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2nd Hand Mobile Phone Insurance?

Hi,

I'm thinking about buying a 2nd hand HTC One X (only a few months old), but I wanted to see if I can get cover for it.

I've read the Insure and Go policy and it doesn't say the phone has to be brand new, whereas protect your bubble does, so i'm hoping they do offer coverage, but if anyone has any experience regarding this, i'd love to know.

Cheers!

James

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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,074 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    A lot of policies will ask for a shop receipt or proof of purchase.

    They may not payout if its a 2nd hand phone. Even if its a new phone but bought by someone else and never opened the box. They still class it as 2nd hand.

    Insure it on your contents insurance instead?
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • Buzby
    Buzby Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    They are nor interested in the lineage, only htat the original purchase receipt is provided - this will exclude an eBay sale (for example). Certainly one term to watch out for!
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