After the presentation of the iPhone 15, the world is divided into two groups: those who are eagerly waiting for the start of sales, and those who think that the hype around new Apple products is nonsense.
We’ll tell you why now is the best time to buy a new smartphone, why it’s not the iPhone 15, and how to save money on buying new equipment.
Your whole life is in your smartphone: work, finances, documents, etc. They are not cheap, and prices continue to rise, contrary to the real income of the population. Therefore, the issue of aging is more relevant than ever. We won’t tell you that the best way to buy a phone cheaply is to take advantage of Black Friday discounts, promotions or offers. These marketing gimmicks help stores more than customers. Instead, we’ve included five tips that can really help you upgrade your appliances at real savings.
1. Don’t chase flagships.
It’s nice to show something new. But buying a smartphone as soon as the model is released is the worst option in terms of price/quality ratio. In six months, the flagship is guaranteed to be cheaper. During this time he will not get worse. And the latest iPhone series is so different that it’s not worth overpaying for it. Especially if you don’t use most of its expensive features.
Advice: Take a closer look at previous years’ models. They are cheaper, but this does not make them worse.
2. Choose used ones.
Once you remove the protective film from your phone, it loses 20% of its value. In a week, scratches will appear on it – another minus 10-15%. It is wise to save this money and immediately buy a used phone instead of a new one.
Advice: Choose used phones if you carry them in your pocket or bag, buy them for students, or plan to use them in the car and at work.
3. Buy from a reputable store.
If you are thinking about giving preference to a used phone, do not risk buying it second-hand, so as not to be left without a gadget and without money. In Ukraine there are reliable stores specializing in used equipment. For example, at the Breezy store, customers can find a good selection of used equipment at reasonable prices with a warranty of up to 12 months. The company, which is part of an international group, is not afraid to guarantee quality, because all devices are tested according to 55 indicators. They check everything: from battery capacity to dead pixels.
There is no secret about the condition of the device: every gadget on the site has a test certificate with specified IMEI and real photos. This allows you to be sure that you will receive original equipment. In addition, you can return the device within two weeks if it does not meet your expectations.
You can buy a smartphone, tablet or other branded equipment in installments, thus saving on the loan commission.
Advice: Buy only proven equipment from a reliable store that provides a guarantee.
4. Choose a good time
The best time to buy a smartphone from the previous series is a few months after the release of a new model. Dealers are responding to increased interest in the flagship due to advertising campaigns and are trying to get rid of old models.
Advice: If you are planning to buy iPhone 11, 12, XR, etc. – it’s time to do it.
5. Pay with your old equipment.
Serious stores operate a program for exchanging old equipment for new ones – trade-in. Easy to use: bring your old gadget to a store that supports the program, a consultant will check it and give you a price that can be used to pay for a new gadget. Accepts Apple and Android smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and other devices. The better the condition, the higher the price. Without the risk of meeting a scammer and without the hassle of posting an ad, talking to strangers, etc. You can donate an unlimited number of equipment and pay up to 99% of the cost of a new one. The program works in stores of both used and new electronics: Comfy, Epicenter, Foxtrot, Protoria, iOn, Rozetka, Breezy.ua, etc.
Advice: When going for a new phone, go through the boxes – there’s a chance to get a new smartphone for next to nothing.
Source: korrespondent
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