So, for Christmas I bought myself a used Nokia N85 from Ebay. Specifically, I bought it from a seller called “dealtree-techstore”. Here is the description they had on the auction page:
Nokia N85 Smartphone Unlocked GSM Cell Phone – Black
Overall Condition: Tested Working
Cosmetic Condition: Some scratches and/or signs of use
Testing Notes: This item is working. This item is in the original box.
This item has been tested and appears to be in good working order.
Items Included:
nokia n85 cell phone
battery
battery cover
usb cable
headset
sd micro memory card
manual
software
original box
Items NOT Included:
ac adapter
dc adapter
av cable
Well, let’s just say that they got the “items not included” correct, but they messed up on a couple of other things. The shipping time was decent.
However, they clearly stated that the phone was “black”, but in fact it was the copper model. This is not just a stylistic difference, as the actual black model was supposed to have a better built body since it was a updated version of the N85. Strike 1.
Second, they did not include a memory card. None. Strike 2.
Lastly, they did mention that there were “scratches and/or signs of use”, but it would have been nice to know that there was a significantly sized scratch on the screen. I don’t mind the scratches on the back, but that’s a little more annoying. Putting a screen protector on it helped alleviate that scratch…at least a little.
CONCLUSION:
Unfortunately, “dealtree-techstore” is not the most honest seller out there. Maybe some details slipped through the cracks, but you’d think that they would at least get the color of the phone right. I have a feeling that they do not elaborate on details (such as the crack) because it would result in a lower sell price. Unfortunately for them, I asked for $50 off what I paid because of the errors on their part. They ended up agreeing with a $30 refund, which is fine, because I wasn’t really expecting them to give me $50 back. They do have a return policy, but I needed to have a phone so that’s why I kept it.
Buyers, beware of dealtree-techstore.p.s. Please let me know if this blog helped you or if you have any questions.
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