29/11/2025
It’s that time of the year again 👀
‼️ Attention anyone buying second hand Apple or Android devices for loved ones this Christmas‼️🎄
Few helpful tips to avoid getting ripped off like this customer did with this iPad:
- Make sure the seller has removed their iCloud / Google account before you purchase it. If in doubt, set the device up before buying and if it asks for login information for the last account used, ask the seller to log in so they can then remove it. If they don’t know it, walk away. You’ll be buying a paperweight.
- Check the model number of the device you’re looking to buy; a lot of older models are no longer supported by Apple / Google so you can’t install apps on them any more or even sign in with your Apple / Google ID
- Check the functionality of the device; Check all buttons, the screen, the camera, the speakers, the microphone and the charger port (make sure it charges). Also if you’re looking at an Apple device, check the battery health in the settings.
- Check places like eBay or CEX for prices. See what they’ve sold for on eBay or what CEX will offer to buy it from you (don’t look at what they sell it for as they’ll have a profit margin included on that price).
- Most importantly, don’t fall for scams from people on platforms like FB Marketplace or Gumtree asking for you to send the money and they’ll post the item. Always go to see it in person and do all your checks before giving them the cash or transferring it with PayPal / bank transfer
But if you do need help with a device (or you want me to do a full health check on a device before you purchase it). Drop me a message on here 📩 or give me a call 📞