Best phone for 11 yr old son

warehouse

sillygoose wrote: »

Have it cut off a week later cos' the owner has reported it lost/stolen and put in an insurance claim... unsorted.

So all phones on ebay are stolen are they? Perhaps sillygoose is the correct name for you . I've purchased my last 5 phones on ebay for myself and family and if you check out the buyer and their history the risk is zero.

OP, don't be scared off getting a 2nd hand phone off ebay by this person, you'll get a lot more for your money than a Virgin Blade.

davethorp

warehouse wrote: »

if you check out the buyer and their history the risk is zero

Yes because absolutely no fraudsters on eBay generate a decent enough looking feedback history before beginning their fraudulent activity

grumbler

sillygoose wrote: »

Have it cut off a week later cos' the owner has reported it lost/stolen and put in an insurance claim...

A week later isn't as bad as 3 months later.

d123

davethorp wrote: »

Yes because absolutely no fraudsters on eBay generate a decent enough looking feedback history before beginning their fraudulent activity

I've sold a lot of my old phones on eBay, I've never defrauded any buyer, nor have a ever sold a phone and then reported it lost or stolen for insurance purposes (or any other reason).

I'm sure there are plenty of other sellers out there doing the same...

warehouse

davethorp wrote: »

Yes because absolutely no fraudsters on eBay generate a decent enough looking feedback history before beginning their fraudulent activity

Wow, the paranoia in this thread is hysterical. Oh well, more bargains for the rest of us.

sillygoose

warehouse wrote: »

Wow, the paranoia in this thread is hysterical. Oh well, more bargains for the rest of us.

Happy shopping then, my large empty shed named friend.

warehouse

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/I-Phone-4-On-Orange-/281392036825?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item418445bbd9

So if this person is scamming their phone then they've been on ebay nearly 11 years, feedback of 449 and 100% positive.

Yep, definitely a scammer.

ballyblack

Buy a new Moto 'E' or a Moto 'G' from Tesco with capped monthly contract. or on PAYG

an old iphone's battery will be on the way out!

sillygoose

Cisco001 wrote: »

Have a look at Moto E or Moto G.

Then get a PAYG like Giffgaff such that you don't suprise yourself with unexpected big bills.

Personally the Moto G of which we have one kicking around is a bit too good, even bought on Network and unlocked its still a bit pricey for a kid 1st IMHO (but maybe I am tight!)

The Moto E though is about £79 on Tesco and a couple of quid to unlock is definitely a strong contender, even I might stretch to that for a kid.

Fortunately my kids are quite technically clever so we don't need any of that Apple nonsense.

ste_wilko

I would worry less about his street cred, and think more about his safety. Yes I appreciate that he wants to be like his mates but really a smartphone is not the answer.

If you're set on getting him a phone you want something that isn't the latest trend or up there in terms of what it can do. He needs something basic. The better the phone is, the more likely it could be stolen. Kids are an easy target for thieves and they won't be too fussed about giving them a slap or two if it means getting a new toy for free