About Us — Cellco
About Cellco

We sell Apple devices.
Honestly.

Cellco is a South African retailer specialising in new and pre-owned Apple devices. Every device we list has been physically inspected by our team, graded accurately, and priced fairly — before it ever reaches the site.

3 grades
Best, Better, Good
90-day
In-house warranty
R150 flat
Nationwide delivery

Where we come from

Cellco started from a simple frustration — buying a pre-owned iPhone and having no real way to know what you were actually getting. Blurry photos, vague descriptions, and sellers who disappeared after payment. The pre-owned market in South Africa did not have a trust problem. It had a honesty problem.

"If you describe a device accurately and price it fairly, you do not need to be pushy. The device sells itself."

So we built Cellco around that idea. Every device gets inspected. Every device gets a grade that means something specific. Every listing tells you exactly what condition you are getting. No surprises when the box arrives.

We are based in South Africa, we ship from South Africa, and when something goes wrong — and occasionally it does — there is a real person answering the phone. That is not a promise. It is just how we operate.

What we stand for

Transparency over sales

We tell you about the scratch. We tell you the battery health. If a device has something worth knowing, it goes in the listing — not hidden in the small print.

Grades that mean something

Best, Better, and Good are not marketing words. Each grade has a written definition. You know exactly what to expect before you buy.

Accessible when you need us

Our number is public. Our WhatsApp is open. We respond during business hours and we do not hide behind automated responses.

Local, not a middleman

We hold our own stock. Orders are packed and shipped from South Africa. What you order is what we dispatch — not a forwarded package from somewhere else.

How we grade every device

Every device is inspected by our team before being listed. We test the hardware, check the screen, assess the body, and assign one of three grades — each with a clear definition.

Grade 1

Best Grade

Devices that look and feel brand new. These have either never been used heavily or have been exceptionally well maintained.

No visible scratches on the screen
No marks or dents on the body
All buttons and ports fully functional
Battery health strong

Grade 2

Better Grade

Devices with light signs of use. You can tell it has been owned before, but nothing that affects how it looks day-to-day or how it performs.

Minor scuffs, not visible in normal use
Screen in excellent condition
Fully functional, all features working
Good battery health

Grade 3

Good Grade

Devices with visible signs of use. Marks you can see on the body or light screen scratches, but the device works perfectly and the screen is clear in use.

Visible scratches or marks on body
Screen may have light hairline marks
Fully functional, nothing broken
Battery health adequate for daily use

More than just buying

New and Pre-Owned Devices

iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and AirPods. Every device graded, tested, and ready to ship.

Sell Your Device

Have an Apple device you are not using? Submit it through our sell form and we will come back to you with a fair offer.

iPhone Trade-In

Trading iPhone for iPhone. Tell us what you have and what you want. We handle the valuation and the swap.

Cash on Delivery

Available in selected areas across South Africa. Order online and pay cash when the device arrives at your door.

Have a question
before you buy?

Ask us anything. About a specific device, about the grade, about delivery to your area, about the trade-in process — we would rather you ask than guess. Questions before purchase are not an inconvenience. They are how this works.

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 1pm
Sunday Closed