What to Look for When Buying a Second-Hand iPhone X

Apple’s iPhone continues to be one of the best-selling smartphone brands on the market. With a passionate following and regular updates to their flagship devices, it’s easy to see why so many people want to get their hands on these mobiles!

If you’re looking for refurbished iPhones for sale, you’ve come to the right place. However, when buying a second-hand phone for the first time, it’s understandable that you want to make sure you’re getting a good product! Here, we take a look at everything you should check before purchasing a refurbished iPhone X, to ensure you’re getting the phone of your dreams at a great price!

Check the Specs

The first thing you should do is find the right model! All the latest smartphones, iPhone X included, are available in a range of different specs, making some of the devices slightly different.

The main difference when it comes to iPhones is memory storage. The iPhone X is available with 64 or 256 GB, and the price you should expect to pay will change depending on the storage. If you want to make the most of your device, you’ll want to find one with large memory, although for many of us, 64 GB will be enough.

Find a Fair Price

You know the old saying ‘too good to be true’? That’s certainly something to remember when it comes to buying anything online, especially if it’s been used or refurbished.

Before you buy a second-hand phone, it pays to do your research. Check multiple reputable sellers to find a rough price that you would expect to be charged. If you then find a ‘like new’ device for much cheaper than others are selling used versions, this could be a sign that the seller may not be telling the truth.

Check the Seller’s Grading System

The vast majority of large-scale refurbished phone vendors will offer a grading system across their range. These grading systems are an excellent way to describe the expected quality of a variety of phones. However, as with all aspects, a little deeper research can go a long way.

The key thing to remember when considering the different grades a vendor offers is that there is no uniform industry grading standard. Therefore, it is critical that you check each company’s grading description carefully, as you may find that one site’s Grade A is another’s Grade B, or the Grade described as “Good” relates to Grade A with another supplier.

All reputable suppliers will have an overview of their grading, detailing what you should expect. If you land on a site which doesn’t have this, be very wary.

Once you have found a selection of sellers that have details of their grading, read the descriptions carefully so you can compare their products and pricing accordingly. If you are still unsure, contact them.

The handset grading is important from a cosmetic appearance point of view, but you also need to have confidence that the device has been inspected and tested properly.

If you’re considering where to buy your phone from, see the differences between the grading systems of each seller, as one may offer more comprehensive checks than the other.

Check Reviews

An essential step to finding the perfect place to buy a used iPhone is checking reviews by other customers. Even if they are for other devices, seeing people’s reactions when purchasing a particular grade of used phone can help to see if the products are genuinely well-refurbished and cleaned as described.

Find a Product with Warranty

If you want to buy a used phone with confidence, then you should seriously consider only purchasing from places that can offer a warranty. Not only does a warranty provide you with peace of mind, but it also speaks to the confidence that the company has in their products and services.

Generally, you should be able to have a twelve-month warranty on any used phone, so long as you buy from a reputable seller. If you choose a site without a warranty, then you’re left with less protection if the product doesn’t function as advertised.

If In Doubt, Contact the Seller

A great final step to take if you’ve chosen a seller but remain uncertain is to get in touch. Any reputable used iPhone vendor should be contactable through various methods and able to provide more detail about the devices. By having this conversation, you can be more confident that you’re making a good purchase.

Getting in touch can also give you a good reflection of their customer services and how easy they will be to contact should you need to speak to them in the future.

We may be biased, but we like to think that we tick all of the boxes when it comes to finding a reputable used iPhone seller! All our products come with a 12-month warranty as standard, while our grading system allows you to see what you’re purchasing clearly.

If you’re interested in buying a used iPhone X, why not browse our range or get in contact with our team who can help you further? Alternatively, you can browse our Second-Hand Phones FAQs page for more information.