To avoid a scam, confirm the model and storage capacity by looking through the prefs app.
But, it’s also good to know that many deals on Craigslist go through perfectly smoothly.
Which iPad Should You Buy?
But at what price does an iPad become a good deal?
Just because someone is selling a used iPad on Craigslist doesn’t mean they’ve priced it as such.
Many times, people overestimate the actual value of the items they’re selling, electronics included.
The model (iPad 4, iPad Air 2, etc.
), amount of storage (16 GB, 32 GB, etc.
Many people who sell items on Craigslist will list the items for more than they would take for them.
Bargaining is at the very heart of the Craigslist experience.
Our suggestion is to offer about 10 percent less than what the item is selling for on eBay.
This is a good starting point and allows you some wiggle room.
You might get lucky and they’ll take that offer right away.
We wouldn’t go over the eBay price, though.
After all, if you are patient, you could always buy it on eBay.
Meet in a Public Place
The most stressful part of a Craigslist transaction is the exchange.
This is especially true with small, high-value items like smartphones and tablets.
The best place to meet is a designated exchange zone.
The food court of a mall would be a good place.
Check Out the iPad Before You Buy It
This is very important.
You also need to verify it’s the same iPad you researched and are satisfied buying.
The last thing you want is to fall for aCraigslist scam.
There’s no reason not to do this during the exchange.
If you’re pressured about not setting up the iPad, do not go through with the purchase.
If the iPad is rapidly dying over this short period, then it’s probably not worth buying.
Find the model name.
This will tell you which iPad it is.
Find the storage capacity.
This is how you’ll determine if it has enough space for movies, music, and apps.
Otherwise, it’s basically an expensive paperweight.
attempt to charge the iPad.
Test the camera if you plan to use it.
The seller might be offering the iPad at a heavy discount because the camera is broken.
All it’s crucial that you do is take a few photos and capture a quick video.
Remember to give the iPad a good physical review.
If you’re buying aniPad casefrom the same seller, check that it fits correctly.
If they don’t know the password, do not buy the iPad.
After You Buy the iPad
Everything goes well and you buy the iPad.
You canreset the iPad through the controls app.
Do you already own an iPad?
If this is an upgrade, you cantransfer data from your old iPad to this new one.
