Second hand mobile phones are currently trending in the
market. But there are certain things to know before buying a used phone so that
we can’t be scammed.
As there is increasing demand in the selling of used mobile phones some people are taking advantage and scamming people by selling
faulty mobile phone and very few people have knowledge on how to buy second hand mobiles.
I will guide you and provide you with some basic knowledge on
how to buy a good used mobile phone without getting fooled by someone else and waste your
precious money.
What
are second hand mobile phones?
Second hand mobile phones are those phones that are used by someone for a limited period
of time and then for certain reason available for sale at a low cost
The advantage of buying second hand phones is that we can get used to a good conditioned used mobile as
good as a new mobile phone because most of the second hand phones are used for
a few time period.
What
are the Disadvantages of used phones?
· Used
phone might not look as good as a new one.
· Used
phones might not have a warranty.
· Used
phones might have scratches and dents on the phone
· Used
phones have to checked and verified thoroughly before buying or you may get
scammed.
Things
to check before buying a second hand phone?
1. Physical Damage- Check for physical damages and
internal damages in the phone.
2. Display- Check the brightness of the
phone from low to high.
3. Touch- To check the touch response, Go
to Settings>>About
phone>>Tap the build number 7 times. Now you are in the developer option, check show touches and
pointer location.
4. Check USB ports and SD card
slot- Check
whether the phone is charging or not or the data cable is working or not and
insert an SD card and check if the phone is detecting the card or not.
5. Audio Jack- Check if the audio jack is
working or not and try to use a headphone or earphone jack and check if the pin
is loose or faulty.
6. Sim card- Check the sim card in both slot1
and slot2 and then insert sim and turn on mobile data, make calls and messages.
7. Battery- Check whether the battery is
swollen or not and charging properly or not and also check the battery backup
of the phone.
8. Fake Phone- Check for fake or clone phones.
Go to Settings and check the software version and last updated.
People
also ask for:
Is
buying a used phone worth it?
Buying used phone is worth it only if you get a very high feature phone in good
condition with original paper works or documents and the second hand phone is
within your budget or at a lower price depending upon the condition of the used
phone.
There is a little risk in buying a used phone as it might be
defective or damaged so you have to check it before buying.
Who
really buys old mobile phones?
Almost all mobile phones nowadays are recyclable so there are a
lot of companies who buy old mobile phones and there are classified sites where you can sell and as
well as buy used mobile phones at a very decent price.
All you have to do is post an ad on the classified site
mentioning the details of the old mobile to be sold.
How
can I sell my old phone for the best price?
You can sell old phone for the best price on any
classified site. Just register and post your advertisement by mentioning the
details of the phone and also provide your contact information.
Interested customers can contact you directly and fix a good
deal and that’s how easily you can sell used mobile phones easily.
Which
is the best place to buy second hand mobile phone?
There are a lot of classified websites where we can buy second
hand mobile phones. But the best website to buy used phones is Cifiyah, from my personal experience. Cifiyah is a safe secure and trusted
classified website where we can not only buy second-hand phones but can also sell used phones.
You can also search for used
mobile phones nearby your city location like “Second hand mobile shop in
Bhubaneswar”
you will get all the used phones available for sale in Bhubaneswar city or
nearby your location.
