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Buying a used cell phone

 
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Enigma



Joined: 20 Mar 2008

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:45 pm    Post subject: Buying a used cell phone Reply with quote

I tried posting a similar question on the Technology Forum and I got a few helpful replies, but there isn't much traffic there so I'm going to try asking here.
My current phone (a Samsung Anycall that I can't stand) is in the process of dying (strange screen problems and I'd rather replace it than fix it because I hate using it so much) and so I've decided to buy a used phone and put it on my current month-to-month contract with LG.
I went into 3 different LG stores yesterday in my little city and they're all pushing smartphones. I've decided against getting a smart phone because I rarely use my phone and so it's not worth spending all that money to me once you total up the price of a 2-year contract.
I asked some of my (adult) students about where I could find a used phone in my city and they couldn't help me, so I figure the next time I'm in Seoul I'll pick one up.

Ideally, I'd only like to spend 50,000 to 100,000 won, and I want one that is easy-to-use and fairly intuitive.
1) How can I tell if a phone that I'm looking at is compatible with the LG network?
2) If I just want to go to one area, where's the best place in Seoul for me to go in terms of selection and prices to find used cell phones?
3) I don't follow cell phones at all, so do you have any recommendations for any user-friendly brands/models worth checking out (or avoiding)?

Thanks
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Bada_Bing



Joined: 25 May 2011

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Might be worth checking out LG again, some used phones are ridiculously priced but I found one in LG for 40, brand-new. Ideal for a Top-up phone but you should be able to just put your current sim in.
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Soju808



Joined: 25 Jul 2007

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The huge electronic store at Yongsan station sells used phones for cheap. It's located right next to the subway, and I think it's on like the 9th or 10th floor. You'll see it, they only sell phones on that floor. Over there they have a used phone section.
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Enigma



Joined: 20 Mar 2008

PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll hit Yongsan and find that store and I should be able to find something suitable there. I'll also stop in to any LG stores I see along the way and maybe they'll be able to hook me up.
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2556375



Joined: 07 Jul 2010

PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does anybody know where I can get a decent used cell phone in Busan?Im also looking for a pre paid or contract deal if its terms are reasonable.I don't really use my phone for long phone calls.Any input is appreciated.
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2556375



Joined: 07 Jul 2010

PostPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can I buy a used Lg ex contract cellphone and then use it on the Lg network with a pay as you go system or a month to month system and how costly is this?
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cert43



Joined: 17 Jun 2010

PostPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have the prepaid phones changed in the last year? Too bad, I amkicking myself for not saving my old phone ( Oh well, they proably wouldn't have been able to reactivate it anyways).
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