applicable eligibility requirements. Before sending your phone, make sure that:

  • You own the device and have the right to sell it.
  • The phone has not been reported lost or stolen.
  • Any applicable Apple Find My, Activation Lock, Google account lock, or similar device security feature has been removed.
  • You accurately identify the device model, specifications, and condition when requesting your quote.
  • You back up and remove any personal information you want to keep before shipping the device.

Please review our Terms & Conditions for complete transaction requirements.

Why Sell Your Broken Phone to GreenBuyBack?

GreenBuyBack has specialized in electronics buyback since 2014. We provide competitive offers, prepaid shipping, responsive customer service, and fast processing for customers selling both working and damaged electronics.

Our goal is to make the process straightforward from quote through payment, with white-glove service and a team available to help if you have questions about your device or transaction.

Selling Multiple Broken Phones?

GreenBuyBack also purchases phones and other electronics in volume from businesses, organizations, schools, resellers, and other high-volume sellers. If you have multiple devices to sell, visit our bulk electronics buyback page for personalized assistance.

See What Your Broken Phone Is Worth

Don't assume a cracked, damaged, or non-working phone is worthless. Browse our cell phones to find your model and see whether a broken or damaged buyback option is available.

If you can't find your device, submit a custom quote and our team will review it.