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00:00:00 – 00:09:31
The video centers around the creator's experience of purchasing and attempting to repair an iPhone through OfferUp, highlighting the risks of online marketplaces. Initially, they search for an affordable iPhone, focusing on models like the iPhone 12 or 11, while being cautious of scams. They eventually negotiate a deal for an iPhone 11 with a cracked screen for $100. Despite initial optimism, they encounter complications after using iFixit parts to replace the screen and battery, which lead to performance issues due to non-authentic components. This frustration culminates in reconsidering the phone's use, ultimately suggesting flexibility in its application either on a plan or just with Wi-Fi. The creator concludes by hinting at a continuation of the story in a future video, encouraging viewers to stay tuned.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses the process of buying an iPhone on OfferUp and the potential for scams. They aim to find a cheap iPhone, preferably an iPhone 12 for around $200, possibly one that’s damaged as they have experience fixing them. The creator shares their strategy for identifying listings that are too good to be true and avoids scams by scrutinizing offers and changing search parameters to more reasonable options like an iPhone 11 within a suitable price range. They emphasize careful evaluation and patience in finding a legitimate deal and share some insights on their search process, including dealing with suspicious listings and reaching out to sellers for availability.
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In this part of the video, the narrator is trying to purchase an iPhone 11 with a damaged screen through an online marketplace. They negotiate with the seller and agree on a price of $100. The following day, they pick up the phone, which initially appears to have minor damage. Despite this, the plan is to replace the display and potentially the battery, intending to sell it for a profit or give it to their daughter. However, upon closer inspection, the narrator suggests there may be undisclosed issues with the phone.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the challenges encountered when replacing a phone screen and battery using parts from iFixit. They mention that the phone was dropped, resulting in damage that needed repair. After replacing the screen and battery, the phone shows messages indicating that the parts are not authentic, affecting the device’s performance indicators such as maximum and peak performance capacity for the battery. The presenter expresses frustration and disappointment at being unable to sell the phone in this condition and acknowledges an oversight in realizing the potential issue with non-genuine parts beforehand.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reflects on a phone they intended to give to their daughter. They mention the flexibility of using it either on a plan or just with Wi-Fi. The speaker hints at a more intriguing story behind their failure to fix the phone’s screen and battery, suggesting this topic will be explored in an upcoming video. Lastly, they encourage viewers to subscribe and turn on notifications to catch the forthcoming content.