Bargain buy or false economy? The truth about used smartphones

Brand new tech gear can be expensive. If you don't have €800 (RM3,906) to spend on a new smartphone, you might be tempted to search for a second-hand bargain on the Net. But does it make sense to avail of used devices? 

Buying second-hand tech is worthwhile in some cases, according to Rita Deutschbein of the website Teltarif.de. If there are signs of wear and tear on the device, or it is an older model, you might well get a bargain – but you will rarely make savings with current models, she says.