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Selling a used phone or laptop: how to document condition at handover

Disputes over used electronics often appear after collection: was the scratch already there, was the screen damaged, which accessories were included? A short digital handover record is easier than reconstructing photos and chat messages later.

Published: 24/09/2026 · LOSTIGO

Who is this guide for?

For buyers and sellers of used phones, computers, cameras, bikes and other equipment.

What should you capture before handover?

For a phone or laptop, capture the display, casing, edges, ports and accessories. If serial number or IMEI is relevant, only include it when necessary and treat it as sensitive identifying information.

For other items, focus on the areas that most affect condition and value.

Let the buyer review the same record

Instead of sending separate images through chat, the buyer opens the same LOSTIGO link or QR code. They can review the media, AI summary and add a comment before confirming.

Both sides therefore refer to the same media set.

Creator account, recipient without registration

The seller signs in to a LOSTIGO account so the handover, history and plan usage remain in the dashboard. The buyer can review and confirm without registration.

What LOSTIGO does not solve

A condition record does not prove ownership, replace an invoice or sales contract, or guarantee the absence of hidden faults. Its purpose is to document visible condition and the handover event.

Frequently asked questions

Should I photograph the IMEI?

Only if it is needed to identify the item and you understand that it is sensitive identifying information. It is not required for every sale.

Does the buyer need an app?

No. The QR code or link opens in a browser.

Document your next marketplace handover

Create a short condition record and let the buyer confirm the same set of photos.

FOR SELLER / RENTAL BUSINESS

Create a handover

Create the condition record, add photos or video, then send a secure QR code or unique link to the recipient.

Create handover

A LOSTIGO account is required to create a handover. Your dashboard keeps handovers, history, plan and business features together.

FOR THE RECIPIENT

Confirm receipt

If you received a LOSTIGO QR code or link, open it, review the condition and confirm receipt or add a comment.

Use the QR code or unique link you received.

No registration. No app.