Sell financed, locked or blacklisted phones with SellLocked
Most buyback sites reject financed, activation locked or blacklisted phones. SellLocked buys them.
- What financed, activation locked and blacklisted actually mean for a payout
- Which devices SellLocked buys, and in what condition
- How MyDeviceValue asks the question, and what the answer changes
If you have ever tried to sell a phone that is still financed, activation locked, or flagged as blacklisted, you already know the frustration. Most buyback services turn those devices away immediately. You get a rejection, no explanation, and no real path forward. You are left holding a device that still has value and no clear way to get paid for it.
SellLocked is a specialized buyback company that does exactly what mainstream services refuse to do. They buy financed phones, activation locked iPhones, Google FRP locked Android devices, and blacklisted or blocked handsets. This is not a workaround or a niche exception. It is their core business. And for devices with no locks at all, they buy those too, often at competitive rates.
What "locked" actually means for your device's value
Most people assume a locked or financed device is worthless to buyers. That assumption costs real money.
A phone that still carries a carrier financing balance is not broken. It functions exactly the same as an unlocked device. The balance is a financial obligation between you and your carrier, not a hardware defect. SellLocked understands that distinction and prices accordingly.
An activation locked iPhone is one where the previous owner's Apple ID is still attached. The hardware is intact and the phone works. The lock is a software state, and buyers in certain refurbishment pipelines can work with those devices. SellLocked reflects that in their offers.
A blacklisted or blocked phone has been reported lost, stolen, or had an account issue that prevented it from connecting to domestic networks. That does not make the device worthless. International markets and parts buyers still want them, and SellLocked has built purchasing pipelines around exactly this use case.
Worth knowing None of this means you should expect the same price as a clean, unlocked device. You will not. But "lower than retail" and "nothing" are very different numbers.
What devices SellLocked buys
SellLocked covers four categories. Within each category, the catalog runs deep.
- iPhone: iPhone 7 through iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- Samsung phones: Galaxy S Series, Z Fold, Z Flip, and Note Series.
- iPad: standard iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPad mini across multiple generations.
- Apple Watch: Series 5 through Watch Ultra 3.
All four categories are bought regardless of lock state. Whether your device is clean, financed, activation locked, or blacklisted, it is worth getting a quote.
How MyDeviceValue handles a locked device
We do not buy your device. We compare what vetted buyers will pay for it and rank them by payout, highest first, then hand you to the buyer you choose.
Every device page asks two questions that change the number more than anything else. The first is condition, on MDV's own four-grade scale. The second is whether the device is financed, blacklisted or activation locked, which is a separate field rather than a grade, because a phone can be in good condition and still carry one of those flags. Answer it honestly and the ranking re-prices in place: the payouts change, and so does the list of buyers willing to take it at all.
That second answer is where a buyer like SellLocked matters. On a clean handset it sits in a crowded field. On a financed or blacklisted one it is often the only offer on the page.
About SellLocked
SellLocked is operated by Global Guru Tech, LLC and carries a 5.0 rating on Trustpilot across more than 2,800 reviews. The process is straightforward: get a payout quote, ship your device using the free prepaid label they provide, and receive payment within one to five business days of delivery.
The sale, the shipping, the inspection and the payment all happen on SellLocked's own site under their terms, which is true of every buyer we list.
Why this matters
The goal of MyDeviceValue has always been to show you what your device is actually worth, not what a single buyer is willing to pay. A specialist like SellLocked adds a dimension of competition that a comparison site otherwise lacks: a buyer who will bid on a locked or financed device instead of passing on it entirely.
If you have an iPhone, Samsung phone, iPad, or Apple Watch sitting in a drawer because you assumed nobody would buy it in its current condition, it is worth checking. You may have more options than you think.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell a phone that is still financed?
Yes. SellLocked buys phones with an outstanding carrier financing balance. The balance is a financial obligation between you and your carrier, not a hardware defect. You remain responsible for the financing agreement, and SellLocked pays you for the device based on its current value.
Can I sell an activation locked iPhone?
Yes. SellLocked buys iPhones that still have a previous owner's Apple ID attached. The offer will be lower than for a clean device, but it is a real payout rather than a rejection.
Will SellLocked buy a blacklisted or blocked phone?
Yes. SellLocked maintains purchasing pipelines for phones reported lost, stolen, or otherwise blocked from domestic networks. International markets and parts buyers still value these devices.
How long does payment take?
Three steps, and the timing is theirs rather than ours:
- Get a payout quote for your device and its lock state.
- Ship it with the free prepaid label SellLocked provides.
- Get paid, one to five business days after it arrives.
What devices does SellLocked cover?
iPhones (7 through 17 Pro Max), Samsung Galaxy S, Z Fold, Z Flip and Note Series, iPads (standard, Air, Pro, mini), and Apple Watches (Series 5 through Watch Ultra 3).
