New vs. Used Thunderbolt

ayh127 · Feb 15, 2012

I found a new Thunderbolt in my area selling for $225. I was thinking of jumping for it, but there are plenty of people with used TBs that are only a few months old selling them for less than $150, even willing to let them go for $120.

I am wondering if the TB experts on here think it is worth it to spring for a new unit? Should I just save some $$ and go with a used one?

Unforgiven · Feb 15, 2012

I don't have an answer to your used / new question, but I wanted to point you to this thread (http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-incredible-2/499722-stolen-phone-oh-noez.html). The poor folks over there ended up buying a stolen phone that was listed as new, so be careful.

Dark Jedi · Feb 15, 2012

You could ask for the esn number. Then you can call Verizon and are if its clean or bad

ayh127 · Feb 16, 2012

Oh Definitely! ALWAYS check the ESN before buying a used phone. It doesn't matter what the person tells you.

dragonsamus · Feb 16, 2012

A used unit is as good as a new unit so long as everything works. Meet the seller in a VZW store.

jreed2560 · Feb 16, 2012

always ask to meet at a Verizon Wireless store. Have one of the reps at the store verify that esn is clean BEFORE money is exchanged. If the seller is legit, they shouldn't have a problem with it.

ayh127 · Feb 18, 2012

I usually call VZW over the phone and make sure and then activate it on the spot.

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