[Yaelle]

Can I jump in to this question with one of my own?

My child has my old iPad, and after several years it’s acting a bit wonky, not connecting as well to the wifi, etc. One day it might die. If it does, I can’t afford a new one. How can I trust buying an used one, that it isn’t stolen? That it’s any good? Has anyone found a trick to buying used iPads? Just wondering.

[moehoward]

A hard reset usually fixes things when they get wonky. Same process for all models. I've bought used iPads on ebay. As long as the seller has a good rating, you should be ok. About the only issue with these is when they are purchased from a cell carrier and never fully paid for. Those units are blacklisted. Stick to wifi only units and you should be OK.

[Flick Lives]

Apple sometimes stocks referbs. These would have been sold new, opened, and then returned for whatever reason within the first two weeks. Apple does a complete checkout of these items and warrents them like new. Not as cheap as used, but you can be assured hey are not stolen!