The Six Types Of Recycler Revealed

People who recycle their mobile phones fall largely into 6 different types. Want to find out what recycler you are?

Compare and Recycle
Created by Compare and Recycle May 20, 2020

When a new phone release is imminent, you… 

Looking at current phones available to buy, your thoughts are...

When it comes to choosing a new phone, your priorities are...

Usually your reasons to upgrade are...

When shopping for a new phone, you...

How would you describe your phone protection?

The state of your current phone

How much are you swayed by the price?

The price of your last phone?

Would you recycle your old phone?

First To The Phone

First To The Phone

You like to stay up to date with all the mobile phone trends, buying the latest model and state-of-the-art accessories to boot. You cherish your device but can’t be spotted using any heavy protection such as a case or skins, as you value the look and design of your phone more and prefer to use it 'naked'. Even if you acknowledge that your phone has some signs of wear and tear, it doesn't tend to get severely damaged as you lock in the trade-in price the moment that your new phone is available for pre-order.

Diehard Brand Fan 

Diehard Brand Fan 

You’re as enthusiastic about early upgrades as First to the Phone, but you’re mostly concerned about being on track with the latest trends and hopping on the bandwagon of your favourite brand’s upgrade as soon as there is a slight decrease in price. No matter what struggle you’ve had with your previous phones, you’ll never switch from your brand of choice. If you trade in your old phone, it’s likely to be in pristine condition, as you pride yourself on being careful with your gadgets.

Bargain Hunter

Bargain Hunter

When it’s time for you to upgrade, you head over to YouTube, review sites and do your homework. You’ll never be tempted to buy a new phone on day 1. You bide your time to make your choice based on your meticulous research. As a result, your new phone will have great features, won’t be too expensive, and will retain the most value when recycled.

Penny Pincher 

Penny Pincher 

If you’re shown two phones, chances are you won’t be able to distinguish between them by release year, brand or any of their features. A low-cost phone is all you’re after. Spending as little as possible is your goal, and your ultra-saving mode is always on. You might be on Pay-As-You-Go and can be spotted looking for best deals on comparison sites to recycle your old phone or tablet and earn extra cash.

Eco-Warrior

Eco-Warrior

As you’re an environmentally-conscious consumer, your choice of mobile phone tends to be a refurbished device. Buying pre-owned gadgets allows you to do your bit for the planet, and when used to the end of life, you know where to recycle your phone responsibly. Extra cash isn’t your primary motivation to recycle, but it’s certainly a pleasurable bonus.

Distracted Dialler  

Distracted Dialler  

Go get a case, your phone needs it! For whatever reason, you never manage to get your phone damage covered by insurance, as mishaps happen when you least expect them- at a party or on the way to work. You believe that rice is the secret to saving your water-damaged phone, and a crack on your screen that resembles a spider web is the norm.