Where to Find Cheap Used iPhones Online

Trying to find a good deal on a used iPhone can be tricky, there are many ways to find a second hand cellphone but can they be trusted. There are several different models of the iPhone out now, these range from the 2G, 3G and 3GS and maybe the 4G will be launched during the summer of 2010. We shall see about the last one.

Many people look after their iPhones and cherish them, it's not hard to find an almost cellphone without looking to hard. Sometimes people may get a free upgrade and decide to sell phone on sites such as eBay to make extra money.

iPhones are worth a lot of money especially as people tend to look after them and keep them in very good condition, many used iPhones still fetch very good prices on auction sites. eBay is about the best place to buy a used iPhone online. Here are some of the things you need to check before you buy from eBay.

Don't be afraid to ask questions:
You really need to ask the seller why they are selling their iPhone, you need to ascertain whether the reasons are legitimate or not. Fond out if the phone still has warranty. You can ask the seller for more pictures of the whole phone to find out of there is any damage to the outer casing, (phones have a habit of being dropped).

Find out if the seller has a return policy:
Most eBay sellers that are legitimate should really offer a returns policy in case the buyer is not happy with the purchase. You really need to find out if the seller is happy to offer some form of returns policy. Most normal stores have to offer a returns policy by law, however eBay doesn't carry this same policy for its sellers.

Check the phone for damage:
When you finally receive your used phone you should check for any damage that wasn't listed on the auction, water damage is a hidden killer of phones, they end up in trouser pockets that go through washing machines. You can't tell if the phone has been through the wash until you try and turn it on. Also check the phone for dents and scratches, another common problem of these phones.

I hope this article helps you learn something about where to buy a used iPhone from.