Envirofone is one of those nostalgic brands that could almost have been forgotten in an age where new tech recyclers are popping up on an almost daily basis. Following its acquisition by Sam Hargreaves and Matt Green in July 2025, Envirofone underwent a digital transformation to bring the trade in experience into the 21st Century, with device identification and grading via consumer uploaded images and the power of AI.
More recently, Envirofone debuted on eBay Live, so we spoke to their Director, Sam Hargreaves to find out more.
In this video you will find:
- 00:00 Introducing Sam Hargreaves, Director, Envirofone & The iOutlet
- 01:55 The Envirofone acquisition
- 03:42 Adding AI features for tech trade in
- 04:33 Home collections for consumer trade in
- 08:03 Selling on eBay Live
- 10:11 The importance of building an audience on eBay Live
- 12:09 Educational eBay Live shows
- 14:52 Deal led eBay Live Shows
- 18:38 Why eBay Live lowers returns rates
- 19:41 eBay Live show formats and presenters
- 21:35 Sales velocity on eBay Live vs core eBay
