Media Centre &
Publisher Resources
Everything you need to cover Canada's refurbished device market—from press contacts to embeddable live data and story-ready analytics.
Making Selling Electronics Simple & Sustainable
Selling your used phone should be simple. Instead of selling your devices on classifieds and trade-in programs that offer store credit, use Gizmogrind. Gizmogrind routinely pays up to 2x the trade-in value compared to Apple or your carrier.
Our well-researched content keeps you informed about smartphone trends, e-waste mitigation, and insider tips to get the most out of your devices for less cost to your pocket—and our planet.
Feel free to reach out to our press contacts below if you have questions about anything related to recycling or selling used mobile phones. We can also help with information on data security measures before trading in or recycling devices.
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Embed Live Market Data in Your Content
Writing about Canada's refurbished phone market? Use our live data feeds, ready-to-embed charts, and story-ready analytics to back your content with real-time insights.
CAD Pricing
Verified Canadian market data
Lightweight
Privacy-friendly, no tracking
Attribution
Auto-links to Gizmogrind
Story-Ready
Charts + copy snippets
Live Deals Widget
One-line embed: Copy and paste anywhere on your page. Auto-updates, responsive, attribution baked in.
<script src="https://gizmogrind.com/js/deals-widget.js" data-limit="6"></script>
- Price (CAD) and condition/capacity/color
- Seller rating/reviews (when available)
- Built-in attribution link to /ca/buy
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Customize with
data-limit(1–20 items)
JSON Feed API (Custom Builds)
Build your own UI or ingest into newsletters. Clean, cached, ready to consume.
GET https://gizmogrind.com/ca/publisher/deals-feed?limit=6
{
"updated_at": "2025-11-18T21:00:00Z",
"count": 6,
"items": [
{
"title": "iPhone 12",
"listing_id": 123,
"price": 529.99,
"currency": "CAD",
"condition": "Good",
"capacity": "128 GB",
"color": "Black",
"image": "https://...",
"url": "https://gizmogrind.com/ca/buy/...",
"seller": { "name": "Lu Lu", "rating": 4.7, "reviews": 32 }
}
]
}
Rate limits: Cached for 5 minutes; supports limit parameter (1–20). Only active, verified listings returned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is data updated?
Top deals: hourly; feed cached for 5 minutes.
Can I change the number of deals?
Yes, set data-limit (1–20).
Is there tracking or ads?
None in the widget; only the attribution link to Gizmogrind.
Can I build my own UI?
Yes—use the JSON feed with proper attribution.
In The News
Featured coverage from major Canadian media outlets
Old Electronic Devices May Still Have Value
CTV Reviews GizmoGrind as a trade-in option for Canadians looking to get more value from their used devices.
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Data Security for Used Phones
GizmoGrind pays for software that overwrites data on used phones multiple times, ensuring old personal information can't be accessed.
Read coverageAhmed Bafagih Creates His Own Business
Centennial sits down with the founder for a 1-on-1 about putting business skills to work with GizmoGrind.
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E-Waste & Recycling Statistics
Understanding the scale and impact of electronic waste in our world
Electronics & Recycling Facts
Number of cell phones globally
In excess of 6.9 billion
Global electronics waste generated
Over 53.6 million metric tons annually
Mobile phone replacement time (U.S.)
2.4 years (2020 average)
Ways to reuse an old mobile phone
• Alarm clock
• Security camera
• Baby monitor
• Reading device
• Media player
• Donate
E-waste is valuable
Raw materials in e-waste valued at $57 billion USD in 2019
Environmental Impact
E-waste mishandled
43.7 million metric tons likely dumped or recycled unsafely
What's in e-waste
Contains toxic substances: mercury, brominated flame retardants, CFCs, and HCFCs—harmful to humans and animals
E-waste contributes to global warming
Without recycling, new materials must be mined and processed, increasing emissions. Some equipment contains greenhouse gases.
Mining has wildlife impacts
Illegal mining for tin, gold, diamond, and coltan has contributed to the decline of Eastern Lowland Gorilla populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Right to repair movement
Manufacturers make repairs difficult, but the right-to-repair movement is growing. Resources like iFixit provide thousands of repair manuals.
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