Fans of Apple - and high-end phones - in Argentina have found a way to lower (at least a little) the price of access to the highly sought-after cell phone in Manzanita.

The point is that prices, as we already know, are quite restrictive . On the official Apple website you can buy iPhones from $ 550 for the 128 gig model 11, and prices go up to $ 1600 for the 1 tera version of the 13 Pro.

At Mercado Libre, iPhone 11 prices range from $ 74,000 (for 64GB) to $ 300,000 (for 512GB). For iPhone 13, one of the company's newest terminals, it costs around $ 440,000. .

However, there are several e-commerce stores in Argentina and abroad that "challenge" high market prices and allow Argentineans to access these cheaper refurbished cell phones at interest-free rates.

In addition, they offer a warranty of up to three months, so that in the event of a product failure, they can return it immediately.

What is a refurbished or remanufactured phone?

They are, as the name suggests, phones that have been repaired and are now being sold for a fraction of their original value.

In most cases, they are in very good condition and it is worth buying them at lower prices.

5 places to buy refurbished phones in Argentina

iCase

You can find iPhone models in the iCase online store and they ensure that they come with a 100% battery capacity.

One of the iCase differences is that all devices have a 90-day warranty, and in the event of a failure, they can be returned.

For example, on the platform you get a refurbished iPhone 7 and 8 in installments without interest, and the prices range from $ 70,000 to $ 120,000.

Free market

To find refurbished cell phones in Mercado Libre, use the platform search engine and enter the phone model.

On the left side, in the filters part, you have to click on the "recovered" state.

Mercado Libre automatically displays publications of refurbished smartphones sold.

For example, you get an iPhone 7 for $ 70,999 in nine interest-free installments; an iPhone 8 for $ 95,099 in nine interest-free installments; and more.

Before purchasing a refurbished cell phone on Mercado Libre, it is important for security reasons to check the reputation of the seller and see how many sales they have made on the platform.

Movistar

Not only are new mobile phones sold in the official Movistar store, they can also be filtered by "used".

In this section you can buy refurbished equipment in 12 installments without interest

To buy used phones from Movistar, follow this link.

Zelucash

Zelucash platform is specially dedicated to selling refurbished mobile phones in Argentina.

In her store, you can find devices from various brands such as Motorola, iPhone, Huawei, LG. You can buy them in six interest-free installments, shipping is free, and all are guaranteed for up to 90 days.

You must click on this link to enter the site.

Amazon

It's very common to find this type of phone on Amazon, and while the phone is not Apple certified, it has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by qualified Amazon sellers.

An important point to consider before purchasing these types of phones is the battery health, in which case they ensure that it comes with a battery that exceeds 80% capacity compared to a new one.

It is also possible that the accessories are not original, but come with others that are compatible and fully functional.

In addition, it comes in a standard box and may not contain some items such as headphones.

In order to bring them to Argentina, you need to meet certain requirements before starting the process. First of all, interested users must have a registered account with Amazon.

In addition, you must have a credit card turned on for international purchases. If you are in doubt, notify the issuing company before making your purchase.

The most important requirement, however, is to have a level 3 tax code issued by the Federal Public Tax Administration (AFIP) so that you can acknowledge receipt of your purchase when you receive it at the door of your home.

There are several companies that have taken advantage of this niche to offer an overseas shopping service better than the official options. Simply put, their common feature is that they offer a direct delivery service and they handle almost everything that involves bureaucratic paperwork. product only in a foreign digital store of their choice, and companies do everything else.

Some of these platforms that are responsible for importing products from abroad are ATuCasa.net, Tiendamia or Grab. Remember that the commission for the service is from 15 to 20% of the final cost of the product.