Everything you need to know about selling unused Dexcom, Omnipod, Libre, and test strips - prices, process, and payment.
A wide range of sealed, unexpired diabetic supplies can be resold for cash. If you have extra supplies sitting in a drawer because your prescription changed, your insurance switched brands, or a loved one no longer needs them, there is likely a buyer for what you have. The most commonly sold categories include:
Dexcom G7 (standard & 15-day), Dexcom G6, FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus, FreeStyle Libre 3, FreeStyle Libre 14-Day, FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus, FreeStyle Libre 2, Medtronic Guardian Sensor 3/4.
Omnipod 5 Starter Kit, Omnipod 5 (5-pack), Omnipod DASH (10-pack and 5-pack), Omnipod Classic/Eros (10-pack and 5-pack), Tandem Mobi pump supplies.
Accu-Chek Aviva Plus, Accu-Chek Smartview, FreeStyle Lite, FreeStyle Regular, Contour, Contour Next, TrueMetrix, OneTouch Ultra - in 50ct and 100ct boxes.
Mio Advance, Medtronic Mio MMT, Quickset MMT, BD Pen Needles. Dexcom G6 and G7 transmitters accepted separately.
All accepted items must be factory-sealed with the original packaging intact, unexpired with at least 3 months remaining (with limited exceptions noted below), and not purchased through Medicare or Medicaid - federal law prohibits reselling federally-funded supplies.
Note on expired Dexcom G6: Dexcom G6 sensors that have passed their expiration date are accepted at a reduced rate of up to $15 per box, as they retain functional value for many users.
Prices vary by product, brand, quantity, condition, and proximity to the expiration date. The figures below represent MINT-condition payouts: factory sealed, original box, 6 or more months to expiration. Items with minor box damage, a single-sensor format, or less time to expiration will receive adjusted offers.
Payouts are updated regularly to reflect secondary market demand. Prices for high-demand items like Omnipod 5 Starter Kits and Dexcom G6 sensors are generally stable; prices for older or discontinued products may vary more. The prices page reflects current rates.
The process is designed to be fast and friction-free. No online forms, no appointments, no mailed-in packages. Most sellers go from their first text to cash in hand in under two hours.
Photograph the product box in good light. Make sure the brand name, item count, and expiration date are all clearly readable. A second photo showing the sealed flap or shrink wrap helps confirm the item is factory-sealed. The better the photo, the faster and more accurate the quote.
Text the photo to (510) 473-6391 with a brief description: what you have, how many boxes or units, and your general location in the East Bay. If you have multiple items, send photos for each - a single text thread covering everything is fine.
A confirmed price comes back within minutes, based on the current published price sheet. The quoted price is the price paid at meetup - no adjustments at the door unless the actual condition differs significantly from what the photo showed. You are not obligated to accept; you can compare offers from other buyers before deciding.
Pick a convenient spot anywhere in the East Bay - a parking lot, a coffee shop, your front door - and a time that works for you. Hand over the supplies; receive cash, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal instantly at handoff. Payment is immediate, not pending. No check in the mail, no waiting period, no account required on your end for cash.
The meetup typically takes five minutes. East Bay Test Strips serves Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, Berkeley, San Leandro, and Richmond. If you are just outside those cities, text anyway - extended meetups are possible depending on volume.
Yes. In California, it is legal to resell diabetic supplies that you legally own. No prescription is required to sell, and no ID check is performed. However, one important federal restriction applies regardless of state law.
Federal law (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b) prohibits reselling medical supplies that were purchased using Medicare or Medicaid funds. Supplies funded by these federal programs belong, in legal effect, to the program - reselling them constitutes a federal violation regardless of which state you're in.
Supplies you can legally resell: Items purchased out-of-pocket, covered by private insurance (employer plans, ACA marketplace plans, COBRA, student health plans), or received as product samples.
Supplies you cannot legally resell: Any item billed to Medicare Part B, Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California), or any federal healthcare program. East Bay Test Strips requires all sellers to attest that their supplies were not funded through these programs and declines any transaction where federal funding is suspected.
If you are uncertain whether a past claim was processed through Medicare or Medicaid, review your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) documents or contact your insurance plan. When in doubt, consult with a licensed healthcare attorney in California.
The secondary market for diabetic supplies exists because of a stark pricing gap. A single box of Dexcom G6 sensors retails for roughly $350 or more without insurance. For uninsured and underinsured individuals, that cost is simply inaccessible. People with high-deductible plans, those in coverage gaps, undocumented residents, and individuals who have aged out of parental insurance often turn to secondary markets to afford the supplies they need to manage a chronic condition.
The person selling gets fair cash for supplies that would otherwise expire unused in a drawer. The person buying gets access to supplies they can actually afford. East Bay Test Strips facilitates this local exchange across Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, Berkeley, San Leandro, and Richmond - keeping the transaction community-based, same-day, and transparent. No one waits a week for a check; no one ships a package and hopes it arrives intact.
This is not a gray market. It is a legal, functioning secondary market that serves real people managing a serious medical condition under difficult financial circumstances.
Several national buyers - including NADS (National Diabetic Supplies) and similar mail-in services - accept diabetic supplies by mail. They are a legitimate option, but the tradeoffs compared to a local buyer are meaningful.
The primary advantage of a national buyer is geographic reach - they work for sellers anywhere in the country. If you are in the East Bay, a local buyer eliminates the waiting period, the shipping logistics, and the uncertainty of a price adjustment after your package arrives. Most East Bay sellers who have tried both prefer the local route for the speed and certainty of payment.
Text a photo of what you have to get an instant quote. We serve Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, Berkeley, San Leandro, and Richmond.
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