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With over four billion cell phones worldwide, virtually everybody in the developed countries own one. A powerful incentive for you to buy your own. Apart from that, of course, is your need to keep in touch with your family, friends, and business colleagues wherever you are.

You may be thinking of buying a second phone, or you are getting bored with your present one, or it may dying. If this is the case, consider a pre-owned unit. You can always find a used cell phones guide on the Internet that can help you locate one that suits your preferences and budget.

There are good reasons to buy a pre-owned cell phone. Foremost is the cost savings. You can save as much as 30 to 60% of the brand new price. If you cannot get at least 30%, go the next store. Keeping one used cell phone from joining the millions that are already in the landfills is another good reason to buy and recycle one. One cell phone may not seem to make a difference, but remember that big things are ultimately made of small things. Finally, if you are the kind who feels attached and comfortable with your cell phone, or if you are technologically challenged, you may not want to buy a newer model with different features when your unit finally bites the dust.

You will want to exercise caution when buying a used cell phone. The first thing you should remember is to buy only from reputable companies. Do some research to find out if any complaints have been leveled against the seller. Often, these data can be found on the Internet. If you are buying a refurbished phone, be sure it was refurbished by the original manufacturer, or a reputable third-party repair shop.

In either case, do not forget to ask about the warranty. These may be shorter than those given for brand new units, but you should be allowed a reasonable amount of time to try the phone out and return it should you be dissatisfied. If the seller doesn’t give you this, go back to the used cell phones guide and look for another seller.