Early adopters waited in lines overnight to buy Apple’s first-generation iPhone when it became available. And now they’re looking for ways to swap it for Apple’s latest iPhone 3G with GPS capability.

David Chen, founder of NextWorth Solutions in Massachusetts, is ready to buy the old iPhones for as much as the new iPhone 3G costs while additionally helping the environment. “There is a huge demand for the first-generation iPhones considering the battery for the older iPhones is stronger,”

And for those who aren’t comfortable selling their iPhones online, NextWorth has partnered with retailers, including Circuit City, to take old iPhones in exchange for store credit. Other retailers include Tweeter, J&R Music, and Computer World.

“We are in 51 Circuit City stores and are trying to roll it out nationally,” Chen said. “We are giving anywhere from $200 to $300 in instant credit.”

Keeping Green

There is more […]

Orginal post by dhiram