Buying and selling guides
The same things we check before buying a device. A few minutes to read, a lot of trouble saved.
IMEI check: how to tell if a phone is stolen or blocked
The first check on any used phone. Two minutes that can save your money.
Read →iCloud and Google lock: the costliest mistake when buying second-hand
A phone still tied to someone else's account cannot be used. Here is how to check before paying.
Read →Battery health: what percentage is acceptable and when the reading lies
The number in settings matters, but on its own it is not enough. Here is what else to check.
Read →Screen and body: how to assess condition in 5 minutes
Dead pixels, stains, colour shifts and signs of opening — what to look for and how.
Read →Second-hand MacBook: battery cycles, keyboard and what else
Laptop checks differ from phones. Here is the concrete list for a MacBook.
Read →Second-hand tablet: what to check and what does not matter
Tablets see gentler use than phones, but they carry their own specific risks.
Read →Before you sell your phone: backup, sign-out, reset
Three steps in the right order. Get the order wrong and you either lose data or hand over a locked phone.
Read →What your phone is really worth: how the price is set and why it falls
The model is only the start. Storage, condition, completeness and season move the price both ways.
Read →A safe deal: where to meet, how to pay, what to ask for
Most scams stop with three habits. They take minutes and cost nothing.
Read →Warranty on used devices: what it covers and what your rights are
A commercial warranty and statutory liability are not the same thing. The difference matters.
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