https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog Guides and checklists from tested before for used phones, iPads, MacBooks and consoles: check battery, screen and condition, then buy safely on eBay or Vinted. en-GB https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/used-nintendo-switch-buying-guide https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/used-nintendo-switch-buying-guide Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/activation-lock-frp-check-and-remove https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/activation-lock-frp-check-and-remove Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/buy-used-electronics-on-ebay https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/buy-used-electronics-on-ebay Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Condition, photos, feedback, buyer protection and red flags: how to check an eBay listing for used or refurbished electronics before you pay. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/tested-used-electronics-with-warranty https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/tested-used-electronics-with-warranty Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/where-to-buy-used-console https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/where-to-buy-used-console Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/where-to-buy-used-ipad https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/where-to-buy-used-ipad Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/where-to-buy-used-iphone https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/where-to-buy-used-iphone Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/where-to-buy-used-macbook https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/where-to-buy-used-macbook Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/where-to-buy-used-samsung-galaxy https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/where-to-buy-used-samsung-galaxy Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/buy-used-ipad-checklist https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/buy-used-ipad-checklist Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/used-macbook-buying-guide https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/used-macbook-buying-guide Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/sustainable-tech-e-waste https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/sustainable-tech-e-waste Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/check-battery-health-iphone-android https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/check-battery-health-iphone-android Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/refurbished-vs-used-differences https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/refurbished-vs-used-differences Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/buying-used-smartphone-checklist https://www.testedbefore.com/en/blog/buying-used-smartphone-checklist Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Battery, screen, IMEI, Activation Lock: this checklist takes you through every test on a used smartphone, step by step, before and after you buy.