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Tips for buying iPhones on eBay

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:47:49 +0000

eBay has become a very popular place to purchase iPhones. You can buy almost anything on eBay at a lower price than it would take you to purchase it anywhere else. However, for shoppers out there remember the golden rule of buying and that is â€œbuyers bewareâ€. Take the extra effort to know whether you are purchasing from a secure source before getting that iPhone you saved up for. If you are not careful with your online transactions, not only will you get a faulty or fake iPhone, you might also lose your money in the process.

Get all the details regarding the version of iPhone you want before you close the deal. If the information posted does not provide you with clear details, you can always ask the seller of the product. Watch out for conflicting information on the title and the extended description. For example, if the title of the listing says unlocked 16 GB iPhone, the extended description should not state that the phone is still locked. If the title and the description of the listing tell varying information, you need to ask the seller to clarify. If it was me, I would move on to another seller.

There is a big difference if the cell phone you are purchasing is locked or unlocked, especially if you live outside the US. If the phone is unlocked, then you can insert any chip you want inside. You can use it anywhere you are in the world as long as your chip supports the carrier available to your location. Just take note that there are some Apple applications that will be inactive if you go away from Appleâ€™s recommended carriers.

Original iPhones are shipped locked on to the AT&T network. They ship the phone intact and untouched. However, it only works in the US. If your phone is locked, you will have no problem when downloading applications and upgrading your software. If you are located on other parts of the world, you have to unlock the iPhone in order to use it. Be careful when updating an unlocked phone for it can cause issues and troubles, plus it can re-lock the iPhone as well.

There are a lot of sellers offering iPhones so if you are an iPhone buyer, you need to be cautious. There is only one iPhone and that is created by Apple. Stay away from sellers offering similar brands such as A88 iPhone or PDA. If you are in doubt about the product being offered, shop somewhere else.

Always use Paypal in your online transaction. It is a lot safer this way. Never agree on paying in cash, checks, wire transfers or money orders. There are a lot of scammers online so it pays to do your due diligence if you want to purchase an original iPhone over eBay. If you are suspicious of the seller, do not even think twice. Shop somewhere else.

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Three Easy Ways To Get An Unlocked Blackberry

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:06:13 +0000

Having cell phone that is not locked to a particular network has many benefits. Many people with Blackberry cell phones understand the additional benefits that come with having an unlocked blackberry. There are a few ways to get your phone unlocked if you already have one, but you need to be careful as many phones have been ruined by improper unlocking.

If you want an unlocked Blackberry cell phone and don't have a Blackberry yet, the easiest solution is to go out and buy yourself a Blackberry that is already unlocked. There are quite a few third party retailers that sell new, used, and refurbished blackberries that are already unlocked.

If you already own a Blackberry and want to unlock your current phone, there are a few methods to do so:

Call your service provider and ask them unlock your phone. This may require some time on the phone talking with customer service, but if you have an account with a good record chances are good that they will help you out in the end.

You can purchase unlocking software and/or codes from various internet sites, such as Ebay, for just about any type of cell phone. This method is probably the riskiest as you really have no way of knowing whether or not the vendor is selling you the right software and code until you purchase it and try it. Remember that you can really screw up your phone if you do this incorrectly. Buyer beware.

Some third party cell phone vendors will unlock your phone for a small fee. Typically, this is a local store where you can bring your phone in and wait while they unlock it. If you don't have such a store nearby, you can mail your phone in for unlocking. These services are pretty affordable and are good because your unlocked cell phone is usually tested before it is returned to you.