Where To Buy Used | Iphone

Once upon a time, Alex decided it was finally time to upgrade from a cracked iPhone 8 to something modern, but his bank account wasn't ready for "brand new" prices. Instead of giving up, he treated the search like a treasure hunt.

Always ask for a screenshot of the Battery Health percentage (anything above 85% is solid).

SOURCES:[1] apple.com[2] macrumors.com[3] backmarket.com[4] gazelle.com[5] swappa.com[6] nytimes.com

First, Alex looked at . It was the safest bet—like buying from the source—because they come with a new battery, a fresh outer shell, and a one-year warranty [1, 2]. However, the prices were higher than he hoped, so he kept looking.

Confirm the phone is "unlocked" so it works with your specific carrier.

Ensure the seller has signed out of iCloud and "Find My" so you aren't locked out.