IPHONE TRADE-IN
iPhone Trade-In in Montreal — Always Paid in Cash
Concrete alternative to Apple Trade-In: instant cash, or put it toward a newer iPhone and pay only the difference. No plan, no gift card.
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SubSell vs Apple Trade-In — The honest table
| Feature | SubSell | Apple Trade-In |
|---|---|---|
| Paid in money (cash) | ✓ | ✗ |
| No plan or contract | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paid in Apple credit or an Apple Gift Card | ✗ | ✓ |
| Broken iPhone bought for money | ✓ | ✗ |
| A console taken toward an iPhone | ✓ | ✗ |
How trade-in works at SubSell
- 1. Bring your current phone — iPhone, Samsung, or any brand. No appointment at 757 Rue Beaubien East.
- 2. Free 5-minute evaluation — visual + functional, you see the evaluation live.
- 3. Choose: cash, or put it toward a newer iPhone and pay only the difference in cash.
- 4. Pick your new model from our refurbished iPhone inventory, or walk out with cash.
- 5. Cash difference — you pay (or receive) only the difference.
Popular trade examples
Standard upgrade
iPhone 13 Pro → iPhone 15 Pro: your 13 Pro's trade-in value comes off the 15 Pro's price, you pay the difference in cash, and we keep your 13 Pro.
Major upgrade
iPhone 14 → iPhone 16: the same, with a bigger jump. The exact difference is given after the free 5-minute check.
Cross-brand (Samsung → iPhone)
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra → iPhone 15 Pro: your Galaxy's value comes off the iPhone's price, and you pay only the difference.
Combo trade-in
PS5 + iPhone 12 → iPhone 14 Pro: combine several devices in one transaction; their values add up against the new iPhone's price.
Why not Apple Trade-In direct?
Apple Trade In pays in Apple credit or an Apple Gift Card, usable only at Apple. SubSell pays in money, buys broken iPhones too (price after the free check), and takes a console or a Samsung toward an iPhone. Bring your Apple Trade In quote: we try to beat it.
Cross-brand trade (Samsung → iPhone, etc.)
Got a Galaxy but want an iPhone? No problem. SubSell evaluates your Samsung Galaxy S (S20 and newer), Z Flip or Z Fold, deducts its value from the price of a refurbished iPhone, and you pay only the difference in cash. The reverse works too: iPhone to Samsung, or phone to MacBook/iPad/console.
Our environmental commitment
Since 2017, more than 50,000 transactions at the shop. Selling or trading instead of throwing away keeps a phone in use: every device we buy back goes back into use first, and is recycled only once it can no longer be used. Devices too damaged or too old to resell are taken back free of charge, no recycling fee, and handed only to recyclers compliant with Quebec environmental standards (ARPE-Québec). Before any resale, your data is erased with professional software; a device that is recycled has its storage destroyed.
Before you come in
Frequently asked questions — iPhone Trade-In Montreal
How does SubSell trade-in work?
Bring your iPhone (or Samsung, MacBook, console). We evaluate it in 5 minutes. Its value is either paid to you in cash or deducted from the price of a refurbished iPhone from our inventory — so you pay only the difference in cash.
What's the difference vs Apple Trade-In?
Apple Trade In pays in Apple credit or an Apple Gift Card, usable only at Apple. SubSell always pays in money: take the cash, or put your device's value toward a newer iPhone and pay only the difference in cash. Bring your Apple Trade In quote: we try to beat it.
Can I trade a Samsung for an iPhone?
That's our specialty. We evaluate your Samsung Galaxy (or OnePlus, Pixel, etc.) and deduct its value from the price of a refurbished iPhone — you pay only the difference in cash. No brand restriction.
My iPhone has a cracked screen — can it be traded in?
We accept broken iPhones for trade-in. Value adjusted for damage, but you can still take it as cash or put it toward a newer iPhone and pay only the difference. See our broken iPhone page for details.
Do I need a plan or contract?
No, never. SubSell is not a mobile carrier reseller. No plan, no contract, no required credit card. Simple transaction: your old device + cash difference = new model.
How long does a complete trade-in take?
Usually 15-20 minutes. 5 minutes evaluation, 5 minutes simplified paperwork, 5 minutes to set up your new device if desired (iCloud transfer, function check).
A question?
Call or write: the shop answers within the hour, 9 AM to 9 PM, in French or English.
Trade your iPhone today. Always paid in cash.
757 Rue Beaubien East, Montréal • Mon-Sun 9 AM-9 PM • Walk-ins welcome