WTB: cheap 2nd hand android phone for family member

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#281072 28-Jan-2021 11:36

I have a family member who's terrible with phones, I don't know how but seems to need a new one fairly regularly. If anyone has an old Android phone gathering dust that still works they'd like to get rid of I'd get it for them. I'm thinking in the $20 - $50 range as a Vodafone Smart is what - $50 or $100?

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#2644341 30-Jan-2021 10:22

@timmmay .... how about a Vodafone Smart mini 7 ? It's even unlocked 😋

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#2644354 30-Jan-2021 10:57

I don't know anything about that phone, but if it runs basic stuff like email, WhatsApp, Facebook and isn't as slow as a snail it will probably be fine. Is it okay to use, and how much would you like for it?

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#2644361 30-Jan-2021 11:14

@timmmay ... it is a basic unit, and had been used mainly for phone calls and TXTs ... also had covid, gaspy, GPS, and banking apps running, so should work for other online stuff. Vodafone Smart mini 7 - Specifications (devicespecifications.com)

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#2644629 31-Jan-2021 07:34

Thanks, that's a very generous offer :) I'll just get in touch with them to check if they have already gotten hold of something, to see if beggers can be choosers... ;)

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#2644642 31-Jan-2021 09:38

FYI, it may be worth looking at your local supermarket. E.g. Pak'n'Save regularly seems to have cheap phones from the main operators. Saw a $19 Vodafone one the other day and have seen cheap phones from the other operators (e.g. Spark, Skinny) over the years. Usually locked to one network though but if the price is right and it's the same network then maybe its worth it. Usually comes with a SIM too so could port over if necessary. Warehouse (and Warehouse Stationary) is another option as well.

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#2644650 31-Jan-2021 10:06

Thanks @KiwiSurfer I'll point that out too.

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#2644652 31-Jan-2021 10:22

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