Russians were told how to buy a used iPhone correctly

Experts told the Prime agency how to choose a used iPhone or other smartphone, and where it is profitable

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First of all, experts advise againstconsider dubious advertisements in which a smartphone is offered at a too reduced price. Such a device may simply be broken. In general, you can try buying a refurbished smartphone from a used phone store.

When choosing a device, experts advise going forproduct aggregator to view smartphones based on the totality of desired characteristics and budget. This is, for example, AliExpress or Yandex.Market. Experts also recommend reading reviews of models.

Sometimes you can directly buy a discounted smartphonefind on Yandex.Market. You can also search for the product on Avito. However, in specialized offline stores you can count on the fact that the phone was tested before sale and that it is working. In addition, such stores may even provide a guarantee. You can’t count on this when buying on radio markets or from your own hands.

On Avito, experts recommend paying attention to the date of registration of the seller on the site. If he registered the day before or on the same day that he posted the ad, then he is most likely a scammer.

“Once you have shortlisted a few listings, make an appointment. Reject offers to send the phone right away; used phones must be purchased in person,” says the expert.

At the meeting, you should carefully examine the device. If the phone looks like new, then it is refurbished in 90% of cases. The owner should be asked if he has repaired the smartphone. You should also check if the SIM card is working: reset the phone to factory settings, perform the initial phone setup and call someone. For iPhones, it is also advised to test the fingerprint scanner and Face ID.