unlocked cell phones

onearmsally

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when buying unlocked cell phone who should I purchase an unlocked samsung mega from off internet? Is there anything I should know before purchasing it from someone. Would a refurbished phone be good working phone to buy? I found one on ebay but unsure on whether to buy from the person would appreciate any help. thank you very much
 

Noprompt

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Hello,

When buying an unlocked smartphone online it's advisable to do it within well-known online retailers as for example the one that you mentioned (Ebay). Any respectful online retailer have to have a sellers' rating system, which shows buyers the overall feedback that a seller have. Then it's advisable to buy from a seller with good feedback in a well-known online retailer that can offer clear policies of customer service (returning policy, money back guaranty), otherwise is better to keep browsing.

Regards
 

onearmsally

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thank you very much for your help. Your advice is great!!!







 

Apanzee

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Like he said - make sure you purchase from a reputable company. For me, that would mean I only purchase things online from Amazon, Ebay, direct from the manufacturer, or from the website of a local retailer from whom I can go pick up the paid for item in person.

Also, a refurbished phone is a phone that has been built with used parts. To elaborate; if you paid for an insurance plan when you bought the phone, you would take that phone to the store you bought it from and they would give you a new one.

When the broken phone gets to the manufacturer, they take it apart and put any parts that aren't broken aside. When they have enough parts to build a new phone of the same model (or another model utilizing some of the same hardware), they do - and it is sold as a refurbished phone.

I once purchased a refurbished laptop and had no issues with it for about two years. Shortly after that, the fan died and the CPU withered and burned. Your experience may vary.
 

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You're welcome!