The Blog is moving...

Swappa's blog is moving, and should be a lot more active soon: http://blog.swappa.com

See you there!

New Swappa Logo

New Swappa logo...

Swappa ESN Check

Swappa has launched a new, free ESN Check (Beta) service. http://swappa.com/esn

Use the service to validate with carriers to ensure ESN / IMEI / MEID is clean for activation. Currently works with Verizon, Sprint, and a few other (CDMA) carriers. Still not much help for GSM carriers, but I'm working on it.

Swappa.com has gone Mobile

Swappa.com now has a mobile-friendly version of the website! While I admit it is long overdue, it sure is cool. Visit http://swappa.com from your Android device and see it in action.

For anyone who might care, the mobile site was built using jQuery Mobile.

Swappa on TalkAndroid

Swappa is pleased to see a good review on TalkAndroid:

http://www.talkandroid.com/83847-swappa-buy-and-sell-gently-used-android-devices/

As easy as it is to sell on Swappa, its arguably even easier to buy. One thing that’s particularly nice about Swappa is that it acts like a store. You don’t have to spend any time negotiating or connecting with the seller. You just buy the product like you would at any online store. Swappa is indeed special in that it is a site by Android lovers for Android lovers.

Thanks for the write-up!

Swappa mentioned on Yahoo Shine

Swappa has been mentioned in an article on Yahoo Shine.

Check out the article:
http://shine.yahoo.com/event/techtools/how-to-sell-your-old-smartphones-2596437/

From the article:

If you're one of the 4 million people who picked up a new Apple iPhone 4S during its first weekend, or if you're waiting eagerly for the next Android smartphone, you probably have an old phone that has suddenly become obsolete for you. That's an expensive piece of technology to dump in a landfill, though! Thankfully, there are several different ways you can get rid of your old smartphone and even make a little money in the process.

Swappa is mentioned as an Android-specific option. The article brought a ton of new traffic to the site. Awesome.

Swappa sponsoring The Big Android BBQ

Swappa is excited and proud to be one of the sponsors of The Big Android BBQ.

Check it out: http://bigandroidbbq.com/sponsor/

About The Big Android BBQ:

The Big Android BBQ is a “Funvention” it’s all about having fun while learning a little something new and getting to know others in the awesome Android community. Together all in one place you will find some of the best developers, vendors, and Android fanatics around. There will be food, drinks, knowledge sessions, collaboration, and most of all fun. Festivities kick off Friday night with a welcome party organized by AndroidGuys.com. Pizza, Drinks, and music are provided, attendees are welcome to swim and have a good time getting to know each other.

Learn more at: http://bigandroidbbq.com/

Swappa Featured on VZBuzz

Swappa has been featured on VZBuzz, the unofficial Verizon blog.

Check it out:
http://www.vzbuzz.com/2011/06/looking-to-buy-or-sell-an-android-device-check-out-swappa-com/

So how do you upgrade to a better phone, without breaking your contract, and avoid spending an arm and a leg? I pondered this same question a few months ago when my HTC Droid Eris started to show it’s age, but I found myself only halfway through my two year contract. Then, like a ray of light cutting through the fog, I foundSwappa.com. The answer to my phone obsession woes.

Thanks to VZBuzz and author Joe Fedewa for the great write-up.

Swappa at Google I/O 2011

Swappa made the trip out to San Francisco last week for Google I/O 2011. It was amazing.

I will be back next year.

Swappa featured on Okay Geek

Swappa has been featured on Okay Geek, a great geek blog celebrating everything to do with geek culture and technology.

Check it out:
http://www.okaygeek.com/blog/swappa-buy-and-sell-gently-used-android-devices.html

Overall, we’d really recommend Swappa to those trying to get rid of old Android devices and not wanting to go through eBay’s whole process, as well as those trying to get a new Android device to play with off contract. In short, Swappa is like a facilitated Craigslist just for Android geeks.

Thank you to Okay Geek and Jason Tsay for the great write-up.