📱Thinking of buying a second-hand or refurbished phone?
This handy checklist from Which? covers key checks before you buy - battery health, warranty, camera quality and security features.
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If you're buying from a private seller, there's one more important step: check the phone's history on https://t.co/fJkOXckL81 before handing over any money.
A CheckMend report can tell you if the device is:
✅ Lost or stolen
✅ Network blocked
✅ Subject to an insurance claim
Buying a used phone, tablet or device? Check its history before you buy. A CheckMEND report can reveal theft, loss or finance risks — and provide dated evidence if problems arise later. First check free at https://t.co/fNKO2YJirF
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If a private phone seller won’t share IMEI or serial numbers, consider it a red flag.
Genuine sellers are transparent. If they dodge questions or rush you, walk away—there’s always another device.
Run a CheckMEND report to help make an informed decision: https://t.co/p03xAML96y
UK generates 1.65M tonnes of e-waste a year (~24kg/person), yet only 31% is recycled.
It’s not just an environmental issue—48% of used devices still hold data.
This Earth Day, think beyond disposal. Focus on smarter tech lifecycle management:
Guide: https://t.co/EJNvBP3pSP
This May, we’re getting behind DV Safe Phone, an Australian initiative asking people to donate old devices to help victim-survivors of domestic violence safely reconnect with support services.
Every donated device is tested and screened using CheckMEND before it’s passed on.
A £300 phone for £180 sounds like a bargain—until it’s blocked a week later. Many are linked to theft, insurance claims, or unpaid bills. A quick CheckMEND report can flag risks before you buy. Don’t get caught out: https://t.co/p03xAML96y
It costs less than a coffee to protect yourself when buying a second-hand phone ☕📱
A quick CheckMEND check reveals if a device is lost, stolen, blocked, or compromised—so you can buy with confidence.
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Got unused tech ready to move on?
Before you sell, trade, donate or pass it on — check it first.
Last year, 8% of devices checked were flagged as compromised (lost/stolen, blocked, insurance or ownership issues).
Run a quick check at https://t.co/fNKO2YJirF. First check free.
Buying a used flagship in 2026 can beat many new mid-range phones for camera, display and build. Before you buy, check warranty, battery health, foldable hinges/screens, and the IMEI. For more tips visit: https://t.co/xFpIAQFMBn
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It’s a useful detail — especially when buying second-hand but it only shows how the phone started life, not what may have happened since.
A phone that began as “new” can still later be reported lost or stolen, blocked by a network, linked to an insurance claim, or under finance.
Selling a gaming console second-hand? A simple check can help. Providing a CheckMEND certificate shows that a console hasn’t been:
Reported stolen
Linked to an insurance claim
Subject to outstanding finance
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