If a seller refuses to disclose the IMEI (if it is a cellular model), you may not want to proceed with the sale. You can also see these numbers in the fine print on the back of the iPad. The serial and IMEI numbers can be found by going to Settings > General > About. If the iPad you want to buy is not the cellular model, it wonвЂ™t have an IMEI number. But only cellular iPad models (Wi-Fi + cellular model) have an IMEI number. Please note that all iPad models have a serial number. You should obtain the IMEI or serial number especially if you are buying from an individual seller.

An abnormally low price may indicate a potentially stolen iPad.

Ensure that the ad has the actual photos instead of stock photos.

Deal only with sellers who accept cash.

Meet the seller in a public and safe place and bring a friend if possible.

You can do these to reduce the risk of being scammed and buy safely: Because it seems that there are a lot of stolen items that are being sold on Craigslist. You may want to avoid classifieds, such as Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace unless you are unable to find a good deal. And lastly, especially local stores, may be willing to sell you a used iPad with a warranty.

Furthermore, these places may also have refund policies. This way you can pick a person or place with a good reputation. This way you can easily check the sellers (if Amazon) or store reviews (Yelp, Google, etc) before you buy. Local repair shops usually sell used devices such as iPads. Instead of buying from an individual seller, you may consider buying from Amazon (Amazon sells refurbished iPads), eBay, Gazelle, Decluttr, or local repair shops or local second-hand stores. You should also read our A Guide to Buying a Used iPhone or iPad article. This article primarily focuses on determining if an iPad is stolen or not. Unfortunately, Apple has no means to check if an iPad is stolen or not, since they do not have access to the userвЂ™s device as Apple prioritizes security above anything else.

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