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Since 2007, damage to iPhones has cost Americans $10.7 billion and a total of $23.5 billion across all smartphones. Turns out a cracked screen or dunk in the toilet happens pretty frequently \u2013 and at a steep price.\u00a0But the way we buy devices \u2013 and more often replace must-have gadgets \u2013 is changing. Today, consumers have unique options to save money on iPhone purchases.<\/p>\n

Ever considered buying a refurbished iPhone<\/a>? Here’s why you should.<\/p>\n

1. It’s cheaper \u2013 significantly<\/strong><\/p>\n

A friend of mine recently purchased a brand new iPhone 6 from her wireless carrier. Just one week later, her phone became a pricey paperweight after going through a cycle in the washer. Without an upgrade discount, a replacement iPhone would cost her a mind-blowing $649.<\/p>\n

Purchasing a refurbished iPhone saves consumers hundreds of dollars. Used smartphones come in ‘like-new’ or ‘good’ condition, with minor cosmetic blemishes.<\/p>\n

2. Lost, stolen or broken? No need to worry.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Twenty-five percent of Gazelle’s customers cite a lost, stolen or broken device as the main reason for replacing their phone, making older models not only a practical solution, but also a cost-efficient one. Buying used also spares the constraints wireless carriers place on their customers (e.g., no contract needed). And by buying used, you don’t have to sacrifice quality for cost.<\/p>\n

3. For children, it’s about responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

A study revealed<\/a> that 60% of parents offered their children cell phones at ages 10 or 11, a number that continues to skew younger. At six, seven and eight years old, children do not understand the responsibility of owning a new iPhone, let alone comprehend the cost of replacing it when it breaks.<\/p>\n

For parents looking to fit their child with his first cell phone, a brand new, fragile iPhone may not be the best choice \u2013 and for good reason. A refurbished iPhone is a no harm, no foul approach to suiting children with their favorite shiny object.<\/p>\n

Convinced? For more information visit Gazelle’s Certified pre-owned store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kevin Walther is a communications specialist at\u00a0Gazelle<\/a>\u00a0and editor for\u00a0The Horn<\/a>. Reach him at kwalther@gazelle.com and follow him at\u00a0@waltherkevin<\/a>. Connect with Gazelle on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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