Electronics in all of Switzerland

What’s on offer

Browse Phones & Tablets, Computers & Laptops and Gaming & Consoles, plus smart home devices, printers and networking gear. Small devices post easily; the listing says whether the seller ships. Expensive ones are best handed over in person, where you can test them. Where enough similar listings exist, the price check shows the range in which comparable listings were typically offered over the last six months.

Typical prices

• Smartphone, 2–3 years old: often CHF 200 to 600, by model and battery health
• Laptop, 3–4 years old: frequently CHF 300 to 900
• Current-generation games console: usually CHF 200 to 400
• Compact camera or used lens: often CHF 100 to 400

What to check

• Compare the phone’s IMEI (dial *#06#) with the box or receipt. The seller should sign out of their Apple Account or Google account in front of you and reset the phone, otherwise Activation Lock makes it unusable.
• Test battery, screen, camera, buttons and ports before paying.
• Ask for the receipt: the owner of a stolen item can reclaim it for five years, even from a good-faith buyer (Art. 934 Swiss Civil Code).
• Stay in the swissmax chat: it shows a warning when someone sends a link, a phone number or an IBAN, or suggests paying by crypto, gift card or Western Union.

See also the guide Buying and checking a used phone and our safety tips.

Frequently asked questions

How do I spot a stolen phone?

Warning signs: no receipt, a suspiciously low price, or an Activation Lock that stays on. If the IMEI does not match the box, walk away.

Collection or shipping: which is better?

Collection lets you test the device and pay on the spot, in cash or by TWINT. Shipping is riskier, especially if you pay first.

Do private sales come with a warranty?

Private sellers often exclude the warranty in the contract, except for defects they deliberately concealed (Art. 199 Swiss Code of Obligations).