If you spent your days reading stories in the mainstream media and nothing else, you’d come away with the impression that the only way to get your hands on an iPhone is to bite the bullet and pay the full asking price (which, as many of you will know, is eye-wateringly high).
There is, however, an alternative: buy refurbished iPhones. Not only do they cost less, but they come with a host of benefits, of which most iPhone users are oblivious. What’s more, they’re not just “second-hand” phones, as you might imagine. They have to go through a rigorous restoration process, including memory wipe, a thorough clean and replacement of any degraded parts.
Still not convinced? Take a look at some of these reasons why you should buy a refurbished iPhone.
Your Refurbished iPhone Has Already Decreased In Value
Just like cars, iPhones tend to decrease in value rapidly after you buy them. You could fork out more than £800 for a brand new handset only for it to lose more than half its value in the first year – not good!
Refurbished phones let you get around this annoying economic reality. Instead of buying new, you buy nearly new, bypassing that initial depreciation hit, thus protecting your investment. Sure, the value of your iPhone will still fall even if you buy refurbished, but it won’t go down by anything like as much as if you purchased new, so you’ll get more money when you come to sell it.
You Get More Phone Network Flexibility
There’s nothing more annoying than buying a brand new iPhone on contract, only to discover that is it locked to a specific network and there’s nothing you can do about it.
By contrast, refurbished iPhones are “unlocked” meaning that you can hook them up to any network you choose, either by paying monthly or going pay-as-you-go. There’s no monthly contract and no bailiff letters if you neglect to make a payment. Doesn’t that sound better?
Refurbished iPhones From The iOutlet Come With A 365-day Warranty
You might argue that second-hand phones are less reliable than their newly-minted counterparts which explains why they cost much less. While that might be true of SOME refurbished phones, it’s not so for all. At The iOutlet, we believe in our phones so much that we offer a 365-day warranty.
If there’s a problem with your phone during the first year, you can bring it back to us for repair, exchange or your money back. Buying from us is risk-free.
Refurbished iPhones Undergo A Multipoint Check To Ensure The Device Works
At The iOutlet, we want the process of buying a refurbished iPhone to feel just like getting a new one. All the features should work, and the handset should be packaged beautifully, providing you with the full experience.
A multipoint check is a process that we use to make sure that all of the features of the iPhone work. We check the battery, the power connector, the screen, power button, operating system, memory and apps to ensure that the entire device works as the manufacturer intended.
Rigorous Battery Checks
The battery is one of the most common points of failure on mobile devices. While today’s lithium-ion technology is good, it isn’t perfect. Over time, small dendritic structures in the cell damage the electrodes, causing them to degrade and lose their ability to hold charge.
At The iOutlet, we operate strict battery standards. If the cell cannot hold more than 75 per cent of the manufacturer’s original capacity, we replace it with a new one. Thus, either way, you get a reliable, high-performance handset. You won’t need to carry your charger with you wherever you go.
Get An Even Cheaper Refurbished Phone By Opting For Grade B
Handsets with minor scuffs and scratches on their surface are classified as “Grade B.” While they’re not for everyone, they’re an excellent way for budget-conscious people to save even more money on their next iPhone.
Remember, phone grading only refers to the external appearance of the handset. Grade B handsets must still undergo our multipoint check, and come with our 365-day warranty. Thus, you can save an enormous amount of money while at the same time getting the same in-app experience as people who buy their iPhones new.
If scratches are a big problem for you but you still want to save money, then just cover them up with a well-positioned phone case. Clip it onto your iPhone and voila! All the marks vanish!
You Can Still Take Refurbished iPhones To Apple For Repairs, Damage Or Software Problems
You don’t need to buy your iPhone brand new to receive the full complement of Apple customer service and support. The tech giant provides the same high-quality service to customers who buy their handsets second and third hand.
Just like brand new iPhones, refurbished handsets can develop software problems that are tricky to solve. Fortunately, you can still send your phone to the official Apple repair shop and get them to sort it out. The same is true of damage and repairs. Just pop your handset in the post and get the boffins at the repair centre to fix the problem for you. You’ll have to pay a fee, but we think you’ll agree that it is better than shelling out for a brand new handset.
Choose The iOutlet and buy your refurbished iPhone today.
