Unlocked Phones? Newegg, Ebay or Expansys?

micahdiablo · Jun 16, 2015

I am curious as to which is the best place to buy unlocked phones from

I was going to buy from Expansys USA when I did some digging and saw they have some pretty crappy reviews...Newegg has a very high score on resellerating with over 40,000 votes(I think it was 9.7).

I found the best deal on ebay for a phone(with free 2 day shipping) but I am like ehh...idk...

Unforgiven · Jun 16, 2015

I've purchased direct from the manufacture myself. Are you asking about used phones though?

micahdiablo · Jun 16, 2015

Unforgiven said:
I've purchased direct from the manufacture myself. Are you asking about used phones though?

Are the phones on Expansys or Newegg used though? I know the ones on ebay can be...

Unforgiven · Jun 16, 2015

I thought NewEgg went way back, predating phones. I used to buy computer parts from them. I think they only sell retail (read, new). I'm not familiar with Expansys, though I know the name.

micahdiablo · Jun 16, 2015

Unforgiven said:
I thought NewEgg went way back, predating phones. I used to buy computer parts from them. I think they only sell retail (read, new). I'm not familiar with Expansys, though I know the name.

I wouldn't know how way back

I am only 20 haha. But thanks!

mikedt · Jun 16, 2015

Expansys is definitely new items, with full manufacturer warranty etc. They are a legitimate European retailer.

Ebay is mostly second hand, which might have a significant risk of carrier blacklisting, from reported stolen phones, contract default, insurance fraud, etc. Could even be fakes as well, especially Apple or Samsung. I certainly wouldn't buy a Rolex watch from Ebay... LOL

Gmash · Jun 16, 2015

EBay is actually really good about protecting their customers. They almost always side with the buyer in any dispute, to the point that some don't like to sell there.

Unlocked Phones? Newegg, Ebay or Expansys?

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Unforgiven

...eschew obfuscation...

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Unforgiven

...eschew obfuscation...

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mikedt

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