Thread: Does Anyone Have Any Idea on How to Setup a Cell Phone Drive?

Quote: Originally Posted by greenjen80 Ah, I see. So if they partner up beforehand, it is possible for a charity get more out of the deal than simply collecting the phones and selling it to the buyback program themselves, right? Or is there no difference? You could do it by seeing what you get and what companies are willing to pay for those devices, or just getting set up with a company and hoping you get the best deal. It really all depends...

Well, the time the school had to sell something in an official capacity, we had to wait months before the paper work came through. And since this is more of a trial run, I think it would be okay if we partnered up with a buyback program like Phones 4 Charity. Hell, we're really just piggybacking on another recycling program we are doing with cans and bottles. Only, we adding electronics with cell phones being a priority since they are...

Is it really that hard for a school to sell something? I mean, is paperwork really that much of an issue?

Quote: Originally Posted by Dan I believe the OP was hoping that the school would benefit financially from it, perhaps for better art supplies or a new playground. I could be wrong though If that is the case the police department or shelters would not be an option.

Use them now, learn what you can, and then try to use that information yourself to sell the phones later now. Right you probably don't have the resources to do it yourselves.

Trying looking for a used cell phone broker in your area who can do all the work. There are typically organizations like Phones4Charity and The American Cell Phone Drive who usually work with charities operating out of police stations and hospitals. You could try asking your local charities what partner they use for their cell phone drives or even ask a retailer. Though, retailer's tend to only know about drives that are carrier specific.

Wirelessly posted (Noodle's Phone: Opera/9.80 (J2ME/MIDP; Opera Mini/4.2.14320/812; U; en) Presto/2.2.0) You could just contact a local phones for troops program and partner with them. a local crisis center or domestic violence sheler is also a good option as they are always looking for used cell phones to give out for 911 purposes. You could just set up the drive and then donate them all yourself to one of these programs.