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When it comes to gadgets, no one seems as passionate about staying up to date with the latest devices quite like Americans do. After all, keeping up with the Joneses has long been a part of the nation's culture. Today, things are only different because instead of focusing on cars and refrigerators, there are computers and smartphones to obsess over instead.

In fact, it's actually a whole lot more difficult to stay up-to-date with the newer technology only because things progress so rapidly that today's must-have phone quickly becomes yesterday's news the moment that Apple makes an announcement that a new model is being rolled out. For those who can't handle waiting for the latest model, sometimes the price tag causes a bit of trouble when it comes time to buy the first generation or the next level. After all, products like iPhones aren't exactly inexpensive, and if anyone has just forked over the cash for the last model only to be blindsided with a new announcement, it's often not possible to simply buy the latest addition to the iPhone family, too.

One of the best ways to afford a new model is quite simple: trade in the iPhone that is yesterday's news so that you can afford the latest hot toy. There are far easier ways to accomplish this than consumers might think, especially considering the hot market out there on the world wide web that caters to those who need to make enough money to afford an upgrade. With so many people who don't have contracts rabid to get their hands on an iPhone, eBay and other online stores make it easy to quickly find a buyer who is not interested in the fact that Apple just released a new model.

The decision to trade in an iPhone also means that purchasing new technology doesn't have to take a toll on one's bank balance. This might even mean more chances in the future to get a great new piece of equipment sooner than you might have expected to. This can be particularly important for those who are using their iPhone as more than just another status symbol for show outside of a work environment. So many people, especially those who are running companies or working in public relations, need to make sure that their image reflects their business. And carrying around an old model might not matter to a college student, but it can sometimes make or break deals in the working world.

So if it's time for you to jump on board with the latest model but the price tag is having a bit of a sticker shock effect, don't get too overwhelmed. Figuring out the best place online to trade in an iPhone only takes a few clicks of the mouse, and the entire process, whether on an auction site or through one of the numerous retailers who specialize solely in buying and selling iPhones, won't take very long at all. In fact, after you've managed to accomplish it once, making sure that the right phone is in your hands at all times will seem almost effortless. Just don't expect Steve Jobs to be slowing down those new announcements anytime soon: if there's one piece of equipment that is quickly becoming the most coveted, it's definitely the iPhone. After all, why stop making new models when so many people want to rush out and pick them up immediately?