The degree of attention surges, comparing actual second hand mobile phones with new ones compared to new

The mobile phone company cheapens the mobile phone terminal by paying sales incentives funded by the call charge to the dealer "Incentive model"As a result of continued soaring prices of mobile phone handsets that had undergone changes in functions and higher functions of the terminals themselves, it became impossible to easily replace them as in the past, resulting in"Second hand mobile phone (second hand mobile phone)Attention is gaining attention to.

So I tried to actually compare the used handset compared to a new mobile phone this time.

Since it is summarized how to select second-hand mobile phones and notes on purchasing, it may be good to check for users who satisfy the following conditions.

· I want to change the model cheaply anyway
· I had my cell phone submerged, it was stolen
· I want to use multiple mobile phones according to my mood

Details are as below.
■ What is second hand mobile phones
Second hand mobile phones are the same as used sales of digital equipment such as personal computers and manga books, basically someone contracted at a cell phone store, but it was canceled and it was not used any longer.

■ Benefits of second-hand mobile phones
Basically, it is a merit of second-hand mobile phones that are cheaper than new ones. In addition to being able to change the model without influence such as fluctuation of the terminal price according to the contract period which had occurred when changing the model of the conventional mobile phone to the second hand mobile, NTT DoCoMo, SoftBank Mobile, WILLCOM 's W- SIM-compliant terminals, e-mobile terminals, etc. do not need to change the model at the store, but "SIM cardIt is possible to purchase multiple smart phones and voice terminals, etc., so that it is possible to use it easily and easily according to the situation.

And even though the mobile phone was destroyed by submergence and repaired using the mobile phone company's warranty service, it is also a strong ally, such as when the guarantee can not be received if it gets broken even more, and almost unused There are also cases where products are distributed, so even people with resistance to using someone's mobile phone can easily use it.

■ I chose a used mobile phone
So how profit are actually used second-hand mobile phones? I visited the Nihonbashi which is famous as the electric town of Osaka, and actually boasts the largest scale in OsakaA certain electronics storeI compared it with the model change price of the mobile phone sold at.

※ All prices are those in late June 2009, cash on delivery inventory and prices vary depending on the time, so be careful.

The first thing I visited was the Nihonbashi "Jellyfish D-Style NAMBA"is.


As soon as entered there is a used mobile phone corner.


NTT docomo, SOFTBANK MOBILE, WILLCOM, EMOBILE terminals are in line. The price is not only the market price but also the number of stocks will fluctuate, so it seems good to go over and over again in order to find out what to dig. Also,Check stock status on official websiteAlso possible.


SoftBank Mobile's Double One Seg compatible AQUOS mobile phone "932 SH"Is 38,800 yen. The model change price at home electronics mass retailer isNew Super BonusSince it is cash back for 24 months every month for 2 months from the 3rd month contract as application monthly fee of 85,520 yen, it will be cash back for about 24 months, so the real price below the second used for about 26 months (37,920 yen ).


NTT DoCoMo's VIERA mobile phone "P-07A"Is 48,000 yen (new article price 58,800 yen).


Also NTT docomo's "SH-03A"Is 36,800 yen (new item price 51,870 yen) at"N-08A"Is 48,800 yen (new item price 57,000 yen). AndEva MobileIt became the base model of "SH - 06 A (AQUOS SHOT)"Is 48,800 yen (new article price 58,800 yen) has become.


WILLCOM 's smartphone "WILLCOM 03" is 19,800 yen and 26,800 yen. The model change price at home electronics mass retailer isW-VALUE SELECTSince the application time is 63,120 yen, 1250 yen monthly from the contract month cash back for 24 months, the real price continued to be used for about 24 months will be 33,120 yen.


Next to the next "Personal computer shop Iosys Namba storeI tried to visit.


At the entrance there are second-hand mobile information etc. recommended this week.


Second-hand mobile phone corner. It occupies quite a large area.


NTT docomo terminals are enriched.


Iosys has the handling of au terminal is the strength of iosys.


In the case of an au terminal, it is necessary to change the model by paying a handling fee of 2100 yen after bringing in the terminal to the au shop, but it is said that 2100 yen cash back is done on some terminals.


It is almost unused "factory shipment state" of "Iida G9It is twenty-nine hundred and eighty-nine yen. By the way, the model change prices of home electronics mass merchandisers areSimple courseIt is very inexpensive because it is 42,280 yen in lump sum payment (58,455 yen when designation option is not added).


"CA 001"Is 24,800 yen. Although it is higher than the model change price at the time of simple simplified course lump-sum payment at home electronics mass merchandisers of 22,260 yen, it is cheaper than the price of 41,685 yen in the case of not subscribing to the designated option.


SoftBank Mobile's "932SH" is 49,800 yen. It is about 10,000 yen more expensive than "Janpa D - Style NAMBA", but this is factory shipped state.


NTT DoCoMo's high-end terminal "SH-04AUnfortunately out of stock. People who really want it would be a good idea to visit the store frequently. Also, if there is stockStock from other storesAlso possible.


Some terminals can be bought for several thousand yen. This is NTT DoCoMo.


Au


SoftBank mobile


E-Mobile smartphone "S21HTSince it was sold for ¥ 34,800, I tried to purchase it at once. By the way, the model change price at home appliance mass retailer isBasic planIf purchased at, it is 63,980 yen.


I will change the model from eMobile's data communication card "D23HW" to "S21HT" at the editorial department immediately.


There is a slot of SIM card on the back of "D23HW".


I opened the cover. Try removing the SIM card.


This is a SIM card. SIM card for data communication terminal is red (white for voice terminal).


Just by removing the cover of "S21HT" and inserting the SIM card into the slot, the model change is completed. When a red SIM card dedicated to the data communication terminal is inserted, there are restrictions that calls, official sites and EMnet mail can not be used, but you can browse with a smartphone alone. There are no restrictions when changing models using SIM cards for voice terminals.


■ Points to be noted when choosing second hand mobile phones
Although it is a very useful second-hand mobile phone like this, in the case where the previous owner was a hand-held terminal without payment of the installment sales fee, or in the case that the terminal was stolen from the mobile phone shop,The mobile phone company regulates calls and packet communication servicesIt seems to be a problem.

However, according to the staff of "Janpa D - Style NAMBA" and "Personal computer shop Iosys Namba store", when such a situation occurs, it is said that they are exchanging or refunding measures at the store. Also, if a similar problem occurs in a used mobile phone purchased at an auction site etc., there is a possibility that it may lead to trouble, so it would be better for you to have it at a shop that actually holds stores I am doing it.

POP inside the Iosys store. Complete warranty is being done.