Since Metro phones are carrier-locked, they may be valued at 50% to 75% less than an unlocked version of the same phone because they have a more limited resale market.
Selling or pawning your Metro by T-Mobile (formerly MetroPCS) phone at a pawn shop is a common way to get fast cash. Most pawn shops, such as EZPAWN and GEM Pawnbrokers , accept smartphones from major carriers including Metro, provided they are in good working condition and not reported lost or stolen.
Shops require the device to be functional. Issues like cracked screens, dead batteries, or software glitches often lead to a rejection of the item. Pawning vs. Selling