East Bay Test Strips is a local, independent buyer of unused diabetic supplies serving Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, Berkeley, and San Leandro. We're not a national clearinghouse or a faceless website; we're a one-person operation run by Kyle, a local East Bay resident who pays fair prices and shows up same-day.
Why This Business Exists
Every month, thousands of East Bay residents end up with boxes of Dexcom sensors, Omnipod pods, and test strips they can't use: insurance changed, doctor switched their prescription, they transitioned to a pump, or a loved one passed away. Those supplies sit in a drawer or get thrown away while other diabetics are rationing their supplies or skipping doses because they can't afford them.
East Bay Test Strips closes that gap. We pay cash directly to the person who has surplus, and those supplies move quickly to people who need them at a price they can actually afford. It's a better outcome than a landfill.
Local Meetups
We meet you in your neighborhood: no shipping, no waiting for checks in the mail. Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, Berkeley, and San Leandro.
Same-Day Payment
Cash in hand at meetup, or instant transfer via Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal, your choice, right there on the spot.
Published Prices
Our full payout schedule is posted on the website. No bait-and-switch, no low-ball at the meetup; the price I quote is the price I pay.
Legal & Transparent
Selling unused, legitimately prescribed supplies you own is 100% legal in California. We only buy sealed, unexpired supplies with no Medicare/Medicaid funding.
How It Works
The process is straightforward: text us a photo of what you have: include the brand, count, and the expiration date. We'll reply with a confirmed offer within minutes based on our current price sheet. If you accept, we arrange a meetup at a convenient location near you. You hand over the supplies, we hand you cash or transfer payment immediately.
No forms to fill out, no waiting for mailed checks, no appointments to schedule weeks out. Most sellers are paid within a few hours of their first text.
Our Commitment
Price integrity: The price I quote over text is the price I pay at meetup. If a supply is in worse condition than described, I'll explain why and offer a revised price; you're never obligated to accept.
Privacy: We don't store your personal information beyond what's needed to arrange the transaction. We don't sell your data, share your details with third parties, or keep records longer than necessary. Full details in our Privacy Policy.
Compliance: We do not knowingly purchase supplies that were funded by Medicare, Medicaid, or any federal healthcare program. We rely on seller attestation and decline any transaction where there is reason to believe supplies were federally funded.
Serving the East Bay Since 2026
East Bay Test Strips has been operating in Alameda County since 2026, building a reputation through word of mouth and straightforward transactions. We're active across Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, Berkeley, and San Leandro, and we travel to you, not the other way around.
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