London-used phones are a huge item in the Nigerian market as a majority of budget buyers tend to prefer them to not just brand new i...
London-used phones are a huge item in the Nigerian market as a
majority of budget buyers tend to prefer them to not just brand new
items but other fairly-used items. It is believed that these fairly used phones from London are
affordable, very durable and can perform as well as brand new. Surely, a
London-used smartphone can save you some money, still, buying a used
smartphone means you have to do your due diligence.
Read on;
1. They are no warranties
Warranty is usually out of the question when it comes to London
used phones. The phones have been used by a previous owner who is not in
the same location as the new buyer and so, even if the warranty issued
by the company it was originally purchased from is still valid, the new
owner cannot take advantage of it. This means that the new owner cannot
return the phone if they discover a factory damage or encounter
technical issues.
2. You may have to unlock them
Most London-used mobile phones are locked when sold in Nigeria and
aside from money spent purchasing the device, the buyer has to pay to
have the phone unlocked before they can use it to make and receive
calls. While mobile unlocking is highly popular within the used mobile
phone market, before a purchase is made, it is necessary the buyer
understands exactly what unlocking is all about.
3. There is a fair chance they are stolen
The truth is that there is a high chance the London-used phone you
intend to buy is a stolen product. Hundreds of smartphones are stolen
and then shipped to foreign countries where they are sold to
unsuspecting customers. It would be tragic to buy a phone only to
discover that it has been reported stolen and being tracked when
authorities come knocking on your door. Always ensure you get a receipt
when you make purchases.
4. They never come with accessories
It is difficult to find a London used phone that is sold with its
accessories. Usually, you find out that after making a purchase, you
also have to buy the charger separately, then the earphones and other
items that may be unique to the device. This extra costs when added up,
sometimes makes the cost margin between the London-used phone and the
brand new phone very slim.
5. They easily develop faults
While the physical appearance of these London used phones are
usually great, they sometimes have internal problems that affect
functionality or ensure that they develop issues in the future. So, even
though everything may work correctly upon purchase, they may not last.
