How do you know you’re not buying a stolen smartphone?
São Paulo, February 2023 – According to data from the Secretariat of Public Security, the State of São Paulo recorded 3,486 thefts and thefts of cell phones during Carnival this year. This scenario creates insecurity for the consumer who is looking for a second-hand smartphone.
Trocafone, leader in the sale of cell phones, tablets and smartwatches in Latin America, offers consumers several options of models for buying and selling, in a safe and practical format, with marketing options in various channels such as the website, stores and marketplaces.
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See essential tips for buying or selling your device:
1 – Verification by Anatel
Models indicated on Anatel’s list and approved by it prove that the product can be marketed with the quality and safety that the consumer deserves.
2 – Reputable sellers
For the cheap not to be expensive, it is very important that the device is purchased from reputable sellers, that is, that, with a guarantee and invoice, guarantee the good condition of the microphone, camera, connectors, speakers, battery, memory, screen and functionalities, in addition to checking the IMEI and regularity of the device.
3 – Prices
Smartphone values are usually between 25% and 30% cheaper than new devices. Therefore, researching prices and checking whether it is at an adequate value, compared to other models on the market, can help guarantee a faster sale, or a purchase without losses.
4 – Use for one to two years on average
Always observe the time of use, as it will indicate whether the smartphone is worth selling or buying. The device must have been checked for hardware or software problems and have been restored to factory settings. Issues such as battery should be checked, so that in this way there is greater durability in the device. Every smartphone available at Trocafone undergoes a thorough review and tests to verify the operation of the parts and update the systems.
5- Origin and reliability
The origin of the devices must be verified, as well as issues related to the warranty and invoice. Consumers need to pay attention to reliability, with special attention to product quality, seriousness in billing and delivery, and confidence in the origin of the devices.
“In Brazil, classes A and B change smartphones, on average, every 24 months. The devices still have a good lifetime and are ready for use. In our process, we buy used devices, carry out the necessary checks in relation to the security of purchase and sale, in addition to the proper functioning of the product”, says Guille Freire, CEO of Trocafone.
