Help with Purchasing Refurbished iPhone 13 128GB

savemore on 29/01/2023 - 21:56

Hi,

I currently have a iPhoneSE (1st Gen) that is long overdue for an upgrade. I'm looking at an iPhone 13, but am put off by the high prices, so I'm thinking of getting a refurbished model. I have never bought a refurbished model, so want to make sure that I'm getting the best value for money. Some of the questions that I have are:

  1. How much should I pay?
  2. What condition would you recommend (or than new) would be best?
  3. How long should I expect the warranty to last?

I've seen some on Phonebot, Reebelo and Belong ranging from $859 to $999+. Any advice as to which online stores to avoid would also be appreciated.
TIA
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Comments

  • Ryk on 30/01/2023 - 10:11
    -1

    I'd recommend a refurbished phone from Apple is fine https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/iphone
    everything else is more of a gamble.

    • powerhead on 30/01/2023 - 10:38

      That’s US products page, refurbished iPhones are not available in Australia afaik

      • Quantumcat on 30/01/2023 - 22:51

        What do they do with the phones that people send back for warranty fixes?

        • sumyungguy on 31/01/2023 - 00:48

          I suspect there's a commercial-in-confidence arrangement with a bunch of resellers to acquire Apple's ex-store demo and factory refurb stock.

  • Noblejoker on 30/01/2023 - 15:52
    +1

    YMMV but I have purchased from Phonebot in the past (Pixel phone not Apple) and been satisfied with items condition etc.

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