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to buy an iphone

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Where is the best phone to buy a 2nd hand iPhone 4s.
I'm a bit nervous of buying one from eBay, although I do buy from there often
Treat other's how you like to be treated.

Harry born 23/09/2008
New baby grandson, Louie born 28/06/2012,
Proud nanny to two beautiful boys :j
And now I have the joy of having my foster granddaughter becoming my real granddaughter. Can't ask for anything better

UPDATE,
As of today 180919. my granddaughter is now my official granddaughter, adoption finally granted

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  • ballyblack
    ballyblack Posts: 5,134 Forumite
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    A 2nd hand old iphone's battery might be on the way out

    Not straight forward to replace

    Buy a NEW Android phone instead
  • AndyPK
    AndyPK Posts: 4,354 Forumite
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    I would try and get a 5.

    Either a 5, 5C or 5S

    Worth it for the extra speed, size and not being so obsolete.
  • I have a spare iphone 4s, although the power button needs fixed?
  • harrys_nan
    harrys_nan Posts: 1,777 Forumite
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    DireEmblem wrote: »
    I have a spare iphone 4s, although the power button needs fixed?

    Thanks but i want one that is working ok,
    Treat other's how you like to be treated.

    Harry born 23/09/2008
    New baby grandson, Louie born 28/06/2012,
    Proud nanny to two beautiful boys :j
    And now I have the joy of having my foster granddaughter becoming my real granddaughter. Can't ask for anything better

    UPDATE,
    As of today 180919. my granddaughter is now my official granddaughter, adoption finally granted
  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
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    that's problem likely most second hand will have issues, as iphones don't last
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • harrys_nan
    harrys_nan Posts: 1,777 Forumite
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    chanz4 wrote: »
    that's problem likely most second hand will have issues, as iphones don't last

    Mine was brilliant until I dropped down the loo :mad:
    Treat other's how you like to be treated.

    Harry born 23/09/2008
    New baby grandson, Louie born 28/06/2012,
    Proud nanny to two beautiful boys :j
    And now I have the joy of having my foster granddaughter becoming my real granddaughter. Can't ask for anything better

    UPDATE,
    As of today 180919. my granddaughter is now my official granddaughter, adoption finally granted
  • WantToBeSE
    WantToBeSE Posts: 7,729 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped! Debt-free and Proud!
    I bought a secondhand iphone 4S from Ebay last year and was working fine until last week when i dropped it out the window last week and cracked the screen!

    I am looking to upgrade to an iphone 5 now.
  • I've used smartfonestore a couple of times without problems, their grade A phones seem to be as good as new.
  • J_B
    J_B Posts: 6,804 Forumite
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    Mrs got hers from
    http://www.hotbargainphones.com/
    seems ok
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