Buying & Selling Thru Ebay & Other Auctions/how to sell iphone?

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Hello.

Now, I recently brought a brand new iPhone 4. I find myself with two iPhones. I want to sell my old iPhone 3GS. I want to sell old iPhone using eBay.

Now I wanted to ask you, how do I word the eBay listing? How do I mentioned that I wish to sell my old iPhone because I upgraded my handset?

The iPhone is Unlocked in MINT condition. Kept in plastic cover. The box is also in MINT condition.

The iPhone makes and receives calls.Comes with original charger, USB and Box. The battery works properly. Cosmetic is like New.

Any ideas how I could word the listing better? Should I include pictures? How many, cause eBay charge for additional pictures.

I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Aby

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You've got a good start there yourself, though it is not necessary to state the reason  you are selling it.  "This is my personal ipone which I have used for the last xx months." is fine.  

The rest you've already written down well.  I would also say to take a moment and look CLOSELY at the phone to make sure it is as good of condition as you state.  I would also suggest you say "NEAR MINT" rather than Mint, as Mint indicates NEW and this phone is not new.  

Hope this helps.  

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