I've bought a couple refurb phones in the past with no issues.  Really like buying anything else: I make sure the seller isn't in China and I look at any negative feedback they've received.  The issue now with phones is that the batteries aren't accessible which really limits the point of buying used Answer from 54sharks40 on reddit.com
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/ebay › buying a refurbished iphone on ebay ?
r/Ebay on Reddit: Buying a refurbished iPhone on Ebay ?
January 13, 2025 -

I'm considering upgrading to the iPhone 15 Pro but trying to save some money by going the refurbished route. I stumbled upon eBay Refurbished, which seems like a solid option since they offer products in "excellent" condition.

Has anyone here had experience buying refurbished iPhones from eBay Refurbished? How was the condition of the device? Were there any issues with functionality, battery health, or cosmetic damage?

Also, is the warranty provided by eBay or the seller? And if something goes wrong, how smooth is the return or exchange process?

Would love to hear your thoughts or experiences before pulling the trigger! Thanks in advance!

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Read enough feedback and you’ll be scared away from buying a phone on eBay. It’s a very high scam category.
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Try Swappa instead: https://swappa.com/
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r/Ebay on Reddit: What is your experience buying refurbished electronics from ebay?
August 18, 2024 -

Ipads, iphones, computers, game consoles, smart watches. I want to get a sense of how many positive experiences people have had with these types of purchases.

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I've bought a couple refurb phones in the past with no issues.  Really like buying anything else: I make sure the seller isn't in China and I look at any negative feedback they've received.  The issue now with phones is that the batteries aren't accessible which really limits the point of buying used
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Haven't bought a new phone since 2014 and not from a retailer since 2009 lol. If the discount is significant its a much better idea. I could buy 3 phones at the price i paid for the price of a new one. I always think its better to buy from a source showing the specific item, because those resellers that have a stock image and grade are a real mixed bag.
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Bought a "refurbished" iPhone 8 that Ebay… - Apple Community
March 8, 2024 - The seller LIED to you. eBay, Facebook Marketplace and Offer Up are three of the absolute worst placed one can buy used devices. If you can return the phone do that. If you can't, you're going to as Bob Timmons going to be paying Apple to replace the battery in the phone very soon. But please note Apple may refuse to replace the battery if the phone was refurbished by a 3rd party to begin with, meaning it likely has inauthentic parts in the phone.
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