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Buy Pre-Owned Electronics in Charlotte

Every phone, laptop, and console on our shelves is inspected by hand, wiped of the previous owner’s data, and priced at fair market value — so there’s no guesswork in what you’re buying. Inventory turns over daily as Charlotte locals bring in their old tech, and everything we sell is backed by a 30-day warranty. Browse online or stop into a Charlotte-area PayMore® store and take it home the same day.

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Four stores cover the Charlotte area — University City, Derita, Raintree, and Shopton. No appointment needed. Walk in, see what's in stock, and leave with a device that day.

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People in Charlotte Love PayMore

Demari Jones

Demari Jones

PayMore University City

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Nov 2, 2026

My guy Monty coming through with the amazing customer service!!

Jc Fortenberry

Jc Fortenberry

PayMore Shopton

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Nov 1, 2026

The guy working was very helpful and g I t me all he could outta the merchandise I brought in and I would definitely recommend going there if ur ever in a bind and need cash

Isaiah Rockhill

Isaiah Rockhill

PayMore Shopton

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Oct 31, 2026

I had a great experience at this PayMore location. Corey was very nice and helpful and I ended up leaving the store with more money than I expected.

ben lowe

ben lowe

PayMore Shopton

NC04

Oct 27, 2026

Fantastic experience here today. Nick was very informative and helpful on the phone and in store. I got a great deal on two computers I needed for work. Would recommend shopping here.

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PayMore pays cash on the spot for your old electronics in any condition. Walk in, get an instant offer, and leave with cash in hand. No appointments needed.

Get a $10 bonus gift card when you sell your old tech at your local PayMore Store.

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Used Electronics in Charlotte, NC


Charlotte keeps growing, and so does the pile of tech people trade in. That’s good news if you’re the one buying. Maybe you’re a student at UNC Charlotte, working uptown in banking, or raising a family out in Ballantyne — a Charlotte PayMore® gives you somewhere to buy solid used electronics without paying new-device prices. Everything on the floor has been checked by our team first.


iPhones & Smartphones


A used iPhone is the easiest way to cut what you spend on a phone without ending up with one you hate. Every iPhone we sell is unlocked, so it works on AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, or whatever carrier you already have. We test the battery, screen, cameras, and charging port before it goes out. If you’d rather skip Apple, we keep used Samsung Galaxy and other Android phones in stock too. Models range from a few years old to nearly current, so there’s usually something in your price range.


Laptops


Laptops move fast here. Students at UNC Charlotte and CPCC come in for something that handles class work. Remote workers want a machine that lasts a full day at a South End coffee shop. Parents need a cheap second computer the kids can’t wreck. We stock MacBooks, Windows laptops, and Chromebooks across a wide range of prices. Each one is wiped clean and tested, so you can sign in and start using it the day you bring it home.


Video Games & Consoles


Our game shelves are worth a look even if you came in for something else. We buy and sell current consoles, older systems, controllers, and stacks of used games. Retro stuff shows up regularly — people clean out closets and we’re glad to take it. Every console gets powered on and tested, and every disc and cartridge gets checked. Most of it costs well under what you’d pay new.


Cameras


Charlotte has a real creative streak — brewery shoots in NoDa, race weekends up at the speedway, weddings every Saturday in spring. If you shoot any of it, buying used is how you afford better glass. We carry DSLRs, mirrorless bodies, and lenses from the major brands. Shutter counts, autofocus, and sensors all get checked before anything goes in the case, so you know what you’re walking out with.


Computer Parts


Building a PC or upgrading the one you have? We sell used graphics cards, processors, RAM, motherboards, drives, and power supplies. Prices follow what a part is actually worth today, not what it cost three years ago. Builders drive in from all over the metro — Concord, Matthews, Fort Mill — because a tested used GPU beats gambling on a stranger online. Bring your build questions with you; our staff builds too.


And Much More


There’s plenty beyond the main categories. Tablets, smartwatches, headphones, monitors, speakers, streaming sticks, smart home gear, drones, even power tools turn up on our shelves. Stock changes week to week since it depends on what Charlotte brings in, so it pays to stop by more than once. Whatever you’re after, buying it used at PayMore® means it was tested first and priced fairly.

FAQs

Where are the PayMore® locations in the Charlotte area?

Four stores cover the metro: University City, Raintree on Providence Road in south Charlotte, Shopton Road near Steele Creek, and Derita on Derita Road in Concord.. Whether you’re coming from Uptown, Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, or across the line from Fort Mill, one of the four is usually a short drive.

Do I need an appointment to shop or sell?

No. Walk in any time we’re open. Look around, ask whatever you want, and leave with something the same day.

Are the used iPhones at PayMore® unlocked?

Yes. Every iPhone we sell is fully unlocked and works with any major carrier, including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.

Is there a warranty on used devices?

Yes. Our pre-owned devices are cleaned, tested, and backed by a 30-day warranty, so you’re covered if something turns up after you get home.

Can I trade in my old device when I buy something?

Yes. Bring it in and we’ll evaluate it and pay you cash on the spot. Put that cash toward something in the store or keep it — your call.

Do all four Charlotte stores carry the same inventory?

No. Each store stocks what it recently bought and inspected, so University City, Raintree, Shopton, and Derita all look a little different. Call ahead if you’re after something specific.

Do you carry electronics that work for students?

Yes, and it’s one of the most common reasons people come in. Whether you’re at UNC Charlotte, Queens, Johnson C. Smith, Davidson, or CPCC, a used laptop or tablet from us costs a fraction of a new one.

How does PayMore® decide what to charge?


Every device runs through our inspection system, which looks at condition, whether everything works, and what that model is currently worth. The price reflects all of

that — not a number we picked.

What condition are the used devices in?

All of them are tested by hand before they reach the floor, and the previous owner’s data is completely erased. You’re starting clean every time.