I Bought A USED Z Fold 3 for n eBay. Here's My Story! 😅

I bought a refurbished Samsug Galaxy Z Fold 3 off of ebay in "good" condition for $500! In this video I will talk abot the refurbished Z Fold 3 I bought and show off the condition and talk about the ebay 1 year warranty that came with the phone. The Samsung Galaxcy Z Fold 3 I got on ebay is in relaly god condition except for one blemish, but otherwise I'm really happy with it. Definitely the Z Fold 3 is a great phone for another year or two and no huge reason to upgrade to the Z Fold 4.
#Samsung #ZFold3 #GalaxyZFold3 #ZFold4 #SamsungGalaxy #refurbished #ebay #GalaxyZFold4

[@photosbymiketm2461]

Hey my friend. I’m so glad to see you’ve recovered and in better health today for this return video. Makes me happy to see you in better spirits.

[@mariojdelrio]

On the topic of warranty.. I wanted to share my experience with Allstate/Squaretrade. If you get their $9/month plan - if they deem your device beyond repair, they will send you a check for ONLY what you paid for. When I dropped my Fold 4 it dropped directly on the hinge, busting up the inner screen. Took it to an Asurion repair shop based on the squaretrade process, they deemed it beyond repaid, had to mail it to squaretrade, they deemed it beyond repair, then sent me a check for what I paid for my Fold 4. After discounts and 2 trade ins, I paid $754 for my Fold 4. They sent me a check for $754. I can't replace a 1TB Fold 4 for that price as far as I know. I was under the impression they would give me MSRP so I can actually replace my phone. I called and talked to two different people, I always got the same respone. They will only honor up to what I paid for. As a word of caution - When you get your warranties. Make sure to know exactly what you're getting, or ask customer service what or how much they will exactly cover. Don't assume just because you have a third party warranty doesn't mean it'll work exactly as you might expect. Now I'm back to my Note 10 plus, but I miss my Fold. 😕

[@stunter2875]

I'm essentially going through the same thing and back to my note 9.Problem being I'm not going to spend a couple grand on a phone and wanna buy a used fold but I worry if any warranty will cover it if the inside screen quits working after a couple months like my fold 2 did. I loved it so much that I am willing to chance a 3

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

Yup. Repairs are a good percentage of the original 1000 I paid so now it's just a broken Sad device. I miss it

[@bigjohntechreviews4807]

That was a great deal you got. I use my Z Fold 3 as my daily driver and loving it. Congrats on your refurbished phone. Great informational video Adam 👍

[@jjreyes2017]

I got mines for $800 from att with a trade in when it came out i don’t really care about the 36 month gab as ATT works the best in my area unfortunately I had to pay an extra $275 for a replacement because my old z fold 3 felt in the concrete while working 😅

[@ryanjosiah9605]

Would be interested to know about the 1 year warranty process... beard some people have trouble with allstate honoring the ebay warranty

[@mindstream98]

I purchased the same Z Fold 3.. perfect screens but scratches near the front bottom area close to the hinge. Thoughts on returning? Not sure if it would be covered by the Allstate warranty?

[@dollagriffy7720]

Appreciate your content bro. I really like how simple you keep and real you are. Been watching you for a while this my first time commenting. Debating on getting a flip or a fold this Christmas what you think? I have a pixel 6 and a note 20 ultra.

[@supreme84x]

Very curious how the warranty goes. Please make an update

[@oh-yay6222]

Cool ! ..my choice was a fold 3 and with the difference in savings I picked up the OriG Duo for a compare / contrast of those formats. Best tech purchases. Fold 3 for consuming content. The Duo is best described as "reading the news paper while listening to the radio". I like the screens but the fold 3 dominates the visual consumption. Still cool as my first calculator with a clock.( fond smile from 1979). I paid the Amazon tax for like new and if I had got THE box I'd need bail money for stealing.

[@nimrod06]

It's incredible how cheap these things are on eBay. I bought one and traded in for fold 4, so effectively I had a $850 discount on Fold 4. Still questioning myself if it was worth to do the trade-in as the fold 3 I got was really pristine. The Chinese brands are just no match, even if I can buy them in the states. Samsung is doing its best for portable tablet markets.

[@jeffery8168]

what?? lmao. The chinese fold's are actually innovative, they have better hinge design, are thinner and lighter, and have wider displays, though i doubt they have chips as good as the snapdragon 8 gen 2. Samsung wont be doing their best until there is acutal competition in the NA market, only recently did we get the Oneplus Open and the Pixel fold.

[@nimrod06]

@@jeffery8168 better hinge design with no water resistance? Kewk

[@ryanjosiah9605]

I would l like updates on your fold 3 to see how it holds up/ durability issues into the future

[@ryanjosiah9605]

How's this refurbished fold 3 holding up?

[@paulcarlisle7892]

Which screen protector do you recomend?

[@nomadicmicmac]

I would love to see a video with the best phones you can get with a headphone jack. And any speculation if the Google 7a might have one. My 27 year old son will only upgrade if there is a headphone jack. He currently uses a pixel 4a.

[@katinasoutherland7693]

Adam, I've been looking at some S21+ & S22+ to buy on Amazon or eBay for TRADE purpose only, Since you've been dealing with this TRADE stuff for awhile do you think Samsung will give about the same amount of money for the S21+? I'm trying to save as much money as I can & buying one is almost 200 bucks difference. Can you give me you're thoughts on which would make the most sense?

[@loudryka]

That ebay allstate warranty is trash. It only covers a malfunction and doesn't cover any damage at all. I purchased a 2017 ipad Pro 10.5 and it had the warranty. The touch screen would randomly go out and it took 4 calls for them to finally approve the repair and send me a prepaid label. I sent the iPad in and they sent it back to me saying that the device I sent wasn't the correct one. I just had to open a PayPal case to get a refund

[@joshuamatos7923]

Just ordered one also from eBay , the warranty is what did it for me $519, for A+ condition with the Allstate warranty included, can’t wait to see what kind of shape it’s in , I’m hopeful

[@TechOdyssey]

Very cool. I hope it’s in great shape.

[@gosti500]

how is it holding up?

[@lIIuminatl]

Hey Adam. That blemish is just on the screen protector. I got one used had the same little blemish. Took the screen protector off and it was perfect underneath. Super easy to take off.

[@Sheenifier]

That's a screen protector that comes off right? I remember people were taking off a layer that was not supposed to come off

[@hobosnake1]

@@Sheenifier Samsung does indeed advise to not take them off. However, you can. Lots of people have taken them off no issue. Other people have had various issues. Most people just easily take it off no problem like the post we're replying to though.

[@mindstream98]

Also, not sure if you've used the Ruky Fold 3 case with built in tempered glass screen protector? I just received and seems pretty solid.

[@TechOdyssey]

I have not but I'll check it out!

[@user-cc5yp7md3d]

I Trade in my Z Fold 5 for the Oneplus Open and as you, I saw on Amazon a renewed Z Fold 3 in excellent condition for 449 dlls and I bougth it. That made me think about the money I spent on the Z Fold 5 for minimal upgrades. I can use all my Z Fold 3 cases now, the expensive ones. Love it!

[@saljoe926]

I am getting a Fold3 on ebay advertised as new open box. How can I check to be sure it is actually new and not used?

[@jozzerful2]

I hear your bro how do you feel about the fact that the refurbished and IP rated at all or where you even aware of that personally with me would not be a deal breaker

[@Mehelloman]

I'll totally take that totally 100% extra phone I mean whooo really needs 4 displays between all the phone they own ya know

[@davidpitts4277]

Speaking of Samsung phones. Read a article this morning in Toms Guide saying new Samsung phones could be delayed because they were trying to figure out how to price them. Speculation was that Google pricing of their phones was the cause. Time will tell.

[@superiortoall22]

Not surprised; they’re going to all Snapdragon processors for their flagships so that means certain countries will have a huge price hike like the iPhones. 🤷🏽‍♂️ but people wanted to get rid of the Exynos chips

[@Tristin471]

I’ve been looking at buying a refurb phone on eBay. I’m curious, what was the sellers name?

[@rad476]

I bought a new fold 4 for $850. But I live in Denmark and Samsung prices are dropping like btc🤣

[@PrinceMalachi7]

I just got a full three from Amazon renewed for about 435. The condition of my device is pretty perfect. I haven't noticed any issues and I actually really love it. I got it to use it as a secondary device / tablet but I've actually been tempted to make it my primary phone. I only issue is the camera is not as good as the phone I'm using and the battery of life is a little weak

[@marcodom40]

Good evening I just got mine from Amazon for 744 excellent condition I love it

[@snfrd]

Looking at getting a used ZF3 on eBay. Is it the best idea to get a refurbished one due to the 1 year warranty?

[@Gary0557]

Serious question Adam, doesn't your wife ever ask you why you need so many phones?😂👍

[@BlizzyM0bileGunner]

My wife asks all the time, I work hard everyday it’s one of the things that makes me happy in life. She doesn’t mind

[@thetechboyorg]

How many do you have.

[@Gary0557]

@@thetechboyorg I use 3 for different thing and have 5 old ones that work, but are just emergency stand by phones.

[@thetechboyorg]

@@Gary0557 which ones

[@gabecruz1045]

i have 4 lol

[@ardilla1309]

Nice video bro

[@retropenguin49]

I got the z fold 3 from Amazon renewed for $540. Then traded it in to Samsung last week and paid an additional $500 for a brand new z fold 4.

[@stunter2875]

Gotta be honest, I never considered something like that but it's a damn SMART idea if looking to buy a new Fold 4

[@kevinpitts3548]

I'm looking at the Sony Xperia 1 iii. I am feeling the same way. I don't have a way to check it out before I buy it. I have the Pixel 7 pro, but I'm thinking I will like the form factor better from Sony. I'll have to get the insurance if I get one. Thanks again for the great content.

[@MistaIncognito]

Not to hype up another reviewer but check out Mr. Mobile. He did a review on that Sony.

[@marymadigan9707]

Omg Adam what a steal fair play to you 🇮🇪😎👏

[@soulrazy]

Mostly, if they repair (open) the phone, the phone gets worse. Big chance of dusk particals inside the camera, or over time. Waterproof may be lost.

[@YellowKurt]

Thanks for the video bro I try to support you by clicking on all the ads and sitting through the 30 seconds ads so you can get revenue bro

[@TechOdyssey]

I appreciate that. Thank you

[@mikejames6588]

Worth every penny. I sold my zfold4 asap. Then bought me a gaming laptop

[@djarthurlooby]

I got one for 400 it had a few blemishes in the screen but still had 2 months of samsung 1 year warranty so they replaced it for free now its a new phone. Also samsung will one time replace the screen protector for free for everyone. Just thought I mention that.

[@jvidia]

I never buy normal used phones ... I can only imagine the state of a used foldable phone.

[@whysoserious4464]

The same state of any phone if you take care of it

[@savekillqqpsounds8473]

I got someone who trades their fold 2 with me. He accepted and now i wait for his answer about where we meeting im looking forward to it😊

[@BigHouseProductions33]

I would go Amazon Renewed instead. 90 day warranty but for the Premium Renewed has a year warranty.

[@user-el6wu3hd1t]

Which galaxy z fold link I want to buy on ebay!

[@superiortoall22]

Bought mine off of Amazon for $850; traded it for an S22+ couple months later, heavy, clunky, bad camera and poor battery life, just wasn’t for me

[@FMCREPAIRARMAGH22]

I got one used last year from a company called 4gadgets in the UK got it for £500 came with a 1 year warranty

[@TIMB1044]

i just brought the z fold 3 on ebay this pass weekend for a little over 650 in mint condition

[@justinkimble4654]

Good Video 😎

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks 😁

[@supreme84x]

I'm considering doing this.

[@nothingishere3356]

Can you put another screen protecter on top of its original screen protector?

[@TechOdyssey]

No. Don't do that.

[@koammudo43]

Got to pay off my Pixel 6 pro then trade it in for the pixel flip or the pixel 8

[@AFV85]

Hi mate, I'm wanting to try out one them fold 3s but hearing so much bad thing's it's putting me off everytime I think about picking on up! It's got to be the fold 3 as cheaper now and affordable now the fold 4 is out but I just don't know

[@nathanielsmith9046]

Hey do u have anymore fold 3 cases

[@TechOdyssey]

I don’t, sorry

[@Malaka02211]

Skip the video to 6:29, you are welcome

[@jozzerful2]

Seriously bro it looks like it's in good nick I have been reading if it was a refurb please check if it is has lost its IP rating as that is the situation I have been reading so far just check that out for I would just suggest keeping it away from water until you know do like watching I was a bit of controversy

[@bj133]

What's wrong with frozen pizza? Put some red chili flakes on it if needed.

[@chris323]

And i paid $1800 plus tax when it came out i know i should of waited 😢

[@TechOdyssey]

This happens almost every year with these phones. The prices drop so much.

[@ChaiNg-mh5ep]

Does yours still folds flat?

[@williamdottin3815]

I traded my z fold 3 for an s22 ultra an paid $40, and boy do l miss that screen 😂😂😂

[@TechOdyssey]

I couldn’t do that

[@williamdottin3815]

@@TechOdyssey For the portability it was worth it for me!

[@MrSaeedted]

I hear good things about Lil Yatchys frozen pizza

[@Raphael-qm5qy]

When u tell that story i feel it was mine xD it happens to me the same thing i got a fold 3 for 450$ CAD on ebay and i ask me the same question do i really need that and i say hell yeah its a fold 3 XD

[@flawlessfatality8105]

I'm about to do the same thing, mine should be around $508 with shipping and tax

[@gilberce3590]

Why you move your head like that when you're talking? I don't mean to offend you or anything, but just asking why.

[@TechOdyssey]

I have Tourettes. That's why.

[@herculesinwyoming]

Well now we are only 6 or 7 months to the fold 5

[@TechOdyssey]

Should be out in August, so likely 8

[@jun-junbaccay]

😊👍👍

[@stopbullyasian9809]

now its 299 brand new on best buy

[@rjthecoolestpeaceyall]

I just got one for 199 in good condition off of ebay, im still a iphone user but i use it for work, more so boight it bc i was bored 😂

[@joe-rm5tg]

💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@davonzio0711]

After watching your video I purchased one from eBay and I’m so disappointed with the unit I was sent 😔

[@TechOdyssey]

Did you buy it from an individual or an eBay seller that refurbishes them and has a warranty and more than one phone to sell?

[@davonzio0711]

@@TechOdyssey Ebay Seller yywireless with the All-State insurance

[@jaydonstewartjts]

@@davonzio0711 what was wrong with it? I just ordered mine from them

[@davonzio0711]

@@jaydonstewartjts the inner fold screen was cracked they just sent my replacement today & now I’m happy

[@jralphroman]

How is this even a good deal?

[@tbostic45418]

I bought mine a week and a half ago for 397

[@ChaiNg-mh5ep]

Is it still opens flat?

[@tbostic45418]

@@ChaiNg-mh5ep yes

[@ChaiNg-mh5ep]

Mine only folds to like 85%

[@tbostic45418]

@@ChaiNg-mh5ep you probably have something in the hinge

[@ChaiNg-mh5ep]

@tbostic45418 nothing i took it to a tech and open and clean it but it appears to be worn out

[@paulcarlisle7892]

Technolust

[@Fandango2034]

what the heck is twitter?

[@charlesbingham1159]

Swappa for me

[@lild8874]

not worth it whatsoever

[@whysoserious4464]

Why huh

[@gagewilloughby3799]

You talk to much an way to fast....

[@larceny3092]

Hi send me your Twitter link ty

[@TechOdyssey]

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