[TriLUG] Semi OT: Looking for a used Android phone

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On Aug 9, 2019 16:00, Joseph Mack NA3T via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
>
> I understand the problem with buying off Craigslist etc, is that you have to 
> take the owner to the store of your cell phone provider, with the phone, to get 
> the old owner to sign over the MIE to you. If I move it to a provider different 
> to the one used by the current owner, do they have to unlock it from their old 
> provider first?
>
> Is it practical to buy a used Android off Craigslist, or should I just buy a 
> Certified Used one from Samsung off Amazon?
>
> Thanks Joe
>
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Joseph,

You may also want to check Swappa https://swappa.com if you are OK with used phones. There is a list of requirements and approval process for a seller to post.

I've bought 2 phones from there and had good success with both.

TimZ