It has now expanded the scheme in the UK to include smartphones, games consoles and home security cameras.

For example, a one-year-old Google Pixel 4a in good condition is worth just £49, £300 less than you probably paid for it. If the phone is damaged or the screen is cracked, then it’s worth a measly £12.36.

A wide range of phones from various manufacturers is accepted, and you can also send in an Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo Switch. Again, though, you won’t get much.

A well-looked-after Switch is worth just £65, as is an Xbox One 500GB. You’ll get £46 for your PS3 80GB and £63 for a 500GB PS4.

However, you’d be much better off making the effort to sell it privately on ebay, even if your phone is damaged.

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Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years. His main beats include VPN services and antivirus. He also covers smart home tech, mesh Wi-Fi and electric bikes.