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#9163578 - 10/19/17 12:32 PM What to look out for when buying ...
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... a used cellphone? I've never bought a used cellphone from someone I didn't know. I'm looking for an iPhone 6 for the wife .

Do you call your provider and ask them to lookup the serial number? Do you register it on the spot in the presence of the seller? What prevents the seller from claiming it was stolen after he sells it to you?

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#9163590 - 10/19/17 12:36 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
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I've considered it a few times and it's never seemed to be worth the gamble.
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#9163595 - 10/19/17 12:40 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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She's been denied a hardware upgrade for a few years now by Rogers claiming that she would have to upgrade/increase her plan. In other words "we want to milk you out of more money each month if we're going to give you a deal on a new phone". I'm down for going into a contract but i dont want to increase our plan. And no chance I'm paying retail for a new phone.

What's everyone else doing? Buying phones outright? Hardware upgrades?

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#9163599 - 10/19/17 12:42 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
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Hardware upgrade on employee plans.

Does her (or your) work offer an EPP?

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#9163607 - 10/19/17 12:45 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
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... a used miata?


FTFY
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#9163608 - 10/19/17 12:46 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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Mario,

I was looking for iPhone 6 for my wife on kijiji. Then I checked factory direct and got a refurb one from them. 1 year warranty. She had it so far for 6 months, no issues. and phone eas 9.5/10 in terms of condition.

Right now they have a sale, 399 for 64G iPhone 6. Just one thing, you cant return for refund, only store credit

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#9163621 - 10/19/17 12:52 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
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What's her current plan?
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#9163632 - 10/19/17 12:55 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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yea she has a work plan

voice-$25 for basically unlimited calling
data- $30 for 6GB

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#9163633 - 10/19/17 12:56 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Denis Si]
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 Originally Posted By: Denis Si
Mario,

I was looking for iPhone 6 for my wife on kijiji. Then I checked factory direct and got a refurb one from them. 1 year warranty. She had it so far for 6 months, no issues. and phone eas 9.5/10 in terms of condition.

Right now they have a sale, 399 for 64G iPhone 6. Just one thing, you cant return for refund, only store credit

Thanks I'll check them out. $400 was still more than I wanted to spend. You can typically find an iPhone 6 for $300-350

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#9163636 - 10/19/17 12:59 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
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Buy a new SE ($469 for 32gb or $599 for 128gb) and fuggetaboutit.
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#9163637 - 10/19/17 01:00 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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Or I'll sell you a clean 32gb 5s for less ;\)
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#9163719 - 10/19/17 02:34 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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SO rogers won't upgrade her because they want to change that plan?
is that work plan from her work? if so, ask the rogers rep for that company to deal with it.

If not, buying a phone outright, sometimes isn't much more expensive than a hardware upgrade phone cost (speaking only apply here) anyway.



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#9163725 - 10/19/17 02:39 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: OracerO]
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Yup, they won't give her a h/w upgrade because she's not spending enough each month.
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#9163728 - 10/19/17 02:47 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
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That's the HUG game these days, EPP or not. Want new hardware? Gotta get on a current plan.
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#9163742 - 10/19/17 03:00 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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iPhone h/w upgrade through Rogers:

6/6s - $0
7 - $50
7 plus - $200
8 - $230
8 plus - $360

The caveat is she would have to go on a 2-year "Premium+ Tab plan", the cheapest at which is double what she's paying now for 2GB of data vs her existing 6GB

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#9163753 - 10/19/17 03:05 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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 Originally Posted By: eddie_82
That's the HUG game these days, EPP or not. Want new hardware? Gotta get on a current plan.


Exactly. Rogers/Bell/Telus are not going to give away a $800 iPhone if they can't recoup the money back from the 2 years monthly plan.

Most iPhone plan with 6GB data is at $90-100/month so if OP's wife not willing to change plan, I don't see how she can get around it. Just pay the $400 at Factory Direct and call it a day
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#9163761 - 10/19/17 03:14 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: iamfob]
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You can thank all the fucking idiots that were complaining about 3 year terms for how expensive plans are now. Dumb fucks.

I've been buying my phones outright for the past few years now. Same situation, want new phone go on new plan. I'm on a government plan $50 with 6gb.
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#9163865 - 10/19/17 04:30 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Hatorade]
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I'll prob have a 32gb 6S+ for sale in a few weeks if she can wait.
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#9163867 - 10/19/17 04:32 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Hatorade]
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Yup I want a new phone but keep my existing plan. Looked at new phone prices and yikes, will keep my old galaxy S5 until it breaks.
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#9163879 - 10/19/17 04:44 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: The Postman]
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I'll prob have a 32gb 6S+ for sale in a few weeks if she can wait.
Sure, let me know when its available.

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#9163922 - 10/19/17 05:16 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
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I prefer to buy everything used but I won't buy a used phone. With built in batteries you will never enjoy that amazing battery life that phones have when they are new. Also half the used stuff out there is repaired phones with knockoff parts. No thanks.
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#9163928 - 10/19/17 05:24 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Hatorade]
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 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
You can thank all the fucking idiots that were complaining about 3 year terms for how expensive plans are now. Dumb fucks.

I've been buying my phones outright for the past few years now. Same situation, want new phone go on new plan. I'm on a government plan $50 with 6gb.


this 100%.

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#9163933 - 10/19/17 05:32 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: OracerO]
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Make sure it has the original screen if you buy used.
When I bought a used 5S, it had a ding in the corner. No big deal.
Turned out it had dropped, screen replaced, gyro wasn't working.

Friend's 6 screen replaced. Home button doesn't always work.
Cousin's 6 slighly bent (bend gate), I replaced screen for her after ordering from Amazon. Everything good for a couple of weeks, but it cracked again without her knowing. I guess the bent phone can't keep the glass straight.
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#9163965 - 10/19/17 06:15 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: 1300cc_Rocket]
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I prefer to buy everything used but I won't buy a used phone. With built in batteries you will never enjoy that amazing battery life that phones have when they are new. Also half the used stuff out there is repaired phones with knockoff parts. No thanks.


+1

Not worth it.

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#9163970 - 10/19/17 06:20 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Risky Business (he/him)]
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On the topic of phones, i am on my second iphone5s...it's had a rough life and i may potentially replace it and thinking of going with 5SE.

My work phone is as big as the iphone 6, it's just more cumbersome to use with one hand compared to the 5.

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#9164016 - 10/19/17 07:23 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Risky Business (he/him)]
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Not gonna lie the 5bis like the perfect size for a smart phone. But I've gone bigger and can't go back. You know BBC and all that...
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#9164033 - 10/19/17 07:40 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Hatorade]
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I won't buy a used phone as I don't know if the previous owner(s) have brought it into the can w/ them. \:D
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#9164062 - 10/19/17 08:34 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: hyper-s2k]
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Mine goes EVERYWHERE with me...
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#9164078 - 10/19/17 09:09 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Hatorade]
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Mine goes EVERYWHERE with me...


this. would never buy a used phone unless i can sanitize it in javax for a week. think about it, people are on their phone in the bathroom, watch porn on it, it's against their ear/mouth all day. fuck that. even at work i get people who want me to talk on their phone because they can't speak english,



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#9164098 - 10/19/17 09:55 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: titty sprinkles]
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My Ifone6+'s battery is on its last leg. I am looking at 2nd hand as well but ONLY Apple warranty replacements. Guarantee apple parts, minimal washroom time.

I use maybe 5 minutes a month so not concern with people's germs or putting my face on a screen where the prior owner's shit stained hands.

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#9164115 - 10/19/17 10:14 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: A2B-Lexus]
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I have iPhone 7 plus 128GB matte black for SELLS!!!

Nothing wrong with it, just bored of it lol.
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#9164139 - 10/19/17 10:57 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: A2B-Lexus]
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 Originally Posted By: A2B-Lexus
My Ifone6+'s battery is on its last leg. I am looking at 2nd hand as well but ONLY Apple warranty replacements. Guarantee apple parts, minimal washroom time.

I use maybe 5 minutes a month so not concern with people's germs or putting my face on a screen where the prior owner's shit stained hands.


Just change the battery. A lot of options available on Amazon. Comes with the tools needed.
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#9164168 - 10/19/17 11:55 PM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: Hatorade]
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 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
I have iPhone 7 plus 128GB matte black for SELLS!!!

Nothing wrong with it, just bored of it lol.

$800-$900?

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#9164196 - 10/20/17 01:28 AM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: SuPeR-MaRiO]
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 Originally Posted By: A2B-Lexus
My Ifone6+'s battery is on its last leg. I am looking at 2nd hand as well but ONLY Apple warranty replacements. Guarantee apple parts, minimal washroom time.

I use maybe 5 minutes a month so not concern with people's germs or putting my face on a screen where the prior owner's shit stained hands.


It's only $100 to get a new battery from Apple.

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/iphone/repair/service/pricing

Still cheaper than any used iPhone.
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#9164221 - 10/20/17 06:58 AM Re: What to look out for when buying ... [Re: hyper-s2k]
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So who is buying the x?
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