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Used Nintendo Switch: What to Check Before You Buy
Original, Lite, OLED or Switch 2? How to identify the model, test the Joy-Con, screen, dock and battery, and make sure the console can still go online.
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Tech tipsActivation Lock & FRP: Check Before You Buy, Remove to Sell
What Apple's Activation Lock and Android's Factory Reset Protection are, how to check a used device before paying, and how sellers remove the lock on the device or remotely.
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Buying guideBuy Used Electronics on eBay: A Safe Buying Guide
Condition, photos, feedback, buyer protection and red flags: how to check an eBay listing for used or refurbished electronics before you pay.
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Buying guideWhere to Buy Tested Used Electronics Safely
Manufacturer, refurbished marketplace, business sellers on eBay and Vinted or private sellers: where to buy used electronics safely, what to check and how buying from tested before works.
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Buying guideWhere to Buy a Used Console Safely: Switch, PS4 and More
Manufacturer, refurbished marketplace, business sellers on eBay and Vinted, a private sale or the shop round the corner: how to find the right place to buy your used Switch, PS4, 3DS or Meta Quest.
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Buying guideWhere to Buy a Used iPad Safely: Your Options Compared
The manufacturer's refurbished store, refurbished marketplaces, eBay, Vinted, classifieds or a local shop: where to buy a used iPad, what protection each option gives you and what to check before you buy.
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Buying guideWhere to Buy a Used iPhone Safely: Options Compared
Refurbished stores, marketplaces, eBay, Vinted, classified ads or the shop round the corner: where to buy a used iPhone safely, what protects you in each case and what to check before you buy.
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Buying guideWhere to Buy a Used MacBook Safely: Options Compared
The manufacturer's refurbished store, refurbished marketplaces, sellers on eBay and Vinted or a private sale: where to buy a used MacBook safely, what to check first and how buying from tested before works.
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Buying guideWhere to Buy a Used Samsung Galaxy: Options Compared
Manufacturer, refurbished marketplace, eBay, Vinted, classifieds or your local shop: where it's safest to buy a used Samsung Galaxy, and what to check in a private sale.
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Buying guideBuying a Used iPad: 12-Point Checklist Before You Pay
Which iPad suits you, how do you spot Activation Lock and how do you judge the battery without a percentage? The complete checklist for buying a used iPad.
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Buying guideUsed MacBook Buying Guide: What You Really Need to Check
Apple Silicon or Intel, battery cycles, Activation Lock and MDM: how to check a used MacBook in a few minutes and avoid an expensive mistake.
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SustainabilitySustainable Tech: How to Buy Smarter and Reduce E-Waste
A large share of a smartphone's carbon footprint is created before it is ever switched on. Here's why used tech is the greener choice and how you can help avoid e-waste.
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Tech tipsHow to Check Battery Health on iPhone and Android
Where to find battery health on iPhone and Android, which values are fine when you buy a used phone and when a battery replacement is worth it.
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Buying guideRefurbished vs Used Electronics: What's the Difference?
Refurbished, used or brand new? We explain what the terms really mean, what condition grades tell you and which rights you have when you buy.
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Buying guideBuying a Used Smartphone: Checklist Before and After You Buy
Battery, screen, IMEI, Activation Lock: this checklist takes you through every test on a used smartphone, step by step, before and after you buy.
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