subject: How To Buy A Used Blackberry [print this page] Many people choose to purchase a used BlackBerry cell phone over one that is brand new. While this is a great way to obtain a BlackBerry, there are some of the things that you need to know prior to buying a used BlackBerry.
It can be very expensive to buy a new BlackBerry. Many people simply dont want to spend a small fortune on a new BlackBerry. They often wonder why others pay so much to purchase a cell phone. Therefore, many people prefer to purchase a used BlackBerry that is in good condition.
If you want to buy a used BlackBerry, you need to know the following information prior to purchasing one.
One of the first questions that you should to ask before you buy a used BlackBerry is the International Mobile Equipment (IMEI) number if the used BlackBerry is a GSM model. The IMEI number is the phones unique identification number. If it is a used CDMA BlackBerry, the number that you should ask about is the Electronic Serial Number (ESN). If you arent sure if the used BlackBerry is a CDMA or a GSM Blackberry phone, look in the advertisement for the BlackBerry or ask the seller directly and/or research the model on the BlackBerry website.
Dont buy the used BlackBerry if the seller cant or refuses to supply this number. This number allows you to check with the BlackBerrys original carrier to ensure that the BlackBerry isnt stolen or lost prior to you purchasing it and that the used BlackBerry can be activated.
Before you buy a used BlackBerry, you need to know if the used BlackBerry is unlocked. In an effort to keep their customers, the carriers have their BlackBerrys locked so that they will only work for customers who have a contract with them and only their company can activate them. But, BlackBerrys can be unlocked so that they can be used with other carriers. However, you need to know this information so that you can decide whether or not to purchase a locked BlackBerry.
In addition to these critical questions, you should also ask for additional photos or whatever other questions that may have before you buy a used BlackBerry. Ensure that you not only speak with the seller before you buy a used Blackberry, but you should also speak to the carrier that you are considering to activate the used BlackBerry with and to the BlackBerrys previous carrier.
