I'm looking to buy a Blackberry Bold 9700 (ATT) off a guy on Craigslist. Obviously I'm a little nervous that the phone may not work or something. He said he only used it for 2 weeks before he got a Torch. Is there anything I should or can do before buying to ensure it will activate and work? Thanks for your help!
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When I sell a phone on craigslist, I let the buyer throw their SIM card into the phone and make sure everything works out before I leave. You should insist on doing this too.
If you get the ESN #, you should be able to call AT&T and verify if it is valid.
Even if it is valid, you should make sure the device turns on and boots up before handing over the cash.