Buying a second-hand iPhone is an excellent way to save money. However, there are some things that you should be careful of before you go ahead with the purchase.

  1. Make sure that the phone is unlocked. You can check this by going into the settings and looking for SIM card status. If it says locked then it cannot be used on any network other than the one it was locked to originally.

  2. Check for water damage. Water damage will not be covered under warranty so if you do find any evidence of water damage, move on to another phone.

  3. Check for scratches and cracks on the screen or body of the phone - these are signs that the phone has been dropped or mishandled which may lead to