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re: Suggestions needed for a new phone....not named Apple or Samsung
Posted on 9/21/16 at 12:19 am to jcole4lsu
Posted on 9/21/16 at 12:19 am to jcole4lsu
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You should not buy a "new" phone, ever, in the sub $250 range. For that money you should ALWAYS buy a mint/like new condition used/refurb of a flagship device from a site like Swappa
Can you explain your reasoning on this. I don't know much about buying and selling phones, but does swappa have any insurance or warranty in place of the manufacturers warranty you lose when buying second hand? How do I know that the the reason the seller is selling isnt because the phone is glitcy or has some issue with it.
Also, what incentive is there to buy a sub $250 phone vs a $700 phone on swappa. If you're saving $, what does it matter
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Posted on 9/21/16 at 6:36 am to uno student
quote:read the Swappa FAQ I posted last page.
Can you explain your reasoning on this. I don't know much about buying and selling phones, but does swappa have any insurance or warranty in place of the manufacturers warranty you lose when buying second hand? How do I know that the the reason the seller is selling isnt because the phone is glitcy or has some issue with it.
It's your money though. If it makes you feel better buying it at full price at best buy go right ahead.
I have 6 people in my family I provide phones for both apple and Android and have bought dozens via Swappa over the years.
Zero issues.
This post was edited on 9/21/16 at 6:41 am
Posted on 9/21/16 at 9:09 am to uno student
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Can you explain your reasoning on this. I don't know much about buying and selling phones, but does swappa have any insurance or warranty in place of the manufacturers warranty you lose when buying second hand? How do I know that the the reason the seller is selling isnt because the phone is glitcy or has some issue with it.
For concerns about buying second hand, you should read Swappa's T/C. Its very straight forward and has the buyer's protection in mind.
As for $250 vs $700, I am not sure you understood my post. If you want to go buy a brand new flagship phone from your carrier or a retailer, go right ahead. Personally I don't love the idea of it since they are easy to drop/break/lose but thats just me. What I was specifically referring to was the ~$250 price point. Most "brand new" phones in that price range are pieces of junk. In fact, that is true about most computing type devices.
New + Cheap = junk.
Exceptions exist, of course. But the general rule I stick to is if you are on a tight budget purchase a good condition 2nd hand flagship device. Manufacturer refurbs are almost always faulty battery or screen replacements - in other words - 100% like new when you get it. Mint/Good conditioned used phones are a safe bet on a reputable site, which is why people here recommend Swappa.
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