Purchase inexpensive iPad

Amazon can be a great source for slightly used iPads.

Some tips on having a good experience purchasing used iPads on eBay:

• Find an experienced, highly rated seller
• Look for a reasonable return policy
• Account for shipping costs
• Purchase from US-based sellers
• Avoid any iPad with a replaced screen or digitizer
• Avoid screen cracks that have propagated into the viewable screen.  Cracks on corners are usually fine and typically not visible with an inexpensive case.
• Case scratches don't matter.  Case dents should be avoided as the internal components can be damaged.
• Ask for a screen shot of the serial number of the unit before purchasing. The serial number is located in Settings>>About.  Confirm you've received the correct device.
• The device should be fully unlocked with respect to iTunes and iCloud.
• Don't pay a large premium for an iPad with built in cellular.  Though this feature is convenient, you can get the same functionality using your cellphone as a hot-spot when Wifi at the event is unreliable or unavailable. It's easy to turn a modern cellphone into a hot-spot.