[Q] Should I buy? - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

So the phone has been out for a bit. Meaning that there is a decent used market for the GS3. And now that the iPhone 5 is out, the prices have dropped a bit.
I currently have a Galaxy Nexus. And I plan on most likely purchasing the next Nexus when it comes out.
I know that when the next Nexus comes out, my Galaxy Nexus' resale value will plummet. But the GS3 resale value won't by as wide of a margin.
So I figured that I'd actually be saving money by swapping to the GS3 now. And even if the Nexus isn't available, I'll still have the GS3 as a solid phone until something else comes along.
Other reasons:
>LTE just went live in Portland
>I need something with a decent camera.
Thanks in advance!
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Just be carefull when buying used the s3 has been getting blacklisted like crazy by att and tmobile
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funziebear said:
Just be carefull when buying used the s3 has been getting blacklisted like crazy by att and tmobile
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AKA reported stolen?

Yeah. You buy it used, after the seller gets the money, he reports it lost/stolen which gets it blacklisted. Buyer is then screwed.

mrhaley30705 said:
Yeah. You buy it used, after the seller gets the money, he reports it lost/stolen which gets it blacklisted. Buyer is then screwed.
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And what does the buyer get out of this besides poor feedback and a paypal dispute?

Your money and a warranty replaced phone.

mrhaley30705 said:
Your money and a warranty replaced phone.
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Any way to avoid this? i haven't heard of this being a problem yet

Meet the person at an ATT store and do the purchase there so you can verify that the person didn't steal it.
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s1mpd1ddy said:
Meet the person at an ATT store and do the purchase there so you can verify that the person didn't steal it.
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^ this. This is the way to do it now. Get a rep to switch imeis while the other person is there.
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mrhaley30705 said:
Your money and a warranty replaced phone.
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They really give out free phones if someone stole it? What the heck?

RCizzle65 said:
They really give out free phones if someone stole it? What the heck?
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if the seller has phone insurance that covers lost/stolen phones, yes, they give a new phone and blacklist the old one.
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RCizzle65 said:
They really give out free phones if someone stole it? What the heck?
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No. Insurance replacement would cost $200

Only buy from people with boat loads of positive feedback
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Related

Searching for plastic bag of Galaxy Nexus battery

I know the title is weird, but I just got a new nexus, and by some way the battery was already in the device, that in most way come in the box in a little plastic bag. Anybody here can sell it to me? I will pay for shipping to.
like here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/loeffle/6878648476/
Update: Actually I need it for photo unboxing guys
you mean this?
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Yep that it Can you sell it to me ?
E15i said:
Yep that it Can you sell it to me ?
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why do you need it.
sent you PM
kms108 said:
why do you need it.
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I just didn't had one in the box by some reason, bought the device from local shop on another town in Israel with 1 year warranty, anyway I will pay for shipping to, I can pay paypal only.
E15i said:
I just didn't had one in the box by some reason, bought the device from local shop on another town in Israel with 1 year warranty, anyway I will pay for shipping to, I can pay paypal only.
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i'l check if i have it, and let you know, you can have it.
PM me your shipping address. Just pay for shipping and I'll send it to you.
EDIT: Added pic.
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Resell value..?
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LOL, of what? I can buy like 200 for 0.99 cents you know? but need the original one, I'm not going to sell the phone now, I just got it, only need that little plastic bag, that all.
I feel like I'm witnessing someone losing their mind.
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I don't understand why you need that bag.
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Mach3.2 said:
I don't understand why you need that bag.
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Why do you care? I mean you not lose money, I pay for shipping, I may lost my mind..but no buddy perfect.
PM me if you can send one for shipping price.
LoL
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Do you have one?
Strange thread, for sure.
For sure it is , I'm a strange person you know
OP might be trying to sell "OEM" batteries.
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Mach3.2 said:
I don't understand why you need that bag.
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Could be for an un boxing video, or a resale with a "mint condition" tag when he decides to sell it, Maybe its just the smell of the fresh battery !!:silly:
Actually it is for unboxing photo, and also just to know I'm not miss any thing from the box, I'm kind of "collector" never threw his junk, and save it just in case..

Sprint: switching phones?

Say if I buy a new phone, how would I transfer my old number that's on my epic4gt onto my new phone? And in the future can I switch it back to my epic 4g touch?
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Your phone number will transfer. As it attached to your account and not your phone. And if you bought your new phone and still have your E4GT you can always re activate your E4GT.
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Can I switch phones with someone else in the family plan? And then switch back to my epic4gtouch?
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Yes you can. My wife and I have three phone for two people. (Don't ask) she wanted the Icrap 4s and we kept her evo shift. So if we wanted we could play musical phones. Lol.
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LOL, and this is all done through my sprint? Would I have the make an account for the other #?
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Not sure thru my sprint. I never used it. I just either call sprint or go to the store. That's what they get paid to do.
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You can do the esn swap on the sprint.com website. Simple and saves a trip to the store or waiting on the phone
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You can do the esn swap on the sprint.com website. Simple and saves a trip to the store or waiting on the phone
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Thanks. I've never done it online.
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slvrap1 said:
You can do the esn swap on the sprint.com website. Simple and saves a trip to the store or waiting on the phone
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Thanks I'm assuming it's through mysprint?
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g_ding84 said:
So if we wanted we could play musical phones. Lol.
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More like the phones could play musical humans :laugh:
EpicFlair said:
More like the phones could play musical humans :laugh:
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Lol I know. Well the way my wife is I'm just waiting for her or one of my kids to break her crapple.
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lee714 said:
Thanks I'm assuming it's through mysprint?
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Yes, login to your sprint account and look on the right side of the screen
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Yes, login to your sprint account and look on the right side of the screen
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FYI, if you're on SERO you have to call and speak to an agent. If you try it online it will tell you that you have to change your account type.

T-Mobile USA to stop sales of Galaxy S3

My sister went to purchase a Galaxy S3 today and the rep explained to her that after all stock is gone they will no longer carry the S3 due to Apple's lawsuit. WTF?
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Pics or it didn't happen
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Whoever told you that is on acid.
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It's still being sold on t-mobile.com
http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-s3
It's called a pressure sale. Your sister was supposed to say "OMG, no more GS3's? I should get mine today!"
The sky is falling.
Chicago281 said:
The sky is falling.
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Lmao
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wendellc said:
My sister went to purchase a Galaxy S3 today and the rep explained to her that after all stock is gone they will no longer carry the S3 due to Apple's lawsuit. WTF?
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Let me guess.. she walked out with one
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Oh sure that makes a ton of sense, T-Mobile is going to stop selling their most popular and most wanted device in T-Mobile history because Apple which T-Mobile does not sell is suing Samsung that has no ties to T-Mobile. Sure, I have a deal for you. The **** just keeps getting deeper. Screw Apple, this new I-Phone better tie your shoes because if it doesn't Apple is in trouble. They make most of their profits from selling phones, they need to sell phones, If this new phone is all about nothing then that sure spells why they are spending all their money on litigation because they sure haven't spent much on innovation. Samsung is the king of smartphones and that is the bottom line. I have been drinking so excuse my ranting.
Where the hell are all the stories coming from? That's a bunch of bull****. Go to another tmo store.
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vinnyjr said:
Oh sure that makes a ton of sense, T-Mobile is going to stop selling their most popular and most wanted device in T-Mobile history because Apple which T-Mobile does not sell is suing Samsung that has no ties to T-Mobile. Sure, I have a deal for you. The **** just keeps getting deeper. Screw Apple, this new I-Phone better tie your shoes because if it doesn't Apple is in trouble. They make most of their profits from selling phones, they need to sell phones, If this new phone is all about nothing then that sure spells why they are spending all their money on litigation because they sure haven't spent much on innovation. Samsung is the king of smartphones and that is the bottom line. I have been drinking so excuse my ranting.
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i posted this in the other thread, but after vinny's post, i think its more deserved here! LMFAO!
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https://plus.google.com/+androidpolice/posts/a1W4CgMk2fn
I hope not, I have to wait one more month Dam Apple :what:
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This website got 80% off phone assessories

Buy accessories at 80% off. Lowest Price Guarantee Find accessories for your phone at http://t.co/6UTlFXEG
Thought I share as I bought a few things off them quick postage as well
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s3lover said:
Buy accessories at 80% off. Lowest Price Guarantee Find accessories for your phone at http://t.co/6UTlFXEG
Thought I share as I bought a few things off them quick postage as well
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awesome! i might snag a few things before the sale is over, which ends today!! jump on it guys!
streetuner718 said:
awesome! i might snag a few things before the sale is over, which ends today!! jump on it guys!
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I bought some t-shirts fron them I upload my picture and git it within 7 value for money
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As anyone bought from them if yes dud you get your items
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$10 coupon on purchases above $30. Use code FALLSA2012
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This site is doing samsung galaxy s3 accessories at 80% off.
plus $10 coupon on purchases above $30. Use code FALLSA2012
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lol not trying to bust your balls but it seems like you're advertising for them.
great post tho, bought the jawbone icon from them...and i'll post my verdict once i receive them. very skeptic since i've owned 2 pairs of jawbone and i've NEVER seen them sold at this price, brand new. too good to be true. but you know what, if they're fake i'll just file a claim with paypal.
To this I say:
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kl25 said:
lol not trying to bust your balls but it seems like you're advertising for them.
great post tho, bought the jawbone icon from them...and i'll post my verdict once i receive them. very skeptic since i've owned 2 pairs of jawbone and i've NEVER seen them sold at this price, brand new. too good to be true. but you know what, if they're fake i'll just file a claim with paypal.
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Yeah he does seem like hes advertising for them... I just checked out their prices and it doesn't seem like a discount to me. Ebay and amazon have cheaper prices for better products.
The links don't even work when I click on them...
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Thread needs to be closed and op needs to be banned
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Anybody switching from gs3 to the note II?

My store just got our notes in and Im wondering if anybody is any one going to go out and buy it?
Im pondering the thought, what does everyone think...it's it worth it?
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I thought about it....sprint moved my upgrade up for me. I went in and played with it. Just didnt do anything for me. I got my s3 launch day and love the fact this phone is so smooth and has sooooo many accessories. If i didnt have an s3 and was buying a new phone id try the note but i work in construction and wm afraid id break it in my pocket climbing a ladder lol
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bmoreboy02 said:
I thought about it....sprint moved my upgrade up for me. I went in and played with it. Just didnt do anything for me. I got my s3 launch day and love the fact this phone is so smooth and has sooooo many accessories. If i didnt have an s3 and was buying a new phone id try the note but i work in construction and wm afraid id break it in my pocket climbing a ladder lol
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I agree it feels really fragile and its mammoth! I don't know if I could use this thing on a daily basis, but everything runs so smooth on it.I'm in live with my s3 and especially now with jelly bean but I'm wondering if I'll benefit with the note any more than the s3. Did you play with it in the Sprint store?
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Could you take a pic of the note II next to the GSIII
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Was definitely going to but someone stole my bank card and cleaned me out. Now i dont have the cashflow. Total came to $706 for me :/
And for the op, As a sprint employee how can they justify charging $36 for activation then another $36 for an "upgrade fee" if im paying full price? My s3 was bought in june so no subsidized pricing. Cant see how thats an upgrade
Nope, but did think about it before I got the s3. Both a friend and coworker have the original note and I tried to fit in my front pockets and it was a no go for me, as this is where I usually store my phone. I do really like the note.
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My store just got our notes in and Im wondering if anybody is any one going to go out and buy it?
Im pondering the thought, what does everyone think...it's it worth it?
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hell no....i already think my sgsIII is big...dont' want something bigger and that pen is useless (i have the note 10.1 and never use the stupid pen)
sorry fellas but i think im going to do it, i have a habbit of wanting the latest and the greatest. I also have the iPhone 5 but its still sealed maybe ill turn it on when the jailbreak is released. dont bash me people I dont like the iPhone it was givien to me who wouldnt take it? But yes i am going for the note 2 and ill give my gs3 to one of my buddies, they love it when i get new phones cause they know ill give my New / Old one away lol :good:
I just did earlier today. I'm not looking back.:good:

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