I want to buy an iPhone 5 off gum tree, is it a bad idea?

I want to buy an iPhone 5 off gumtree, the price seems correct with eBay prices and such. I'm just scared that if I buy it, the seller will take my cash and try claim it as lost or stolen? If I buy an unlocked phone can this happen?

Maybe you'd better go to the apple store to buy one in case of this kind of *** happen. Then install some professionl anti-theft app like ilostfinder is a wise choice which will take pictures of the thief when he tries to open the device and then send those pictures to your email.
Hope it helps.

It's never a good idea to buy a new phone off someone unless they are a reputable mobile phone retailer. When you purchase a new phone from someone who is authorised to sell mobile phones, you are guaranteed that the phone is genuine, and that it will become your own personal property. If you buy a phone off someone you do not know, there's always a risk that the phone may have been stolen. You will have no protection if you purchase a new iPhone through a site like this.

I'd advise you pop into one of our stores and speak to a member of staff who will be able to sit down with you and talk you through all the available price plans. You may find this work out better for you in the long run. We have a great variety of different options which you can have a look at now on the website. Here's the link: http://www.phones4u.co.uk/apple/iphone-5

Hope that helps.

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