A second hand phone can either be the best or the worst phone you ever used depending on the precautions you took before buying the phone. They are also called uk used phone or Fairly used phones and users often choose it because they are able to get smartphones with the latest features for a more pocket friendly price.
Some important factors need to be considered before buy second hand mobile in order to make your best possible choice. From where you’re buying the phone to the warranty cover, these factors will affect the price of the phone and ultimately the quality.
Factors to consider when buying a second hand phone
Where you’re buying from - When you buy second hand mobile, you are at risk of buying a stolen/malfunctioning device or worse - being scammed. This mostly depends on where you are buying from, whether it’s Online (online marketplaces, social media) or Offline (retail stores, road side retailers).
If you are buying online, you need to check the retailer’s online business profile thoroughly to be sure it’s a trusted retailer. If you’re buying from a physical store or market, you need to know if it’s a recognized store/retailer, and be sure that you are getting a receipt of purchase. Road side retailers are often risky compared to buying from authorized dealers with retail outlets/stores.
- Physical appearance- The next and probably most obvious thing to consider when buying a second hand phone is the physical appearance of the phone. How does the phone look? Is the screen cracked? Is the back swollen? Assessing the appearance of the phone helps you determine how much you’ll pay for the phone or if it’s worth buying at all.
- Warranty cover- A second hand phone can have underlying issues that do not surface until hours/days of use. It is therefore important to take into consideration the warranty cover on the device, so if a fault is noticed within the provided warranty period the phone can be returned to the seller. Although most second hand phones do not have warranty covers, you can still find some retailers that offer short warranty periods on their UK used phones.
- Original or Fake- A common occurrence with buying second hand phones is that people are often sold Copy phones for the price of Original devices. Some copy phones are easier to detect while some require thorough checking. To ensure that you don’t fall a victim of this, go through the features (outer & inner appearance) and functions (camera quality, network e.t.c) of the phone then compare with a confirmed Original device before buying it.
Another way to determine the authenticity of a phone is to check the IMEI number. To do this; Dial *#06# on the phone >>> Write down the number >>> Visit imei site and input the IMEI number to check the details of the phone.
- Working condition- After looking at the features of the phone, the next thing to check is to see whether these features are working perfectly. For example, Play music to test the speakers, test the charging and earpiece ports, use the wifi to connect to the internet, make calls with the phone, take pictures with the front and back cameras; test all the functions you intend to use on the phone before buying it.
Where to buy second hand phone in Nigeria?
In Nigeria, you can buy a second hand phone from Online market places. In order to properly inspect the phone before purchase, you can also visit the physical locations of these phone retail outlets.
Carlcare Service,the only authorized after service provider for Infinix, TECNO & itel brands retails Quality Second hand phones with 15 days Warranty cover at her Flagship store positioned in the Tech hub of Lagos state (Computer Village-Ikeja). Carlcare Ikeja is strategically placed to make it easy for all residents of Lagos who wish to buy a UK used phone to locate. Search ‘Carlcare Ikeja’ on Google Maps to get directions to the Carlcare center where you can buy quality second hand phones.
