Tips on buying second hand gadgets
I got this courtesy of Bernie which he posted over at the m|ph weblog. Here, he gives some useful tips on buying second hand tech gadgets.
You see, buying second hand for tech is an art - because there are so many things to consider including warranty, fast price depreciation, and wondering about the *real* reason why the seller is selling.
1. Look at the general appearance of the merchandise. It should look good, especially if you think that the price the seller is asking for is a bit high.
2. Looks can be deceiving. Test out the merchandise in question. Make sure that it still does what it was designed to do. If possible, “burn it in” and no, it doesn’t mean that you need to put it in an oven for testing. It simply means that you should test it for a long period of time (not just for a few minutes). It should still work even if it is left running for a few hours.
3. Check for completeness. Most, if not all, bundled accessories and peripherals should be included with the merchandise. Stolen gadgets are often sold as “unit only” and buying them will make you liable under the Anti-fencing law.
4. Buy from reputable sellers and if possible, someone you personally know. Should anything goes very wrong with your purchase, you should be able to easily get in touch the seller.
5. And lastly, DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Make sure that you know what you are getting into when buying pre-owned gadgets. Make sure that you really need it and there is a need for it. Look at the price. If the price of the pre-owned item is not too far off the price of a brand new one, save up and get the brand new stuff!
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