Buying a second-hand iPad is an option that many users consider because, except for the iPad, also called a student iPad or cheap iPad, the rest of the devices in this range usually have a high price and therefore, inaccessible for some people , which, if they want to enjoy one of them, they choose to go to the second-hand market to buy it. Therefore, in this post we tell you what you have to take into account when purchasing a second-hand iPad and where you can do it safely, whether you want to buy or sell an iPad.
Aspects to take into account when buying and selling an iPad
The first aspect that you have to take into account, and surely, the most important, is that you make sure you are not scammed. How is that possible? Well, following a series of tips that we are going to give you in this post. If you are going to buy or sell online, through a website or an application, make sure that said website or application is trustworthy and has good opinions, beware of strange websites with very very cheap prices. In case of making the purchase or sale to a user of another app, look at the age of said user and the comments that other people have left in other operations of this type.
Ideally, the sale and purchase is carried out physically, so that you can check the status of the device you are going to buy, or in case you sell it, you make sure that you receive your money at the time you make the sale. It is true that this limits, perhaps, the audience to which you can choose both to buy and to sell, but it is the safest way to do it.
Another very important point is to make sure that the iPad is not blocked, for this we only need the Serial Number of the device and follow the following steps:
- Go to the Apple website.
- Now click on Support, on the right of the top bar of the page.
- Select iPad.
- Now go to Repair Options.
- Click on Request a repair.
- Of all the options you find, go to the one that says Repairs and physical damage.
- Choose a repair reason now.
- Enter your Apple ID to verify your identity.
- You will see that a box now appears asking you to enter the serial number or IMEI of the device.
- Enter it.
If the iPad is locked, a message will appear on the screen warning that the repair cannot be carried out while the device is locked.
This step is important given that there is a large second-hand market that corresponds to stolen iPads that, obviously, most are blocked, therefore, it is also very important to ask for the purchase ticket or invoice, to always be able to identify the day, the time and place where the device was purchased.
Most recommended web pages
Used apples
Used apples is one of the most famous websites for both selling and buying an iPad or any second-hand Apple product, such fame, good, in this case, is backed by many years of experience in the purchase and sale of devices Apple therefore, if you want to buy or sell an iPad and forget about possible problems or future claims, Used Apples is an ideal place for it, that is, as long as you are honest and sincere, in the case of the sale.
In addition, they have a wide variety of models, so you will surely find the iPad you want to buy on this website at a much cheaper price than if you did it new.
Thousand Ads
One of the most famous web pages for buying and selling second-hand products is milanuncios, therefore, it is another place you can go if you are interested in buying or selling a second-hand iPad. Perhaps in this case, if you have to pay more attention and follow the advice that we have given you previously since, really, milanuncios is a portal where you can find people who sell or buy the demanded product.
Applications to find 2nd hand iPad
Wallapop
Wallapop is well known by all users who have ever wanted to buy or sell a second-hand product, and of course, there is a wide variety of iPads in this market. Initially, the application was designed to put people located more or less in the same population in contact, but today, it already offers, safely, the option of making shipments through the same application with a payment method that, until the buyer receives the product and verifies that everything is as agreed, the seller does not receive the money, a method that avoids many possible fraud.
Facebook Marketplace
One of the most famous social networks, such as Facebook, has also entered this second hand buying and selling market. In this case, through the same social network there are different groups where people, usually from the same locality or surroundings, can post products to sell and that other users can buy, therefore, it is also a place you can turn to in case of need, with the advantage that, as we said, they are usually people who live relatively close and, therefore, the purchase and sale can be done in person.
Vinted
Vinted is really designed for the purchase and sale of clothing, however, many users also choose to post their technological products in this application, including the different existing iPad models. The purchase-sale method is exactly the same as wallapop, that is, until the buyer verifies that everything is as agreed, the seller cannot withdraw their money from the application, something that, as we said, avoids a lot of fraud .