Buying refurbished cell phones is an increasingly common habit among people looking for a good device at a lower price. Despite being increasingly popular, this equipment still raises some doubts, mainly regarding its conditions and categorization.
Forall Phones' refurbished equipment can fit into one of three existing categories: A+++, A and B. In this article, learn more about the meaning of each of the classifications and the aspects in which they differ.
Classification of refurbished cell phones
Grade A+++
The equipment that makes up the Forall Phones online portfolio and physical stores are classified according to a scale made up of three categories (A+++, A and B). This classification may, however, not be the same for all companies operating in the sector.
The Grade A+++ category refers to devices that are sold as new, but may have very slight and practically imperceptible scratches. The equipment was returned within the legal period for this purpose or comes from the renewal of business leasing contracts.
Grade A
Models identified as Grade A show slight signs of use, but the equipment is fully functional. In this category, displays may exhibit uneven light diffusion and/or have subtle to moderate stains. However, they cannot be broken or have dead pixels.
Grade B
In the last category of the scale, Grade B, there are all functional cell phones that present more pronounced aesthetic damage. This means that the device may have several scratches on its structure, some paint chips of varying sizes, dark spots or even irregular light diffusion.
Care to be taken when purchasing
Before worrying about the classification of the equipment you want to buy, you should pay attention to the store where you are going to make the purchase. Carry out a search on the Internet or look for the physical stores closest to you. You can also consult family or friends and read the opinions left by consumers on each store's websites, to check the quality of their products and services.
When purchasing the equipment, try to compare prices and sales conditions of the model of your choice, compliance with all mandatory requirements (e.g. legal guarantee), and also whether the product in question corresponds to the classification given to it. assigned.
Why is it advantageous to buy a refurbished cell phone?
Buying a refurbished one brings you the security that no new model can offer you: it allows you to save up to 50% of the amount you would have to pay for new equipment, at the same time you are contributing to the reduction of carbon footprint and the accumulation of electronic waste. By purchasing a refurbished one, you are avoiding unnecessary use of energy and raw materials that are consumed during the manufacturing process.
With Forall Phones, all equipment is carefully checked at component level. Aesthetic damage such as scuffs, scratches, paint failures, dents and excessive dirt - which often accumulates on speaker micro-grids or other specific points on the equipment - are recorded and repaired before being offered for sale. Technical control is carried out after the evaluation carried out by the brand and/or reseller of the refurbished equipment, in order to guarantee the full operability of the device, as well as to carry out its cleaning and disinfection.
Get to know more about all our proposals for used and reconditioned equipment available for sale in our online store or in physical stores located in Porto or Lisbon. And if you still don't follow Forall Phones on social media, you can do so on Facebook or on Instagram.
