i phone - buying through ebay

[bunny0410]

Hi,

just want some advise on buying an i-phone through ebay.

Many i-phone for sale on here, is there any problems buying online?

Is there any thing I should be aware of?

Is there country specific models or they all the same?

The ones I've thought about buying from all seem to be good sellers with excellent feedback. New phone, so is the warranty valid?

Thanks

[the_hawk*]

I would be concerned about the warranty as many manufacturers will only accept claims for items sold by official distributors and many sold here are grey importsand the warranty is only as good as the seller

[patchoo78]

Many i-phone for sale on here, is there any problems buying online?

Is there any thing I should be aware of?

Yes.. They are a highly scammed item, and you're unlikely to find one on here any cheaper than it would be in a store.. Also there is no warranty if something goes wrong

[phorum_junkie*]

Please do yourself a favour and go to an Apple store or a phone shop. There are some genuine listing for second hand iphones but they usually sel for silly prices, nearly as much as new.

Many of the listings for new phones are not for the genuine item and if you buy one and it arrives from overseas then you cannot return it as AP will not allow anything with a lithium battery to be posted overseas.

[leader-of-the-band]

just want some advise on buying an i-phone through ebay.

DON'T

[straybooksoz]

What they all said.

Some things, and iPhones are right up there, don't lend themselves to buying online.

If you REALLY need a smartphone, you can get a Galaxy IIS for buggerall on a contract. I'm sure Blackberry and even Apple resellers can offer similar deals.

[the3coopers]

I buy and sell iPhones etc, so I can give some insights

There are lots of different models of iPhone - they are not all the same.

New iPhones generally sell for MORE on eBay than you can buy from a real store.

Used iPhones often sell for very close to new prices. So eBay is a great place to SELL iPhones.

[auction_assassin]

Wait till the end of the month and get the new Samsung galaxy S3 when it is released.

[kc_chucky]

I bought an iphone from china, lasted 3 weeks and the screen went funny. It had a 12 month warranty, the seller said return the phone, and told us how to do that. But Aust post rang us back and asked what was in the package. Turns out they won't ship items with a battery, and iphone has a battery that can't be removed. (Didn't know that) Tried another PO same thing, tried a courier, same thing. Got the screen fixed here cost $99. Fingers now crossed. Bottom line  - warrantee no good on iphones from overseas. (even if genuine seller)

[auction_assassin]

I bought an iphone from china, lasted 3 weeks and the screen went funny. It had a 12 month warranty, the seller said return the phone, and told us how to do that. But Aust post rang us back and asked what was in the package. Turns out they won't ship items with a battery, and iphone has a battery that can't be removed. (Didn't know that) Tried another PO same thing, tried a courier, same thing. Got the screen fixed here cost $99. Fingers now crossed. Bottom line  - warrantee no good on iphones from overseas. (even if genuine seller)

You probly bought a FAKE iphone