HI All
Im looking at getting an ipad from someone off gumtree and was just wondering what to check/look for for before i hand over the cash. If its shrink wrapped, i guess i might need to open it up/check the model? anything else beyond turning it on?
Thanks
Buying an iPad off Gumtree/Marketplace - What to Check
JuryWheel on 14/07/2020 - 21:44
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how public are we talking….? i thought meeting them somewhere like their place/work was smart since i can go back to my car, check some stuff, and go back to them if needed…
Somewhere with witnesses to deter any dodgy behaviour
I buy and sell heaps of iphones/ipads off gumtree, mostly go to peoples place or they come to me never had a problem, people that want to meet in car parks i am weary. Last purchase few weeks ago which i am using was a brand new iPad Air 64Gb 4g for $500, retail $999 from Apple. Actually met in the local mall near ATM.
Just check the serial no, you can set it up there only takes a few minutes and check, use hotspot on your phone if its a wifi only.Check here.
Wow, what a deal! Do you find FB or gumtree better? Any other tips to get a great deal?
@JuryWheel: I'm not on facebook so don't know. Aim low if people need the cash they will sell, it's harder to get a bargain if you need the device ASAP though, depends where you live too and the amount of listings.
I use a few gumtree accounts so can burn people on one if they are a PITA.
I'd recommend the opposite, at least if you meet up at their house you know where they live if they do the dodgy. If you're in public you have no recourse.
So stroll into a house with unknown amount of occupants with lots of cash to meet a person you haven't met before. WCGW?
- You have their address and you would of known who's robbed you. You don't have to stroll into the house - unless you really want to.
- I've done this plenty of times with $1000+ bikes etc. never had an issue, red flags go up when they want to meet in public. Thats when it's likely stolen.
Just meet outside their house FFS
If you're asking these questions then just don't do it. It's not worth the tears.
Make sure the capacity listed on the ad matches the box and the device.
If it's a sim model make sure the imei matches the box and run a check to make sure it hasn't been blocked.Best do it at a police station, surrounded by armed guards, with a gunship circling over head, just incase
If it's shrink wrapped let the buyer know that you will be buying for sure as long as it's legit.Otherwise, you basically just turned a brand new item into a used item.
If it's a cellular model be sure to check the IMEI number to confirm it isn't blocked for use.
https://amta.org.au/check-the-status-of-your-handset/
Make sure it's iCloud unlocked.
Definitely ask for proof of purchase and verify the serial number on the Apple website.
Make sure the iCloud account is definitely logged out. Read this: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201351
Also - make sure you meet in a public place.