How to buy a really high-quality used smartphone

Recently, mobile phones no longer surprise anyone. Every day, models appear that have improved characteristics. But the cost of gadgets, naturally, is somewhat overpriced, so sometimes it makes more sense to purchase a used smartphone.

Pros and cons of buying an old phone

Nowadays, purchasing used equipment is considered a risky activity, since not many people manage to find a product at a ridiculous price, taking into account the fact that the characteristics of the gadget are at the highest level. Anyone can be a “fool” if they believe the deceptive words of the seller.

But even in a store they can easily sell you a product at a high price and with unsatisfactory parameters. In addition, they will slip you a SIM card that supposedly offers a special tariff. In general, to get a really good smartphone, you can prefer an old phone. The main thing is to choose it correctly.

However, in this case you can only count on a guarantee in one case! When it comes to a mobile device purchased in a store at a discount. That is, about a gadget that was returned due to a manufacturing defect.

In this case, stores take back the goods and send them to the service center for repairs, and then return them for sale, but at a reduced cost. If you are afraid of making a mistake, it is better to choose this option.

How to properly inspect a used smartphone before buying

If you have already decided on the model and found it on the bulletin board, the next step is to meet with the seller. And here there are several possible scenarios for the development of events: either the owner will praise the smartphone, supposedly it is “super,” or he will say that he knows little about technology and will simply entrust you with checking the device.

Since your goal is to buy a quality phone, you should be fully prepared to meet the owner of a used smartphone. When inspecting the device, it is important to have the following things with you:

• An SD card on which several audio recordings and pictures will be placed;
• SIM card to be able to make a call;
• working headphones;
• phone with a SIM card to call the purchased smartphone.

All this will help determine the performance of a used product and understand whether it is worth purchasing. The phone should be tested from all sides.

What else should persuade you to buy?

• If the seller is honest and openly says that there were defects that were corrected at the service center, this is a plus.
• Good photos - the ad should show the phone from all sides, even very close up.
• Availability of complete equipment and documents is also important. If the seller is willing to provide them, the device has been handled with care.

You can safely take the phone even when the seller is ready to accept it back within a couple of days after purchase. And it’s very good if he agrees to send it by mail, cash on delivery. This means that you are confident in the quality of the product.

If you decide to meet in person, do not be afraid to check the product from all sides. And more questions, even uncomfortable ones. You need a quality item, don’t you...