Where Can I Sell Diabetic Test Strips Near Me?
We buy sealed diabetic supplies for cash. We do not sell supplies.
Searched for a place to sell test strips near me? You can sell sealed, unexpired diabetic test strips to a local buyer who meets you in person or to an online buyer you ship them to. Which one is "near me" depends on where you live. In San Bernardino and Riverside County, we meet you nearby. Everywhere else in the U.S., you can mail them in.
Selling? See how we buy test strips.
This page is general information, not medical or legal advice. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your own care.
Here's how local and online buyers compare, how to check out a buyer and what to have ready.
Local vs online buyers side by side
| Local buyer | Online buyer | |
|---|---|---|
| How you hand off | Meet in a public place | Ship a box |
| Packing | None | You pack it |
| Shipping cost | None | Usually you pay |
| When you're paid | At the meetup | After the box arrives |
| Can you ask questions in person? | Yes | No, phone or email only |
| Works where? | Only in the buyer's area | Most of the U.S. |
With us, local pickup pays by cash, Zelle, Venmo or PayPal on the spot. Mail-in pays by Zelle within 48 hours of delivery, if the items match the description. Our mail-in page has the full steps.
How to sell test strips near me
Start with a search like "sell test strips" plus your city. You'll see a mix of local buyers and national mail-in sites.
Then check each result. A buyer worth calling should have:
- A phone number that a real person answers
- A written quote before you meet or ship
- A clear list of what they do and don't buy
- A plain answer on how and when you get paid
- No fees of any kind
If you can't reach anyone by phone, move on. It's hard to fix a problem with a buyer you can't call.
Ask each buyer the same questions, so you can compare their answers. Write down who said what. A buyer who dodges a simple question about payment isn't worth the risk.
You can also ask your doctor's office or diabetes educator whether they know a local option. They won't always know, but it's a quick question.
Which test strips can you sell?
We buy these strips when they're sealed and unexpired:
- Contour Next and Contour, 100 count
- Accu-Chek Aviva Plus and SmartView, 100 count
- Accu-Chek Guide, 50 and 100 count
- FreeStyle Lite, 100 count
- OneTouch Ultra, 100 count
We don't buy OneTouch Verio. We also don't buy expired strips, opened boxes, strips paid for by Medicare or Medi-Cal, or boxes marked "NOT FOR RESALE."
Check the date next to the hourglass symbol on each box. More time left usually means a better offer.
What should you have ready?
Before you reach out, gather:
- The brand and name of the strips
- How many boxes and the count per box
- The expiration date on each box
- Clear photos of the front and the date
Leave the pharmacy stickers on. You can black out your name with a marker. We shred the stickers ourselves.
Keep the boxes in a cool, dry spot until you sell. The FDA says to store strips as the maker directs, since heat and moisture can affect them.
What about pawn shops and apps?
Pawn shops usually aren't set up to buy medical supplies, so call first if you want to try one.
Selling to strangers on marketplace apps carries more risk. The CFPB warns about buyers who send too much money and ask for the difference back. That's a common scam. A buyer with a real phone number and a written quote is a safer choice. Our guide on avoiding scams lists more red flags.
Why do strips need to be sealed?
The FDA has warned people not to buy pre-owned test strips or strips not cleared for sale in the U.S. Wrong results can lead someone to take too much or too little medicine.
That's why we only buy sealed, unexpired boxes in the original packaging. We check every seal and date before we pay. If a box is open, damaged or past its date, keep it out of the sale.
A real-life example
Say you live in Riverside and switched to a CGM. You have five sealed boxes of Contour Next strips, 100 count, with eight months left.
You search for buyers and find two. One has no phone number. The other answers your text, asks for photos and sends a written quote.
You set up a meetup at a busy grocery store parking lot on Saturday. You count the boxes together, the buyer checks the dates, and you're paid by Zelle on the spot. You confirm it in your app before you hand over the boxes.
If you lived in San Diego instead, you'd follow the same first steps. You'd just pack the boxes and ship them after accepting the quote. Then you'd watch the tracking and get paid by Zelle within 48 hours of delivery, as long as the boxes matched your photos.
Can you sell just one box? Yes. There's no minimum with us. Send a photo of the box and its date, and we'll quote it.
If you have a mix of items, like strips plus CGM sensors or pods, send them all at once. One quote can cover everything.
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Questions
Where can I sell test strips near me?
In San Bernardino and Riverside County, we meet you at a public place nearby. Everywhere else in the U.S., you can mail your strips after getting a written quote.
Which test strip brands do you buy?
Sealed, unexpired Contour Next, Contour, Accu-Chek Aviva Plus, SmartView, Guide, FreeStyle Lite and OneTouch Ultra. We don't buy OneTouch Verio.
Is it better to sell locally or online?
Local is simpler if a buyer serves your area, since there's no packing or shipping. Online works from almost anywhere, but you pack the box and wait for delivery.
Do you buy expired test strips?
No. We only buy sealed strips that haven't expired.
Get a quote for your test strips
Done searching for a buyer for test strips near me? Start with a photo. Send one of each sealed box and its date, and we'll send a free written quote.