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Recycling a non-genuine mobile phone

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  • jumperabv3
    jumperabv3 Posts: 1,231 Forumite
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    Orrin wrote: »
    From the FAQ on topdollarmobile.co.uk:



    Doesn't sound like they will dial 999 or anything, but as said above if you claim it's something that you know it's not in order to profit then that's against the law.

    I'd also imagine you would have a very slim chance of getting away with it as whoever checks the phones at these places obviously looks at phones all day long and would probably spot a fake straight away.

    Gotcha,

    Again, it's him, not me, but thanks for your help!!
  • S0litaire
    S0litaire Posts: 3,535 Forumite
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    Why does the OP friend Email a few of the "recycle for cash" companies and ask them?
    Worse they can say is "NO we would destroy/keep the phone if it was sent to us."
    Laters

    Sol

    "Have you found the secrets of the universe? Asked Zebade "I'm sure I left them here somewhere"
  • jumperabv3
    jumperabv3 Posts: 1,231 Forumite
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    S0litaire wrote: »
    Why does the OP friend Email a few of the "recycle for cash" companies and ask them?
    Worse they can say is "NO we would destroy/keep the phone if it was sent to us."

    Brilliant idea!! :D
    Thanks!!
  • jaygomez
    jaygomez Posts: 50 Forumite
    Why not just sell it to friends or co workers and tell right away its a copy. Maybe he can get someone to buy it for cheap.
  • Biggest_Mint
    Biggest_Mint Posts: 71 Forumite
    No harm in asking the companies directly whether they recycle these or not. all of them have email addresses you can contact. However, if you're looking for a sale, I'd be honest and upfront about the phone on an ebay lisnting.
    THE BIGGEST_MINT
  • PNPSUKNET
    PNPSUKNET Posts: 4,265 Forumite
    its like selling a fake rolex
  • Exhortation
    Exhortation Posts: 774 Forumite
    PNPSUKNET wrote: »
    its like selling a fake rolex

    So you're saying he should try Blackbushe Market, then? :p
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    > :T
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