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John Merchant has spent over a decade with SellCell, where he has written in-house news stories, provided expert commentary on industry statistics, and delivered company updates that keep readers informed and engaged. With a sharp eye for trends and a passion for clear, accessible communication.

Outside of work, John is a lifelong gamer and an avid Android enthusiast, always eager to explore the latest devices, apps, and innovations. His mix of professional insight and personal passion allows him to bring both authority and personality to his writing, making complex topics relatable and enjoyable for readers.

Last updated: February 16, 2023 Mobile Phones

How To Back-Up Your Cell Phone To A Cloud Service

If you lose your cell and it’s not backed up, you could lose lots of precious things, from treasured photos

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

5 Ways To Locate Your Cell’s IMEI or MEID Number

If your cell gets stolen or you want to sell or recycle it, you’ll probably be asked for the device’s

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Last updated: April 11, 2019 SellCell News

How to Prepare Your Phone When Shipping it Through the Mail

One of the most important parts of trading in your phone is preparing it to get shipped through the mail.

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Last updated: May 2, 2019 Mobile Phones

10 Retro Cell Phones That Will Make You Feel Old

If you are above the age of 25 the chances are you will remember some of the phones that we

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Last updated: June 20, 2024 Recycling

Can I Sell my Broken or Damaged Cell Phone?

The simple answer to this question is yes, you can sell a broken or damaged cell phone through the SellCell.com

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

How to Delete all Android Data Before Selling

Smartphone’s these days carry your life on them, whether its stored bank details, Facebook logins, important text messages or sensitive

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

Apple Poised to Unveil 3 New iPhones in September?

Some early news that will delight Apple fans is the possibility that the Cupertino giants could be releasing not one,

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Recycling

What Happens to My Cell Phone Once I Trade it In?

Over 70% of Americans don’t realize that they can recycle their old phones and tablets for cash; a shocking stat

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Recycling

What to do With Old Cell Phones: 10 Ways on How to Give Them a Second Life

90% of American adults now own a cell phone and a staggering 125 million of these phones get discarded each

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Last updated: April 11, 2019 SellCell News

The Top 10 Most Traded in Phones of 2014

2014 has come and gone but we thought it would be interesting to compile some stats showing you the top

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