How to get a phone for cheap?

With prices of new phones rising quicker than ever and new feature releases by the day, buying a new phone can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a list of helpful hacks to help you pay less for you next phone.

Buy a Refurbished or Pre-Owned Phone

One way to avoid paying so much for a new phone is to buy a refurbished or certified pre-owned phone. When you do this, you are able to get a quality phone with many of the latest features while saving a ton of money. If you are someone that is wary about buying a used device look for a company with good guarantees and reviews. When buying used devices from a reputable company like SmartphonesPLUS, all products come with a warranty, great return policy, free shipping, and other added perks.

Buy an Unlocked Used Phone

Many of the cell phones that SmartphonesPLUS sells are unlocked which means that they are able to be activated with any major carrier including Verizon, Sprint, US Cellular, T-Mobile, AT&T, and others. By buying an unlocked phone you can switch carriers easier to get the best deals. Unlocked phones can be activated in other countries as well.

You can also find carrier-specific phones to buy. This will be stated in the title of the product like this: Apple iPhone 11 64GB (Verizon). This means that this specific iPhone is only unlocked for Verizon’s service. You can get an even better deal up-front when buying carrier-specific cell phones as they are usually cheaper than buying unlocked. Just keep in mind that you will be unable to switch your cell phone to a different carrier if it is carrier-specific. So, this may lock you into expensive monthly carrier costs.

Avoid Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist Unless…

It is common for people to search for iPhones and other electronics on local marketplaces. However, buying from a stranger on Craigslist or the Facebook Marketplace can be risky. There are generally no guarantees that you will receive a quality product from these online marketplaces that offer little to no seller protection. Unless you are very familiar with the marketplace and can confirm with the marketplace that you can receive a full refund or return the item, then you should avoid these types of transactions.

Sell Your Old Phone Online

Companies like SmartphonesPLUS source all of their electronics from their online trade in site. Individuals, businesses, and schools can trade in their used devices and get money back for their next upgrade. When you sell your old phone you can use that cash towards a new phone!

All of these electronics are then refurbished, if needed, then put through a rigorous inspection process. Every device must pass the inspection process with a 100% score to be certified for resale. SmartphonesPLUS has 3 conditions for the devices they sell: Excellent, Good, and Fair. Every device sold will always be in full working order.

Get Your Phone Repaired Instead

Electronics last much longer than the time it takes to release a new device. When a phone is cracked, for example, it is the first reaction for many to replace it with a new one. Today, there are many options available for getting these electronics repaired for up to 90% less than upgrading. Pickup, drop-off, and even free mail-in services are available. 

iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixel phones, iPads, and MacBooks can all be repaired instead of upgrading. Popular repairs available from SmartphonesPLUS include screen repair, battery replacements, charging port repair, and water damage repair. Get a free quote or start a repair online.