Where to Sell a Used Phone in Tbilisi and Get a Fair Price | Unlim.ge

The best place to sell a used phone in Tbilisi depends on what matters more to you: speed or price. A phone shop or trade-in deal pays cash the same day but well below market value, while selling directly to a buyer through a classifieds site usually gets you more. On Unlim.ge basic listings are free, and Electronics and Appliances is one of the most viewed categories on the platform.

Your options in Tbilisi

• Phone shops and trade-in. Quick and simple, but the shop has to resell your phone at a profit, so the offer is lower.
• Facebook groups and Telegram chats. Easy to post, but your listing sinks in the feed within hours and buyers cannot filter by model or price.
• Classifieds sites. Buyers search for your exact model and compare it with similar offers, and you choose who to meet. This is usually where you get the best price.

For a full comparison of platforms, see Where to Post a Classified Ad in Georgia.

Getting the phone ready

1. Back up your photos, contacts and chats.
2. Remove your account. On an iPhone, sign out of iCloud and turn off Find My. On Android, remove your Google account. A locked phone is the most common reason a sale falls through.
3. Factory reset the phone and take out your SIM and memory card.
4. Note the IMEI. You will find it in settings and on the box. Serious buyers will ask to check it.
5. Gather the extras: box, receipt, warranty card, charger. If you bought the phone abroad, mention it, since local buyers may ask about warranty.

Pricing it right

• Look up listings for the same model, storage and condition and see what they are asking.
• Factor in screen and body condition, battery health, box and receipt, and any remaining warranty.
• Leave a little room to negotiate: haggling at the meeting is normal in Tbilisi.
• State the currency clearly. Phones are usually priced in lari (GEL).

Writing a listing that gets found

• Title like a search query: brand, model, storage, colour, for example "Samsung Galaxy S22, 256 GB, black".
• Daylight photos from every side, plus close-ups of the screen and any scratches.
• Honest description: how long you used it, any repairs, battery health, what is included.
• City and district, so buyers can see you are nearby.
• A Georgian version. Unlim.ge works in Georgian, Russian and English, and most local buyers search in Georgian. Adding a short Georgian text widens your audience a lot.

Want more views? See How to Promote Products and Services on Unlim.ge.

Meeting the buyer safely

• Meet in a busy public place during the day: a mall, a cafe, near a bank branch.
• Let the buyer test the phone, but do not hand it over until you have the money.
• Count cash on the spot. For a bank transfer, wait until the money is actually in your account: a screenshot proves nothing.
• Never ship the phone before payment or click "payment links" sent by strangers.
• If something feels off, report the user directly on the platform.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get the most money for my phone in Tbilisi?

Usually by selling directly to a buyer through a classifieds listing. Shops and trade-in programmes pay less because they need a resale margin.

Is it free to list a phone on Unlim.ge?

Yes, basic listings are free. You only pay if you want to promote your listing. You need to register to post.

Can I post my listing in English?

Yes. The Unlim.ge website and app work in English, Georgian and Russian. Adding a Georgian version helps you reach local buyers.

Do I need to remove my iCloud or Google account before selling?

Yes. Otherwise the new owner cannot activate the phone. Remove the account and reset the phone before you meet.