Phones from before phones got boring.

Refurbished Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and BlackBerry handsets, hand-tested and shipped anywhere in Canada.

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Refurbished Nokia 3310 in grey
Nokia 3310
from 2000
from$89

Every phone is opened, cleaned, tested on 14 points and graded before it gets a price.

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Prices start at grade C. Choose a better grade when you reserve.

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Offline collector
Nokia 3310 (2000), refurbished

Nokia 3310

2000, candybar

Snake II, swappable covers, battery that lasts days

from$89Reserve
Offline collector
Nokia 8110 (1996), refurbished

Nokia 8110

1996, slider

Sliding keypad cover, curved body, monochrome screen

from$169Reserve
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Nokia N95 8GB (2007), refurbished

Nokia N95 8GB

2007, slider

5 MP camera, GPS, 8 GB storage, media keys

from$179Reserve
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Motorola RAZR V3 (2004), refurbished

Motorola RAZR V3

2004, flip phone

13.9 mm aluminium shell, etched keypad, external screen

from$149Reserve

Will it make calls in Canada?

Short answer: most phones from before 2012 will not. Here is why, and what they are still great for.

Read the full guide
2G

Switched off

Canada's GSM and CDMA networks are gone. Phones that only speak 2G cannot register anywhere in the country.

3G

Being retired

Canadian carriers are shutting down 3G to free spectrum for newer networks. Do not rely on it for calls.

4G

Needed for calls

Voice now runs over LTE (VoLTE). A phone needs 4G and VoLTE approved for Canadian carriers to make calls.

5G

Data on top

5G adds speed for smartphones. Basic phones do not need it; 4G VoLTE is enough for calls and texts.

Offline, they still shine

Snake, alarms, cameras, Walkman playback, Bluetooth and the satisfying click of a real keypad all work without a network.

Not a daily phone

Original 2G and 3G handsets cannot hold a SIM connection in Canada now. Every listing says so up front, before you reserve.

Three grades, no surprises

Grade describes looks. Every grade works the same; we do not sell faulty phones.

Grade A: Like new

No visible marks at arm's length. Fresh or near-new battery, clean screen, tight hinge or slide.

+$40 on the base price

Grade B: Light wear

Fine scratches on the casing, a clear screen and a battery that holds a full day of standby.

+$20 on the base price

Grade C: Well loved

Scuffs and paint wear you can see. Fully working and tested; the cheapest way in.

Base price

What we check before a phone is listed

Fourteen checks across six areas, logged per unit. You can ask for the test sheet with your reservation.

Every key

Each button pressed and logged, including side keys, joystick or trackball.

Screen and backlight

Checked for dead pixels, faded rows and even backlight in a dark room.

Battery

Charged, run through a standby test and replaced if it falls short.

Charging port

Tested with the original style charger, which ships in the box.

Speaker, ringer, mic

Ringtones played at full volume; mic tested with a voice recording.

Clean history

IMEI checked against lost and stolen lists, memory wiped, factory reset.

Questions before you reserve

Still unsure? Mention it in your reservation and we answer by email.

Can I make calls on an old Nokia 3310 in Canada?

Not on the original 2000 model. It only supports 2G, and 2G networks have been switched off in Canada. It still powers on, plays Snake, keeps time and works as an alarm, so it makes a great collector piece or gift. For everyday calls in Canada you need a phone with 4G LTE and VoLTE.

What does “Offline collector” mean?

The phone is fully tested and works as a device, but its radio cannot connect to current Canadian networks. Cameras, music players, games, alarms and Bluetooth still work where the model has them.

Are the batteries new?

Every grade A phone ships with a new or near-new battery. Grades B and C ship with a battery that passed our standby and charge test. Replacement batteries are available on request.

Do you ship across Canada?

Yes, to every province and territory. Shipping cost and timing are confirmed by email with your reservation, before you pay anything.

How does reserving work?

Pick a phone and a grade, send the form, and we hold that unit for 48 hours. We email photos of the exact phone and a payment link. No payment is taken through this site.

Can I return a phone?

Yes. If the phone does not match its grade or develops a fault within 30 days, send it back for a repair, replacement or refund.