Low-cost computerized kiosks for remote collection of electronic devices for value

A kiosk for accepting a portable electronic device, comprising:

• an upper container configured to facilitate evaluation of the portable electronic device;
• a lower container configured to store the portable electronic device;
• at least one network interface configured to connect to a portable interaction control device located near the kiosk;
• and
• at least one computer,
• wherein the upper container comprises:
• at least one camera;
• and
• a plurality of mirrors arranged at one or more angles to enable capturing by the at least one camera, in one image, a top surface of the portable electronic device and reflected views of sides between the top surface and a bottom surface of the portable electronic device;
• wherein the at least one computer is configured to:
• in response to an instruction received from a remote operator;
• via the portable interaction control device, control the at least one camera to capture the one image;
• and
• transmit, via the portable interaction control device, the captured one image to the remote operator.