{"id":8512,"date":"2023-04-17T12:45:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T12:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/?p=8512"},"modified":"2024-12-03T18:14:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T18:14:15","slug":"sell-a-blacklisted-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/sell-a-blacklisted-ipad","title":{"rendered":"Sell a Blacklisted iPad with Bad ESN or IMEI &#8211; (Any Carrier)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716455594154{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Sell a Blacklisted iPad with Bad ESN or IMEI (Any Carrier)<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 2px 10px 10px 0px;\n  border: 0px solid ;\n  border-radius: 0px;\n}\n.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs * {\n  color: #a2a5a6;\n}<\/style><div class=\"dt-breadcrumbs-shortcode dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 align-left\"><div class=\"assistive-text\">You are here:<\/div><ol class=\"breadcrumbs text-small\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><a itemprop=\"item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/\" title=\"Home\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/><\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_raw_html]JTVCYXV0aG9yX2luZm8lNUQlMEElNUJzb2NpYWxfd2FyZmFyZSU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701947100210{margin-right: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.post-summary-list&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do you think you have a blacklisted iPad? In this article, you&#8217;ll learn what it means to have a blacklisted iPad.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Discover what causes a blacklisted iPad and how to remove it on the blacklist.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn your options for selling a blacklisted iPad, from selling it on marketplaces and buyback companies. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\"><b>Compare Quotes Now<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Today&#8217;s Top Price for Blacklisted <\/strong><strong>iPad:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span href='' class='stat-bold' style='color:green;'>$650.00<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">BankMyCell <strong>compares over 100,000+ quotes<\/strong> and <strong>customer reviews<\/strong> from <strong>20+ trusted buyback stores<\/strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">every 15 minutes<\/span> via our data feeds, making us America&#8217;s #1 time-saving trade-in supermarket.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8575&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15710&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15411&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tldr&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716459273170{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffe3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;border-color: #ffd797 !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;You Can Sell Your Blacklisted iPad Today!&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ffd797;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;1&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; style=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.accordion-bmc&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Where to Sell Blacklisted iPads?&#8221;][vc_column_text]To recover some of your blacklisted iPads value, sell it to buyback stores found on BankMyCell. To ensure a smooth transaction, be clear about the fact that the device is blacklisted and provide accurate details about its condition. This will help make the selling process easy and problem-free.<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>sell a blacklisted iPad<\/strong> follow these steps:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Find your device and select the \u201c<strong>Blacklisted<\/strong>\u201d status<\/li>\n<li>Choose storage and condition.<\/li>\n<li>Select a store, ship for free, and get paid.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-2f8ff10ebe70af43b3239485faeab93c.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-2f8ff10ebe70af43b3239485faeab93c > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-2\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1702466829656\" id=\"default-btn-2f8ff10ebe70af43b3239485faeab93c\"><span>Click For More Info<\/span><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-f45b8e0c2265d645f0374f94c575d6b2.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-f45b8e0c2265d645f0374f94c575d6b2 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1702466712165\" id=\"default-btn-f45b8e0c2265d645f0374f94c575d6b2\"><span>Sell Blacklisted iPad With Money Owed<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;What is a Blacklisted iPad?&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><p>An iPad can be blacklisted for any of the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Reported as lost or stolen.<\/li>\n<li>Associated with fraudulent activity.<\/li>\n<li>Unauthorized modifications.<\/li>\n<li>Unpaid remaining balance and violations on your carrier contract.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]When an iPad is blacklisted, its unique identification number (IMEI), is added to a database of devices that should not be allowed to connect to cellular networks. This status restricts its use on cellular networks and may limit certain features. It&#8217;s crucial to check a device&#8217;s status before purchasing to avoid potential issues.[\/vc_column_text]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-bf0d9e764aba536aea6b13aba0f2205c.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-bf0d9e764aba536aea6b13aba0f2205c > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-1\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1702466771110\" id=\"default-btn-bf0d9e764aba536aea6b13aba0f2205c\"><span>Click For More Info<\/span><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-f45b8e0c2265d645f0374f94c575d6b2.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-f45b8e0c2265d645f0374f94c575d6b2 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1702466712165\" id=\"default-btn-f45b8e0c2265d645f0374f94c575d6b2\"><span>Sell Blacklisted iPad With Money Owed<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;How to Check Blacklisted Status&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701877159785{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Before purchasing or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/where-can-i-sell-my-ipad-for-cash\">selling an iPad<\/a> you should check if the device is blacklisted. First find your iPads IMEI number:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Flip the device over and find the engraved text on the back<\/li>\n<li>The IMEI is written in this section<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702467040265{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Then check the device\u2019s IMEI on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imeipro.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">IMEI Pro<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/imei24.com\/blacklist_check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">IMEI 24<\/a>:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Input the iPad&#8217;s IMEI number in the search bar<\/li>\n<li>Click Check<\/li>\n<li>Review feedback verifying if the iPad has been reported lost or stolen or has an outstanding balance with the carrier.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;How to Resolve Blacklisting Status&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701877751180{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]To maximize the resale value of your iPad, it&#8217;s recommended to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-unblacklist-an-ipad\">unlock a blacklisted device<\/a> before selling. If the iPad is blacklisted due to outstanding payments, it&#8217;s advisable to try resolving the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/can-you-trade-in-an-ipad-that-isnt-paid-off\">finance blacklist<\/a> before selling to optimize its market value.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to unlock your iPad:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Reach out to your carrier (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/support\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AT&amp;T<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\">Verizon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sprint.com\/en\/support\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sprint<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">T-Mobile<\/a>) to understand the reason for the blacklisting. Resolve any outstanding payments on your account to eliminate the blacklist.<\/li>\n<li>Explore third-party blacklist removal services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imeiauthority.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IMEI Authority<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/directunlocks.com\/en_us\/unlock-iphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DirectUnlocks<\/a>,\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/expressunlocks.com\/en_us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ExpressUnlocks<\/a>. Note that these services come at a cost and don&#8217;t guarantee removal without proper proof of ownership.<\/li>\n<li>If the device was blacklisted by a previous owner reporting it as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-unlock-an-ipad-i-found\/\">lost or stolen<\/a>, the carrier may be unable to unlock it. In such cases, contact the previous owner to address the issue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you cannot remove the blacklist status from your iPad, you can still proceed with selling the device.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-f38e87eb1c6fc92257b5d6baadd03e56.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-f38e87eb1c6fc92257b5d6baadd03e56 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701877647369\" id=\"default-btn-f38e87eb1c6fc92257b5d6baadd03e56\"><span>Sell Blacklisted iPad<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In this article:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"#section-0\">What does it mean if my iPad is blacklisted?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-1\">Why does an iPad have a bad IMEI\/ESN?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-2\">Can I sell my blacklisted iPad with a bad ESN?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-3\">Selling your blacklisted iPad with BankMyCell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-4\">FAQ: Selling blacklisted iPads<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-0&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Does It Mean If My iPad Is Blacklisted?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1681736058823{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]An iPad gets blacklisted if it has been reported lost or stolen by its previous owner. Basically, a blacklisted iPad cannot connect to cell towers providing CDMA networks and GSM networks. This means you are not capable of making calls and sending messages, because it couldn&#8217;t connect to any cellular network. Surfing online using cellular data won&#8217;t also be possible.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How Much is Your Blacklisted iPad Worth?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8557&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-b67767ec10d0da832d8d883fefc485aa.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-b67767ec10d0da832d8d883fefc485aa > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-b67767ec10d0da832d8d883fefc485aa\"><span>Compare iPad Trade-In Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.double-link-box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What&#8217;s my blacklisted iPad worth? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-an-ipad-mini-worth\">iPad Mini<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-an-ipad-air-worth\">iPad Air<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-an-ipad-pro-worth\">iPad Pro<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-1&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Causes Bad IMEI\/ESN on an iPad?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) and ESN (Electronic Serial Number) are unique numbers that uniquely identify your iPad. If you get a bad ESN or IMEI, that means your current carrier is has blacklisted your iPad and no longer usable.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some possible reasons why an iPad gets bad ESN\/IMEI:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Carrier issues:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p>If you have an unpaid remaining balance and violations on your contract under carriers like AT&amp;T, T-Mobile, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verizon<\/a>, your mobile network may blacklist your iPad. So if you owe money to your carrier, simply pay your due and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-unblacklist-an-ipad\">iPad will be unblacklisted<\/a> most likely on the same day. Follow these steps to pay your outstanding bill:<\/p>\n<p><strong>AT&amp;T:<\/strong> Sign in to your AT&amp;T <a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/my\/#\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">account<\/a>\u00a0 &gt; Select Make a Payment from the Billing and Payment option &gt; Select your payment method and enter the amount to be paid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>T-Mobile:<\/strong> Log in to your T-Mobile <a href=\"https:\/\/account.t-mobile.com\/signin\/v2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">account<\/a> using the T-Mobile app &gt; Choose Pay Bill from the menu selections and input the amount to be paid &gt; Select your payment option and follow the prompts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Verizon:<\/strong> Sign in to your Verizon <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.verizon.com\/signin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">account<\/a> &gt; Click on Pay Bill after selecting the Billing tab &gt; Enter the amount to be paid and choose your payment method.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]<em>Note: Please keep in mind that the steps may differ depending on your account type and carrier rules. If you face any problems or have questions about paying your outstanding balance, it&#8217;s always a good idea to contact your carrier&#8217;s customer service.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Devices reported as lost or stolen:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p>If a device is reported as lost or stolen, the carrier can blacklist it and results to a bad ESN or IMEI. This is done to prevent the device from connecting to the network and to deter theft.<\/p>\n<p>Visit a third-party website that offers IMEI or ESN checking services (Examples: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imeipro.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noresponder noopener\">IMEI Pro<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/imei24.com\/blacklist_check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noresponder noopener\">IMEI 24<\/a>) &gt; Enter your device&#8217;s IMEI or ESN number in the search bar &gt; Click Check to see if it&#8217;s been reported lost\/stolen.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>Fraudulent behavior:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p>If an iPad is involved in fraudulent conduct, like making unlawful calls or texts, the carrier can blacklist the device which results to a bad IMEI or ESN. This is a carrier&#8217;s way to prevent the device from being used for further fraudulent behavior.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>Unauthorized modifications:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p>There are also instances when an iPad is unlocked or jailbroken without the carrier&#8217;s permission. For example, some users try to forcefully switch carriers using risky software. As a result, the carrier might blacklist it and result to a bad ESN or IMEI. This prevents the iPad from being used on the network in an unsafe or unauthorized manner.<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-b67767ec10d0da832d8d883fefc485aa.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-b67767ec10d0da832d8d883fefc485aa > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-b67767ec10d0da832d8d883fefc485aa\"><span>Compare iPad Trade-In Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.double-link-box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What&#8217;s my blacklisted iPad worth? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-an-ipad-mini-worth\">iPad Mini<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-an-ipad-air-worth\">iPad Air<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-an-ipad-pro-worth\">iPad Pro<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-2&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Can I Sell Blacklisted iPads with a Bad ESN?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]You might ask if you can sell your iPad with a bad IMEI or ESN. Yes, there are a variety of solutions open to you:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p><strong>Sell to online buyback stores<\/strong>: Several companies specialize in purchasing devices with a blacklisted IMEI. They will provide a quote upfront, free shipping, and payment options like a check, PayPal, or Direct Deposit. Remember that your iPad&#8217;s worth may be lower than an unblacklisted device. (<strong>Where to sell:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\">Check Quotes Here<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sell for parts:<\/strong> If you have an iPad with bad ESN or IMEI, its components may still be valuable to repair shops. (Where to sell: eBay, Craigslist)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trade-in or exchange:<\/strong> You can try selling your iPad on Facebook Marketplace or similar platforms. However, the gadget&#8217;s worth will be lower than that of an unblacklisted iPad and these sites don&#8217;t offer money-back guarantees. (Where to sell: Facebook Marketplace)<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1681736186230{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Remember that selling a blacklisted iPad to an unknowing buyer is unethical and unlawful. 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We have partnered with buyback companies that specialize in buying blacklisted devices.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to sell your iPad with BankMyCell step by step:[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to sell, step-by-step&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/what-ipad-do-i-have\"><strong>Search for your iPad model<\/strong><\/a>: On the search bar, enter your iPad model on the BankMyCell website and pick &#8220;<strong>blacklisted<\/strong>&#8220;. Following that, you will see quotes from several buyback companies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compare quotes<\/strong>: Compare offers from several buyback firms and select the one that provides the best value for your blacklisted iPad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ship your iPad for free:<\/strong> Once you&#8217;ve decided on a buyback firm, use the pre-paid shipping kit to ship your iPad for free. To ensure your iPad reaches you safely and on time, follow the shipping instructions carefully.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get paid:<\/strong> After the store receives and inspects your iPad, you will be compensated via check, PayPal, or Direct Deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1681736274392{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Selling your blacklisted iPad with BankMyCell is a straightforward process that can help you regain a part of the value of your gadget. 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However, expect to be paid less than the price of a used iPad that is not blacklisted.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Q: Who buys blacklisted iPads near me?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1681736328345{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]There&#8217;s an easy answer to the question &#8220;where to sell blacklisted iPad near me?&#8221; Similar to devices with Apple ID issues, and activation-locked or iCloud-locked devices, you have various options when it comes to selling a blacklisted iPad. You can try selling its parts to repair shops or on Facebook Marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>However, you should expect to be paid cheaper since the iPad is no longer fully functional. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/where-to-sell-ipad-near-you\">sell your iPad to buyback companies<\/a> that offer instant quotes and free shipping.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Q: How to sell my iPads with bad ESN?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1681736349815{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]You can post a listing on online platforms like Facebook Marketplace and eBay. However, the former can be risky since you will be meeting up with a stranger, while the latter may take some time since a blacklisted iPad is not the most popular product to buy on the site.<\/p>\n<p>Another good option when selling an iPad with a bad ESN is to go for buyback companies. Through BankMyCell, buyback stores will immediately provide instant quotes and allow you to ship your iPad for free, which is more convenient than the first options.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Q: Can I Sell iPads with a bad ESN?&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/what-does-blacklisted-mean-on-ipad\">An iPad with a bad ESN means<\/a> it is blacklisted. So yes, you can still sell it but at a lower price than an iPad that isn&#8217;t blacklisted.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Q: Where Can You Sell My Blacklisted iPad (Bad ESN\/IMEI)?&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/where-to-sell-ipad-near-you\">sell your iPad to buyback companies<\/a> that offer the best price for your device. They offer free shipping and free return if they find any problem with your iPad. 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