How to buy a console without getting scammed in 2026
Every week someone gets burned buying a PS5 or iPhone from a random seller. Fake listings, dead consoles, stolen devices — it's a minefield.
Here's what I check before I sell ANY device at Thierry Ent:
For consoles (PS3/PS4/PS5):
Full power cycle test — boot to dashboard, run a game for 15+ min
HDMI port inspection (the #1 failure point on used PS4s)
Controller sync test
Storage health check
For phones/iPhones:
Battery health must be 80%+ or it gets replaced
Activation lock verified clear
Every button, speaker, and camera tested
IMEI checked clean
I price fair because I'd rather have repeat customers than squeeze one sale. If you're looking for a console or phone and don't want to roll the dice, check out what I've got in stock.
