Brand New or Second Hand Phones?

I do not consider anything wrong in buying a second hand mobile. Each and every day new mobile models with some extra new features are coming up in market and its not always possible for all to buy a new one everytime. As far as the condition of mobile handset is ok, there is no problem in buying a second hand set. Every one has his / her own opinion on this.

If you ask me, If its colleague's phone and if you know that the phone has no reals problems then I will definitely go for second hand, As you know there is a new phone everyday.And even if you like a phone I am sure you don't want to keep it forever..so buy a second hand save money and exchange same for a new one or another cool second hand handset....

I have never bought a second hand phone eversince i started using a cell phone... although i did have my share of selling my old cell phone to buy a new one... but right now... i tend to just give my old one to relatives who need them the most... i don't buy cell phones anymore because i usually get the free one offered by my line provider... so that saves me from choosing and budgeting my money...

If money is no object, Id definitely choose to get a brand new one. That would make it my own and I usually dont switch phones unless its really unusable, or would require a lot of cash to be repaired or something like that. Since money is an object in reality, I would consider getting a second hand phone but I am picky with its source. Id have to get it from someone I trust, who I know personally. That way, if ever some kind of a problem pops up in the phone with only a few days of use, I can contact him/her and report the problem. He/she would have to get it repaired for me, or would guide me to someone who can. I didnt use to require a phone to have a specific feature for me to consider it, but I did have a "dream" phone that is toned down a bit to match a few existing models. Well, of course I didnt get that but I did pick the very closest to it that is on display. That's the only time I bought a brand new phone. The other phones that I have used were just hand-me-downs from my Mom. She has a lot of cellphone units that she uses for her electronic load business. That is aside from the personal one that she uses. Most of my phones would just come from her "reserve". The process of hand-me-down's would probably be the cheapest way to acquire a mobile phone.LOL

I don't really care if it's 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th hand phone. As long as it does what it supposed to do, I'm fine with it.

I prefer brand new if I can afford, but I don't mind buying second hand phone as well. I bought a second hand mobile phone before, it was Nokia 8210 and I never had an issue with it at least for a year or maybe longer (sorry can't really remember) and then I give it to my niece when I bought a new one. I think my niece got to used the mobile phone for a long time as well, before the phone gives up, lol. Actually I couldn't remember if the phone got broken or she lost it! I think the problem of buying second hand phone is warranty because some of them wont give you one and if you accidentally drop it or whatever happen in short period of time that was it, unlike new ones you get to bring it back and have it fix without worrying how much will it cost you.

I couldn't bring myself to but a second hand mobile. I use my mobile all the time and become attached to it. There is nothing wrong with buying second hand stuff and, as times get harder, I have bought more and more second hand things. I would rather keep my old mobile for longer than but a second hand one.

i would definitely buy a new one. with a new one, we can always be sure that there's nothing wrong with it. no virus, no malfunctions, no etc. and there's warranty which we can use within a period of time when our cellphone encounters a problem. with a secondhand, we couldn't really know if there's something wrong with it. the store would probably not say if there's something wrong with it. and there's no warranty that comes with it. if we encounter a problem we cannot take it back to the store and have it fixed for free. nor we cannot take it back there for replacement. there's too much risks when buying a second hand.

Hello, I actually prefer to have a brand new phone over a second hand mobile, mainly because firstly the battery is new, and not used and secondly it would be in better condition. Unless the phone is in 'as new' condition, that is an exception. Make sure you have a good day, Happy Lotting!!

I personally don't like second hand purchases when it comes to gadgets because I'm pretty much scrutinize every feature of each gadget that I buy. However, If I can't afford that gadget, I'm going to save for it just to get a brand new. It's always satisfying to buy a brand new gadget because you'll get the excitement of un-boxing the gadget, you'll get the thrill of removing the lcd plastic cover from the screen, and many other stuffs that you'd enjoy when you buy a new one.

If I had money to spare, then I would most definitely prefer buying new phones. But since I dont, I would just stick with the second hand ones. There's nothing wrong with second hand phones anyway. I am also a fun of them since you can have them in a much cheaper price than when they were initially introduced in the market. Another advantage of not buying a brand new phone is that the manufacturers would eventually release newer versions and you'll end up regretting buying too soon. Buying second hand phones actually makes me feel as if I am the winner of all since I didnt get to spend much money from buying it and I can choose from a huge variety.

I stick to new ones because of the waranty and

When I was younger I used to buy only second hand phones and I was glad with them as they are really cheap and most of the older models are much better than the new ones.I bought my last phone from the shop as I said I finally need something new and I am really disappointed.It is broken now just as its guarantee ended.I took it to the service and the man said the repair would cost almost the same money as a new one.

It does not matter to me whether it is a new mobile or second hand or hand me down... but of course it should be working... If we should be buying a phone we should look for something that will help us conveniently... I remember my brother said "You should not buy phone smarter than you".

I would choose a brand new phone. I do not like to buy things used if I can help it. I would rather have something new that also comes with a warranty. I like to know that it will last me a while also.

I prefer to buy a new phone rather than a second hand phone or other gadgets but it a known friend or family member owns that phone and I know how he/she take cares of his/her things, I might buy it if I really need a phone. But buying second hand phone to stores, I prefer brand new and to the store that brand of phone is selling like NOKIA, SONY ERICSON, etc. not to ordinary stores where lots of brands are being sell. I haven't bought a second hand phone, always brand new so that I will be the one to manipulate, install and discover what that phone can have and has.

Hi,it is such an interesting topic,thank you for sharing.You know,Mobile phone technology keeps changing and improving everyday,you can find in anywhere with mobile phones updating and eliminated even in every single minutes,so you can never catch the pace of the IT.Then to me,I think it is no need to have second hand while have to sell and buy from time to time,it is such a waste of money and I will get mad with it.So far,so goos,i am using Black Berry 8100,and I feel it is good,sliding mouse ball,easy phone email,MSN messenger and fast typing SMS,I love it.And to be kidding,I was heard that Obama is also using Black Berry,is that got to be true???

well, for me i would choose brand new instead of second hand phones why ? i seen before many times, people sell their phones because 1) they want to change a newer and better phone...2) their phone has malfunctioned but still in good shape or 3) the phone is a stolen one if i am so unlucky to buy a stolen phone, there will be too many hassles for me or if i buy a malfunctioned one, it would be a waste of money so therefore, i feel more safe and secure buying a brand new phone

Most definitely anybody would want to have a brand new phone. My boyfriend just recently brought me a used phone on craigslist, and the phone works great. Of coarse most used phones have scratches and minor damage, but hey it is alot better than paying for a brand new $600 phone.

I dont know why, but i prefer second hand items. i think its because that believe its cheaper no matter what the circumstances. although buying a new phone would be more safer in some sense, second hand items cannot be that bad. when i buy things from ebay, i always look for second hand items, maybe its a habit. well.. i hope this helped in some way.