Don't buy a $400 paperweight.
That "great deal" on a used phone could be blacklisted, iCloud-locked, or still financed — and you'd never know until it's too late. Run an instant IMEI check before you hand over cash.
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- Escondido shop · 20 yrs
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Dial *#06# on the phone — it pops right up. We validate it free before you pay.
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From a $2.99 blacklist scan to a full $29.99 Apple report. Pay securely with Square.
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Your report appears in under a minute — plain language, no jargon.
What a $2.99 check saves you from
Every one of these has walked through our door. The check takes a minute — the regret lasts a lot longer.
Blacklisted
Reported lost or stolen. The carrier blocks it — no calls, no data, ever.
Your loss: the full price you paidiCloud locked
Still tied to the previous owner's Apple ID. Without their password, it's a brick.
Your loss: the full price you paidCarrier locked
Only works on one network. Switch carriers and you're stuck — or paying to unlock it.
Your loss: unlock fees + hassleStill financed
Seller stops making payments → carrier blacklists it months after you bought it.
Your loss: phone dies later, no refundBuying from us? Already checked.
Every refurbished phone we sell is IMEI-verified before it hits the shelf. Ask to see the report — we'll show you.
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