| Apple sells millions of iPods every year. And they | | | | 2 months, the battery died. |
| have graced it well with the iTunes store. iTunes | | | | Now I have two unusable iPods lying in my |
| store sells both audio and video content. | | | | cupboard. |
| However, a parallel market for iPods is nourishing | | | | However my friend was lucky as he also bought |
| very well and that is not controlled by Apple. | | | | a refurbished ipod online and he is happy with it as |
| Apple launched new versions of iPods very often | | | | it works well even after one year. So, I would call |
| and thus people sell off their older pieces to get | | | | it a matter of chance only. |
| the new ones. And this thing has given birth to a | | | | So, it is totally up to you when it comes to buying |
| parallel second hand ipod market in the States. | | | | used or refurbished cheap iPods. But I can surely |
| Every time a new version of ipod is launched, the | | | | guide you for this. |
| quantity of second hand iPods for sale in the | | | | Things to look for while buying used iPods - |
| market is raised automatically. Market analysts | | | | Battery - Ipod is bad for one thing and that is |
| predict that there would be some 10 million iPods | | | | replacing batteries (it is not a very easy task). |
| sold out in this quarter. | | | | When you buy a used or refurbished ipod, the |
| The lifespan of a used ipod is around 1.5 years | | | | first thing you shoud look out is the battery. The |
| and most of the used iPods are either sold or | | | | battery of a one year used iPod is regarded |
| exchanged for new iPods in the market. And | | | | cautiously. So, ask the seller if he replaces the |
| some give them to their relatives and friends. | | | | battery when you buy and if he does not then |
| Also there is huge demand for discontinued | | | | you may go to some repair shop. |
| models and shades as now they are a collector's | | | | Screen - When a used or refurbished iPod is not |
| item and later in the future, these oldies might | | | | stored in a protective case, the screen gets |
| fetch good money as the iPod has become a | | | | scratched. And these scratched can really make it |
| vintage gizmo. | | | | worse when you watch videos. So, it is better to |
| Buying used cheap iPods is good for those who | | | | have a look at the screen before buying. |
| want to save money. Although the pieces are not | | | | Capacity - It is true that you get allured of low |
| brand new, but you may get used iPods in good | | | | prices, but remember that the second hand |
| working condition. There is no warranty with the | | | | pieces are not the latest models. They have less |
| second-hand iPods, but if you buy them from | | | | space for storage. The difference between a 1GB |
| Apple as refurbished, then you do get a one year | | | | and a 20GB iPod may not affect you, but the |
| warranty. | | | | gapping line between a 10GB and a 160GB iPod is |
| And when it comes to refurbished iPods, the | | | | really big. So, consider the storage space too. |
| life-span of the ipod totally depends on the luck. | | | | Price - The same applies to the price factor too. |
| I have my personal experience to share with you. | | | | A used or refurbished iPod may come for $50, |
| To save money, I decided to buy a refurbished | | | | but does it really make it worth to get something |
| cheap ipod.. But to my surprise, that ipod lasted | | | | that is not the latest and with less storage? Some |
| for only 3 months, the screen stopped working. | | | | may say yes, but those who want a good value |
| As the seller did mention that the piece was | | | | of their money will make a good choice. |
| without any warranty, so I do not blame him. | | | | Warranty - It is true that most of them do not |
| Now to get that screen fixed, it would cost $50. | | | | come with warranties. But it is really good if you |
| Then I decided to try one more time and went | | | | can get one. Not all, but some sellers do offer |
| ahead to buy another refurbished piece of iPod | | | | warranty. |
| from another site. But again after a period of just | | | | |