10 Tips Before Buying a Second (Used) Smartphone
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Currently, the best smartphones certainly have
sophisticated features and also have a very trendy body appearance. However,
there is quality, of course there is a price.
The price of the best smartphone is sold at a relatively
more expensive price. One of the best alternatives to owning the best
smartphone is to buy a used smartphone.
Now! Before buying a used smartphone, it would be nice
for you to know the tips for choosing a used smartphone.
So, after buying a used smartphone, you will not feel
sorry for choosing the wrong one or it could be that the smartphone has
suffered serious damage and you don't need to immediately replace a new
smartphone.
Tips for Buying a Used Smartphone
1.
Advantages of Buying a Second Smartphone
2.
Disadvantages of Buying a Second Smartphone
3.
Tips for Buying a Second Smartphone
Advantages of Buying a Second or Used Smartphone
Before discussing tips for buying a second smartphone,
you need to know the advantages of buying a second smartphone below:
1. More Affordable Prices
The first advantage is of course the price will be much
more affordable. You can even buy with a price difference of hundreds to
millions of rupiah!
Not to mention if you can still negotiate the price. Of
course this is an advantage for those of you who want to buy a smartphone. To
get a cheap price, you have to research the market price first!
2. If Resale Price Does Not Fall
The next advantage of buying a used smartphone is that
when you resell it, the price will not fall. Unlike buying a new smartphone,
the resale price can drop by millions.
While the price of second-hand smartphones has only
decreased by hundreds. You can even sell on it if the condition of the
smartphone is really good and you have complementary accessories.
3. Get Lots of Bonuses
The next advantage you can get a lot of bonuses. Yup,
when a seller sells a used smartphone on an online used goods site, it will
usually include a bonus to attract buyers.
Of course this is very beneficial for you compared to
buying a new smartphone. For example, you can get a free case or a
pre-installed screen protector.
4. Helps Reduce Environmental Pollution
The advantage of buying a second second smartphone is
that you help reduce environmental pollution. Yups, as we know if the battery
is one of the components contained in the smartphone.
Well, this battery is one of the objects that cannot be
recycled, because the battery is one of the B3 wastes in which there are
dangerous raw materials.
5. Can Change Smartphones Freely
The last advantage, of course, is that you can freely
change your smartphone as you like. Considering that the price of a second
smartphone is more affordable and when it is resold, the price also doesn't
fall, you can definitely replace it freely.
Especially now that there are many good cheap second-hand
smartphones. So there is nothing wrong if you are bored with your smartphone
now and replace it with another smartphone.
Disadvantages of Buying a Second or Used Smartphone
If you have previously discussed the advantages of buying
a used smartphone, you should also know the disadvantages of buying the
following used smartphones:
1. No Official Warranty
The first disadvantage is that of course there is no longer an official warranty. Yups, when buying a used smartphone, it's usually been around for a long time, where the official warranty is no longer valid.
However, if you buy at an official store, a used
smartphone seller usually has a warranty of up to a few weeks. Well, this can
be your consideration when buying a used smartphone, guys!
2. IMEI and Unregistered Serial Number
The next disadvantage of buying a used smartphone is that
the IMEI and serial number are not registered. One of the tips for buying a
used smartphone, you need to check the IMEI, yes, usually the IMEI is not
registered with the government.
Because most smartphones sold now are smartphones from
abroad. Therefore, you need to be careful before buying a second smartphone.
The disadvantage of buying the next second smartphone is
the physical condition that doesn't look good anymore. Most used smartphones
will have scratches on the physical. So you can't expect more about the
physical when buying a second smartphone, right!
4. Prone to Fraud
The latter is prone to fraud. Yups, usually there are
smartphones that are sold in refurbished or reconditioned conditions. But they
say that the smartphone is original.
Well, this scam is often experienced by people who don't
know the difference between refurbished and original smartphones. Therefore,
you need to know what are the following tips for buying a used smartphone.
Tips Before Buying a Used Smartphone
Now! This time we will review tips on choosing the best
second cellphone so that you don't make the wrong choice before buying a second
cellphone. So, watch carefully, guys!
1. Don't Buy an Old Model Smartphone
The first tip, don't buy a smartphone with an old model.
Smartphones that are more than 3 or 5 years old are no longer good to use,
because these smartphones have the risk of not being able to load the current
smartphone operating system.
At this point, if you can't install the latest operating
system, then the smartphone can barely install the latest versions of the most
popular apps.
Now! This means that there are many functions that you
cannot access. For example, many mobile sites do not support older smartphones.
So, make sure you choose a second smartphone with the latest model, right!
2. Make sure the Smartphone is Unlocked
The second tip, make sure the smartphone you choose is
unlocked. Usually a locked smartphone, sold at a cheaper price.
Even though you can unlock a locked smartphone, this will add to the cost too! There is always a risk if you can't unlock a locked smartphone.
It's the same as you incur additional costs, because you
will take the smartphone to a service technician to unlock it.
Now! Make sure you choose a
second unlocked smartphone.
3. Make sure it's not a stolen smartphone
The third tip, make sure not to buy a stolen smartphone. If the original owner of the smartphone is someone who understands technology and he could be tracking the whereabouts of his smartphone.
You will be visited by the owner of the smartphone. In
addition, you will also be accused of being a thief, even though you bought the
smartphone with someone else.
Well, you can also check whether the smartphone you
bought was stolen or not. The trick is to be able to ask for the IMEI, ESN or
MEID of the smartphone and check online, whether the smartphone has been
reported stolen or not.
So, you have to stay vigilant when buying a used
smartphone.
4. Physical Check Smartphone
The fourth tip, first check the physical of the used
cellphone. Don't expect more if you buy a used smartphone, because you won't
get a new physical phone.
If there are a lot of scratches on the phone, you can
still bargain for a lower price. Especially if the screen of the used cellphone
has also been broken, you can get a relatively cheaper price.
5. Check Smartphone Ports and Slots
The fifth tip, check the ports and slots on the second
smartphone that you want to buy. The USB port is one of the most important
ports on your smartphone.
Don't just check it with the charger, but also check by
transferring data from the PC, whether it is detected or not.
While in the slot, you have to try it by pairing the SD
Card to the smartphone and check whether the memory on the SD card is detected
or not.
Now! If one of the port or slot devices is not detected,
it means that the smartphone is damaged. So, you can still cancel the purchase
or you can bid for a lower price.
6. Check Battery
The sixth tip, check the physical of the battery on the
used cellphone that you want to buy. The trick is to remove the battery and
check whether the battery is defective or bloated. If so, it means you have to
buy another used cellphone.
If the battery on the cellphone cannot be removed or the
cellphone is non-removable, you can try it by charging the cellphone for 15 to
20 minutes. If the cellphone causes a heat reaction or overheats, it means that
the cellphone battery is damaged.
You also have to make sure that there are no signs that
the smartphone battery has leaked. Well, the alternative is that you can choose
another used cellphone or you can buy an original battery that matches the used
cellphone.
7. Check More Features
The seventh tip, check the features found on the
smartphone you want to buy. In addition to checking the physical condition,
port condition, slot condition and battery condition, you also have to check
other features.
Even though the used smartphone that you buy is a
smartphone with the best camera, you also need to check the condition of the
camera, whether the camera on the smartphone can function properly or not.
In addition, you can also check the flash on the
smartphone. Again, if there is damage to the feature, you can choose another
second smartphone or data cable. You should choose another HP.
Used smartphones for sale along with their chargers.
However, if you still want to buy the smartphone, you can also bargain with the
seller to lower the price.
8. Warranty
The ninth tip, buy a used smartphone from sites that
offer a warranty to buyers. So, if you are not satisfied with the smartphone
you purchased, the site offers a return or exchange for another item.
This is a very efficient way, because if the smartphone
you buy does not match what was advertised, you can still claim the product
from the store.
10. Price
The tenth tip, the price of a used smartphone is one of
the most important things before buying a used smartphone. You can adjust the
purchase of a used smartphone that suits your existing budget.
Before buying it, you better check the price first on
e-commerce sites on the internet.
Now! If it is in accordance with the budget you have
prepared, don't forget to consider the other tips. Because, you might get a
price below the budget you prepared.
So, how do you smart friends already know tips on
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