Pre-loved, refurbished smartphone market sees growth in SA

With the rising costs of new devices and demand for more sustainable options, the market for pre-used phones continues to grow.

Abdessamad Benzakour, Co-Founder of ReVibe, explains that pre-used phones are a viable option for those looking to upgrade without breaking the bank.

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“The technology makers made us believe that any used phones are usually no longer good after one or two years. When we started this business, we realised that it is not the case, most of the devices that we trade are already devices that are working perfectly without any refurbishment.”

He says their processes include thorough quality control checks to ensure the device is in good working condition, with rigorous onboarding processes for sellers.

All devices are also wiped of previous data before being sold.

To listen to Abdessamad Benzakour in conversation with CapeTalk’s Lester Kiewit, click the audio player below: