New iPhones Versusused iPhones What is The Best Option?

Purchasing a used iPhone has its own advantages and disadvantages and the same can be said when a new iPhone is bought. The biggest advantage of buying a used iPhone is of course its price which is quite affordable. But if the used iPhone comes with the original box and accessories, it can fetch a lower price at an auction. Similarly, an unlocked iPhone fetches you a handsome price. This is because with an unlocked iPhone you won't get stuck with a particular carrier and its contract. The reason why people prefer a contract free smartphone is that they can secure services with the carrier of their choice.

If you have damaged your iPhone and want to replace it then a used iPhone is a better option. In case you have purchased a first generation iPhone from a friend or any other third party, you only need to exchange the SIM with a new one and get all the data belonging to the previous owner erased. As you already have a contract with AT&T, you do not need to get a two year contract extension for the first generation iPhone. However, you do need to get a $20 data plan; it is up to you to retain the minute package or get it upgraded. But in case you do not have a contract with AT&T then it is mandatory to sign a two year contract.

The main disadvantage of buying a used iPhone is that you do not know the real condition of the iPhone; in other words, you do not know whether it functions properly or not.

Buying a used iPhone is a risky business as you can check the external conditions but any problem with the functioning can only be determined after use. For this reason, people prefer to buy a new iPhone which can be expensive. However, there is one way of purchasing a brand new iPhone at an amazingly low price by signing a contract. A contract will reduce the price of the new iPhone drastically. If you are a new customer, then you can purchase a long term contract which usually lasts for two or three years. However, the iPhone purchased this way is a locked one which means that you have to use the services of that particular carrier. Once the contract is over, you can get the iPhone unlocked. AT&T's deal with Apple to provide new iPhones to users who sign the contract for just $99 has brought millions of customers to Apple and huge gains to AT&T.

For iPhones,what counts most is the service provided by a carrier. If you are satisfied with the services of a particular carrier, then go ahead and sign a contract to get a newiPhone at a throwaway price. The contract binds you to the carrier for a specific period of time. If however you prefer to choose your carrier then an unlocked used iPhone is a better choice.A used iPhone is economical too.

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