I am planning to get the z fold 3. Should I get it now or wait until Prime Day? Currently Samsung is offering it for $1156(with trade in of my cracked s10+ and first responders discount) along with $250 Samsung credit to buy accessories. During Memorial Day it was a free galaxy watch 4 but they recently changed to the credit. Also do you recommend getting the s pen with it? Thanks
I'd suggest waiting. The Fold 4 is close, and even if you don't get it, there should be good deals on eBay for the 3. You can also get a 3 renewed from Amazon for $900. With a no hassle return policy, it's not a bad option. I did that for the Fold 2, and it worked out great.
Unless you really need the pen (i.e., you regularly sign docs) I wouldn't get the stylus simply because you can't store it with the device.
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If you can wait, then I would wait for the Z Fold 4. I couldn't wait as my Note 8 and 9 started developing issues. So I got the Z Fold 3, which I am loving as I can use it for everything. I have purchased the Fold edition S-Pen, which makes it a much better experience. I will probably keep my Z Fold 3 for the 4 years before upgrading to a new unit.
Late to the party but just got my fold 3 for $300. Samsung had some ridiculous sale going on where the phone itself was $400 off and then I got $1100 trade in on my S21 Ultra.
Fold 4 coming out soon or not, I couldn't say no to $300.
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I wanted to buy the note for some time, but i was disappointed in the sprint launch of note 3 so i wanted to know if the price will drop for the note 2 when the note 3 comes out. Right now i see a price of $249.99 for upgrade but how much lower will it drop or will it even drop the price?
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it could drop to 200$,but most likely, they will discontinue selling the note 2.
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i hope not... but damit sprint lol
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You could always buy mine for 350. Comes with 3 zero lemon batteries, 1standard case for the regular battery, a thin case and a screen protector. Only flaw is a crack that runs from left to right. Its a perfect line.
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And you would keep your upgrade.
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naw its ok thanks for the offer though but ill consider it if they actually discontinue selling it
but its ok if i use my upgrade... i can use my other lines upgrade next year for note 4 =)
Price on note 3 vs note 2
So yesterday I went to Best buy to pre-order the galaxy gear, and none of the ppl there knew what what the galaxy gear. So I continued looking around the Samsung kiosk that they have setup in store... mean while geeks search and educate them self's over the Galaxy Gear. I could help notice that the galaxy note 2 still have a price tag of 800 US dls... while the note 3 is being release for the same price. unless you are upgrading.. AT&T and Verizon is only 250, Sprint has their's for 350.
i see... thanks for the observation.. i see on amazon that sprint note 2 is on sale for 149.99 for upgrade you think i should take or not.. i never bought a phone fro mthere before
It's probably going to drop to $99.00 cause I have seen it as low as $149 depending on where you look. Radio Shack and Amazon are usually cheapest. Once the Note 3 drops it could even go as low as $49.99. GSIII's are free at Sprint right now.
When upgraded devices come out the price on the old hardware always drops while it is still carried. That just depends on what direction you want to go with your purchase. You can get the newest device or buy the Note 2 which in my mind is still new. I would review the device specs closely and decide which device will fit your needs.
Sprint has been having deals on the phones when they release. S4 had a bogo so who knows what they will do when it comes out. I'm with you I want the note 3 but I don't want to pay 350 for it. I've been debating on getting the nexus 5 or note 2.
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thanks for the reply people. i ordered my note 2 on amazon for 149.99 i know that it may go down to 99.99 or cheaper when note 3 comes out but i cant wait for it. im using a busted up blackberry 9630 and it has really bad problems even with texting and phone calls loll ive played around with the note 2 on my cousins phones and i know how the developements are. if only note 3 was triband and a 300 price tag i would buy it but right now none of the options came up. so ill stick with my note 2 when it comes so i can put the cleanrom ace with perseus kernel that is truly amazing. its coming on tuesday and i ordered it last night! this will be a good enough phone till the note 4 comes out and which i can use my other line's upgrade next year for it and give the other person the note 2 =)
I was contemplating getting the Note 3 but I think I am over the big screen for now. I will probably return at some point but the N3 didn't have enough wow factor for me. I am actually looking to trade my Note 2 for a Moto X lol.
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I'm currently on AT&T's network and was thinking of the Note 4's resale value. Suppose after a year or so I decide to put my phone up for sale, what would the value be compared to the other Note 4 variants on the market?
not much
it will be higher only cause it can be used internationally other than that is is about the same as the others. verizon does the same. so if you would like to get rid of it for the most money it would be now when it is still new later down the road you will get alot less for your device.just look at the note 3 on swappa or ebay and you will see the difference.
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I'm currently on AT&T's network and was thinking of the Note 4's resale value. Suppose after a year or so I decide to put my phone up for sale, what would the value be compared to the other Note 4 variants on the market?
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Yep, just look at the note 3 value now. You should expect your note 4 to be the same when the note 5 comes out.
My friend just sold his N4 for ~$700 on amazon, he used it for about 2-3 weeks. If you wait a year, you'll be lucky to get $3-350 for it (Which is what used note 3's go for now) because it will no longer be the new hotness.
My gf and I went to T-Mobile the other day to look into switching from AT&T. I was absolutely shocked and stupified when the sales person told me she would get $330 trade in value for her iPhone 5s 16gb and I would only get $300 trade in credit for my brand new Note 4. I was floored ?? like WTF!!
i sold my note 3 a week after i got the note 4 for $350. It was still locked to AT&T. I expect the same for the Note 4 when the 5 comes out...
I sold my Note 2 for $225
I sold my unlocked AT&T Note 3 prematurely on 9/4 on Ebay for $400.
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I sold my unlocked AT&T Note 3 prematurely on 9/4 on Ebay for $400.
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How much of that did you get after fees?
Check on swappa.com you got all values of all phones.
You guys must be great marketing geniuses. I didn't get many responses a month back from swappa attempting to sell my wife's near mint Note 3 ATT version or my own T Mobile Note 3.
In the end sold them for 300 and 320 on Craig's list.
Both were unrooted and service provider unlocked and had been cased and screen protected from new.
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How much of that did you get after fees?
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Ebay takes 10% at the end of month and PayPal 2.9% at transaction. Cleared $348.xx.
On two occasions I had older phones sold on Craigslist, but when suggesting we meet in a Police station parking lot to complete transaction they didn't call back.
Hmmmmm?
I have a carry permit, but offer police station for buyers comfort.
I really want to pick up the 10+, but I want to hold off a bit until I see what reviews say, plus the pre-order bonuses seem a bit week at the moment compared to previous launches, but as I have a Note 9 I qualify for $600 off right now. If anyone has any idea how long this promotion runs, please share, I want to save the $600, but also get hopefully better promos.
It's done when the first batch is shipped on the 22nd.
Just do it, you don't have to send your trade in until AFTER you get the new phone and there is a return period so if you don't feel it's worth it, send the new device back for a refund. You can choose to keep your trade as well and after the return period expires they will charge the difference - $600 in the case with a Note 9, for example.
If you wait for the reviews you're gonna miss out.
Even then, the best experience is using the device in your hands.
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Just do it, you don't have to send your trade in until AFTER you get the new phone and there is a return period so if you don't feel it's worth it, send the new device back for a refund. You can choose to keep your trade as well and after the return period expires they will charge the difference - $600 in the case with a Note 9, for example.
If you wait for the reviews you're gonna miss out.
Even then, the best experience is using the device in your hands.
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Don't forget the $150 Samsung offer and Verizon also kicks in another $200 if you are switching from another carrier
- R. Kruse Ludington
Galaxy Note 8<-5<-3<-S3<-Nexus; Droid X; HTC HD2<-Touch Pro 2<-Tilt<-8525; O2 XDA II<-XDA; Motorola StarTac
Trade in bonus is good till the 22nd.
Dear Fold Owners,
These days I can buy a "new" fold sealed in the box for roughly 1100 euros (1235 USD) here in Germany.
However, if I'll be patient, 2 or 3 months from now (hopefully) we can get a hold on the Fold 2.
My question is simple: save another few months or buy the first fold?
Thanks in advance for replying. I'm really in-between
it's a mattter of price: in september you'll get a Fold 2 but for 1800-2000 euros, it will be better in every aspect but it's twice expensive. I bought "as new" Fold a week ago for 1000 euros. I hope that Samsung maybe will an offer like "your Fold 1 plus 500 euros for Fold 2" but I'm happy anyway, it's a device that won't age for 2-3 years
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Dear Fold Owners,
These days I can buy a "new" fold sealed in the box for roughly 1100 euros (1235 USD) here in Germany.
However, if I'll be patient, 2 or 3 months from now (hopefully) we can get a hold on the Fold 2.
My question is simple: save another few months or buy the first fold?
Thanks in advance for replying. I'm really in-between
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Save for new one they're supposed to release a couple of different models different prices
the Fold 2 will be released at a very high price, the Fold hasn't lost anything of its innovation and in my opinion it can be considered a ''new thing'' even after the Fold 2.
because no manufacturer has yet done such a successful thing. Not even remotely
I'd recommend waiting for the unveil to see what exactly the Fold 2 is going to bring before jumping in either direction; it's too close to Aug 5 to buy in now.
my note 9 dropped a good distance onto concrete and got obliterated today, so I had to pick up a new phone immediately. it was between the fold and the z flip but there were no discounts at all on the flip. so i got the fold, new in box for $1100, price was pretty good IMO. however i would much rather have waited to see what the fold 2 brings. ah well.
Considering most models can't be rooted I'm not a 100% sold on another fold BUT there might not be any good alternatives though.
I might go back to OnePlus if I can get it unlocked at the beginning for custom roms, but I'd rather enjoy a device more than work on it. I have some hopes for the nothing brand but I'm not sure they're ever coming to North America.
I'd appreciate some good discussion about it and others thoughts.
Yes, I'll be looking closely at the Fold4 and if there's a reasonable tradein I'll very likely go for it.
The only alternative is the Vivo that has a great spec but not yet available outside China and will it have good support?
No. There isn't enough of an upgrade for me to bite the bullet. I'll wait to see what the Fold 5 has to offer or if there are other mfg. that come up with something better.
nahh im happy with my fold 3, does what I need and more. Fold 4 has little upgrades to make it worth it
Sammy is just not being competative. If I were to upgrade, I would be more likely to spend the $ on the Vivo X Fold. Unless Sammy has some huge surprises in 10 days - which I doubt.
Going to wait until the 5 cones out.
It would be a help if we knew when the Vivo Fold was going to be available.
If the trade in is good
Just ordered the X Fold, through Giztop.
.......so the device works in the U.S.A.?
I'm in the UK. Taking a risk but I know of another one that is working.
yeah, upgrading from Fold3 to the Fold4 1TB version
I'll be ordering the Fold4 the minute orders are open. Jury is out on Watch 5 classic 44mm though.
Just got my fold 3 on a RIDICULOUS sale, doesn't appear the generational gap between 3 and 4 is all that large. I'll be rocking the three until they announce/release the 5
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Just got my fold 3 on a RIDICULOUS sale, doesn't appear the generational gap between 3 and 4 is all that large. I'll be rocking the three until they announce/release the 5
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How good of a sale was it if you don't mind me asking?
I got mine for what I feel like was a great price early this year. Mint condition on Swappa (and the phone really was in mint condition) for 800+plus taxes and fees
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How good of a sale was it if you don't mind me asking?
I got mine for what I feel like was a great price early this year. Mint condition on Swappa (and the phone really was in mint condition) for 800+plus taxes and fees
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After my trade in (S21 ultra) and the sale they were having I got the phone for $299
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After my trade in (S21 ultra) and the sale they were having I got the phone for $299
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That was a steal! I'm happy for you!
Ill upgrade if the cameras are vastly improved and include periscope zoom of some sort, that's my biggest gripe with my fold 3, sub par cameras. 1tb would be a nice since im running out of storage on my 512gb fold 3 so if they offer that i may do the upgrade for that even if the cameras arent what im looking for.
Yes, I had the first 3 and haven't had any issues. Hoping for a surprise pre-order only color, but the beige looks kind of cool.
Does anyone else think it is uneconomical to upgrade after a year, without fully paying off the Fold3?