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How our phone trade-in works

No posting, no fuss. Start your order on musicMagpie, bring your phone to a Timpson shop, and get paid for your device instantly!

Get your quote online 

Visit musicMagpie to get an instant price for your phone and complete your trade-in.

Choose a Timpson drop-off location

At checkout, simply select the Timpson option and find your nearest participating shop.

Bring your phone to us

Our in-store colleague will confirm your details and carry out a few quick checks on your phone.

Get paid fast

Once we’ve accepted your trade-in, musicMagpie will send payment within just 15 minutes!

Frequently asked questions about phone trade-in

At the moment, the service supports a wide range of Apple and Samsung models, including popular devices such as the iPhone 14, 15 and 16, and Samsung Galaxy S23, S24 and S25.

To check if your phone is eligible, simply start a valuation on musicMagpie.co.uk.

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