The Truth about Phone Resellers

Deciding on a cell phone provider befitting of your personal circumstance and needs, signing a contract and choosing a phone all becomes easier by simply going to the right phone reseller (or retailer).

Have you ever strolled through a mall or flea market, and noticed the many different stands or company stores advertising cell phones and mobile plans for numerous service providers? You might have even passed by a T-Mobile or Verizon Wireless store. Ok, so what’s the big deal, you ask?

The Company Store

A company store is just that: a depot owned and operated by the actual phone reseller. The people employed there will be well-informed of that service’s incentives and will more than happy to answer any concerns that you may have.

I must remind you though, that these employees get paid based on commission (their ability to close a deal or make a sale), and more than likely he or she will attempt to “enlighten” you of each of their competitors flaws (whether or not the employee actually has any proof of the competition or not).

Adding to our discussion, I believe that it is safe to say that mobile phones have been known to be more expensive at a company store, even though establishing a contract directly with the cell phone provider is always a good thing. Why, is because you usually receive a warranty, and if for some unfortunate reason, your phone develops problems, then it might be easier to get a replacement phone or to get it repaired.

The Actual Reseller

The stands that you see in malls, along with the sequence of stores you see such as T-Mobile, are authorized phone resellers. They all sell similar mobile phones and plans as the company stores do: however, once you’ve purchased a cell phone and acquired a service plan that fits your needs, your dealings with the phone reseller are finished. The monthly bill you receive will come from the mobile phone provider itself.

Phone resellersusually work with several mobile phone providers, so they can assist you in comparing differing providers and plans to best fit your needs. Here, the employees are still working on commission, but he or she is not going to care which provider you choose to go with (this is if you are still buying from them).

Note, however that on any phone and warranty you purchase, you will be purchasing from the provider, not the reseller (this can make getting any repairs harder).

In conclusion, it’s the difference between buying something from a retailer or from a general booth that sells several different brands or choices. It’s ultimately the same, but the seller may be a little different.