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It has become so important to stay relevant in today's smartphone dominated world..not everyone can afford the expensive samsung, sony high end androids and iphones but still want to use them. This is where websites like olx , ebay , Quikr come in handy. Almost every type of phone is available in these second hand product markets, people who desire to use the best phones at low prices prefer these market or people who desire to play with the latest gadget at low prices.
It has become so important to stay relevant in today's smartphone dominated world..not everyone can afford the expensive samsung, sony high end androids and iphones but still want to use them. This is where websites like olx , ebay , Quikr come in handy. Almost every type of phone is available in these second hand product markets, people who desire to use the best phones at low prices prefer these market or people who desire to play with the latest gadget at low prices.
Pros and Cons of Such markets
Pros -
- variety of mobile phones available .
- There is no middlemen in such markets .
- you can choose the seller closest to your place .
- you can check the phone in front of the seller .
Cons-
- phones sold may be damaged ,refurbished & Stolen etc.
- altered ( fake ) phone bill.
- Minor Screen damage not visible to eyes.
- So now that you know about such markets , Lets get back to our real question .
minor screen damage not visible in day light.
So be careful.
Things to keep in mind before Buying a USED Smartphone :-
Let me ask you a simple Question " When does a person sell his phone ? "
water damage indicator(white turns red)
this simple test will let you know if all components of your second hand phone are working.Smartphones come with secret service code which you can search online.
enter the code into the dialer of the phone and a service menu will show up.This menu will include options like Service info., service test and customization settings
don't buy a phone Older than 8 months .
I have seen many people getting unlocked iPhone from Other countries and sell it with a fake bill.
Try to meet the seller near service centres (of respective Smartphones you are interested in ) So that you can check the genuinity of the bill and enquire about the warranty status.
i do not advice buying an iphone especially without a bill.
iphone tends to have a poor battery life and over that a used one so u cant even change the battery
l. Match the IMEI number on the box with the phone.
Some people on these sites Make fraudulent trades by Convincing the buyer regarding the genuinity of the product.
TO be on the safer side always check the IMEI number .
Some people on these sites Make fraudulent trades by Convincing the buyer regarding the genuinity of the product.
TO be on the safer side always check the IMEI number .
2. Always check for wear & tear
Its an old saying " how a person treats his gadgets tells a lot about himself"
never buy a scratched phone , it may indicate the falls incurred by the phone ( it may also have hardware issues. )
Its an old saying " how a person treats his gadgets tells a lot about himself"
never buy a scratched phone , it may indicate the falls incurred by the phone ( it may also have hardware issues. )
3. Always buy a phone under warranty or insurance ( best)
Let me ask you a simple Question " When does a person sell his phone ? "
- He is bored
- hardware problems
- Extra phone or gifted ( Reasons you will find on these sites)
- Exchange.
- Want to buy an iPhone 5 or Galaxy s4 (90% fake, i have tried this ,though it Works )
- Warranty expired.
CHOOSE WISELY !!!
4. Check the phone thoroughly
- operate the phone properly
- check for lags ,
- check charging port ,
- USB port
- 3.5mm audio jack,
- always check the ringtone volume ( is it loud enough)
- check for water damage.
water damage indicator(white turns red)
- check if any nuts And screws are tempered with.
not tempered
there are differences in both the images, one is tampered and one is not
tempered
- Always check battery , a healthy battery has less Scratches and less than nominal wear & tear, ( check if the battery is swollen/expanded or not )
.
5. Secret service code test
this simple test will let you know if all components of your second hand phone are working.Smartphones come with secret service code which you can search online.
enter the code into the dialer of the phone and a service menu will show up.This menu will include options like Service info., service test and customization settings
6. Age of the phone
don't buy a phone Older than 8 months .
70 % of the Users stop caring about the phone after 7-8 months.
I have seen people buying 1-1.5 yrs old iPhone 4/ 4s after a while which becomes buggy.
I have seen people buying 1-1.5 yrs old iPhone 4/ 4s after a while which becomes buggy.
7. Always check the genuinity of the bill.
I have seen many people getting unlocked iPhone from Other countries and sell it with a fake bill.
PREFER A COMPUTERIZED BILL OVER A HAND WRITTEN BILL ( alterations are possible)
CHECK serive tax no. ALSO
8. Venue of exchange.
Try to meet the seller near service centres (of respective Smartphones you are interested in ) So that you can check the genuinity of the bill and enquire about the warranty status.
9. which phones to buy?
- Samsung galaxy s2
- Sony Ericsson xperia arc
- Samsung Galaxy note
- Samsung Galaxy S3
- mostly all androids with removable battery
i do not advice buying an iphone especially without a bill.
iphone tends to have a poor battery life and over that a used one so u cant even change the battery
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