Going to buy a iphone 4 off Craigslist what should I look for to make sure it works?
Going to buy a iphone 4 off Craigslist what should I look for to make sure it works?
Personally, I would not buy an electronic device, especially a phone, off of Craigslist. You have no idea how it was treated and if it even works at all. IPhone 4s are actually free at a lot of cell phone stores (Verizon, AT&T, etc) because it's an older model. The only catch is, you have to sign a contract to get it for that price. If you don't want to sign a contract, try asking your friends if they know anyone who plans on upgrading their phone soon and ask if you can have their old one!
Hope I could help!
IF you decide to buy this phone, and the price is right, ask the person to meet you at the phone carrier store where the phone was last able to operate.
Remember, there are two different types of Iphone 4: Version that works on Verizon or Sprint and the other version works on TMobile or AT&T.
Then, if the person shows up to make the deal, ask them to go with you into the store.
Activate the phone on the network. If it works, and no problems, then pay the person the money.
If the phone doesn't work, or is reported stolen, then say sorry, can't activate and say bye bye to the person who is trying to sell a stolen or lost phone.
It is so common these days.
Carriers have cooperated to set up a national data base of lost and stolen phones.
This is the only way to ensure you can use the phone.
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