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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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
So im looking to upgrade from my Evo 4g to a Evo 3D the only problem is i dont quite know what would be best. I got my Evo 4G around october and its in really good conditions since i have had it on my Otterbox defender case most of the time. Is there a way that I can trade the OG Evo and get the Evo 3D? I can only spend about $100 on the Evo 3D. What would be my best choice?
Sorry if i make some mistakes my main language is spanish
I would take it to sprint, and see what they offer for your trade in, or try to sell it on ebay, you could easily get 200$
How much is the EVO 3d?
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How much is the EVO 3d?
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Its $200 with two year contract and i think its $549 without contract if im not mistaking.
Ohh ok man I'm looking to sell my EVO 4g too but don't know what to.do, but I really want the 3d
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Ohh ok man I'm looking to sell my EVO 4g too but don't know what to.do, but I really want the 3d
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Start with friends/co-workers, or bump up to ebay.
Take it to radio shack they will give you $100 for it towards the purchase of a evo 3d but since you just bought the evo 4g back in october unfortunately you will have to pay full price $599 for it minus the $100 trade in
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Target is giving $150...
So I got my EVO in December do I need to pay full price to get the 3d?
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Start with friends/co-workers, or bump up to ebay.[/QUOT
Thanks man
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Take it to radio shack they will give you $100 for it towards the purchase of a evo 3d but since you just bought the evo 4g back in october unfortunately you will have to pay full price $599 for it minus the $100 trade in
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I would never pay that much for a upgrade. The most im planing on paying is $100 even if i have to renew or extend my contract.
Well I hate to break the bad news to you but you're never going to get a good phone with that kind of budget
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my buddy got the new evo 3d for 50 bucks trading his evo for the new one I thought sprint was offering that kind of deal to everyone...
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my buddy got the new evo 3d for 50 bucks trading his evo for the new one I thought sprint was offering that kind of deal to everyone...
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Yes, but you need to have the $150 upgrade credit and trade your Evo to get that deal. The OP got his Evo in October, probably not going to get the $150 upgrade credit.
I know sprint has a "buy back program" where they will give you 150$ for the EVO 4G and you will only have to spend an extra 50 to get the EVO 3D. I am not sure how long they are having this offer but I know for sure lasts till the end of June.
*Note: you have to renew your 2 year contract for this to work.
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Take it to radio shack they will give you $100 for it towards the purchase of a evo 3d but since you just bought the evo 4g back in october unfortunately you will have to pay full price $599 for it minus the $100 trade in
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Full Price is $399.99.
If you are over 1 year into Contract Sprint will "reset" your account to 24 months. That will lower price to $199.00.
Sprint will also credit you $150.00 for old EVO 4G. If it's version 2.2 Froyo DON'T update it !! you can probably get $300.00 for it on Ebay (at least $200.00).
Keep in Mind EVO 3D is not Rootable yet. And could be a very long wait.
try this http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3011929
Last night, my phone screen cracked. I was devastated and the hubby was furious!!!! I called Amazon wireless who I got the phones from late November and they were amazing to me and they are overnighting me a new phone. Sucks to have to root and all that all over again.
Just wanted yall to know that Amazon has really great customer service. They also gave me their black friday deal even though I bought the phones a week before so I got mine for free, and now another one, for free.
This is the first i'm hearing of Amazon wireless. Loll
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It was so crazy because the girl I talked to today, was the same girl who helped me in November when I missed the penny sale by a few days and she gave me the phones for free.
She totally remembered talking to me and that my granny's name was also Elizabeth and they she said she was just gonna replace my phone. I am so glad I didn't go through the insurance hassle with sprint. How weird is it that out of all the employees I get her twice and she remember so much about me. Crazy.
I was so upset I cracked my screen I had to take a valum. LOL
Can you buy phones off contract there?
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Last night, my phone screen cracked. I was devastated and the hubby was furious!!!! I called Amazon wireless who I got the phones from late November and they were amazing to me and they are overnighting me a new phone. Sucks to have to root and all that all over again.
Just wanted yall to know that Amazon has really great customer service. They also gave me their black friday deal even though I bought the phones a week before so I got mine for free, and now another one, for free.
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that is pretty awesome,
I got the phone from amazon wireless about 13 days ago, thinking if I should get a replacement as the power button is mushy, making it difficult to press easily but hesitant to do so because its such a small issue.
I can attest to their c.s ...i had to have a new phone overnighted cause i lost everything on my phone including serial numbers and everything else lol...ty amazon life saver
Sent from my fingertips to youre eyeballs....
Looks like where i'm getting my next phone from..
I love Amazon. I am proud to say I'm a part of Amazon Prime.
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Looks like where i'm getting my next phone from..
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If I don't get my Nexus line replaced at a Sprint store, I will try Amazon Wireless. People around here aren't easy to please. If everyone has positive things to say, they must be good
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I live Amazon and Amazon loves me.
If a item doesnt come on schedule, you talk to a amazon chat person, and you say your mad, then they will give you a 5 dollar or 10 dollar credit lolol. I seriously love amazon + prime. Love getting shipments in a day with 2 day shipping option LOL
Im going to use my moms upgrade and order my self an E4GT from Amazon! CANT WAIT!!!
Omg so they accidentally sent me 2 phones and my husband swears I messed his up by rooting even tho I completely put it back to unrooted stock so I called and said "hey.. Yall sent me 2 can I just replace my husbands cuz his buttons aren't working right" and they said "of course why not"!!! What company does that. So flippin sweet.
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Im going to use my moms upgrade and order my self an E4GT from Amazon! CANT WAIT!!!
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Welcome to our world. Get ready to be up flashing all night lol.
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If you cancel your contract early they tack another $250 on top the carriers etf and automatically bill it to the payment method you used to purchase your device. My Captivate cost $99.99 then a $350 etf and $250 to Amazon when I left At&t. So I ended up paying $700 for a $500 phone because of a nasty breakup. Don't use discount online services if you intend to leave your carrier early.
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WOW... I didn't know they were that involved in your service plan. I wouldn't have thought that since they didn't make me go through my insurance to replace the phone. Good to know.
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WOW... I didn't know they were that involved in your service plan. I wouldn't have thought that since they didn't make me go through my insurance to replace the phone. Good to know.
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If I remember right they only charge if you end your plan in the first 6 months. All I know is that they nailed me lol.
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They technically do not have the ability to charge you anything in relation to your Sprint account. They can bill you for the remainder of the phone cost if you haven't paid enough months to cover it, but not for terminating your contract. Only your carrier can reserve that right as you are in no contractual obligation to Amazon.
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That's exactly how it works. I received the standard etf from At&t along with my last bill, then a separate notice from Amazon for their $250. They tell you upfront about the charge...still sucks though lol.
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Think I might have to buy my e4gt from Amazon is it better online or over the phone
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Welcome to our world. Get ready to be up flashing all night lol.
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I Know. Im a flashaholic, coming from an Evo 4G! Any recommendations? haha
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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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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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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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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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..
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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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Well me and my and my girlfriend both bought white epics back in december off craigslist for 350. I preordered the s3 and my gf decided to wait til see.how much of an upgrade it truly is before buying one. Well someone offered her a great deal on an evo lte so she gave it a shot. 1 day later she went back to her epic. Well i figured next week craigslist will be flooded with S2s and will go for less so i took the evo bc i know ill get 400 easy. I through the galaxy on craigslist for 350 and within an hour it was gone lol. This evos ok but the galaxy is better to me and my epic wasnt even rooted. Im a miss the s2 and cant wait for my s3. People always rant about the iphone holding its value i think this epic is just as good
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Well me and my and my girlfriend both bought white epics back in december off craigslist for 350. I preordered the s3 and my gf decided to wait til see.how much of an upgrade it truly is before buying one. Well someone offered her a great deal on an evo lte so she gave it a shot. 1 day later she went back to her epic. Well i figured next week craigslist will be flooded with S2s and will go for less so i took the evo bc i know ill get 400 easy. I through the galaxy on craigslist for 350 and within an hour it was gone lol. This evos ok but the galaxy is better to me and my epic wasnt even rooted. Im a miss the s2 and cant wait for my s3. People always rant about the iphone holding its value i think this epic is just as good
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The Galaxy S line has been a win from the start in my opinion. I kind of want to own every one just because I'm sold on the brand. It's always slightly ahead of its time. The software and hardware are deceptively durable (ie, always been able to port almost anything and nearly unbrickable if used properly.) It's like owning a Rolex. And I'm sure if you don't treat a Rolex well it'll break to your disappointment, as well. Also, Odin is a God in the Samsung world. Enjoy the fun. I test drove the SGS3 and it's gorgeous. I doubt anyone will be disappointed.
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Well me and my and my girlfriend both bought white epics back in december off craigslist for 350. I preordered the s3 and my gf decided to wait til see.how much of an upgrade it truly is before buying one. Well someone offered her a great deal on an evo lte so she gave it a shot. 1 day later she went back to her epic. Well i figured next week craigslist will be flooded with S2s and will go for less so i took the evo bc i know ill get 400 easy. I through the galaxy on craigslist for 350 and within an hour it was gone lol. This evos ok but the galaxy is better to me and my epic wasnt even rooted. Im a miss the s2 and cant wait for my s3. People always rant about the iphone holding its value i think this epic is just as good
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I can't even get 300 for mine :banghead:
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I can't even get 300 for mine :banghead:
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sell it on craiglist and put that u can put it on boostmobile and see
I had a defender for mine i forgot to mention that part
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bmoreboy02 said:
Well me and my and my girlfriend both bought white epics back in december off craigslist for 350. I preordered the s3 and my gf decided to wait til see.how much of an upgrade it truly is before buying one. Well someone offered her a great deal on an evo lte so she gave it a shot. 1 day later she went back to her epic. Well i figured next week craigslist will be flooded with S2s and will go for less so i took the evo bc i know ill get 400 easy. I through the galaxy on craigslist for 350 and within an hour it was gone lol. This evos ok but the galaxy is better to me and my epic wasnt even rooted. Im a miss the s2 and cant wait for my s3. People always rant about the iphone holding its value i think this epic is just as good
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How many girlfriends do you have? :what:
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How many girlfriends do you have? :what:
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Ummmm 1
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mrej201 said:
sell it on craiglist and put that u can put it on boostmobile and see
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Well the craigslist I did but not the boostmobile. I'll have to edit my listing. Thanks for tip :thumbup:
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I picked up an EVO LTE on launch day and while in the store one of the employees offered me $250.00 for my Epic Touch. I went back the following Friday and sold it to her.
I was surprised i got that much for it.
A few weeks before that i sold my original Epic 4G for 100 bucks.
Now im left with my EVO 3D as a back up to my LTE.
I do think the Galaxy S devices hold their re-sale value pretty well.