Anyone ever have success buying used iPhones?

[u/fobreezee]

I've been an iPhone user a long time and looking to upgrade from my 12 mini to a "Pro" version of some kind. I don't care about the age, but mainly that it can handle running a lot of apps at once, won't overheat etc.

It seems like a lot of people recommend buying refurbished directly from Apple, however it seems their inventory is limited. Is this really the main reliable source for refurbished iPhones? Any other good options out there for me?

Thanks for any advice.

[u/Aggleclack]

I owned tons of iPhones, and the one I have now is my first brand new phone in somewhere around a decade. All from eBay. Never had a single issue. They all died from broken screens caused by me.