Can You Sell a Financed Phone?

July 22nd, 2022

About a decade ago it was common practice for carriers like Verizon and AT&T to sell customers the full retail price of a phone accompanied by a 2 year service contract, and then the customer would own the phone in full. However, with the rising cost of smartphones a transition took place in the industry and now it is more common for customers to enter a financing agreement with the carrier and make monthly payments, typically 18 to 24 months (under 2 years in most cases). Carriers essentially roll the cost of the phone into the monthly service plan, while also eliminating previous 2 year contracts, enabling customers to upgrade more frequently or change their service plans as needed.

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10 Steps to Avoid the Craigslist Creeper

June 16th, 2022

Who is the Craigslist Creeper you might ask? He or she is that unwanted, annoying, and obnoxious individual that contacted you while selling an item on Craigslist. Now he or she has your personal information, perhaps your home address or phone number. You were left with a bad feeling, and now you only have regrets after posting the ad on Craigslist. Or, perhaps you don't have a personal experience, but you've heard or read about others' experiences from elsewhere. Selling on Craigslist isn't complicated, but you should be cautious to protect your identity and your family. In this article, we'll look at 10 practical ways to avoid the Craigslist Creeper.

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How to Sell Your Phone

April 5th, 2022

Selling used cell phones is one of those things we all intend to get around to, but often put off. But we shouldn't—a used phone, whether iPhone or Android, is an untapped resource. Whether you are looking for trade-in value to help you buy a new model, or just some spare pocket cash, don't let that phone sit around gathering dust.

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Jay Brokers 2022 Holiday Schedule

January 1st, 2022

Jay Brokers works throughout the year to provide the top-notch service our customers have been accustomed to over the last 20+ years. Rain or shine, we pledge to always send out payments on the next business day after receipt. We do observe a handful of holidays where our team takes a break while normal operations are suspended, and those dates are listed below.

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How to Turn Off the Find My Activation Lock on Apple Products

March 3rd, 2021

Are you planning on selling your Apple product? Are you trying to figure out how to turn off the Find My Activation Lock on your Apple iPhone, iPad, Watch, or MacBook? Below you'll find instructions for your specific product to ensure the Find My feature is disabled.

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How to Turn Off Find My Mac on MacBook Pro

March 2nd, 2021

Looking for the best method to turn off the Find My Mac Activation Lock? In this video guide you'll see various methods to turn off and disable the Find My feature, but there is a preferred way to ensure it is done right. At the end you'll find a pro tip if you absolutely must do it remotely.

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