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Walmart deal coming up.

I just got off the phone with T-Mobile and the rep told me Walmart is cooking up a big promotion for the S3. I called to upgrade one of my lines and asked him if they can match or beat the WireflyFriends price and he said unfortunately no but Walmart is getting ready for a big S3 promotion. Fingers crossed that it beats the WireFly sale price.

gibi310 said:
I just got off the phone with T-Mobile and the rep told me Walmart is cooking up a big promotion for the S3. I called to upgrade one of my lines and asked him if they can match or beat the WireflyFriends price and he said unfortunately no but Walmart is getting ready for a big S3 promotion. Fingers crossed that it beats the WireFly sale price.
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I already got $50 back from CarToys because of Walmart's S3 price. I'm hoping they drop it farther so I can get more, but I'm not sure how much time I have left from CarToys to do that.

gibi310 said:
I just got off the phone with T-Mobile and the rep told me Walmart is cooking up a big promotion for the S3. I called to upgrade one of my lines and asked him if they can match or beat the WireflyFriends price and he said unfortunately no but Walmart is getting ready for a big S3 promotion. Fingers crossed that it beats the WireFly sale price.
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dont know about wirefly but I bought mine from Costco for 179.99$

I don't know what the other sales are. But tmobile can beat em. Especially if your contract is about up.
Got mine for $79.99!
Ask for retentions, or at least customer loyalty. But retentions can do even better. Google tmobile retentions deals galaxy s3 for more info.
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Did you just tell the automated machine retention? I didn't know that I'll give it a try.

I did try that but still got customer loyalty. I loyaly offered me $279 for phone, $150 credit bringing it to $129. Also got. $20 5gb data plan and a $10 per month bill credit every month for 24 months. I told her I wasn't ready to pull the trigger yet and would call back. Asked her if she made notes on my acct for all she offered which she did.
Called back next day and this time made sure I got on with a retention specialist. They saw notes on my account so honored all the offers. I said I didn't think I could accept because it still meant I had to initially pay $279 which I couldn't afford to do. He did some looking at something and said he could bring it down to $229. I asked if I would still get the $150 credit which I did. I told him I still didn't have that much to spend initially and he said he could apply the cost to my next bill, so after credit I would only have to pay the $79 on my next bill!
Oh and I also got free overnight shipping!!!
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Wow, that's amazing. Been with them for almost ten years with multiple lines, hopefuy that helps me out. Thanx for the info, I will be glad paying 150. Guess I will give this tomorrow a try.

Good luck! Its definately worth trying.
I've been with them since the Voicestream days, over 10 or 11 years ago. That definately helps, especially if they think you are gona cancel.
The other thing is my contract had already expired which gives max leverage.
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Again with the "cooking". Nobody's cooking anything. Going to have to start monitoring threads and getting on folks for that one. Nope nothing better to do and yes it sounds that ridiculous.
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volcomguyaz said:
Again with the "cooking". Nobody's cooking anything. Going to have to start monitoring threads and getting on folks for that one. Nope nothing better to do and yes it sounds that ridiculous.
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volcomguyaz said:
Again with the "cooking". Nobody's cooking anything. Going to have to start monitoring threads and getting on folks for that one. Nope nothing better to do and yes it sounds that ridiculous.
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Simple as not reading. If you have better things to do why are you here? Just giving people a heads up.

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He refers to the op stating walmart is "cooking" up a big sale
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anyone know when this awesome deal is coming? because they are currently the most expensive from what I've checked online.
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ky0nkyon said:
they are currently the most expensive from what I've checked online.
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Walmart? There selling it for $198 I think costco is cheapest @ $179
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Five0nIt said:
Walmart? There selling it for $198 I think costco is cheapest @ $179
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i just checked wireless Walmart and it's $300 for a new account. maybe location has an effect?
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ky0nkyon said:
i just checked wireless Walmart and it's $300 for a new account. maybe location has an effect?
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Gotta go in the store man. Online I think it says its $249.99 with upgrade. But when you walk in its listed for $198
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Five0nIt said:
Gotta go in the store man. Online I think it says its $249.99 with upgrade. But when you walk in its listed for $198
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My wife and I got them for198...
Loving the phone.
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Did I get lucky?

So, I saw a girl write on Facebook that she is selling a T Mobile Galaxy S3. So I inboxed her and ask how much she wanted. She told me to make an offer, so I said I wouldn't pay any more than $300. Then she asked me would I pay $220? I told her yes!!!! Says its brand new used since June comes with box booklets etc and flawless condition! Did I just hit jackpot? Is the phone worth it? Anything I should "lookout" for? I'm a galaxy nexus owner by the way guys!!!
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Hopefully she isnt scamming you by selling her phone, reporting it stolen, having TMo blackball your phone rendering it useless, using insurance to replace her 'stolen' phone and pocketing the leftover cash.
Other than that you did good!

stevessvt said:
Hopefully she isnt scamming you by selling her phone, reporting it stolen, having TMo blackball your phone rendering it useless, using insurance to replace her 'stolen' phone and pocketing the leftover cash.
Other than that you did good!
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Thanks for the heads up brother! And she told Me she's switching to carriers. And I attached the convo we had!
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Ask her for the IMEI number so you can verify everything is in order with TMo, if she still has it. Than call TMo and ask them to tell you if everything is good with that phone, and have them document it in your account that you called.

"iSwitch"?
Something seems fishy... lol
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stevessvt said:
Ask her for the IMEI number so you can verify everything is in order with TMo, if she still has it. Than call TMo and ask them to tell you if everything is good with that phone, and have them document it in your account that you called.
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Gotcha! Thanks I will tell her
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ingenious247 said:
"iSwitch"?
Something seems fishy... lol
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Maybe shes getting an iPhone or something? Lol
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Since you told her they are going for 300(which is really cheap to start with for a s3) and she offered you 220 for it, seems too good to be true.
But if everything checks out OK with the imei then yes you scored big time.
But make sure you get pictures over the device. I've ran into so many scams on Craigslist that it wouldn't surprise me if they migrated to Facebook.
My advice, proceed with caution
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Either she's pulling a fast one in you if she's beyond stupid. You offered $300 but she only wants $220? What? Like everyone else said, verify the IMEI before you give her a single cent.
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How do you verify the IMEI?

Does she lives near you? If so meet at T-Mobile and transfer the phone to your account on the spot.
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I appreciate the replies guys. Honestly I think shes just a clueless teenage girl that has no idea how much its worth. Notice her spelling. She's about 18 years old I'm sure, and she's just switching carriers, I really doubt there's any fishy stuff going on, but I will see if she meets me at the T-Mobile store in our local mall. I don't wanna go there and have the people say something like "your selling it for only 220, that's unfair!" And blow everything up in my face :/ I wont be using the phone as my daily driver but I will switch from galaxy nexus to s3 every few days ^_^
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fuego77 said:
I appreciate the replies guys. Honestly I think shes just a clueless teenage girl that has no idea how much its worth. Notice her spelling. She's about 18 years old I'm sure, and she's just switching carriers, I really doubt there's any fishy stuff going on, but I will see if she meets me at the T-Mobile store in our local mall. I don't wanna go there and have the people say something like "your selling it for only 220, that's unfair!" And blow everything up in my face :/ I wont be using the phone as my daily driver but I will switch from galaxy nexus to s3 every few days ^_^
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If ur gonna.do that make sure you get a micro to regular sim adapter, if her contract is up and she isn't just ditching without paying I think its a good deal even if it is someone on att will pay over 300 for it
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Dude...
Dude, come on...you're obviously being scammed. Who gets offered $300 for something and says, "Nah! I'll talk $220!"

cccheel said:
Dude, come on...you're obviously being scammed. Who gets offered $300 for something and says, "Nah! I'll talk $220!"
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Or maybe she has a fake s3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcTwoXJipI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Maybe it's been dropped and has some scratches?
You said it was worth $300 so she probably said $220 because it's not mint.
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Scam. Like the above poster said, why would she offer you the phone for less than $300 when you said $300 first?

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Scam. Like the above poster said, why would she offer you the phone for less than $300 when you said $300 first?
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He said that wouldnt pay more then 300 he never offered 300. She shot him a price and he accepted. Why is that hard to believe.
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Because most people would say 'You wont pay more than $300? OK, $299'

Thanks for the help guys. I'm coming to conclusion that when I said 300.00 she assumed that's how much they go for brand new. So offered a lesser price. I highly doubt she has any cell phone knowledge. She told me its in flawless condition as well. Used for a few months. I'll contact her again and see what's up!
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(Q) getting a Note 2

Hello guys,
Im on a family plan, but my line ia not due for an upgrade till june. On the other hand my brothers line is due for an upgrade in 14 days.
My question is if I upgrade my brothers line can I then swap the note 2 to my line with no problems after a few hours? My brother would get my sg2 for his line.
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As long as its not EWD or SWAC then yes.
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You shouldnt have any problems.i never have as its the line on contract not the phone.

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As long as its not EWD or SWAC then yes.
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What does EWD and SWAC mean?
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Also, you would be better off buying from a Site like Best buy or Radio Shack etc. You could swap the phones right in the store. Or as soon as it's activated, you can call sprint and have it switched.
If you purchase from one of those online sites they often require that the device stays on the upgrade line for 180 days. So you can't swap, or you'll get hit with a crazy fee over $200. Best Buy also matches online sales prices from Amazon. Just an FYI.
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albe070 said:
What does EWD and SWAC mean?
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If ya dont know then your probably good but those are employee accounts. Upgrades have to remain on linebof service for 3 months before they can be swapped.
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KB112 said:
Also, you would be better off buying from a Site like Best buy or Radio Shack etc. You could swap the phones right in the store. Or as soon as it's activated, you can call sprint and have it switched.
If you purchase from one of those online sites they often require that the device stays on the upgrade line for 180 days. So you can't swap, or you'll get hit with a crazy fee over $200. Best Buy also matches online sales prices from Amazon. Just an FYI.
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Ya I got many wife's note 2 from best buy and had them match Amazon at 199. To bad that the lowest i found now is 249 for an upgrade
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albe070 said:
Ya I got many wife's note 2 from best buy and had them match Amazon at 199. To bad that the lowest i found now is 249 for an upgrade
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Amazon just lowered their prices. It's $99 for new line and $169.99 for renewals. Have the screenshots to prove it. Better take advantage now. Amazon changes their prices from one day to the other. I got best buy to match the $150 then couple days later they matched again for the $99. Only catch is some best buys are no longer matching online retailers. Luckily my local bb was doing it even before the last holiday policy. Hopefully you guys get lucky too.
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yankees45us said:
Amazon just lowered their prices. It's $99 for new line and $169.99 for renewals. Have the screenshots to prove it. Better take advantage now. Amazon changes their prices from one day to the other. I got best buy to match the $150 then couple days later they matched again for the $99. Only catch is some best buys are no longer matching online retailers. Luckily my local bb was doing it even before the last holiday policy. Hopefully you guys get lucky too.
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You got me excited. Unfortunately the $169 price is for add lines. It's still $250 for upgrades. $99 for new service is an awesome price though.
And I recent just did what the OP asked about. I bought the note 2 titanium from bestbuy.com using my Mom's upgrade. It shipped next day (even though they quoted 3 weeks). I activated it and swapped the lines instantly on the phone with sprint.The next day I took it into my local best buy and they price matched it down to $250. I generally despise Best Buy, but they are a great place to buy cell phones.

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Best buy price match

Does best buy price match? I can get the s3 for 50 on a new contract through tmobile through my jobs discount will tmobile. Only problem is its done online and they have to ship the phone and its a mail in rebate. If i print it out and take it to best buy will they price match and I get the phone same day?
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I think they do. But it has to be a published price, so I don't think your employee discount will count. They need like a newspaper ad or to be able to pull up a webpage (like Amazon) by themselves and see the cheaper published price.

Do they match the retail price? If so take the picture of Costco's retail price and bring it in and have them sell you the phone for $350 off contract.

This question isn't even in the wrong section, it's on the wrong website.

swehes said:
Do they match the retail price? If so take the picture of Costco's retail price and bring it in and have them sell you the phone for $350 off contract.
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Costco is selling the s3 for $350 off contract?
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No way, just got from Costco on contract because without was like every body else.
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Ok heres the thing. Even if they price match or not best buy does not sell the phones at their stores anymore that has to be done online or over the phone. Atleast thats what I was told for my wifes phone which I just got like 2weeks ago on sale for $50 which was a s3 . Maybe just maybe yours might sell it in stores idk. Like I said thats just what I was told. But the bright side is they got shipping for like 5 bucks comes in 3days flat

Yeah that's my problem I'll be without a phone for a week because I have a sprint s3 but ex cut it off. So im selling that paying 400 deposit and getting tmobile
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juny51 said:
Ok heres the thing. Even if they price match or not best buy does not sell the phones at their stores anymore that has to be done online or over the phone. Atleast thats what I was told for my wifes phone which I just got like 2weeks ago on sale for $50 which was a s3 . Maybe just maybe yours might sell it in stores idk. Like I said thats just what I was told. But the bright side is they got shipping for like 5 bucks comes in 3days flat
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You can buy Verizon, sprint and at&t in store but T-Mobile you have to order online or they can do it for you. That's how it is over here at least.
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shehade08 said:
You can buy Verizon, sprint and at&t in store but T-Mobile you have to order online or they can do it for you. That's how it is over here at least.
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Yup same here another silly policy from tmobile, maybe they think you would leave them and join other carriers if your at the store. That tells you how sucky and not confident they are.
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daxecutioner24 said:
Yup same here another silly policy from tmobile, maybe they think you would leave them and join other carriers if your at the store. That tells you how sucky and not confident they are.
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It's not a policy made by T-Mobile. By federal law, a retail store cannot sell all 4 main carriers (don't ask me why). Therefore it is up to the resaler to choose which 3 they want to sell. For example, Target chose not to sell Sprint.
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Trade it in

Just bought my friend the galaxy s4, she had a beat up old blackberry. This was at a real AT&T store. They are taking trade ins. They gave her 100 bucks for it. Got the phone for 100 bucks, not bad
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I went in with my just about dead Note 1 (random reboots and freezes even after multiple resets to stalk) and got $150. Might have gotten more on ebay selling for parts (maybe) but no hassle . That's how no ended up with the note 2 which is so much better
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dafoxs said:
Just bought my friend the galaxy s4, she had a beat up old blackberry. This was at a real AT&T store. They are taking trade ins. They gave her 100 bucks for it. Got the phone for 100 bucks, not bad
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I tried a s2 trade in and they knew nothing about the $100 trade in. Were going to give $28 for it. This was a week ago. Me thinks the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing.
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Is there a special promo for this you can link me please ?
Thanks
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Zorachus said:
Is there a special promo for this you can link me please ?
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http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-att-smartphone-trade-in-20130430,0,2078724.story
ATT website tells me way less than what people have reported in store though

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Nope just went in and the guy brought it up
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What a rip off. Total crap.
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What a rip off. Total crap.
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I know! Bell was giving me $125 for my note 2 lmao
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thats why ebay is your friend..

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What a rip off. Total crap.
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I'll say...wow...
Hey ATT.....thanks for nothing !!!
You'll turn around and sell it for $350-400 used, but I only get $145 after being a customer for 15 years ??
I'm gonna go with Verizon next year....at least there, I can get a free bottle of vaseline "before" I get bent over at the check out counter.....sheesh....g

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I'll say...wow...
Hey ATT.....thanks for nothing !!!
You'll turn around and sell it for $350-400 used, but I only get $145 after being a customer for 15 years ??
I'm gonna go with Verizon next year....at least there, I can get a free bottle of vaseline "before" I get bent over at the check out counter.....sheesh....g
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LMAO!
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That's why I either go ebay or go to best buy and trade in they give about double what at&t does
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Are you guys serious?
Whatd you expect from the carriers.
Thats the same crap as htc' s trade in for the one "we'll give you 100 $ for your 500 $ phone"
Yeah no thx .
Its like going to a stealership to sell your car. " is that all your going to give me???"

No....I'm not serious. ...
But I do find great pleasure in complaining about it...g

I like how most people complain about how much they get on trade in. Seriously? You bought the phone under contract and its used. What do you expect? For att to give you full price on a phone that you might of paid $99 for and used it for 6 months. If you dont like the prices then dont sell it. Easy as that. But if you wanna whine about the value then here is your thread to cry in. Maybe one day one out of the few of you might grow up and be happy someone is paying for a phone you no longer use.
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Justinfedor said:
You bought the phone under contract and its used.
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Says who????
What we paid for it doesn't matter anyways...as with anything in life. And even if it was bought under contract, you're still paying for the rest of the price over the two year contract.
I guess when I sell my house I should sell for way under it's value because of what I bought it for??

Im not complaining im laughing at people rushing in to get ripped off yet again by the carriers!
Hmmm lets see...sell my phone on cl or ebay for about 350...or trade it in for 100 $ or less.....dayum thats a tough choice!
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Selling it outright is the answer. ..
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Says who????
What we paid for it doesn't matter anyways...as with anything in life. And even if it was bought under contract, you're still paying for the rest of the price over the two year contract.
I guess when I sell my house I should sell for way under it's value because of what I bought it for??
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Apples to oranges comparison FAIL.
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apallohadas said:
Apples to oranges comparison FAIL.
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Not at all. Just on a different scale. When the new iPhone comes out and people pay 200 for them look and see what they go for online. What you paid for it has nothing to do with what its worth.
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