Less than half of Brits are willing to buy a refurbished phone - despite 83 per cent believing new smartphones are too expensive.<br /><br />A poll of 2,000 adults found the main concerns about buying a pre-loved phone include poor battery life (61 per cent), the condition of the device (55 per cent) and the limited or lack of warranty (48 per cent).<br /><br />Other common worries include fear of potential viruses or malware (43 per cent) or that the phone may have been stolen before being re-sold (34 per cent).<br /><br />To dispel any myths around smartphones and highlight the potential savings on refurbished tech, iD Mobile [https://www.idmobile.co.uk/david-dickinsons-refurb-deals] and TV icon David Dickinson hosted a unique auction in London where bidders competed for savings on his top picks of quality pre-loved devices.<br /><br />Lewis Henry, from iD Mobile, which claims to save customers an average of £250-a-year compared to major networks, said: “Whilst the savings speak for themselves, there are still a lot of myths surrounding refurbished phones.<br /><br />“Many people assume they’ll be scratched, outdated models in a bad condition, when in reality, there’s often very little difference that can be easily spotted between a refurbished phone and a brand new one.<br /><br />David Dickinson, famous for sniffing out a real ‘bobby dazzler’ of a deal, said: “These refurb phones are absolute bargains – top-notch condition, big savings, and no compromise on quality.<br /><br />“Now that’s what I call a great deal!”.
