THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE BUYING A NEW MOBILE

Buying a good second hand mobile may be the easiest way to get a really good bargain. However there are some critical points to consider to avoid any possible future problem.

Make sure that it is not a stolen handset: Insist on seeing the original documents to ensure that you are buying a genuine handset. A google search for the imei number of the handset is a good idea as well.

The age of the handset: Try to avoid very old second hand mobile phones. Also check that all parts of the mobile phone are in working condition. If you are buying an expensive handset then it makes sense to insist on getting a view from a technical person before making the payment.

Is the handset in warranty period? Be ready to pay a premium for a handset that is still in its warranty period.

Check the current market price of the mobile phone When it comes to second hand mobile phone, the price that the original buyer had paid is of no use at all. Rather check what is current market price of the handset. Do not go by the MRP of the product. Go to some mobile showroom and check out the price of the mobile phone. Calculate the saving from the second hand mobile with reference to the price you would have to pay after all the bargaining is over.

Has it been too long since the last price cut? Mobile handset markets see a drop in the price of handsets on a periodic basis. If there has been no srop in the price of the model since its launch, then factor in a 20% drop in price while comparing price of the original and that of the second hand mobile.