The smart way to buy a used phone online

The smart way to buy a used phone online

Phones are becoming more and more expensive, and there isn’t always a need to buy the newest phone available. Buying a used phone can be a great way to upgrade and save a lot of money at the same time. In this episode of Workflow, Becca shows us how she shops for used phones and what sites to use for a great deal.

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Readers Comments (50)

  1. Please give me the phone

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  2. I’m buying a pixel 5 because I’m skeptical about the pixel 6. Because of software bugs. I decided to go to a pixel 5 very good condition used on Amazon. It was only 339 as the original price tag was 699. Wish me luck.

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  3. Oh no anothet capital one sponsored video

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  4. @jeanniecrizansin January 21, 2025 @ 10:31 pm

    shar231

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  5. @PocahontasMulan January 21, 2025 @ 10:34 pm

    Whenever you buy a phone brand new the value of it goes down hence the reason why you don’t get much when you sell them. I have sold at least three older model iPhones in the EcoAtm because I want someone one else to enjoy them because I have two new iPhones. I don’t like refurbished phones I like mines brand new and sealed but I’m not too good to get a refurbished iPhone!

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  6. 4:55 Okay, that typeface is beautiful. What typeface are you using here? I’d love to use it in my work. 🙂

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  7. @hermionefinnigan January 21, 2025 @ 10:36 pm

    Hmm … I’m using my boyfriend’s old smartphone. It’s free and it works. I guess it’s kind of similar to what’s being talked about, except without me buying anything.

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  8. nothing special in this video. it’s just for people that have never used ebay or anything before. -.-

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  9. @prodiabloff4939 January 21, 2025 @ 10:38 pm

    I would buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro

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  10. Credit goes to *globetechie* on Instagram i bought my iphone 11pro at affordable price from them, they are reliable, i surely recommend them to everyone

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  11. I bought a used S9 4 years ago for 140$. Still serves me well.

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  12. @eastonbrewer1798 January 21, 2025 @ 10:39 pm

    Not being able to afford a phone but being able to afford a 1,000 MacBook wow

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  13. @buchananjoemark637 January 21, 2025 @ 10:42 pm

    There alot of scammers on YouTube am so glad to meet the real vendor @Avalone2 on telegram I just receive my iPhone 11pro max through the help him this dude is trustworthy and legitimate

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  14. There is a Spanish Frase that says, "The cheap turns out expensive". For peace of mind, it’s probably safer to pay a bit more than to have something go bad on you in a few months. Phones are way too expensive to be taking risks.

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  15. I kept hearing a strange word–verify the ‘sell’–SALE not sell.

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  16. I have the iPhone 7+

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  17. Lol was that IDF uniform 😂

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  18. @photosbymiketm2461 January 21, 2025 @ 10:46 pm

    Lol $549.99 US for a Used Samsung S9 lmao lol.
    You can get a Samsung S9 on Kijiji used for $250-300 Canadian Dollar.
    Getting a phone from eBay isn’t more safe than buying from Kijiji.
    You can still receive a phone which could turn blacklisted from buying from eBay as well.
    Best protection would be buying for a used device from a store such as Mobile Klinik which also gives store warranty. Life time protection on Blacklist issues.

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  19. @dreamcatcherfan7385 January 21, 2025 @ 10:49 pm

    Can y’all try buying on glyde cause I want to try to get my next phone for there but idk if it’s safe to use

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  20. i buy all iphones used !!
    i pay by ebay,amazon or swappa!

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  21. @donfrancisco9297 January 21, 2025 @ 10:52 pm

    10 bucks they are going to turn around and sell it for 200

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  22. @kolponaakter9853 January 21, 2025 @ 10:52 pm

    Hi i m From Bangladesh i m YOUr big fan

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  23. Credit goes to *globetechie* on Instagram i bought my iphone 11pro at affordable price from them, they are reliable, i surely recommend them to everyone

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  24. Is your phone older than mine? – Becca

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  25. I have a first GEN iPhone SE but it’s from 2015

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  26. @shyamsharma9705 January 21, 2025 @ 10:54 pm

    🐽

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  27. @ShehanimasheDassanayake-md3to January 21, 2025 @ 10:54 pm

    Rich people. Im going to buy the most expensive phone. Smart people. Im going to buy the same one for half the price

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  28. @markjennings8380 January 21, 2025 @ 10:54 pm

    Thank you I feel the same way but buying a use iPhone is sketchy apple is real strict

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  29. @MrJOHNMICHAELVEGA January 21, 2025 @ 10:54 pm

    This good for the States not Europe. Thank you

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  30. HURRY HURRY HURRY!!!
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    IPhone 8 To x $130
    IPhone 8+ To x $150
    IPhone X. To xr $210
    IPhone Xr. To xs $250
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  31. They not delivered to outside usa . 😔

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  32. @waterdrop_youtube8651 January 21, 2025 @ 10:57 pm

    I have a Samsung Galaxy s5

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  33. Get in touch with Traxsit_hack on IG forward the details of the cell phone he’ll provide you the exact location of it

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  34. We buy used cellphone in bulk qty
    Please send your WhatsApp to discucce
    Thank you

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  35. Credit goes to *globetechie* on Instagram i bought my iphone 11pro at affordable price from them, they are reliable, i surely recommend them to everyone

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  36. @prototype001_yt January 21, 2025 @ 11:04 pm

    thank god the video was changed to this

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  37. @rayaeparker8973 January 21, 2025 @ 11:05 pm

    This is very US-based so:
    if you live in the UK, CEX and musicMagpie sell refurbished devices for a good price and have 1-2 years warranties too.

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  38. @heydayfilmsbyasuman1585 January 21, 2025 @ 11:05 pm

    FOR REAL I HAVE LIKED THE PRESENTATION THANKS I WISH I CAN EMAIL YOU

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  39. What do you do if you have a new used phone and you don’t have the security swipe pattern/code/pass for the previous person? I tried to hard factory reset this… but. … Even hard resetting it with factory reset this still somehow keeps going back to the swipe pattern wanted by the previous user. So I’m stuck.

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  40. HURRY HURRY HURRY!!!
    Let me be your Apple and Samsung flipper for this Xmas With just little token..

    Inbox me for all your Apple and Samsung Accessories too__ALL OUR PRODUCT ARE OF ORIGINAL PRODUCTS …

    Samsung Galaxy S6 to Samsung Galaxy s20fe

    Airpod, Chargers, pouch etc

    We’ve more devices in stock.

    Xmas deals flipping/ swapping deal ,you can also swap IPhone 5c to IPhone 12 Pro Max…

    IPhone 6. To 7 $85
    IPhone 6s. To 7 + $100
    IPhone 7 To 8 $110
    IPhone 7 To 8+ $115
    IPhone 7+ To x $125
    IPhone 8 To x $130
    IPhone 8+ To x $150
    IPhone X. To xr $210
    IPhone Xr. To xs $250
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  41. @itsurgurlflorixa January 21, 2025 @ 11:11 pm

    Is Amazon reliably?

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  42. @mindfullofspace January 21, 2025 @ 11:15 pm

    Hi this message is for everyone who has old phones and laptops laying around, collecting dust 😭, ya they are old and unusable from your experience. But still those are great for someone who doesn’t have any computer or smartphones, I’m a software engineer from SriLanka, and I collect old used phones, laptops and debloat them and make settings to run smoothly, and sell them to kids who them for learning and other guys who need an smartphone for a fraction of the the cost of buying a new one, so if you like help what i do please send me your old device collecting dust in the corners,I would love to but them.

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  43. @ottojacobson8789 January 21, 2025 @ 11:16 pm

    Very few good reasons to not buy used. We dont talk about it a lot, but a new piece of tech is a large strain on the enviroment and also involves a lot of shady labor practices.

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  44. I have iphone 5

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  45. i’ve bought used phones .. i wouldn’t recommend. Mainly because you don’t know how heavy the phone has been used before you’ve had it. They clean it up it looks great, but some people are heavy phone users, and i’ve noticed after 1-2 years the battery shuts down considerably, and over heated battery rears it’s head.

    It begins to have glitches from updates, one day the phone wouldn’t turn on (happened to 2 used phones i’ve had) and wasn’t worth it to put any more money into it.

    I’ve recently bought a brand new phone from the manufacturer, couldn’t be happier

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  46. @josephchavez8968 January 21, 2025 @ 11:19 pm

    Backmarket is another good place to buy refurbished electronics from

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  47. WHo is watching in 2024?

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  48. @sarahanaman4583 January 21, 2025 @ 11:19 pm

    Name of site

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    Inbox me for all your Apple and Samsung Accessories too__ALL OUR PRODUCT ARE OF ORIGINAL PRODUCTS …

    Samsung Galaxy S6 to Samsung Galaxy s20fe

    Airpod, Chargers, pouch etc

    We’ve more devices in stock.

    Xmas deals flipping/ swapping deal ,you can also swap IPhone 5c to IPhone 12 Pro Max…

    IPhone 6. To 7 $85
    IPhone 6s. To 7 + $100
    IPhone 7 To 8 $110
    IPhone 7 To 8+ $115
    IPhone 7+ To x $125
    IPhone 8 To x $130
    IPhone 8+ To x $150
    IPhone X. To xr $210
    IPhone Xr. To xs $250
    IPhone Xs. To xs mas $310
    IPhone Xs max To 11 $320
    IPhone xs Max To 11 pro $400
    IPhone 11 To 11 pro $420
    IPhone 11Pro To 12 mini $450
    IPhone 11 pro To 12 pro $470
    IPhone 12 To 12 Pro Max $500

    Worldwide Delivery using FedEx or DHL

    Delivery in four days

    You can Dm now (+17626758566) time is limited!!

    Reply
  50. @TonyToneFixMyPhone January 21, 2025 @ 11:22 pm

    Had an issue with a seller selling me a defective phone. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a real law since 1975 and they will not acknowledge it. I have been denied refund and I have been kicked off the site for complaining. They are making up policies that written no where !!!

    **** USE AT YOUR OWN RISK *** NO REFUNDS FOR DEFECTIVE ITEMS, SWAPPA WILL NOT HELP IF SELLER DOES NOT COOPERATE.

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