Where Can I Buy a Used iPhone?

If you’ve recently dropped and destroyed your phone, chances are you’re not excited about the idea of buying a brand-new one. Thankfully, there are places where you can buy a used iPhone at a fraction of the cost of a new one. Here’s what to know.

Places to Shop for Used iPhones

Here are some sites where you can find good deals on used iPhones:

• Amazon. Amazon has used and refurbished iPhones for sale. If you buy an Amazon-refurbished one, you get a 90-day warranty. 
• EBay. EBay has lots of used iPhones from a variety of sellers. Make sure you review their seller rating before buying a phone. EBay also has a money-back guarantee, so that should put your mind at ease a bit.
• Gazelle. Gazelle inspects and sells used iPhones. It’s a very simple process to buy or sell a phone on this site. 

What to Check Before Buying

Before you buy any used or refurbished iPhone, make sure you do plenty of research.

• Check the serial number on the phone and verify it. Lost or stolen phones will be flagged and you will avoid a big mistake.
• Ask about any water damage to the phone. Water will slowly erode an iPhone’s parts, so ideally you want your phone to have no history of water damage.

Do One Thing: Only purchase a used or refurbished iPhone from a reputable seller.