A Practical Guide for Buying a Refurbished Bell Cell Phone
Some suggest that a refurbished Bell cell phone is like a used toothbrush. But the truth is that buying a refurbished Bell Mobility cell phone can be a wise move. It all depends on where the refurbished phone is purchased.
Most people get new cell phones every couple of years, while some upgrade even more frequently. A Bell cell phone, if not thrown away, is often returned to the manufacturer for refurbishing.
Also consider what is done with a cell phone when it is sent back within Bell Mobility’s specified 15 day/15 min warranty period that comes with new cell phones. These cell phones cannot be sold as new even if they were in the hands of a consumer for a mere couple of days.
If you are in the market to buy a refurbished Bell phone, make sure to follow the steps below and you will keep from getting a refurbished phone that has the quality of a used toothbrush.
When buying a refurbished phone consider the price. While you should never pay top dollar for a refurbished phone, you often get what you pay for. A deal too good to be true often is.
Unscrupulous dealers sell beaten used cell phones and claim them as refurbished hoping to trick consumers who haven’t read this guide. Beware – buying super cheap cell phones may seem frugal, but your opinion will quickly change if the cell phone stops working soon after you purchase it.
This brings in another good point: be sure to get a warranty from the seller. You get extended warranties for used cars; the same goes for refurbished Bell phones. If the seller doesn’t offer a warranty or refund program, forget it because there are many other sellers who do.
Another reason you should watch out for non-established sellers is that cell phones are often stolen and then sold as second-hand phones for a price that’s too good to be true. If you purchase a stolen phone and it has been reported stolen, Bell will not activate it and you’ve now got an expensive paper weight. It’s very difficult to get your money returned when you buy a stolen phone. Thieves don’t offer a refund.
Activating your refurbished Bell phone should be as easy as walking into a Bell World store and asking the rep to change phones, as long as you remember this point: when buying any Bell phone, (new, used, or refurbished), check to make sure that is was originally a Bell phone.
Some sellers of refurbished Bell phones actually are selling phones from Sprint™ or Verizon™ in the U.S. You can run into heaps of problems activating these types of phones, as Bell only activates phones that they purchased directly from the manufacturer.
Bell keeps track of every ESN, (electronic serial number), which are unique 11–18 digit identifying numbers. If a site is selling a refurbished Bell phone and claims it to be part of the Bell Mobility network, they should give you the ESN if they’re legit. You can then call Bell Mobility customer service at 1-800-677-0123 and they can look up the ESN to verify. You can then take your Bell cell phone into a Bell store for activation or you can do it online. If done in store there’s typically a programming fee that costs about $15 to $25.
Be aware of places that refer you to a strange number or claim that the phone is already activated. It may in fact be activated, just on some poor chap’s account.
There are plenty of online stores that offer refurbished phones. If you are interested in purchasing a refurbished Bell Mobility cell phone you should make sure the store selling the refurbished phone is certified through Bell Mobility. Following these guidelines will ensure that you get a quality phone at a great discounted price, a welcomed outcome for anyone on a budget.
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