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April 28, 2025

Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Here are some tips on what to look for

  • Check reviews, look for trusted sellers and guarantees, and avoid deals that seem too good to be true.
    • By KELVIN CHAN
    AP Business Writer

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    As each new model release sends consumers rushing to upgrade, they’ll selling or trading in their existing devices, which usually have lots of life left.

    New smartphones aren't cheap and prices could reach even higher as globe trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats throw Asian exports into turmoil.


     
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