Hey guys I'm in the UK and I need a new phone for university currently using the nexus s but the battery is horrible and it isn't that fast. I've been considering a galaxy s 3 although there pretty dam expensive on SIM free so could you guys quickly run me through the benefits of it and where would be the cheapest place to get it? Oh and I don't want it on contract.
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Got mine on eBay 3 months ago for £390, brand new sealed in box, unlocked, I think they are going for 350ish now, advice doing hands on deal so you can check, get seller address and proof of purchase, photo of seller etc....can't be too careful, check imei on box matches on phone
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What's a good price for a barely used Galaxy S2 for use on AT&T? Planning on getting one off eBay but not sure what I should be paying. Thanks.
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I would stay away from ebay after my experiences from last few weeks of buying a brand new one. It was in box, after 2 weeks, came up with a message mobile service not available. Called my network up and check the serial with there blacklisted database and found it was a lost claim with an insurance firm. Just warning beware and read into it and happens a lot.
Sold my 4 month old rooted n unlocked galaxy s2, LNIB condition, 420. Here in toronto the new ones sell for 450.
Thank god for Asurion. Haven't had it in years, but the guy who sold me my note2 talked me into it. Fast forward to today, and I dopped the phone coming out of lunch today onto the concrete. Have a case, but it was no match. Screen cracked and unresponsive.
They are sending a replacement, for a reasonable $100. Can I expect a new model since it's only a few days old or will it be refurbished. Just curious mostly. Happy to not have to shell out another $700 bucks.
No way will they have refurbished units this close to the release. Would would almost guarantee that it's a new one.
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Thank god for Asurion. Haven't had it in years, but the guy who sold me my note2 talked me into it. Fast forward to today, and I dopped the phone coming out of lunch today onto the concrete. Have a case, but it was no match. Screen cracked and unresponsive.
They are sending a replacement, for a reasonable $100. Can I expect a new model since it's only a few days old or will it be refurbished. Just curious mostly. Happy to not have to shell out another $700 bucks.
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From what I understand, the first 30 days they have to send you a new one. After 30 days, you may get a refurb.
You will receive a new one. I just received my wifes replacement this afternoon and it was brand spanking new. I should have ordered her case early since I know shes clumsy. I'm happy I opted for insurance, which I usually do for at least the first 6 months.
Nice thing about the ordeal is I get to keep battery and charger, and since the replacement was new, I received a second charging set.
That's how the VZW rep sold it to me. He said, "Add it, keep it for a few months, then remove it. It can always be removed, but after 30 days, not added" - Glad I took the advice. I never keep a phone more than 1 year anyways, so keeping the insurance for about 6 months or so sounded like a good idea. Going to send him a gift card for talking me into it!
What case were you using at the time?
That's good. I keep insurance on my line because even buying this party (including ebay and craigslist) you're covered on the device you were using.
new device or not they'll probably still replace the imei sticker with one of their own.
Not sure how it effects warranty.
For the first time ever I got insurance for my Note 2.
What sold me was that the Verizon rep said that manufacture defects are covered for 2 years instead of one.. no deductable. I ALWAYS seem to have issues come up.. keyboard fails on the OG Droid at 14 mos.. charging ports break.. etc.
I plan to have this phone for a LONG time.. ending my yearly upgrades.. lol. So, insurance seemed like a good idea!
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What case were you using at the time?
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I was using the black Verizon Shell, the one that has the kickstand on the back. Going to be purchasing a otterbox whenever I can find one.
Replacement phone just arrived. It is brand new in original box as expected.
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I have had 2 replacements through them and both were new. Well into that particular models life span.
Hi I had a galaxy s3 with asurion sold it and then I bought my note 2 from a friend now it got stolen will asurion replace the note 2 since I am still paying the insurance a month thanks
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For my understanding, the insurance with Verizon is on the line not the device. Ive never had to change any info on the insurance Ive had when Ive swapped devices either.
Hi,
How much is it for this insurance since verizon offers a few different types.
Thanks,
Bryan
trapperjohn said:
Hi,
How much is it for this insurance since verizon offers a few different types.
Thanks,
Bryan
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https://support.verizonwireless.com...ptional Services/faq_equipment_insurance.html
I had my S3 replaced a few times before finally upgrading to the note 2.
Each time it was replaced I received a brand new in box device. The last time I had it replaced I asked about it. I was told that the S3 is always replaced with a new device due to the cost of parts/labor to repair.
I'm not sure if the note is the same way, but I hope so. While I hope that I don't need it again, it is nice to know that you're getting new and not refurbished.
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I just recently got replacement S3 from asurion, and it was refurbished.
I had a refurb S3 sent to me also, wasn't insurance either it was through Verizon. I sold it on ebay bought the note 2 outright in release day.
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Hundred dollar replacement wow thank god I only pay 9 bucks a month for unlimited accidents at best buy no deductible
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Hey guys, just sold my one x today and ready to get an optimus g. So excited and cant wait. Where is the best place for me to get one off contract? ebay? craigslist?
I got mine off fleaBay, but I can't say where the best place to get one is. If you already have service with AT&T, it might be worth it to buy it unsubsidized through them. That way you get both LG's warranty as well as AT&T's. Amazon didn't have any for sale off contract (not sure if they do now yet) but if they did, that's the route I'd have gone. Buying through eBay can be sketchy. I got lucky to get a good unit (knock on wood) from a seller with a super high positive feedback percentage. It's still a risk though. If it goes belly up, I have to try to get LG to honor the warranty, which might be a struggle. Craigslist is strickly "as is" with no hope of any remedy other than buying a new one if anything happens to it, but if you get a good enough of a deal it may be worth the risk.
TL;DR: It all depends on how much you're willing to pay for peace of mind.
picked mine up sunday for 487 including tax at the att store. includes warranty and return period, if I was an idiot it would also include the option to insure the phone. mostly outperforms my tegra3 device with two cores tied behind its back (eco mode)
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I got mine off fleaBay, but I can't say where the best place to get one is. If you already have service with AT&T, it might be worth it to buy it unsubsidized through them. That way you get both LG's warranty as well as AT&T's. Amazon didn't have any for sale off contract (not sure if they do now yet) but if they did, that's the route I'd have gone. Buying through eBay can be sketchy. I got lucky to get a good unit (knock on wood) from a seller with a super high positive feedback percentage. It's still a risk though. If it goes belly up, I have to try to get LG to honor the warranty, which might be a struggle. Craigslist is strickly "as is" with no hope of any remedy other than buying a new one if anything happens to it, but if you get a good enough of a deal it may be worth the risk.
TL;DR: It all depends on how much you're willing to pay for peace of mind.
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I got mine off of eBay too. LG requires a proof of purchase for any repairs so I am SOL warranty wise.
I got mine off Ebay for $395- NEW. Look for them you eventually will find a great deal!
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I got mine off of eBay too. LG requires a proof of purchase for any repairs so I am SOL warranty wise.
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Your eBay receipt should work. I know it will for the SquareTrade extended warranty.
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Thanks for your replies guys, i think ebay is my best bet. Im willing to spend up to 400 max, not to say it isnt worth more cause im pretty sure it is, but with the nexus 4 back in stock on the play store, its either an optimus g at 400 bucks or less ( the optimus is the one i really want) or i just get another nexus 4. Thanks guys!
Picked up mine brand new off of craigslist from a guy who gets a hefty discount for 175. It was from best buy.
I got a good deal on mine off of Craigslist. Traded my skyrocket plus 150$ I bought my skyrocket on Craigslist for 200. So basically add that 200 and 150 so I paid 350 for it. Not to bad really.
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Got mine from at&t of contract for 450. Sold my one x also to get here.
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Not sure if this is the right place but if anybody wants a optimus g, brand new for 300 I can get my hands on them. Galaxy 3'as for 300 and note 2's for 500. All brand new.
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Not sure if this is the right place but if anybody wants a optimus g, brand new for 300 I can get my hands on them. Galaxy 3'as for 300 and note 2's for 500. All brand new.
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Lol, is this one of those things where we send you the money then never hear from you again?
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Not sure if this is the right place but if anybody wants a optimus g, brand new for 300 I can get my hands on them. Galaxy 3'as for 300 and note 2's for 500. All brand new.
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Sorry dude. I just sent the prince of Nigeria a large sum of money. Maybe when he gives it back which he promised to do, I'll take you up on that offer.
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Nope. In emporia Ks. Lol. Can pay by PayPal or whatever u would like. Any unsecured payments like money order or whatever I would provide tracking info before you have to send payment. This is a hundred percent legit. Got good feedback on eBay and some other forums as well.
Hi all, I have the opportunity to buy a nexus 10 32gb for £300 its a refurb but says it comes with warranty.
However when looking into it, including calling samsung uk - they do not give warranty to the device in the uk but would if I sent it to the US (I'd prefer not to of course).
I haven't checked google, but it seems that they won't cover it either from their t&cs.
So in reality is it worth getting it for £300 or should I spent £20 more to get the 16GB version?
The GB isn't a big factor, but £300 for the 32gb is pretty good and they are pretty much open box returns - so brand new.
What do you guys think? Do these often have hardware issues which require returns?
even 32gb its not enough ...
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I had the same dilemma when buying mine in the UK. I was told by Google support that the US warranty was only valid in the US and the only way it could be repaired under warranty if something went wrong was to ship it to a US address and then contact Google in the US!
Eventually I just bought the UK version. It's going to less problematic in the long run and easier to sell when the time comes.
Also, there's a fairly good chance that you'll have the pleasure of paying duty and Vat when the tablet arrives. This will add another 26% or so to the cost!
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Hey everyone, I've been looking to get a gs4 lately and haven't had any luck finding any deals online or in stores for a full price phone. Does anyone know of a good deal for the white gs4 on Verizon? (no factory unlocked phones I want the Lte) any help would be appreciated.
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Hey everyone, I've been looking to get a gs4 lately and haven't had any luck finding any deals online or in stores for a full price phone. Does anyone know of a good deal for the white gs4 on Verizon? (no factory unlocked phones I want the Lte) any help would be appreciated.
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Best deal I found was Costco. $200 with a two year extension of my contract which was nothing to me, I'd have stayed with VZW with or without the discount.
NOTE: The Costco kit also includes screen protectors, a pop on plastic case, a car/home charger and a cable for the charger.
I got mine at Dell. It was $160 for an upgrade and came with a $100 Dell e-gift card. There's a $50 gift card option for general public, while the $100 one is for Dell Advantage members (free to join). Also came with free two day shipping. Just gotta find a way around the $30 Verizon upgrade fee
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Hey everyone, I've been looking to get a gs4 lately and haven't had any luck finding any deals online or in stores for a full price phone. Does anyone know of a good deal for the white gs4 on Verizon? (no factory unlocked phones I want the Lte) any help would be appreciated.
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I didn't find any when I got mine at full retail, other than I sent in the rebate just to see if they honored it like they did in the past even if I didn't re-up for the 2 years. However, it seems like they denied it this time, but I chatted with a rep who forwarded it to the 'corporate office', so maybe it will slip through the cracks... or I'll just get it completely denied. Other than that, eBay / craigslist is my only idea, unless you can find any verizon wireless gift cards at a discount, I didn't.
I got mine from Amazon, it listed it for $179.99. However, they didn't charge the $30 upgrade fee so all in all, it's $200.
Not too bad, imo.
In all honesty,anytime I shop for anything online, I google a coupon for that site. For example, I bought my Galaxy S4 through Wirefly the other day, and googled a Coupon. I found one that knocked $20 anything which helped (sort of) offset the activation cost!
Just try your local craigslist. I bought one that was just 2 weeks old with an otterbox defender in exchange for my S3 and $100. There were a few listed in the $400 range.