so, here in my country buying an iphone can coast you a lot so many people buy from third party mobile shops. is that safe ? will my iphone work the same? my family members buy from those stores and their phones are usually fine.
We couldn't possibly answer your questions. When you buy from unauthorized sellers, there's no telling what you'll get. The phone could be refurbished, damaged, not made for the country you live and might not have any warranty with Apple. It's your money, so if you afford to lose it, go for it. Personally, I would NEVER buy something as expensive as an iPhone from anyone who isn't authorized to sell them. Any money you save, could be wiped away and then some if you get taken advantage of.
We couldn't possibly answer your questions. When you buy from unauthorized sellers, there's no telling what you'll get. The phone could be refurbished, damaged, not made for the country you live and might not have any warranty with Apple. It's your money, so if you afford to lose it, go for it. Personally, I would NEVER buy something as expensive as an iPhone from anyone who isn't authorized to sell them. Any money you save, could be wiped away and then some if you get taken advantage of.
Mac Jim ID wrote:
It's a gamble. Apple will not be able to help you if the phone is locked or has MDM software installed. That may mean not only do you not have a usable phone, but you may have just lost your money too. Seen it happen to people all the time here on this Support Site.
Along these lines, the OP should see also:
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone – Apple Community
It's a gamble. Apple will not be able to help you if the phone is locked or has MDM software installed. That may mean not only do you not have a usable phone, but you may have just lost your money too. Seen it happen to people all the time here on this Support Site.
iPhones ARE “premium” products and are priced accordingly worldwide.
We have no way to predict if a gray / black market sourced phone will perform properly or securely.
We can only recommend that you purchase from an Apple-authorized retailer to ensure spec’d performance and security safeguards ARE in-place.
buying an iPhone thru unauthorised/unoficial seller/store
