Will you buy a second hand cellphone?

@heart143 (1202)
Philippines
March 15, 2008 12:38pm CST
Cellphones keep on changing from time to time. New features are being added every now and then so that after a few months, you want a more advanced phone. But new cellphone with all the features are so expensive...we all cannot afford to buy at least one unit everytime a new one comes out in the market. If you want a new phone...will you buy a second hand phone? Why or why not?
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11 responses
@queenofarms (1659)
• United States
17 Mar 08
Like you said cellphones are expensive. All I need a phone for is to make calls. So I would not try to keep up with the newest cellphone.
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
18 Mar 08
Good! After all the the basic function of a phone.
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
18 Mar 08
Good! After all that is the basic function of a phone...to make and receive calls. (sorry for the typo error above)
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
16 Mar 08
I would surely buy second hand phones that interests me after it qualifies from my inspections. See any minor details that can be tolerated or just simply have the deal off if the phone I'm interested in has more than a couple problems. Buying it and then spending more for repairs ain't that a wise decision to do, of course
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
17 Mar 08
That's why it seems much better to buy yourself a new phone, aside from your the first person whose going to use a damage free phone, you can also be sure of the warranty
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
17 Mar 08
Of course. It will give you more problem than fun.
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@aries_0325 (3060)
• Philippines
10 Apr 08
Yes of course, if the cellphone is in a very good condition and no problem at all. Sometimes, there are people selling a new model of cellphone because they need a money so thats why I will grab the opportunity to buy it in a cheaper price.
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
10 Apr 08
Yes, it's a good deal when you buy second hand cellphones because you can get it at a lower price. We just have to be sure of the condition of the phone.
@Canteen (592)
• China
18 Mar 08
i don't think i will buy a too old second hand phone. a nearly new one is ok. but the price is nearly to the new one, too. so i prefer buy a new one. plus, if i wanna buy a second hand phone, i must wonder why the ex-owner didn't want the phone any more. and the quality of the phone can't be guaranteed. i prefer to buy a new cheapper one.
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
22 Mar 08
I agree with you. Maybe if the first owner is a friend or a family, I would buy it, otherwise I would just wait until I have enough money to buy a new one.
@bradhart (659)
• United States
23 Mar 08
no, but I use mine so seldom It isn't worth buying one and expensive phone to start with.
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
23 Mar 08
I see, so you're phone still looks good. I think there's no need to buy a new phone if your old one still suits your needs.
@ipeacock (14)
• India
22 Mar 08
i il like to buy new phones only.
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
23 Mar 08
Yes, it is nicer to sure and you're sure of the quality of the unit.
• India
17 Mar 08
I dnt go for a second hand one. If I want to have a phone compatible with the technology today, I would carefully choose one which suits my requirement. And most of all I am a satisfied kind of person, If I have one I am happy with that. :)
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
17 Mar 08
And once you have chosen the best quality gadget for you...you'll settle for that and get your money worth for it. You talk like my brother...you have the same thinking regarding gadgets.
• Philippines
15 Mar 08
No, I won't. I believe that gadgets like cellphones should not be bought used. It should always be brand new because I don't want to deal with technical issues. I haven't changed my cellphone since 2003. I only use mine to call and text. I have an iPod for my music and a digital camera for my pictures. I want my gadgets to be separate from each other so that their purpose is maximized.
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
17 Mar 08
Yes, it's hard to determine technical problems on second hand phones especially if we are not expert on that. I think second hand phones do't have guarantee and you can't return it in case you are not satisfied with it.
@clowdine (1402)
• Philippines
16 Mar 08
I don't have any problem at all with cellphone models. Fads come and go and having perceived that, I just keep myself stuck with this old cellphone of mine. I have been using this same old 3100 up to now. It's pretty much outdated but as long as I can call and text, I'm good.
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
17 Mar 08
and that's the basic use of a cellphone. Why buy techie cellphones when you will not need it as much. Very practical! Thanks for the response.
@wickedangel (1636)
• Dominican Republic
17 Mar 08
I don't think I would buy a second hand phone (although there are many other things I don't mind buying second hand, like a car or even clothes!) You wouldn't get a long guarantee (if anything) and youd don't know if it has any problems. It just doesn't cost much nowadays to get an upgrade. I don't use mine much for anything more than calls and some texting. My last upgrade was only because I was moving from Europe to the Dom Rep and one is dual band the other is tri-band (i.e. my European phone wouldn't work here).
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
17 Mar 08
Some second hand units sellers alter the genuine ones and sell it as genuine or original phones. If you're not so familiar with it, you'll might ending up buying a fake one. It's still best to buy a new one because there's a guarantee. If funds are lacking, then save some more and get a new unit once you've got the money.
• China
15 Mar 08
maybe. cellphone market is very compelicate. today N73 is on the pop. tomorrow is N95i .In my opinion,if your cell phone is just use for calling and surf .it does not matter to buy a second hand cellphone.if I want to buy one ,I will PICK it carefully.
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
17 Mar 08
Yes, we should be very careful especially when buying second hand units. There might be hidden defects in it so we should check it carefully.