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June 23, 2025July 3, 2025

The Growing Importance of Refurbished Phone Auctions for General Trade Retailers in India’s Tier‑2/3 Cities

Indian retailer in tier-2 city bidding ₹12,500 on refurbished smartphones via online auction tablet outside phone shop. — A small-town mobile-phone shop owner uses an online auction to stock refurbished smartphones for local customers.

India’s dynamic mobile market is undergoing significant transformation, particularly within the general trade and small retail segments in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Historically underserved, these smaller markets now stand to benefit greatly from a robust and efficient procurement channel: refurbished phone auctions. This emerging B2R (Business-to-Retail) model offers these retailers unprecedented access to reliable inventory, empowering their businesses in ways previously unattainable. Continue reading “The Growing Importance of Refurbished Phone Auctions for General Trade Retailers in India’s Tier‑2/3 Cities”

January 24, 2025

The Real Impact of AI on Smartphone Re-commerce

AI-powered smartphone valuation example screen — AI-powered smartphone valuation screen

The smartphone re-commerce market—also known as the buying and selling of used or refurbished smartphones—has seen tremendous growth worldwide. According to several market reports, a key driver behind this boom is the infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into every step of the re-commerce process. From accurate device valuation to predictive pricing and fraud detection, AI is helping re-commerce platforms streamline operations and build trust among buyers and sellers alike. In this blog post, we will explore how AI is transforming the smartphone re-commerce ecosystem, creating benefits for both consumers and businesses. Continue reading “The Real Impact of AI on Smartphone Re-commerce”

December 12, 2023

New Year, New Device: An Eco-Smart Guide to Upgrading Your Smartphone

As the glow of the New Year’s festivities dims into the rearview mirror, many of us are thinking about the upgrades we want to make in our lives, and often, that includes our tech gadgets. It’s a chance to start anew with sleeker, faster, and more feature-packed smartphones and tablets. But before you get swept away by the allure of the latest models, let’s talk about a smart, environmentally friendly, and wallet-wise way to transition: trading in your old devices. Continue reading “New Year, New Device: An Eco-Smart Guide to Upgrading Your Smartphone”