U sed phones can slash hundreds or even thousands off the price of a flagship device, but the savings come with risks. Between phones that mysteriously stop working days after purchase, devices locked to carriers you don't use, and outright scams where nothing shows up at all, buying secondhand feels like navigating a minefield.

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Buying a used iPhone might seem like an obvious way to save money, but the decision between buying a used iPhone and a new one is more complex than you might think. Used iPhones are offered by a wide array of sellers, and it can be difficult to tell if you ...

Learn why second-hand smartphones are rising in popularity. A complete used phones guide for certified refurbished devices and smartphone resale trends in 2025.

Selling a new smartphone is the hardest it has been in years. Rising device costs, limited differences between model upgrades, and economic and environment-related desires to keep electronics alive as long as possible are making people turn to refurbished ...

Best Buy seems to have a good deal going with Apple, as it was the first retailer outside of Apple’s own stores to carry iPhones, and now will be the first again, by selling “refreshed” or, more accurately, refurbished 3G iPhones. The refurbished ...

Retailer Best Buy, seeking new ways to appeal to cost-conscious shoppers, said Tuesday that it is selling refurbished versions of Apple's iPhone 3G at its stores that are priced about $50 less than new iPhones. By Reuters, The Associated Press Retailer ...

Apple has begun selling iPhones on its Certified Refurbished online store in Canada, offering residents in the country a more affordable way to purchase iPhones from Apple online. Apple has been selling different refurbished iPhone models in the United ...