Buying A Used Phone On Ebay Now

: If a $1,000 flagship is listed for $100, it is likely a scam or a "triangle scam" where stolen credit cards are used to drop-ship the item.

: Avoid phones older than 5-6 years, as they may no longer receive . For example, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. no longer receives support and is not recommended. 3. Red Flags & Scams buying a used phone on ebay

: Look for sellers with a positive feedback score of 99.8% or higher . Read recent negative reviews to see if they mention issues like shipping delays or items "not as described". : If a $1,000 flagship is listed for

Once the phone arrives, perform a thorough inspection within your 30-day guarantee window: no longer receives support and is not recommended

: Never communicate or pay outside of eBay. Doing so voids your eBay Buyer Protection .

: Confirm the phone says "No SIM Restrictions" in Settings > General > About (for iPhones). Avoid phones still under a finance agreement, as they may be blacklisted later if the original owner stops paying.