Basic things to know before buying a second hand mobile phone?

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 periods.

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.

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Is buying a used phone worth it?

Buying used phones 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.