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Thinking of selling to musicMagpie? Another option to weigh up
musicMagpie buys old phones, games and gadgets by post. Here is what musicMagpie says about how it works, what to ask any buyer, and where we fit in. We are a small business in Halifax.
Loota is not connected to musicMagpie. What we say about musicMagpie comes from its own public pages, checked on 27-10-2026. Terms change, so read its current ones before you sell.
What musicMagpie says it does
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Free instant valuation
musicMagpie says you get a free instant valuation when you tell it what you want to sell.1
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Free sending
It says you can send your items for free, and phones can be taken to a participating Timpson store.1
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Same day payment
After its quality assessment, musicMagpie says it pays the same day by bank transfer.1
musicMagpie in more detail
| Topic | musicMagpie |
|---|---|
| How you are paid | Bank transfer1 |
| How long it takes | Same day, once its checks on arrival are finished1 |
| Postage | Free to send, or a participating Timpson store for phones1 |
Loota trade-ins are coming soon. Until then, you can shop our tested stock.
Questions to ask any buyer
How and when do I get paid?
Bank transfer, voucher, PayPal and cash all arrive at different speeds. Check which one you are picking.
How long is the price held?
Some buyers hold a price for a few days, others for a few weeks. Post inside that window.
What if they grade it differently?
Find out if they ask you first or just pay the lower price. Then you can decide if it is worth the risk.
Who pays for postage and is it insured?
Check whether postage is free and tracked, and what the terms say about lost parcels.
Is my data wiped?
Whoever buys it, sign out of iCloud or Google and factory reset first.
Buying instead? Here is what you get from Loota
Every item sold on loota.co.uk carries a 12-month Loota warranty. Each item is bench-tested and honestly graded, with battery health written in the listing. Orders go by Royal Mail Tracked. 14 days for a refund, 30 days for store credit.
Common questions
Is Loota a musicMagpie alternative?
Loota is a small independent UK seller of refurbished tech, and we are getting ready to buy old tech too. Trade-ins are not open yet. For now you can shop with a 12-month warranty.
How does musicMagpie pay you?
musicMagpie says it pays by bank transfer on the same day it finishes checking your items.
Does musicMagpie pay for postage?
musicMagpie says you can send items for free. Check its current terms before you post.
When can I sell my old tech to Loota?
Trade-ins are coming soon. The shop is open now.
Sources
- musicMagpie: Start selling, checked 27-10-2026