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Question about trading in my Evo/using my upgrade

I would really like to get the 3D, since my Evo's battery is dying and it would presumably cost about to same to upgrade after trading in my Evo to sprint for $150.
So, if I am correct, I'll be able to trade in my Evo, and then use my $150 upgrade to basically get the 3D for $50?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, I've never done this before.
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That's what they've been saying in other threads.
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I've heard the $150 went to $100 today. However other stores do buybacks too (Best Buy, RadioShack).
But yes, if you go to a corporate Sprint store, you can hand over your Evo for an instant credit on your purchase.

just traded my Evo in for the Evo 3D at bestbuy, they gave me 137 for it, plus sprint gave me an upgrade early so it only cost me 74.99, they didnt seem to care that i was rooted and running a custom rom

[Q] How much is the original Epic 4G really worth?

My apologies I don't know whether to put this here or in Q&A.
I went to Sprint, RadioShack, Best Buy, and the spot on the XDA website and got several drastically different trade-in values for my phone. The range has been from $50 to $80 (over $115 on a best buy giftcard). I then see people here and on google+ selling it for $100 to $250 for thiers.
My original plan is to wait for someone to miss the physical keyboard enough to trade their Epic Touch for my Epic. But I doubt that so how much is this phone really worth? Sprint still sells it over $500 and I know I can't ask the $499 for it ($300 probably still be to high) so what is reasonable (and most profitable) asking price (or price range)? OR is there a way to get more for trade-in?
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no one here is going to really get 200-250.
you can find very good condition epics on craigslist for 125 all day with all accesories. i just bought a "bricked" epic yesterday to play with for 51.80 on ebay. im sure ill get it running in a matter of minutes of getting it.
these people asking 225, but then claim we are all a freindly super happy community should sell them on here for a more appropriate price to thier geek buddies.

I see. Well I guess criagslist is my best bet. I'll have to wait until November when I'll have extra money.
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I would think the retail price of the Epic will plummet soon after the release of the Touch so it may be harder to get anything over $100 selling a used one. I know there have been recent instances of people getting $200 for Epics (usually unlocked ones), but most sales are in the $125 range as austin420 said. I'm probably going to ditch mine once I upgrade next month, so we'll see what the market dictates then.

You're probably right. Also anyone know how much the Epic Touch is with the one year $75 upgrade (cause clearly $199 is more than just $150 off)?
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I sold mine for $215 but it was new (backup phone). My current Epic is in near mint condition and I'd be thrilled if I got $150 for it once the replacement drops.

austin420 said:
no one here is going to really get 200-250.
you can find very good condition epics on craigslist for 125 all day with all accesories. i just bought a "bricked" epic yesterday to play with for 51.80 on ebay. im sure ill get it running in a matter of minutes of getting it.
these people asking 225, but then claim we are all a freindly super happy community should sell them on here for a more appropriate price to thier geek buddies.
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I would personally pay a little more for a phone from here than I would from craigslist. I just feel like I can trust you guys a little more and I think take the same care with your phones that I take with mines.
Nothing would be worse than the get a perfectly working phone on craigslist at the time and then have it stop working a week later due to water damage. Sure, I can happen anywhere. I'm just a little more trusting about you forum strangers.

I went to my local sprint store today and they said they will give 125 for my epic if I was to preorder the e4gt.
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Got $140 for mine on ebay.
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nismology said:
Got $140 for mine on ebay.
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Minus about 14 to ebay, 8 to paypal and about 10 to ship it?
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austin420 said:
Minus about 14 to ebay, 8 to paypal and about 10 to ship it?
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3% to PayPal and 9% of grand total to ebay IIRC and shipping was not included. Anything more than what gazelle or buymytronics was offering was gravy to me honestly. I didn't want to deal with craigslist either for some reason... :shrug:
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Ok let's try this, how much would YOU be willing to pay for:
-Used, fully functioning Samsung Epic 4G runing Android 2.2 an has never been rooted.
-Orignal Box and Manual
-Original USB charger
-2GB AND 256MB MicroSD cards and adapters and small protective case for them
Or would you be willing to trade a Samsung Epic Touch (even if was just the phone with no charger or microSD) for the above? (Really wants this phone x.x) Though I don't expect any one to want to trade at least not for another couple of months.
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You might get $120 for it but people are gonna be disappointed with no 16gb sd card since that's what it shipped with.
You might find someone willing to trade for the epic touch if you throw in $150+ with your phone.
I think your best bet is to order the epic touch when you find a deal, wirefly had it for $130 pre-order a couple weeks ago, then sell your epic4g to recover most of the cost.
Edit 2: I have seen some epics trade for nexus s 4g's so that might be something to look at as well.
The thing you have to think about when trading/selling phones: are you selling a phone and an upgrade credit, are you buying a phone and an upgrade credit? That's why newer phones sell for so much more because it cost someone their upgrade credit to get it.

Ok thanks
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R3537L1F3 said:
Ok let's try this, how much would YOU be willing to pay for:
-Used, fully functioning Samsung Epic 4G runing Android 2.2 an has never been rooted.
-Orignal Box and Manual
-Original USB charger
-2GB AND 256MB MicroSD cards and adapters and small protective case for them
Or would you be willing to trade a Samsung Epic Touch (even if was just the phone with no charger or microSD) for the above? (Really wants this phone x.x) Though I don't expect any one to want to trade at least not for another couple of months.
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Id pay 130 lol no lie
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Anyone wanna sell me their epic for 130, mine got jacked
I gots no insurance
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Damn i would have sold you mine but i promised to give it to my sis
Try craigslist i here phones are going on sale there like crazy for et4g
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gtuansdiamm said:
Damn i would have sold you mine but i promised to give it to my sis
Try craigslist i here phones are going on sale there like crazy for et4g
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Thanks anyway bro, I wish I could use craigslist but people on mine actually think they can get a couple hundred bucks for a bad esn phone smh...
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Find some one near you and do the trade at a sprint store
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Ok I know how epic the E4GT is but would it be possible to trade this phone for the Nexus S (having no upgrade I can't cover the cost of a new phone out of contract)?
And you guys are so helpful ad looks like $130-$170 is all I get for this phone. Best Buy gives $107 gift card or $76
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(Q) evo 3d to sprint galaxy s2

So I rather ask here than on the evo 3d thread,
Went over my 30 day trial and I'm only on 33 days but sprint doesn't want to trade the evo 3d to this new phone
Any advise so I don't pay all 499 retail price for it I really dislike the evo 3d because of many reason ( I know I can sell the evo 3d n than buy this phone )
But any other way without having to pay an extra 250 or for it? In top of what I get from the evo 3d after I sell it
Just love the reviews of this phone and yes it beats the hell out of the evo 3d...
Thanks
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Not this again lol. See this thread, guy with a photon in your boat. Just sell it and pay the extra for a epic touch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264623

Bigjim1488 said:
Not this again lol. See this thread, guy with a photon in your boat. Just sell it and pay the extra for a epic touch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264623
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Thanks man sorry
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aalopez10 said:
Thanks man sorry
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No worries, just threads like these usually end in disaster. Lots of rage flying in the one I linked you too

No more SuperSonics?

Well...I heard of some people actually messing up there EVOs and being given the EVO 3D in replacement....
But just last Tuesday I broke mine and I got my OG EVO in the mail last Thursday...I'm jus curious how and why didn't y'all jus ask for the EVO 4G?

Most just do an online claim through asurion so theres no one to talk to. And most see the e3d as an upgrade to og evo therefore not requesting an og but moving on to bigger and better places.
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OiSeee...maybe me calling it in was the difference makes sense..i just didn't wanna get rid of my SuperSonic experience lol

Stores are pulling them from the sales floor. A week ago Sunday had to go to best buy to pick one up for my sister in law and tomorrow am ordering a epic touch from amazon wireless since they are a penny for upgrades and new lines.
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I have practically destroyed mine. And I'm being sent a an EVO 4g. Should arrive tommorrow.
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So if a claim is made through asuroon they are sending out EVO3d as a replacement or it depends
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smartguy10 said:
So if a claim is made through asuroon they are sending out EVO3d as a replacement or it depends
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It depends on what they have in stock
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smartguy10 said:
So if a claim is made through asuroon they are sending out EVO3d as a replacement or it depends
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If you want the EVO 4G tell them your not gonna pay a deductible for a phone you don't want

evo4gnoob said:
It depends on what they have in stock
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They definitely have refurb replacements in stock you're not getting a 3D lol. If they don't they will say the 4G is on back order and either make you wait or give you a loaner or something. You won't get a 3D that easy.

kennypow3rs said:
They definitely have refurb replacements in stock you're not getting a 3D lol. If they don't they will say the 4G is on back order and either make you wait or give you a loaner or something. You won't get a 3D that easy.
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Actually your wrong they are giving them out that easy cuz for
1. They wanted to give me a 3D and all that happen was the infamous charge port.
2. My wife's Epic4G gave out they replaced it with the 3D.
3. Her mom went in and talked to a repair guy about her Epic4G over heating and they gave her a 3D as well.
So yeah they are replacing your smart phone for the 3D if you DONT ASK FOR IT!

Now you've got me wondering if I should trash my 4G just to get a 3D as a replacement.

DMCunningham said:
Now you've got me wondering if I should trash my 4G just to get a 3D as a replacement.
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Bad karma, if you break it on purpose you won't get a shiny new E3D, you will get a crappy refurb ...
I don't believe in karma, but I had to throw that up! LOL

Called in to check, after reading the thread. One of the EVO's on my plan is having issues. The CSR asked if I wanted the EVO4G or the 3D. So I guess it might also have to do with luck of the draw :/ .
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True, true amigo. My cousin was just offered one after shattering her screen. But she chose to stay OG, cuz she likes her white phone, and they wouldn't give her a white 3d. Lol.
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Has best buy been doing replacements of evo4g's for evo3d's? Or is just asurion?

I'm not even sure on that one bruha
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oOflyeyesOo said:
Has best buy been doing replacements of evo4g's for evo3d's? Or is just asurion?
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4g evos. They do that until they are gone.
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Yeah, I know two people who 3D replacments for 4G. But both had reboot issues with the 3D. So, they must have got refurbs.
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I shattered the screen on my white evo 4g two days ago. My claim came in today. It is a white refurbished evo 4g. I wish it was a 3d lol

Robbsta said:
I shattered the screen on my white evo 4g two days ago. My claim came in today. It is a white refurbished evo 4g. I wish it was a 3d lol
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Why not replace the screen on the evo and sale the new one or old one and make cash towards a new 3D I sold two evo 3Ds for 200$ each recently.. people don't really want them anymore currently :-(

Epic 4g Touch for Free

Epic 4g Touch free with new contract
I know most of us already have a phone under contract, but I thought it was worth posting anyway. Free e4gt from bestbuy.

Sigh... This must mean the Galaxy S III is right around the corner... I love this phone, but hate the thought of being "stuck" for another eighteen months before I can upgrade to the next big thing!
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EmperorX said:
Sigh... This must mean the Galaxy S III is right around the corner... I love this phone, but hate the thought of being "stuck" for another eighteen months before I can upgrade to the next big thing!
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Your not stuck it will just cost about 400 to 450 to get it ...when time comes I will sell epic touch already sold 3d and use it to get it
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Looks like my Nexus is getting replaced by a new beast soon...
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Epix4G said:
Your not stuck it will just cost about 400 to 450 to get it ...when time comes I will sell epic touch already sold 3d and use it to get it
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You don't think it will be higher than that? Sigh I'm trying to buy a house with my woman right now so we are in "super saving" mode... Considering I got paid more for my HTC evo shift than I paid for this phone in amazon wireless, I feel pretty good about it.
I've never bought a phone off contract. The up front prices piss me off too much. I like the illusion of savings.
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EmperorX said:
You don't think it will be higher than that? Sigh I'm trying to buy a house with my woman right now so we are in "super saving" mode... Considering I got paid more for my HTC evo shift than I paid for this phone in amazon wireless, I feel pretty good about it.
I've never bought a phone off contract. The up front prices piss me off too much. I like the illusion of savings.
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By then sprint will give u like 100 off new phone sell your epic touch and put it towards it should cost you out of pocket no more than 200
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EmperorX said:
You don't think it will be higher than that? Sigh I'm trying to buy a house with my woman right now so we are in "super saving" mode... Considering I got paid more for my HTC evo shift than I paid for this phone in amazon wireless, I feel pretty good about it.
I've never bought a phone off contract. The up front prices piss me off too much. I like the illusion of savings.
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I think he's talking the craigslist ebay route... I've bought many phones off contract but never from the carrier. The carrier inflates the price on purpose for off contract phones to make it look like you are getting a killer deal by signing a new contract and getting the discount.

It cost me a little more but I would rather be out of contact...I can go to any carrier especially since sprint is screwing everyone on discounts....I will sell epic touch for 250 - 300 .... That means I will pay 300 for sgs3 & not be in contact ....gives me more options to upgrade earlier.....I can choose any bad ass phone they come out with....
when you buy a phone overseas you pay full price, but you choose any carrier you want....and any phone you want as they are gsm .... Really nice when you want to switch phones you take out Sim card and put it in another phone and it's on ... no stupid prorated bills and such
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epdp14 said:
Epic 4g Touch free with new contract
I know most of us already have a phone under contract, but I thought it was worth posting anyway. Free e4gt from bestbuy.
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crud.. i just signed a new contract last week.. coulda gotten it for free?!?!?!?!?! oh well ... story of my life..

TeleFragger said:
crud.. i just signed a new contract last week.. coulda gotten it for free?!?!?!?!?! oh well ... story of my life..
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Don't you have 14 days to return?
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