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New Jersey seller willing to meet my friend at Livingston has an iPhone 7 128gb, no accessories for $320, negotiable.

https://offerup.com/item/detail/449400368/?ref=Chat

cybertek:
Waiting for his response

Not sure the seller is serious, hasn't replied my questions either.

This Bronx seller has an unlocked iphone 7 with box and charger for $180, check him out and ask all necessary questions ex scratches, cracks, dents and imei.

https://offerup.com/item/detail/450044995/?ref=Search

cybertek:
Read note 5 b4 d image loaded.. Wanted to be like its too cost...

Thanks for the correction, I meant note 8

For those inquiring about New Jersey (NJ) please be aware that it is a different state from New York and the tolls to and fro is about $38 and the distance is quite huge, really a no go area for me. However if you see a deal you like, try convincing the seller to meet my friend in a restaurant in Livingston (zipcode 07039). Only phones for now, and fuel cost plus her commission will be $50 and please be patient to wait longer for the phones to reach my address or for me to pick it up from here.

I've noticed phones are cheaper there probably because there the population size is smaller than NY. Was able to buy this brand new unlocked Samsung note 8 for $400

Tomjazzy2 another mint iphone8 64GB picked up for N112,500K

newman10:
Your pickup location is the issue for me. Get a place in mainland centre like Ikeja. Plenty deals dey for me but...

Oh I see

prizequest:
Can U Source For Mint Samsung S7 Edge For Me Or A Relatively Cheap S8?

Wouldnt have the time to source really, if you are having difficulty accessing offerup or letgo, chrck eBay.com I can even bid for you.
I've got mint S7 edge with the box, charger and ear piece for 105k. Brand new S8 plus for 185k

Lots of juicy deals, hit me up, I will be picking tomorrow morning between 9am-1pm my time or 2pm-6pm naija time

xreal:
are u guys still experiencing snow storm?
You've been quiet for long.

Yeah I've been quite busy... Buy i'm always on whatsapp

fashrola:
Oga Clone2020 you don turn shipping agent now?

No mind me oo... The guy is legit!!

Hahaha, bro you see as e be na, man must try new things o so long as life dey

No pick up today, terrible snow storm dumping several inches of snow in the north east, hopefully tomorrow will be fair.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0qo-LdRoww&feature=youtu.be

dabis201:
I pray when your business expands and you're making money God will still give you this spirit of humility and humbleness. Thanks for being wonderful.

Thank you, humility comes from God

Please guys always ask for the IMEI of the phones you are interested in buying and run a check online. I’ve noticed most dishonest sellers won’t give you the IMEI. In this case, please remind the seller that the person picking up has sim cards from AT&T, Tmobile, and sprint and he will test all 3 and if they don’t all work, he won’t buy it. This way they know they might get busted and back out from the deal.

Step One
visit www.imepro.com and input the IMEI in the box.
For iPhones, make sure the brand says “Apple.” Phone model matches the one the seller told you, it will say something like “iPhone 8 A1863” for iPhone 8. Make sure Find my iPhone is “OFF.” If Find My iPhone isn’t off, please tell the seller to turn off the phone before I get there. Make sure iCloud status* says “Clean.” Make sure blacklist status** says “Clean.” See a picture example below.

For Samsung Phones make sure the brand says “Samsung” and the phone model matches what the seller told you, it will say something like “Galaxy S7 Edge G935T” for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

If step one’s blacklist status doesn’t say clean but says “UNKNOWN” please visit https://swappa.com/esn, input the IMEI and make sure the blacklisted result says “Not Indicated” and the Activation status reads “Clear.” Then proceed to Step Two (someone just told me you need a vpn to access swappa from Nigeria, thanks Macaulish)

Step Two
Check to see if the phone is locked to any network or under financial obligation. On the same website www.IMEIpro.com simply click on the top you are a selection to check AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. Simply click any of the following at the top of the page “US AT&T IMEI checker” or “US Sprint IMEI checker” or “US T-Mobile IMEI checker.”

For AT&T http://www.imeipro.info/att-imei-check.html
For Sprint http://www.imeipro.info/sprint_imei_check.html
For T-Mobile http://www.imeipro.info/tmobile-imei-check.html

If the status says “IMEI is clean in Tmobile network” for example, it means that phone was activated on Tmobile and the seller owes no money and therefore has every right to ask Tmobile to unlock it so that he can sell it. Usually this means that the phone is unlocked.
If you checked one network and the result says “It seems this device does not belong to US T-Mobile carrier” please check Sprint and AT&T. If none of the 3 networks yields anything, it most likely means that the phone belongs to Verizon and that’s generally a good thing because Verizon phones are usually unlocked. Just make sure step one shows that the phone is clean.
If you checked and it says FED Policy (financial eligibility): “Not eligible” or Status “The device is still under financial responsibility and or contract” it means that the phone is locked to that network because the seller still owes money (see picture below). What might happen is that the seller probably stole the phone and it has not been reported yet. Or the seller still owes money and stopped paying, but once he sells it to you, he might report it stolen later or the network provider will just blacklist it. Again just because a phone is black listed doesn’t mean it will not work in Nigeria, usually they are only blacklisted on American networks and usually work in Nigeria, just know that’s what it is and you can use it as a bargaining chip to negotiate a lower price.

That’s it guys, doing this will prevent an uneventful pickup and paying unnecessary fuel charges. If you are unable to carry out this check please pay someone like frinx 500 naira to help you, definitely way less than $20 or more fuel charge. When I’m chanced I might make a quick video.

Another failed pickup attempt. Silly oyinbo seller tried to sell a locked Samsung galaxy S8 despite being asked if the phone was unlocked before the meeting. Please always ask for the IMEI and check the status of the phone before hand. If the seller refuses to give out the IMEI, remind him that the person picking up will test 3 different network sim cards and if anyone doesn't work, he wouldn't buy it. I think they feel like most buyers are gullible. I will post the steps in checking IMEI status in the next post.

cybertek:
Drop d sellers link here pls

I don't have the seller's link, na Tomjazzy2 find am online and he seems very private, he initially gave me a fake number to call meanwhile he also has another number. I can ask for his permission to post his number here if he s cool with it.

Opistorincos:
@clone2020 how far is elizabeth from you

Elizabeth is in New Jersey. Its pretty far and the toll back and forth is pretty high. Not picking up from New Jersey at the moment, although i've got a friend there but it will only be home delivery.

Opistorincos:
The seller get cheap iphone 6?

E be like say the guy see how the thing hook me the first time, him price no too cheap again o. He said he has an unlocked Iphone 6s+ 16gb for $200.

Tomjazzy2, another correct deal, I no know if you use jazz trap this seller.

2 Brand new iphone 8, 64GB, N131k each

The seller has more iPhones for sale if anyone is interested, but me up.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnzQxsOs438&feature=youtu.be

frinx:
You must dey here
You nor dey use ear here pickup for offerup

Lol, him dey addicted to biz

Opistorincos:
Biz don quick start be that, you don even start pickup. Nice one bro.

Omo na so, man must hustle

Another tip that works sometimes. If the phone is locked to any of the major American phone networks like AT&T for example. Find out how much it will cost you in naija to unlock the phone, do your math and if the total favors you then proceed and tell the seller you will be paying $50 or whatever to have the phone unlocked to another network and it will be nice if he can come down further. Say the phone is locked to AT&T (very cheap to unlock in naija) persuade your seller that you will be using the phone on Tmobile and the price to unlock it will be $50, sometimes the seller might come down even further or say he can unlock it for less. No harm in trying.

Also, it doesn't hurt posing as a female with a cute young girl's picture, men won't haggle with you over price... Just don't overdo it

Femi O. Very neat Samsung Galaxy S7 edge picked up for 86k from South Bronx. Seller is an NYPD police officer, showed me his badge and all.

Tomjazzy2, Failed Samsung Galaxy S8 pick up, phone is locked to sprint, seller didn't realize that I've got 3 sim cards from all 3 major phone service providers. After being busted, seller tried to act like he didn't know how it happened.
Please always run IMEI checks using www.imeipro.info or swappa.com/esn. Swapping sims takes time

***PRICE UPDATE!!*** From March 19th till April 19th, All PICKUPS/Fuel charges in the Bronx has been reduced from $35 to $20. After April 19th, Bronx Pickups will range from $20 - $30 depending on distance.

***ALL PICKUPS/Fuel charges in Manhattan has been slashed by $10, look at the initial price and deduct $10 *** until April 19th

Always bargain with your seller. Its always a good idea to tell them that since you will be picking up the item, they should reduce the price a bit, even if its $20 less than your initial bargain. Also, if the seller is the in the Bronx, say you or your friend is coming from Queens and have to pay toll gate fee of $17 both ways, they might be more sympathetic. If the seller is in Manhattan, say you or your friend is coming from Brooklyn and any discount will be appreciated.

Gpik79:
Nice thread OP, Sweet deals dey New York no be small

That's why den call am "Big Apple."

damola1:
100% legit. Insured by me.

Thanks bro, I appreciate.

omoskenso:
if am correct.... It can't be categorized as home delivery . By my understanding "home is home",you don't sleep in open place or restaurant bros, please clarify

Yes bro it's not home delivery, still have to set out to meet the seller but at least I wouldn't have to drive far. Will remove the "home" part later, if I do so now na anti-spam bot go remove my thread.

freezy4me:
Boss am still waiting for your reply on this please.

I will get back to you on monday when they resume business.

xreal:
@ Clone2020

I am happy to see someone start this.
Please, customer relation is key. (I am not saying you should take nonsense)

Is there a way u can work on your pickup/fuel costs?
Also, look into the $15 for drop off.

I wish you the very best.

Thank you, as the process becomes more efficient, cost will most likely come down.

Wizkhalifa2:
Why re you charging 15$ for home delivery? So I'm paying you for an item to be delivered to your doorstep?

Its not being delivered to my doorstep, I will only meet sellers in a restaurant or open area.

whizcode:
It would be good for you to drop. Shipment exact dates
So we work with that time .. if it’s shipped earlier good and fine

Here are the following shipment days i'm targeting: March 29th, April 12th, April 26th, May 10th. Allow 7 business days to pick up your goods in Lagos.