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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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Not sure if it has been said, if so forgive me . I noticed a few people on here that already broke/ lost their phones. If your carrier uses Assurion which I believe every carrier does, the Galaxy Nexus IS semi covered just like previous Nexus phones. I have T-Mobile here in the states, as long as you have the full PHP protection on your account you can file a claim with Assurion. What will happen is you will have to purchase a new Nexus yourself but with proof of purchase they will cover the full cost minus deductible. So, the phone is $700, you pay the deductible equivalent (130 on tmous) they cut you a check for the rest so you get 570 back. No warranty coverage is provided obviously .Just thought I'd share for those that didn't know.
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Is this for a phone bought off contract? I got asurion through Verizon a few days ago and was just told there a 100 dollar deductible.
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Thanks for the info!
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Not sure if it has been said, if so forgive me . I noticed a few people on here that already broke/ lost their phones. If your carrier uses Assurion which I believe every carrier does, the Galaxy Nexus IS semi covered just like previous Nexus phones. I have T-Mobile here in the states, as long as you have the full PHP protection on your account you can file a claim with Assurion. What will happen is you will have to purchase a new Nexus yourself but with proof of purchase they will cover the full cost minus deductible. So, the phone is $700, you pay the deductible equivalent (130 on tmous) they cut you a check for the rest so you get 570 back. No warranty coverage is provided obviously .Just thought I'd share for those that didn't know.
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Do you have to send the broken phone to them? That sounds ripe for abuse and fraud otherwise.
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With Verizon you guys are covered because its a device that Verizon carries. This is for us GSM folks who imported their device from overseas.
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triStateMindgate said:
With Verizon you guys are covered because its a device that Verizon carries. This is for us GSM folks who imported their device from overseas.
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Do you have to send the broken phone to them? That sounds ripe for abuse and fraud otherwise.
Its the same if you were to go and buy a Galaxy S2 for $529 and do a claim with them , just paying the 130 deductible so if you wanted you can do fraud on any device....you only get 2 claims per year.... I'm not 100% if you have to send it back I'll find out tomorrow when I get to work, but I wanna say that yea, you'd have to send it back.
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Sweet. Thanks. So do you just call your carrier and ask for this?
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Sweet. Thanks. So do you just call your carrier and ask for this?
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No. Carriers don't insure phones, Asurion does. Now I remember this was the policy with the N1 and the S I believe as well. Just to be clear I personally have not confirmed this myself, but a few trusted sources informed us here at T-Mobile regarding this.
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i called assurian.. if it is not stocked in the usa, they will not place or give you money.. they give you a similar device.. probably a sgs2 or if tmo ever hets the gnex
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i called assurian.. if it is not stocked in the usa, they will not place or give you money.. they give you a similar device.. probably a sgs2 or if tmo ever hets the gnex
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I'm gonna talk to my DM tomorrow before the long weekend, this was confirmed by several people including him today, plus I know people that had their previous Nexuses covered this way, I'll report back. Thanks.
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I'm gonna talk to my DM tomorrow before the long weekend, this was confirmed by several people including him today, plus I know people that had their previous Nexuses covered this way, I'll report back. Thanks.
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previous GSM Nexus' were available stateside
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i called assurian.. if it is not stocked in the usa, they will not place or give you money.. they give you a similar device.. probably a sgs2 or if tmo ever hets the gnex
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Better than nothing, I guess.
Hi, just wondering if there are any loopholes that have worked for anyone in the past.
I'm really interested in either the Nexus 4 or Note 2. I love the S2 but I dont have an upgrade until Jan 2014 and these new phones are just so intriguing. I definitely don't want to pay a non contract price for these phones, but was hoping to sell my S2 and use it to buy a new phone at hopefully a good price.
Any advice?
not sure of any loop holes. most companys make sure there are none.
i say sell the s2 and get the n4. with the price being so low its worth it.
I looked up on the sprint buyback program and they'll give you $85 for the e4gt.
Well I have three phones mine wife and daughter wife never likes upgrading so I get her upgrades with mine not cheap but it works
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Just fyi Nexus 4 does not support CDMA. So no Verizon/Sprint
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Just fyi Nexus 4 does not support CDMA. So no Verizon/Sprint
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That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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I get the distinct impression that future nexuses (nexii?) will be gsm only given the widespread dissatisfaction with the update process on CDMA carriers
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Hi, just wondering if there are any loopholes that have worked for anyone in the past.
I'm really interested in either the Nexus 4 or Note 2. I love the S2 but I dont have an upgrade until Jan 2014 and these new phones are just so intriguing. I definitely don't want to pay a non contract price for these phones, but was hoping to sell my S2 and use it to buy a new phone at hopefully a good price.
Any advice?
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When I got my gs2 back in April I wasn't up for my upgrade till mid may. Anyway I brought it to a 3rd party sprint store and told me we could pretend it had water dmg and in that case sprint cuts you a few weeks slack and forks over the upgrade as its cheaper for them then asurian claims sending a new phone....at least that's what my rep said to me... he's a nice guy
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Ask the Sprint store about a "push through".
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That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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I'm not sure there will be one, perhaps just maybe but I highly doubt it as google was left with a bad taste with their experience with Verizon and Sprint.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/1...laxy-nexus-lte-wasnt-a-great-user-experience/
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Ask the Sprint store about a "push through".
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Any details on what this is?
Thanks!
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I love the hardware of my epic touch but I know we can do better in regards of software. Jb leak is proof of that and what is likely to come. However I am getting tired of running gb. Having a nexus 7 tablet doesn't help my case when i get constant updates as soon as good drops new source. I am hoping I can hold out for the jb update or even a newer leak. But if not I would love to find a way to get a sg3 for cheap. And I don't really want to add another line.
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I used to always buy my phones out of contract, I would ebay my phone, get paid apply that $ towards my new phone and ship the old one out. I would usually ship the next day so I wasn't holding up my buyer.
These days I just buy from Craigslist. Picked this phone up for 240 around mid summer, I think.
" all human wisdom is contained in these two words,—‘Wait and hope.’”
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I used to always buy my phones out of contract, I would ebay my phone, get paid apply that $ towards my new phone and ship the old one out. I would usually ship the next day so I wasn't holding up my buyer.
These days I just buy from Craigslist. Picked this phone up for 240 around mid summer, I think.
" all human wisdom is contained in these two words,—‘Wait and hope.’”
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I agree with this, I bought my sgs2 in June for $220 off contract (used). It came in great shape and working perfectly. I'm thinking I'll keep buying phones this way - just wait for them to be ~9 months old and you can get them for the upgrade price. This way if a new phone drops that I just have to have I'm always ready with the upgrade. Also if I somehow kill my current phone I don't have to worry about carrying insurance, just use my upgrade on whatever's out.
The only thing better is direct from Google pricing, which I may switch to but I will loose some coverage in my state by leaving CDMA so I haven't decided on that yet.
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On Black Friday you can purchase the SIII for $50. You could definitely buy that, sell it along with the S2 and buy a note.
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On Black Friday you can purchase the SIII for $50. You could definitely buy that, sell it along with the S2 and buy a note.
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Wait. $50 out of contact?
or let more rephrase. I wouldn't get the $50 price because I'm not eligible for upgrade until 1/14 right?
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I've heard that people sold their current phones on Craigslist, used that money towards buying out the rest of their contract then upgrade.
Or sell on Craigslist and use that money towards buying one you want on Craigslist. Either would cost around the same
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I wonder what happened to calling the retention center and threatening to leave the sg2 and the countless problems the ICS update I would think would be a great bartering chip to try and get retention to let you upgrade to the sg3 either cheap or for nothing.
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cp320703 said:
... that future nexuses (nexii?) will be gsm only given the widespread ....
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Took 4 years of Latin so I had to point it out
"Nexi"
http://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/nexus#Latin
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cas8180 said:
I wonder what happened to calling the retention center and threatening to leave the sg2 and the countless problems the ICS update I would think would be a great bartering chip to try and get retention to let you upgrade to the sg3 either cheap or for nothing.
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Hah, I can assure you, after 20 phone calls, they don't give a **** about their customers.
I've had my account open with sprint since 1991.
There are 5 lines on the account.
They have made ~$50,000 from my family.
Yea, no, I will switch to anything better as soon as possible.
I was wondering if any one who had a ns4g and used the sprint insurance was sent a galaxy nexus. I've known people who have gone from an epic to epic 3d and now a gs2 just by putting in a insurance claim. My nexus needs to be replaced and I'm trying to figure out if I should use the insurance or just by a used phone since I'm not eligible for an upgrade.
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If there's nothing wrong with your device it's definitely "morally dark-gray" to try to finagle an upgraded device for free but if there's something wrong with it why are you asking us? Use the insurance that you've been paying for.
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If there's nothing wrong with your device it's definitely "morally dark-gray" to try to finagle an upgraded device for free but if there's something wrong with it why are you asking us? Use the insurance that you've been paying for.
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There is a laundry list of problems with my phone. I don't want to get stuck with and gs2 or epic 3d which I think would be downgrades. Another ns4g would be fine. I will be paying for the insurance deductible, which I still pay for monthly, and instill plan on upgrading in a few months. I am not trying to get something for free.
I just want to know should I pay my$100 for a replacement or go buy something from craigslist to buy some time.
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There is a laundry list of problems with my phone. I don't want to get stuck with and gs2 or epic 3d which I think would be downgrades. Another ns4g would be fine. I will be paying for the insurance deductible, which I still pay for monthly, and instill plan on upgrading in a few months. I am not trying to get something for free.
I just want to know should I pay my$100 for a replacement or go buy something from craigslist to buy some time.
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Never heard of an epic 3D. I know there's an Evo 3D but I doubt they will send u an older phone than yours. It doesn't work that way. They will send u a refurbished nexus or something newer of equal value.
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There is a laundry list of problems with my phone. I don't want to get stuck with and gs2 or epic 3d which I think would be downgrades. Another ns4g would be fine. I will be paying for the insurance deductible, which I still pay for monthly, and instill plan on upgrading in a few months. I am not trying to get something for free.
I just want to know should I pay my$100 for a replacement or go buy something from craigslist to buy some time.
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If there's something wrong with your phone you won't have to pay the deductible. Just take it to a local Sprint corporate store, sign a form absolving them if they lose your data (make a backup and restore it to stock beforehand obviously) then give it to them for about an hour. They'll either fix it on the spot, order a replacement at no cost to you or if you've had 4 or more/ assurion is out of NS4Gs you'll be offered a similar device of your choosing.
I originally ordered my GS3 from amazon and it said it was an unlocked i9300. I opened the box and I had received a i747, at least it was unlocked though. I use t-mobile's 30$ a month plan. That was 6 months ago. I flashed my first ROM and my IMEI was reset to 0 and about a month in I dropped my phone shattering the screen. Ever since the IMEI blanked the phone has had data issues.
This is where I come to a dilemma. I like the GS3, but I feel like this one is beyond fixing for me.
Should I
A) Sell the old GS3 on eBay and risk the buyer having data issues. I don't know how much a broken screen GS3 would sell for.(I also burned the digitizer trying to replace the glass)
B) sell the phone to one of those cheap sites online that give you like 100 dollars for it.
C) save up another 600 bucks to buy a new GS3 from T-Mobile.
D) wait for the GS4 and buy one under contract from AT&T
E) Send it to Samsung hoping they just send me a new phone instead of fixing the screen.
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If get the S4 on at&t. AT&T doesn't have any of the problems they used to have and I'm sure the S4 will be awesome.
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You can fix your imei and the screen. I'm not sure how much a digitizer costs, but it can't be as much as a new unsubsidized phone can it?
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You can fix your imei and the screen. I'm not sure how much a digitizer costs, but it can't be as much as a new unsubsidized phone can it?
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Domoo. I did fix my IMEI, but the data fixes to the QCN never stick and I get stuck on edge every time my phone reboots. Not really practical.
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I see. Well it certainly sounds like a good idea to get a new phone then. If you do plan on switching over to att and need a phone right away, you can ask them to assist you in the early termination fee. I think they covered $100. That way, you can get the subsidized phone of your choice.
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I can't tell you what you should do, however I can tell you what you should've done.
You should've reported that seller on amazon, made a claim on paypal or with your bank/credit card institution for fraud, and got your money back and possibly been able to keep the phone.
I've been in a situation like that, once ordered a iPod touch 4g 64GB off ebay, received a 16GB 3G touch. Made a claim on paypal, gave him some nasty feedback, and Paypal eventually returned my money and I then sold the 3g on ebay for an additional 200 bucks. Winnar.
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I see. Well it certainly sounds like a good idea to get a new phone then. If you do plan on switching over to att and need a phone right away, you can ask them to assist you in the early termination fee. I think they covered $100. That way, you can get the subsidized phone of your choice.
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No contract obligations here. I dropped 600 dollars for this phone. I think I'll wait for the S4 next month and go to AT&T. Their prices for a 3GB plan is cheaper than T-Mobile now. T-Mobile needs to be careful with this phone lease idea as it currently pushes them over the price of AT&T if text isn't important. I use Google voice so texting isn't important to me.
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I can't tell you what you should do, however I can tell you what you should've done.
You should've reported that seller on amazon, made a claim on paypal or with your bank/credit card institution for fraud, and got your money back and possibly been able to keep the phone.
I've been in a situation like that, once ordered a iPod touch 4g 64GB off ebay, received a 16GB 3G touch. Made a claim on paypal, gave him some nasty feedback, and Paypal eventually returned my money and I then sold the 3g on ebay for an additional 200 bucks. Winnar.
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I know I should have reported him for falsely posting it as an international version, but I'd waiting 2 weeks for the phone after saving 3 months to buy it and didn't deal with it. Also amazon doesn't take PayPal .
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If any of you are curious. I decided to go ahead and activate my phone on AT&T. After I get my next paycheck I'm going to order the S4, then I will test my luck selling my S3 on eBay in a couple weeks after the large influx of them is over.
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