Apple iPhones are touted to be the best smartphones in the market these days. The results are divided (as always) between those who support iOS and those who support Android. But no one can doubt the brilliance of the product. The only problem seems to be the price tag attached to a brand new iPhone, something that even the greatest iPhone aficionados cannot deny. The solution is to buy refurbished Apple iPhones that are as good as new.

Such iPhones have had a previous owner and are bought and made completely new (wiping the memory, taking care of any hardware and design issues, etc.) and then sold back to the public. They cost anywhere from 33% to 50% of the original cost of the iPhone. Care must be taken to go to reputable vendors for this though. Here are a few places where you can buy yourself refurbished iPhones for sale:

eBay : With over 15,000 used iPhones for sale, eBay is currently one of the best sites to buy used iPhones from. Pay close attention to the description and photos which are uploaded along with the seller’s feedback. Usually, that is enough to guarantee the purchase of a quality product.

GameStop : This might seem like an odd place to get refurbished Apple iPhones, but definitely a worthwhile one. GameStop offers many iPhone models in an assortment of colors and accessories. Moreover, they guarantee that the product is efficiently working (as they check all the products beforehand). So, after buying from GameStop if you are unhappy with your purchase you can return it within 7 days to get a refund or return it in 30 days to exchange it with some other product.

Amazon : Amazon has a great selection of refurbished iPhones for sale through third party vendors. However, Amazon Prime and other customer privileges still apply to the purchases. The only point to pay attention to is the feedback and comment from the previous iPhone owner.

BestBuy : Offering more than 21 types of iPhones, BestBuy not only boasts of a wide variety, it also boasts some of the lowest prices when it comes to refurbished iPhones. The catch is that they want you to sign a 2-year commitment with a carrier and then they sell you the iPhone in an ‘inactivated’ state. To ‘activate’ them, you have to again pay a premium, sometimes more than what the other sites offer. But considering they even give away certain iPhone models for free, it can be worthwhile, after reading the fine print.

Sprint : Offering many models at almost throwaway prices, Sprint functions akin to BestBuy, but does not require any long-term carrier commitment. It is ideal for first-time users.

There are many vendors selling refurbished Apple iPhones to customers in the market currently and they are more or less the same. Care should be taken to go to a reputable vendor and to ensure that the feedback on any given iPhone is positive. eBay can be your pick if you are looking for a quality buy and Sprint is recommended for first-timers. Those who desire accessories and different colors ought to go to GameStop.