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Do you want your Apple iPhone is be new or used? Does it make a difference to you? To some people it does. Then again, to some people it doesn’t make a bit of difference: As long as it works well and nothing is really wrong with it, then it’s fine. Here are some good things to know about before buying a used iPhone, and some places to buy brand new ones.

Craigslist.com is a giant reseller, somewhat similar to eBay.com. Craigslist, however, is not an auction site. Basically, someone puts an item up for sale, and either a person makes a lower offer or buys the item for said price. Also, Craigslist is all local, and shipping is very rarely involved. Many users can buy brand new iPhones on Craigslist for cheaper prices. They can also buy used iPhones used even cheaper. However, it is important not to buy “fake” iPhones, also known as iPhone look-a-likes. It is important to look over the iPhone closer or read the ad carefully to see if anything is wrong with it that you may not like.

You can also buy your iPhone brand new, at full price, from the Apple Online Store, the Apple Stores spotted around the globe and in many cities, as well as some chain stores like Wal-Mart and Best Buy. These iPhones come brand new in the package. It is also possible to buy a refurbished iPhone, which is an iPhone that was used before, however was fixed up back to factory specifications. If you buy your iPhone at an Apple Store, they can activate it and unlock it for you on the spot. AT&T stores, along with T-Mobile stores, also sell iPhones, and sometimes at an even cheaper price if you open up a new plan or have special features added on to a current plan.

Buying an iPhone from the right place can be risk taking at certain aspects of the process. However, if you buy it brand new from the Apple Store, you will have nothing to worry about, as opposed to Craigslist, you will have to have a sharp eye. Happy hunting for your new iPhone!