Thinking Of Getting A New Phone? Here’s Why You Should Buy Pre-Owned Phones In South Africa!

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Is your phone running out of steam even after tech support has looked at it? You might be one of many who are looking to get a new phone to replace it. Buying pre-owned phones has become a lot more common nowadays. While a brand new one can be enticing, there are still great benefits to buying pre-owned!

Price

Second-hand phones can have more positives than you might think. One of the more popular ones is the cost. A brand new Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus might set you back R9,899. But buying a pre-owned one from Epic Deals is remarkably cheaper at R6,499.

Currently, the lowest price smartphone on Epic Deals is listed at R2,299. You can even choose to pay with installments by using Payflex/PayJustNow/Lay-Up to even out the costs. It’s an easy way to get back to the modern day when your smartphone’s been out of commission for a while, and easy on the wallet!

Environment

Buying a second-hand phone is also beneficial for the environment. Basically, it prevents the phone from being sent straight to landfill. Disposing of this electronic waste (or e-waste) can be incredibly damaging to the environment. Toxic chemicals and heavy metals can leak from these devices into the soil and groundwater. And this results in poisoning wildlife and even ending up in the very air we breathe.

People trade in and re-sell phones all the time. But if they’re not bought then there’s not much to be done. Purchasing your phone can help stimulate this industry and help re-use phones that still function rather than throwing them away. Recycling e-waste responsibly is also done on a monthly basis at Epic Deals depending on the quantity.

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Shopping Online

Going into shops to search for your new phone can be nice. However, it can often be a hassle to wander around looking for something, only to find no one has it in stock. This is where shopping online thrives. Ecommerce stores have updates on stock availability and clear information about the phone you’re looking for. For these reasons, shopping online is the way to go + the added benefit of not having to drive out petrol for such efforts.

At Epic Deals we have so many great deals on Smartphones and iPhones. In addition, we also sell other pre-loved tech like smart watches and tablets all at reasonable prices. These products also come with warranties available, have multiple different payment methods for your benefit, and even an easy search function to limit the cost of what you’re looking for!

Helping Others

There can be a multitude of reasons for re-selling a phone or device. One simple reason could be that you just need the money. While the person who traded in their phone will probably already have their money, your purchase can help stimulate the industry and keep it going so it can help others.

In the same vein, when you get a new phone and your older one still functions well, you can always sell to a respected buyer like us who will find a new home for it. There are many different people who benefit from this industry, and you could be one of them!

Lower Phone Plans

There are plenty of phone plans available when you buy a new phone, such as yearly plans that can cost a bomb overall. Rather than going straight for a contract phone and paying it off, you can always go straight for pre-owned with no strings attached!

Without a contract holding you back, you’ll have the freedom to choose how much you want or need to spend each month on data, minutes and texts, rather than subscribing to a specific monthly amount. Your costs will drop and you’ll be free to make your own choices.

Warranty

You might think that with a pre-owned phone, a warranty isn’t something you’d get. After all, it’s been used often so would it still be under warranty?

The answer is yes, it would come with a warranty. While some pre-owned devices may not (such as items at grade C condition) we at Epic Deals offer a minimum of 3 months warranty on most smartphones, some with 6 month depending on the condition.

Feel free to contact us for more info on warranties with smartphones!

Buy With Us!

We’ve got loads of Android and iPhones available to be bought on our website at low prices! Epic Deals specialises as a safe and fast way to buy quality phones in South Africa. The phones come with industry-leading warranties and secure payment options. We also offer free delivery around South Africa so you can get your phone delivered quickly and easily!

Our lowest price Android smartphone currently starts around R1,499, and iPhones at R2,099 so there are plenty of options to suit your budget. If you find you can’t quite afford that iPhone you’re looking at, you can always pay in installments through Payflex or PayJustNow!

Payflex offers no interest and no fees on your payments, making it easier for you to get that iPhone you always wanted. Simply pay in 4 installments and before you know it you’ll have the freedom of owning your own phone with no contracts.

PayJustNow offers the ability to get what you want now and pay over a period of 3 months.

 

 

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  • Not all functions working
  • Deep scratched on screen or casing
  • Cracks
  • Water damaged, but working 

The device is functional without additional repairs, but has notable damage to major components. It’s more like Eskom – it’s great if it works but you know you can’t trust it. It could fail at any time.

Issues that would put a device in this category would include a cracked or broken screen, a damaged casing, faulty battery, broken Touch or Face ID sensors and any other components required for the device to be in full working order. Deep scratches, cracks, or dents would qualify the device as poor condition.

  • Everything works. No major damage. Most “normal” devices fit into the “Good” classification.
  • Only used phones that are practically brand new fit under the “Mint” classification.

 

The device is fully working and does not require any repairs to be used further. Minor evidence of previous use in the form of small scratches and scuffs are acceptable. 

Battery maximum capacity (visible in Settings > Battery > Battery Health) must be at 90% or above. If it’s lower than that, we would have to replace the battery before the phone can be resold. A fee of R250 will be deducted from the payout, to go towards covering this cost.

  • Everything works. No signs of previous use. 
  • Only used phones that are practically brand new fit under the “Mint” classification.

The device is fully working and does not require any repairs to be used further. The device has absolutely no signs of previous use, not even minor scuffs or scratches are visible, the device is as good as new.

Battery maximum capacity (visible in Settings > Battery > Battery Health) must be at 95% or higher. 

  • New and sealed.
  • The plastic wrapping around the box hasn’t even been opened.

 

The device still has all original factory seals intact with no evidence of tampering. The box has been been unsealed or opened, and the device has never been used. Devices must be free from any contractual obligation.