About Us

Techexchange started in November 2013 as TechTrader, when two partners purchased a batch of phones from a major cellular network provider. Expecting faulty or damaged devices for their cellphone repair business, they were surprised to find nearly brand-new phones, complete with boxes, accessories, and even protective plastic covers still in place. These phones, from brands like Apple, Samsung, and Blackberry (which was still popular at the time), had only been lightly used or opened and couldn’t be sold in stores.

With just 10% of the phones usable for spare parts, the partners decided to resell the rest—but there was no clear term for this unique category of devices. Unlike traditional second-hand phones sold informally, these were in near-new condition, thoroughly tested by technicians and often requiring nothing more than a software update. After some thought, they labeled them “Demo phones”—similar to demo cars, but better.

What started as a small walk-in store in Sandton quickly grew. Customers, initially skeptical of the low prices, were amazed by the quality of the devices, which came with warranties and guarantees. Word spread, and soon TechTrader became known for offering “As Good As New” Demo smartphones at up to 50% off the price of new ones, making premium phones more accessible across South Africa.

With the expansion of e-commerce, a website was launched, and TechTrader partnered with platforms like Kalahari, Groupon, OnedayOnly and Bidorbuy to reach even more customers. The growing demand led to a rebranding as Techexchange, reflecting a broader vision of trading in old phones and offering unbeatable value on Demo, refurbished, and pre-owned devices. Today, Techexchange is South Africa’s trusted source for premium pre-owned smartphones, known for quality, service, and reliability.

Every phone we sell is rigorously tested and retested to ensure it’s in perfect working condition. Though the box might show a little wear, the contents are “As Good As New.” And if anything goes wrong within the first 7 days, we’ll replace or refund the phone—our promise to keep our customers happy.

After 11 years, Techexchange continues to offer BIG value and REAL deals on smartphones and consumer electronics. With free delivery on orders over R1000 nationwide, secure payment options, and a buy-now-pay-later service, you can join our thousands of satisfied customers and save up to 50% on your next device.