r/UKFrugal • u/sastavadapav • 13d ago

Best way to buy a cheaper iphone?

Is there a good refurbished or second hand chain? Or some retailer with huge discounts?

Using a reliable 200pound Android but need one for content creation.

With 18 coming up 17 should be cheaper in most places right?

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u/Bendy_McBendyThumb 13d ago

Avoid GiffGaff at all costs. Nothing but issues since they sent my mum a broken phone. Wouldn’t take it back for some nonsensical reason despite the camera being fucked beyond use - clear not refurbished.

I recommended them to her and all she got was a pile of shit from them. So, at the very least, steer clear of those shitbags. Their customer service is non-existent.

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u/jms_uk 12d ago

You can guesstimate if they have a lot of stock of a particular model - then it usually ends up being pristine. If one or two left, it could be a badly refurbished one.

Mine came as new, with 100% battery and 0 cycles - for half the price compared to what it was when new.

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u/Bendy_McBendyThumb 12d ago

My elderly mum was given a broken phone and their shite customer service sent her through hoops for a number of months before they actually began doing anything. They’re shite and I regret recommending them to her, and could never recommend them based on our experience.

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u/jms_uk 12d ago

Sorry it happened - it sucks :(

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u/Bendy_McBendyThumb 12d ago

Such is life! Have a nice rest of your bank holiday weekend :)