

“If you buy a bike on Craigslist, it’s not like the seller can do something a month later that makes the bike not work. “Phones are unique in that their value relies on being able to connect to a cellular network, and their usability can change over time,” Mr. Unfortunately, buying a used phone is tricky, said Ben Edwards, chief executive of used-tech marketplace Swappa. Here’s how to get a deal without getting scammed. You’re a deal hunter, and while everyone else is paying $1,000 or more for a shiny new device, you’re buying a used version of last year’s almost-as-good model for a fraction of the cost. Everyone in the world is itching to upgrade to the latest and greatest, but not you. Apple, Samsung and Google have all launched their new phones.
