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Upgrading to the newest iPhone hardware each year means shelling out $200-$400 (or more if you're 
If you actually are still under warranty, you're in much better shape. All you really need to be able to offer is a few weeks of a warranty, so don't worry if it's about to expire. A few weeks aren't much, but it gives your buyer two things: peace of mind that if it breaks the next day they can get it fixed for free. More importantly, it also gives them the ability to purchase an extended warranty themselves. That added benefit goes a long way and doesn't cost you a thing.
Part of the reason most people buy an iPhone is because it's pretty. Whether or not you're one of those people, you're going to want to maintain its alluring good looks or you're going to have trouble selling it. If you get a small, mostly unnoticeable nick or two you'll be okay. What you want to watch out for are scratches and other ugly blemishes. And, of course, you don't want to drop it and shatter the screen. So how do you keep it safe?
Buying a case--really anything from a slim, feather case to something bulky and rubberized--goes a long way when paired with protective film. This is generally the option I choose because it's cheap (around $20-25, total, if you look in the right places) and doesn't require much work. You just snap on the case and adhere the protective film. An added benefit of using protective film for the screen is you can get a matte/anti-glare option. These films can be a big pain because you can get dust and air bubbles when applying them. Fortunately most packs come with two so you can screw up once while getting the hang of it. Alternatively, you can 
There are a few options, like the 
Apple's always had some pretty creative packaging, and whether or not you care, a lot of buyers will feel better about their purchase if you keep the box, the manuals, and especially the Apple stickers. If you want to take it a little further, include the unopened power adapter, cable, and headset from your new iPhone with the old model. You can just use the accessories you already have, and it's yet another step in making your used iPhone feel like it's brand new.
Chances are you don't want your precious data in the hands of your buyer, so you have a couple of options. First, you can just do a restore of your phone by plugging it into you computer, clicking Restore in iTunes, and then preventing the phone from syncing back up when it's all done. Alternatively--and this is my preference since it does the same thing and it's faster--is resetting all your iPhone data directly from the phone. To do this, go into Settings on your iPhone, choose Reset, and then tap Reset All Content and Settings. This will fully wipe your phone while still retaining the standard apps (which is great for your buyer for testing purposes).
Making the sale is easy if your iPhone's in good condition and you kept all of the accessories. All you really have to do is find a buyer and make the sale. While you can use sites like eBay to quickly sell online, you pay a fee. Craigslist costs you nothing to post and claims no fees for your sale, plus you get paid in cash. While most sales on Craigslist will result in less money for you, the iPhone is an exception. For a pristine iPhone, you can expect to make back more than you paid for it--but don't expect to get your set price. People on Craigslist like to haggle, so be sure to set the price about $20-25 higher than what you expect to get for the phone. Most people will lowball you, but they're often willing to pay more. Generally people are willing to pay full price but want to feel like they got a great deal. Price it higher than what you're hoping to get and then you both get what you want.
When posting the ad, don't make it too long. Many Craigslisters won't read it even if it's only a few sentences. Include the important information first: the model of the iPhone, how much storage it has, its body color, that it's in great condition, and that you're selling it because you want to upgrade (as opposed to the buyer's imagined scenario: "there's something wrong with it so they want a new one and they're going to try to screw me over"). You can cover this information in 2-3 sentences. Be sure to say thanks and leave your first name. If you're comfortable providing a phone number, go ahead. If not, you should still be prepared to handle most communication over the phone if you find a buyer that you like.
The most important thing is that you're honest about the condition of the phone. If there is any cosmetic damage that you know of, no matter how minor, tell them. You do not have to include it in the listing but tell them if they ask. Minor cosmetic damage can be hard to describe or even photograph, and it's best to just say that. Let them know that you want to show them. This makes you honest and encourages them to come see the iPhone in person. When you're communicating over the phone or via email, the buyer has to use his or her imagination to decide what the damage looks like. You can be sure that what they imagine is the worst-case scenario. If they come to look at the phone, it will undoubtedly look better in person than it did in their head. That is, of course, if you've been honest with them.
