The best places to buy a used phone
Getting a second-hand phone doesn’t have to be overly complicated or stressful.
Over the last few years, the cost of smartphones has skyrocketed. It’s no longer uncommon to see phones being sold for $1,000 or more, making the decision to buy a new handset quite the investment. Thanks to the ever-growing used smartphone market, though, it’s rather easy to take the sting out of those increasing prices.
The used marketplace is a great way to save some cash on your next phone purchase, and if you have old devices lying around that you aren’t using anymore, selling them allows someone else to use it while simultaneously putting extra money in your pocket.
Things to consider before you buy a used phone
We’ve already talked about the principles of selling your phone, and you can keep all of those in mind as you go to buy a used phone. Go through the same sort of checklist — factory reset, SIM unlock status, original accessories, damage, sales history — to decide if the phone …