How to buy a secondhand smartphone – and what to look out for
by Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#5NKDC)
They are good for the environment and your wallet but there can be pitfalls. Here's how to grab a bargain safely in the UK
Smartphones are a key part of modern life but with prices routinely in excess of 1,000 for the latest high-end handsets, should you be considering cheaper secondhand or refurbished models instead?
These have the potential to be good for your wallet and the planet, as any device that is given a second life instead of being recycled reduces its lifetime environmental impact and, with it, your footprint.
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