FAQ to Buy or Sell Refurbished & Used Mobile Phones & other products
FAQ to Buy or Sell Refurbished & Used Mobile Phones & other products
(1) What is Sahivalue?
Sahivalue is India's most Trusted service to buy, sell and exchange your used, old and second-hand mobiles, tablets, laptops, smart watches and accessories from the comfort of your home. We offer Certified, low priced used, second hand and refurbished products with All India Free shipping and EMI & Cash on Delivery if you wish to Buy from us. We offer simple and fast service with highest price for your used and old mobiles and other products if you wish to Sell it to us.
(2) How can I trust Sahivalue?
We are India's most Trusted website for Refurbished mobile phones and other products. Trust is so important in the second hand industry that we have created a separate page detailing how we provide services that no other website in India provides. Details are available here.
Sahivalue offers a far superior experience in buying and selling vs other offline and online options. But don't take our word for it. Let's dive into the details 😀
BUYING used and refurbished mobile phones and other products from Sahivalue Vs Others
| Criteria | Offline Shops | Online Marketplace like OLX | Online Websites | Sahivalue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Precise information. Actual photos, exact warranty date, brand box detail, etc. | ❌ online. Need to visit the shop. | OK. Some listings have few details like photos. | ❌ | ✅Not a single website in India offers this level of detail except Sahivalue |
| Selection of refurbished & second products | ❌ Low | ✅ Highest | ❌ Low | ✅ High. For example, no other website in India has iPhone 14, iPad Pro 2022 M2, Samsung S23 Ultra or Apple Watch Ultra available for sale. |
| Payment options like Credit Card, No Cost EMI & Loan Financing | ❌ since they deal primarily in cash | ❌ since they deal primarily in cash | ✅ | ✅ |
| Product Pricing | OK | ✅Competitive price | ❌ High | ✅ Competitive price |
| Returns & Warranty | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| GST Invoice | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
SELLING used and old mobile phones and other products to Sahivalue Vs Others
| Criteria | Offline Shops | Online Marketplace like OLX | Online Websites | Sahivalue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest price for used product | ❌ Poor | ✅ Best | ❌ Poor | ✅ Higher price than any online site. We will beat any competing offer. Guaranteed! |
| GST receipt / Bank payment | ❌ since they deal in cash | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Time to sell | ❌ Typically only exchanges allowed | ❌ 1-4 weeks | ✅ Instant | ✅ Instant |
(4) What does Grade mean? What are the different Grades?
Grade describes a product's Physical condition. Does it have scratches, dents, etc.? It has no relationship to the product's Functionality. We have a precise form of "Grading." We classify products in the following five grades:
i) New - Seal Pack ii) Like New (5/5) iii) Superb (4/5) iv) Very Good (3/5) v) Good (2/5)
Grade details and photos can be found here.
(5) I am unhappy with the service I received. What should I do?
It is supremely important to us that you are completely satisfied with the service you receive from Sahivalue. If we have not met your expectations, please write to us at Contact Us. We'll do whatever it takes to make things right.
(6) How can I work with you if I am a dealer / wholesaler / retailer / want to buy or sell in bulk?
BUYING (see below for Selling)
(1) How can I select and buy a device?
Our full inventory catalog of New and Used Mobiles, Tablets, Laptops, Smartwatches and Accessories is visible here. The list shows all details including Model, Grade, Warranty, Price & actual 8-10 Photos. You can also search for your item by typing your product in the Search Bar or Browse for your product on the Main Menu.
(2) I visit your site often. How can I check which products have been added recently?
You have 2 options:
1) Click on any category like "Mobile Phone" or "Tablet" or "Apple" or "Samsung" etc. If you are using a mobile, click the "Filter" button on the right side of screen to show the different filters. (If you are using a Desktop, the filters are already shown on the left). Select the tag "New Arrival" to see products which have been added recently.
2) Click on any category like "Mobile Phone" or "Tablet" or "Apple" or "Samsung" etc. You will now see our complete list of products where the default "Sort by:" dropdown is "Most Popular". If you change that "Sort by:" to "Most Recent" you will now be able to see the latest products.
(3) I have selected a product on your website. How can I purchase it?
You have two options to purchase from us:
i) The easiest option is for you to order from our website. We will ship via a reputed courier (typically Blue Dart Air) along with transit insurance within 24 hours of receiving your payment. We accept both pre-paid orders and Cash on Delivery (COD) from our website. More details about payment options are available below.
ii) You can visit our Bandra store in Mumbai.
(4) Do you offer Cash on Delivery (COD)?
Yes, we offer Cash on Delivery up to Rs 50000 with a nominal Rs 200 convenience fee. We also ask for a small Advance depending on the item price. The remaining amount can be paid to the courier upon delivery.
- If item price is below Rs 25k, we ask for Rs 500 Advance
- If item price is between Rs 25k - 50k, we ask for Rs 1000 Advance
We issue GST payment receipts for all such Advance payments. Click here to pay the Advance for Cash on Delivery.
(5) What are all the payment options that you offer?
If you order from the Website
| Payment Method | Companies | Processing Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPI | All major banks | 0% | |
| Credit Card Debit Card Net Banking | All major banks | 0% | |
| EMI (NO Card) | ZestMoney Axio OneCard EarlySalary | 0% | You need to have an account with the mentioned companies to get EMI. Once you are pre-approved, you can place your order through the website. We don't offer No-Cost EMIs. |
| EMI on Credit Card | All major banks | 0% | 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 & 24 month EMI tenure available. |
| EMI on Debit Card | HDFC Bank IndusInd Bank | 0% | 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 & 24 month EMI tenure available. |
| Pay Later | LazyPay ICICI Bank PayLater FlexiPay by HDFC Bank | 0% | |
| Cash On Delivery | - | Rs 200 | i) Pay Advance depending on item price here. ii) Rest can be paid to courier as Cash on Delivery. |
If you visit our Bandra store in Mumbai
| Payment Method | Companies | Processing Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / UPI | All major banks | 0% | At store |
| Credit Card Debit Card Net Banking | All major banks | 0% | At store |
| EMI on Credit Card | All major banks | 0% | At store |
| EMI on Debit Card | HDFC, SBI, ICICI, Axis, Kotak, Federal, Bank of Baroda, IndusInd, IDFC First Bank | 0% | At store. Click here to check eligibility. |
| EMI (NO Card) | ZestMoney Axio OneCard EarlySalary | 0% | You need to have an account with the mentioned companies to get EMI. |
| Pay Later | LazyPay ICICI Bank PayLater FlexiPay by HDFC Bank | 0% |
2. Debit Card EMI
- If you cannot visit our store, debit card EMI is available online only for HDFC Bank for up to 18 months.
- If you can visit our Mumbai store, debit card EMI is available for the following banks for up to 24 months: HDFC, SBI, ICICI, Axis, Kotak, Federal, Bank of Baroda, IndusInd, IDFC First Bank. Click here to learn how to check eligibility for debit card EMI.
- ZestMoney
- Axio
- OneCard
- EarlySalary
- LazyPay
- ICICI Bank PayLater
- FlexiPay by HDFC Bank
99% of our products have never been opened or repaired. On our Sell page if you try to sell us a product with any defect, we will not accept it. That's why we don't need to repair our products. We source our products from multiple places including: 1) Demo units from retailers like Croma or Reliance Retail, 2) Open box no-issue returns from Amazon and Flipkart, 3) Gifts received by individual customers, etc.
We offer Free shipping on all orders 😊. Please see our Shipping Policy for more details.
(9) Are exchanges possible?
Yes, Exchanges are definitely possible and even encouraged :)
If you live in Mumbai, you can visit our Bandra store or else request an exchange at your home or office by calling our customer support 93232-23456
If you live outside Mumbai, you will first need to send us your old product under the Courier Pickup program. Once we receive your old product we will credit your account with the buyback value of your old product and you can then purchase a newer product from our website.
Most of the products we sell are unique and therefore we cannot guarantee when they will become available for sale again. We therefore strongly recommend our customers to buy from us as soon as they see something they like. Having said that, you can always write to us at Contact Us and let us know about a product you are interested in buying along with your budget. Should such a product become available with us, we will make every effort to contact you before we list it on our website.
We offer EMIs on your Credit and Debit card or Loan Financing. In addition, if you're short on cash temporarily, you can pay a non-refundable token amount of 10% and reserve the product and then pick it up with full payment within 2-4 weeks.
(12) What does Global Warranty mean for Apple products like iPhones, iPads, Watches, Macbooks, AirPods, etc?
Apple sells its products in many countries. If the product has the "MRP sticker", it comes with "India Warranty." If the product was purchased outside India, it comes with "Global Warranty." You can check the warranty for an Apple product here. We get these Apple Global Warranty products from our NRI (Non Resident Indian) customers. Typically, Global Warranty products are cheaper vs Indian Warranty products. To claim warranty, you have to visit the Apple service center. While you will not have issues claiming Global Warranty from these service centers, we don't get involved in such claims.
(13) How can I check my eligibility for Debit Card EMI?
Debit Card EMI is available only in our Mumbai store for the following banks: HDFC, SBI, ICICI, Axis, Kotak, Federal, Bank of Baroda.
- HDFC - SMS MYHDFC to 5676712 from registered mobile number
- SBI - SMS DCEMI to 567676 from registered mobile number
- ICICI - SMS DCEMI<space><Last 4 Digits of Debit Card> to 5676766
- Axis - SMS DCEMI<space><Last 4 Digits of Debit Card> to 56161600
- Kotak - SMS DCEMI <space> <Last 4 Digits of Debit Card> to 5676788
- Federal - SMS DC<space>EMI to 5676762 or give a missed call to 7812900900
- Bank of Baroda - SMS DC <space> <Last 4 digits of BoB debit card No> to 8422009988
- IndusInd - SMS MYOFR to 5676757
- IDFC - SMS EASYBUY<space> <Last 4 digits of Debit Card> to 5676732
Please see our Warranty Policy.
Please see our Returns & Refund Policy.
Please see our Cancellation Policy.
- Card / Net Banking: 2%
- EMI
- 3 months No Cost EMI: 5.5%
- 6 months Low Cost EMI: 5.5%
- 9, 12, 18 months (Sahivalue does not pay interest): 3%
- The product details will clearly mention it’s a Sahi Cash Deal
- You can search in Filters for the Tag "Sahi Cash Deal".
(1) I agree with your buyback price for my device. How can I sell it to you?
1) You can visit our Bandra store and get instant cash or bank transfer on the spot.
We charge ``a nominal Rs 200 for pickup.
We pay more for a used device than any dealer in India. In the rare case (0.5% of all pickup shipments) you don't agree with our buyback price, we will ship it back to you at our cost.
(4) What is the process once your technician comes to my home or office for pickup?
On the day of the scheduled pickup, the technician will call you at least one hour in advance to confirm your availability. Once he reaches your place, he will spend approx. 20 minutes testing the device to confirm it is fully functional. Then, after you give him a xerox of your valid photo id and sign the appropriate documents, he will pay you in exchange for your product.
For safety and security reasons, we ask for a xerox of your photo id. We accept the following four photo id documents: Aadhar card, Voter Id card, Passport, Driving license (with biometric chip). PAN card is not a valid ID proof. If you don't have the Box of your device or the Invoice is not in your name, we ask for any two of the four id documents. Both these documents should have the same address.
Mobiles, Tablets & Smartwatches: If you have a product that was launched recently and for some reason we don't have a buyback price on our website please Contact Us along with the original invoice. If you have a product that's more than a year older and we don't have the buyback price on our website, we can only give a buyback price at our store after physically examining the item.
Yes we buy new seal pack items but require the following: (1) the invoice is in your name, (2) the invoice doesn't have financing like Bajaj Finance (3) you give us any two of the four id proofs: Aadhar card, Voter Id card, Passport, Driving license, (4) our technician meets you at the address mentioned in the id proof to collect the product and pay you. Please note that we will open the seal pack product in front of you.
Yes we may buy products in non-working condition especially iPhones and Macbooks. But for any device that is locked, is broken, doesn't power up, has a cracked screen, etc., we can only offer a buyback price after physically examining the item at our store.
Yes, in rare cases we may reduce the buyback price. For example, if Samsung reduces the New price for a Galaxy S22, we may reduce our buyback price for a used Galaxy S22. Also, we might have made a mistake. All buyback prices are subject to change.