| A mobile is a necessary part of life now days. People | | | | Battery back-up: Most mobiles are sold in the market |
| have to have it without choice. However, everyone | | | | due to reduced battery back-up. The battery |
| doesn't want to spend so much money on brand new | | | | configuration should be checked and if the battery is |
| mobile. They are happy with second-hand mobile only. | | | | genuine then it can be purchased. A genuine branded |
| These used mobiles are available on classified-ad sites. | | | | battery lasts longer than local batteries. |
| There are some necessary precautions to be taken | | | | Working condition: Used mobiles should be in good |
| before purchasing a second-hand mobile: | | | | working condition. A used mobile phone which hangs |
| All accessories attached: Mobile phone should be | | | | or which works with lesser capability is useless as it |
| purchased with all the accessories that the company | | | | will not suffice your purpose. Micromax mobiles are |
| has attached with it. This ensures that the mobile is | | | | introduced only recently so these mobiles are likely to |
| sold for full usage. For example: some mobiles have | | | | be in good working condition. Nokia mobiles, Samsung |
| USB drives which support its proper functioning with | | | | handsets are always performing well in the market. |
| PC. In case the USB drive is missing, then you can't | | | | Year of purchase: The year of purchase matters a lot. |
| use it in full. | | | | It indicates the usage of mobile phone. Say if the year |
| Mobiles' integrity: The mobile should not be a stolen | | | | of purchase is 2006then the mobile phone has been |
| mobile if you want your safety. When the original | | | | put to lot of usage and its value is nearly negligible. On |
| owner complains and the mobile is traced; then you will | | | | the contrary, if the year of purchase is 2010, then the |
| be held for stealing and hence further action. The | | | | second-hand mobile phone is used for very little time |
| stolen mobile should never be purchased even if it is | | | | and is a good purchase option. |
| available at throw-away prices. | | | | It is quite possible that the handset is assembled. The |
| All parts intact: The mobile should be intact and not | | | | number on the box should match with the number on |
| broken or tampered. The broken mobile is of no use at | | | | the handset. One should always ask for the original bill |
| all. Used-cell phone should be in good working condition | | | | at the time of sale to attain the full ownership of the |
| to make it genuine for purchase. | | | | handset. |