Apple picker Commercial message: You can get Christmas presents easily, online, with respect to the planet, but also your wallet. The Finnish company Swappie offers to buy a phone at a good price, sell your old one at the same place, and minimize the burden on the environment. The purchase price of a refurbished iPhone is up to 40% lower than when buying a new model. In addition, there are special events on selected models before Christmas. If you order your phone by December 21 using express shipping, you will receive your gift before Christmas Day.
Buying a refurbished phone is like planting a tree
The popularity of the iPhone is growing and every year thousands of children and adults find it under the Christmas tree. But did you know that only about 1% of smartphones are recycled worldwide? With the aim of motivating the public to a more sustainable approach in everyday functioning and thus reducing the negative effects on the environment, a Finnish company came swappy, which buys, refurbishes and sells used iPhones. Since its founding in 2016, it has already expanded to 15 countries and this year surpassed the milestone of 1 million satisfied customers.
The main benefit of refurbished phones is the enormous savings in emissions, up to 78% compared to purchasing a new phone. When a customer buys a refurbished phone from Swappie, it's like planting a tree. In 2021 alone, Swappie helped save so many tons of carbon dioxide that it would be enough to plant several kilometers of forest. The company itself also pays attention to sustainability, and Swappie will start using only electricity from renewable sources from 2024. In addition, it delivers iPhones in sustainable packaging.
Fast shipping, possibility to exchange the phone and customer support
The company's philosophy is based on four basic pillars. Swappie reduces electronic waste, reuses functional components, recycles materials and repairs all phones in its own factories. The advantage of a refurbished iPhone is not only its price, which can be up to 40% lower compared to buying a new model, but above all the quality of the device. swappy guarantees the quality of its phones thanks to full control over the entire chain. It guarantees that every refurbished iPhone has at least 80% battery capacity and will work like new. The technical testing process itself consists of 52 steps at Swappie. The process includes everything from testing and servicing used phones to direct sales of refurbished devices with a 12-month warranty, which is more than Apple itself offers.
You can also sell your phone
Maybe you too have an unused iPhone lying in a drawer, and you wouldn't be the only one. According to a Kantar survey, roughly 1 in 3 people are not interested in selling their old electronics. More than half of Czechs (64%) keep their phone just in case, although more than a quarter of them confirm that they have never used the device since then. However, Swappie wants to change this trend and make selling phones more affordable. It offers a simple and intuitive service where you can sell your old phone to Swappie, while shipping the phone is completely free. Thanks to this, you will save money and help protect the planet from further looting of valuable resources.
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