Topic: what's your opinion on buying electronics on craigslist?

[gpw11]

Specifically a cell phone, as there's a very good chance I'll be needing a new one in the next 24 hours. 

[Pugnate]

I generally try to avoid electronics used, unless it is cheap at $20 or something.

I know this may make me sound like an oldie, but honestly they do not make electronics like they used to. All the stuff I bought as a kid; walkman, stereo, gameboy, camera etc., is all working in good shape today. Nowadays a lot of stuff even from reputable companies seems to fall apart well before it should. I guess it is because electronics are more complex? I don't know.

Oh and another situation where you can buy a used cellphone, is if it is still under some sort of warranty, and the guy just needs mon mon.

[Quemaqua]

Yeah, electronics don't last for shit now.  I've had a few CD players recently, and all of them last at best a couple of years.  I had an old Panasonic that lasted me 8, and it still technically works, it's just finicky.