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I'm sure there are some similar questions in the forum, so I'm sorry if this has already been answered.
I currently have an IPhone 4 on AT&T. I'm on a family plan, but I have an upgrade available. I'd like to stay on the family plan and I don't really mind being on contract. I was thinking of using my upgrade to purchase an iPhone 5 (on contract) and selling it to pay for the nexus 4.
Anyone know if it'd be easy to switch over from the iPhone to the nexus? From what I remember AT&T has different plans for iPhones, but I'm not sure. If that we're the case would I be able to change my plan accordingly, even though I used the iPhone for the update?
Any advice on this process would be appreciated. Thanks!
Yeah you can do that. You would need a new sim since the Iphone 5 uses a nano and the Nexus uses a micro. You would also have to call ATT to put you on the right data plan. Same price, just a different feature code so everything will work properly. Other than that, it'll be fine. They may make you pay for the sim card though
Ok, so AT&T's not gonna care if I switch phones?
And I'm seeing some crazy prices for iPhone 5's on eBay, like 7-800 bucks? Can I really get that much out of it?
Thanks for all the help!
rthorton said:
Ok, so AT&T's not gonna care if I switch phones?
And I'm seeing some crazy prices for iPhone 5's on eBay, like 7-800 bucks? Can I really get that much out of it?
Thanks for all the help!
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Yeah, the iPhone 5 prices off contract are insane, so the resale market is insane.
And AT&T won't give you an issue with switching phones. The only thing to keep in mind is you need to go to an actual AT&T store to get the new sim card, not an authorized retailer. If you go to an AT&T store, the new sim wil be free. If you go elsewhere, they'll charge you.
Alright, that sounds awesome. There's a corporate store right down the road from me.
Thanks guys!
The iPhone 5 off contract prices aren't any different from high end Android phones. In some cases they are cheaper.
If you call the Nexus 4 a high end Android phone it is cheaper because Googles sells them at cost like the Nexus 7 and 10.
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Yeah, the iPhone 5 prices off contract are insane, so the resale market is insane.
And AT&T won't give you an issue with switching phones. The only thing to keep in mind is you need to go to an actual AT&T store to get the new sim card, not an authorized retailer. If you go to an AT&T store, the new sim wil be free. If you go elsewhere, they'll charge you.
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The iPhone 5 off contract prices aren't any different from high end Android phones. In some cases they are cheaper.
If you call the Nexus 4 a high end Android phone it is cheaper because Googles sells them at cost like the Nexus 7 and 10.
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I did not see this response until now (didn't know you could check if people had quoted your posts!).
The 16GB iPhone 5 off-contract from T-Mobile is $650. The 16GB Galaxy S4 is $580. That's over a 10% difference.
The 32GB iPhone 5 is $750. The 32GB HTC One is $580. That's a 30% increase.
Trolling trolling trolling... Pretty much nothing to do with OP's question.
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I'm considering doing it, I have the Galaxy Nexus but the power button is giving up...
I'm curious, seeing as though you paid $600 + tax, how long do you plan to keep it? Obviously the Moto X should stay current with android for some time...
I expect most of you who bother to reply to be Verizon customers, since we unlimited data holders are a dedicated bunch
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I'm considering doing it, I have the Galaxy Nexus but the power button is giving up...
I'm curious, seeing as though you paid $600 + tax, how long do you plan to keep it? Obviously the Moto X should stay current with android for some time...
I expect most of you who bother to reply to be Verizon customers, since we unlimited data holders are a dedicated bunch
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I walked into AT&T ready to pay full price but somehow managed to walk away only paying on contract price even though I wasn't eligible for an upgrade. That said, had I actually paid full price, I would still love it just as much and would still be extremely happy with my purchase. I paid full price for both my HTC One and my GS4 Active and this thing blows both of those devices out of the water. As for how long I'll keep it, that depends on what's coming down the pipeline. I switch phones VERY often. I can definitely see myself sticking with this phone longer than I did the One or the GS4 Active though. It is quite the upgrade from the Galaxy Nexus, that's for sure. The GNex isn't in the same league as the Moto X.
You must be making the big bucks to be able to off-contract phones new all the time.
I bought my GalNex for $350 new on eBay about a year ago... I was hoping to get more use out of it, but at the same time I'm not disappointed I "have no choice" but to buy a new phone
That's some luck to pay the upgrade price, I doubt Verizon has overlooked any loopholes there...
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I had a gnex myself, on Verizon and paid full retail for the Moto X and I'm not regretting it one bit.. this phone blows the gnex out of the water in almost every way. The only thing I miss is the unlocked boot loader. Do yourself a favor and get it, its worth it!
$677.98 after tax, zero regrets. Was cheaper then my $932 iPhone 5
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You must be making the big bucks to be able to off-contract phones new all the time.
I bought my GalNex for $350 new on eBay about a year ago... I was hoping to get more use out of it, but at the same time I'm not disappointed I "have no choice" but to buy a new phone
That's some luck to pay the upgrade price, I doubt Verizon has overlooked any loopholes there...
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I make a decent living but I also use craigslist to my full advantage. I was able to sell my HTC One for $500, and my year old iPhone 5 just sold for $500 as well.
Yeah, I don't know how I got it for that price, but I chalk it up to the ineptitude of the 4 representatives at the AT&T store that took over an hour to figure out how to sell me the Moto Maker card. Something happened when they were making the sale that caused me to lose LTE on all my devices for a few days, and I got an upgrade when there wasn't one. Now the LTE is back on, and I got the phone for less than half of what I was expecting to pay. Sometimes their stupidity can work to our advantage
I would definitely pull the trigger man, you will NOT be disappointed. I feel that the Moto X is the perfect marriage of hardware and software, just like the iPhone is. You have never seen Android run this smoothly before. It is the best possible representation of what an Android phone can be nowadays. Or any smart phone for that matter. I've been through A LOT of phones (including the GNex), so I feel I am qualified to make a statement like that
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I make a decent living but I also use craigslist to my full advantage. I was able to sell my HTC One for $500, and my year old iPhone 5 just sold for $500 as well.
Yeah, I don't know I got it for that price, but I chalk it up to the ineptitude of the 4 representatives at the AT&T store that took over an hour to figure out how to sell me the Moto Maker card. Something happened when they were making the sale that caused me to lose LTE on all my devices for a few days, and I got an upgrade when there wasn't one. Now the LTE is back on, and I got the phone for less than half of what I was expecting to pay. Sometimes their stupidity can work to our advantage
I would definitely pull the trigger man, you will NOT be disappointed. I feel that the Moto X is the perfect marriage of hardware and software, just like the iPhone is. You have never seen Android run this smoothly before. It is the best possible representation of what an Android phone can be nowadays. Or any smart phone for that matter. I've been through A LOT of phones (including the GNex), so I feel I am qualified to make a statement like that
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ATT sales people are jokes most times, I'm looking to sell my HTC Vivid once my X comes in, ATT says they'll give me roughly 50 for it, don't see anyone on CL offering more.
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ATT sales people are jokes most times, I'm looking to sell my HTC Vivid once my X comes in, ATT says they'll give me roughly 50 for it, don't see anyone on CL offering more.
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Try swappa bud, I'm sure you'll more than $50
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robstunner said:
Try swappa bud, I'm sure you'll more than $50
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Just looked at them, they have sales on the Vivid's father (Inspire) but none for Vivid and they're only offering 35 to sell it now.
ShamanicEnzan said:
Just looked at them, they have sales on the Vivid's father (Inspire) but none for Vivid and they're only offering 35 to sell it now.
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http://swappa.com/buy/htc-vivid-att/us
But the ones that did sell, went for over $100
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ShamanicEnzan said:
ATT sales people are jokes most times, I'm looking to sell my HTC Vivid once my X comes in, ATT says they'll give me roughly 50 for it, don't see anyone on CL offering more.
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I found a few Vivids in my extended area being listed for $100- $150. I'd toss it up for $150 and hope that you get it sold for $100. If you can get it unlocked you might even get the $150.
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I found a few Vivids in my extended area being listed for $100- $150. I'd toss it up for $150 and hope that you get it sold for $100. If you can get it unlocked you might even get the $150.
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Anyone get a non motomaker one from AT&T? I did, and now I kinda want the motomaker custom designed one. Only problem is this is my only phone and I cant do the motomaker unless i returned mine first (and sat without a phone for 3-8 days)
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Anyone get a non motomaker one from AT&T? I did, and now I kinda want the motomaker custom designed one. Only problem is this is my only phone and I cant do the motomaker unless i returned mine first (and sat without a phone for 3-8 days)
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Fist world, off-topic problems.
But I'd return it, if you font like your Moto Maker X you can exchange it for free.
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Fist world, off-topic problems.
But I'd return it, if you font like your Moto Maker X you can exchange it for free.
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I kind of want to, but that would involve buying a nexus 4, returning my white moto x, getting the card, waiting for the motomaker x, then selling/returning the nexus 4
Oh, and theres a $35 restocking fee plus another $50 in the extra 32GB
I paid full retail for mine on VZW.com. I'm going to keep mine until the Developer Edition drops. Then I'll get the Dev Edition and swappa this one.
I plan on keeping mine for 18 months or so. Maybe even longer. Unless VZW gets a Nexus. Uh - but I'm not really worried about that. Lol
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Maybe swappa your current X once you buy the Dev ed?
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bought mine a couple of days ago, full retail on at&t.. the agent was like, "you sure you're gonna buy it off contract?!?"
lol
Those that bought off contract, why not order directly from moto maker? Did you just want it right away?
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Those that bought off contract, why not order directly from moto maker? Did you just want it right away?
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this.. lol i can't wait to get my hands on one.. and i might order one for my friend... that i will do the motomaker as i really want the yellow back with red accents.. and i'll give her my white moto x..
Well I have Verizon, Moto Maker isn't an option yet.... But when it is, if they let me buy off contract from Maker (I heard AT&T and Verizon don't let you) , definitely.
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I currently have a Lumia 920, but I'm thinking of buying a 2nd device.. I'm leaning towards just getting the GNX 4 then just do the LTE hack because it is cheaper, but a year old... If I do get the GNX 5, I'll do it through Tmobile's JUMP program (it's new, a bit expensive, but i can't keep the device after 6 months..)
Any thoughts??
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I currently have a Lumia 920, but I'm thinking of buying a 2nd device.. I'm leaning towards just getting the GNX 4 then just do the LTE hack because it is cheaper, but a year old... If I do get the GNX 5, I'll do it through Tmobile's JUMP program (it's new, a bit expensive, but i can't keep the device after 6 months..)
Any thoughts??
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While I love my sexy nexus 4 if I were in the market for a new phone I would get the 5. While its nowhere near as good looking as the 4 its got the latest and greatest innards. It will also receive official support from Google longer. So unless you can find a steal on the 4 get the 5:good:
It depends on how much you want to spend. The nexus 4 is great, my main knock against it is the 16(or 14gb storage), or no expandable memory. You can get the 5 with 32gb of storage but it cost more than a used N4.
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Well, I love my Nexus 4 ! Considering that you want to use it as your 2nd device I would go for the nexus 4 and save some money. It has the best price-quality ratio in my opinion.
If you want the newest stuff then go for a nexus 5. Its easy as that
No brainer to me. The 5.
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I currently have a Lumia 920, but I'm thinking of buying a 2nd device.. I'm leaning towards just getting the GNX 4 then just do the LTE hack because it is cheaper, but a year old... If I do get the GNX 5, I'll do it through Tmobile's JUMP program (it's new, a bit expensive, but i can't keep the device after 6 months..)
Any thoughts??
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You're buying either one through TM? While the entry point might be a bit cheaper that way, I would suggest buying from Google or other party not connected with a carrier. Simple Mobile, TM and others have prepaid plans that allow you to just purchase a SIM and bring your own phone. As a secondary device you may not need a lot of minutes, look at T-Mobile's $30 plan. If you want to talk, Simple Mobile has a 1GB of 4g speed (throttled after that) with unlimited talk and text for $40. Your total cost of ownership over the typical 24 month contract will pay for the phone and then some (depending on your phone choice).
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I currently have a Lumia 920, but I'm thinking of buying a 2nd device.. I'm leaning towards just getting the GNX 4 then just do the LTE hack because it is cheaper, but a year old... If I do get the GNX 5, I'll do it through Tmobile's JUMP program (it's new, a bit expensive, but i can't keep the device after 6 months..)
Any thoughts??
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Buy both Nexus 4 and 5 and then play with them for a few months and then pick the one that you like and keep it. Return the one you don't like If you need the funds to buy the devices, check out the XDA Crowdfunding, j/k
LOL I actually prefer my Nexus 4. Had a Nexus 5 in my hot little hand and ended up returning it. But I don't live in an area that has LTE support. If I did I probably would have gone with the 5. I am on T-Mobile and I get great speeds on HSPA(+).
The camera was better, but marginally so IMHO, plus I get satisfactory results from the N4's cam. If there was something a bit more earth shaking about it I would have kept it... but there wasn't, and I much prefer the look and feel of the 4.
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You're buying either one through TM? While the entry point might be a bit cheaper that way, I would suggest buying from Google or other party not connected with a carrier. Simple Mobile, TM and others have prepaid plans that allow you to just purchase a SIM and bring your own phone. As a secondary device you may not need a lot of minutes, look at T-Mobile's $30 plan. If you want to talk, Simple Mobile has a 1GB of 4g speed (throttled after that) with unlimited talk and text for $40. Your total cost of ownership over the typical 24 month contract will pay for the phone and then some (depending on your phone choice).
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I'll "lease" the N5 with Tmo if I decided to get it.. And I'm actually on T-mo's value plan with 4gb data for $20 along with the BYOD. I just need an Android phone to play with lol.
And thanks guys! I think I'll go with the 8gb Nexus 4 cos I don't need a lot of storage..
Simply GNX 5 rules!!
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Simply GNX 5 rules!!
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Did you seriously just registered to say Nexus 5 rules? lol
Anyhow, I decided to get the Nexus 5 through Tmo's JUMP program lol
Nexus 5 comes with the latest software updates. It's better than Samsung, HTC and the others.
I'm waiting for Android 4.3 firmware update for my GT-N7100. Kitkat? GNX 5 already has it. On GT-N7100.. Maybe with cyanogenmod.
I'd say go for N4. N5 has better hardware, more storage, better screen and latest android (this one isn't a problem, you can get it on N4 too if you're into the modding-thing), but the battery is nearly the same, which makes the N5 last way lesser. Plus, N4 costs less!
Ouch. Guess they're confident enough in the Nexus line now that they're looking for a profit on devices now too. Maybe a shift to selling subsidized on carriers is more of a priority.
http://motorola-blog.blogspot.nl/2014/10/nexus-6-from-google-and-motorola-more.html?linkId=10037351
Ya I'm gonna pass
That has to mean that the 64GB version will be $699. That is really crazy for a nexus device.
$650 I'll pass
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That has to mean that the 64GB version will be $699. That is really crazy for a nexus device.
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I hope they fail so they know the main reason people bought nexus devices was because of a cheap price tag
pass like nash
In my opinion the point of nexus to make high specs phone with instant android version updates with low budget which i cannot find in N6 :/
sorry for my English
750$ in Canada....OUCH, WHY GOOGLE, WHY
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That has to mean that the 64GB version will be $699. That is really crazy for a nexus device.
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Too rich for my blood - and for a lot of other people's too, it appears - Google's going to continue to sell the Nexus 5 for those of us without bottomless pockets
Interesting how LOLLIPOP (there - we can say it now!) is built to run on lower spec devices, yet they're still pushing the highest of high ends with this. Not complaining at all - it looks like a beast, alas one I'm unlikely to get to own
When I heard of N6 and it's specs I say: I selling my N5 and must have N6!!
But not when I read about prices.
going back to Samsung, better pay premium for a premium device, not this nexus 5.5
I thought this was the unlocked carrier price, not the Play price...
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going back to Samsung, better pay premium for a premium device, not this nexus 5.5
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Samsung always seems to plasticy for me.
As for the $649 I am okay with it. This phone is very comparable to other flag ship devices, so it isn't like it is more expensive then the other phones out there in it range. I think many are just bummed because they are used to paying about half that for a Nexus. I already knew I was getting this phone no matter what and planned for it to be about this expensive just in case. One thing I hope this price does is bring down the bottle neck when it comes time to preorder.
i hope then dont charge shipping unlike during nexus 5 there was a shipping charge. shipping charge is going bring this phone to 700 usd
$649 is a total letdown...
I wonder if that $49.99 with contract deal is real.
Nexus 5 was too succesfull. I'll pass on this, too expensive.
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$649 is a total letdown...
I wonder if that $49.99 with contract deal is real.
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probaby $49.99 a month....
Well I guess I'm out at that price.
Hate to say it but if I'm going $650 I may as well go iPhone in case I want to sell it.
Guess I'll pick up a MotoX 2ndGen after Christmas
Supposedly Tmobile is charging $650 for the 64gb. It doesn't make sense for it to be cheaper than the play store.
The price hasn't been announced officially yet, there's still hope.
If its 650 I'm out
Looks like best buy is giving best deal on note 5, free wireless charger (the one for S6 not new wireless fast charging one) and $200 gift card on trade in of old smartphone.
Pre ordered mine but they are not shipping early as at&t is doing.
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Looks like I got best deal of all
I got
free wireless charger
a $200 dollar gift card for trade in (my phones value was showing $1, which I purchased on ebay for $30, moto g verizon postpaid)
and a $45 gift card from this deal http://www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/sm...e-offer-143828 (I know the deal does not apply but still BB guy went through)
I used cards to pay for 30% down payment and taxes
Ruturaj001 said:
Looks like best buy is giving best deal on note 5, free wireless charger (the one for S6 not new wireless fast charging one) and $200 gift card on trade in of old smartphone.
Pre ordered mine but they are not shipping early as at&t is doing.
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They told me in store that it was actually the fast wireless charger, will need to clarify.
Ordered mine last Friday. For a value of 249.00 its worth the wait.
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Anyone know what kind of limitations there are on the '$200 credit for a smartphone trade in'? I have an old Galaxy S3 and HTC Evo 4G floating around. Would rather not part with my current Moto X when I upgrade to the Note. Would like to keep it around as a test/backup device.
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Anyone know what kind of limitations there are on the '$200 credit for a smartphone trade in'? I have an old Galaxy S3 and HTC Evo 4G floating around. Would rather not part with my current Moto X when I upgrade to the Note. Would like to keep it around as a test/backup device.
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I am a Samsung Experience Consultant at a Best Buy and asked the Mobile team at one of my stores the other day about the limitations. As long as the screen is not cracked and it can power on, you will get the $200 gift card. One of them also told me if I didnt have an old smartphone, to just buy their $20 Verizon pre paid LG Optimus Exceed 2 and just trade that in. LOL
OH, one limitation, It cannot be a blackberry... Haha
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They told me in store that it was actually the fast wireless charger, will need to clarify.
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If that's a fast wireless charger then it would be great but by looking at picture of ad it doesn't look so. They have posted SKU number but I have not been able to search anything using those. Previous chargers (which is out of stock) has different SKU, so we can hope.
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Ordered mine last Friday. For a value of 249.00 its worth the wait.
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Yep that's why waiting. :fingers-crossed:
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Anyone know what kind of limitations there are on the '$200 credit for a smartphone trade in'? I have an old Galaxy S3 and HTC Evo 4G floating around. Would rather not part with my current Moto X when I upgrade to the Note. Would like to keep it around as a test/backup device.
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Prepaid phone don't work. I think both should work. :good:
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I am a Samsung Experience Consultant at a Best Buy and asked the Mobile team at one of my stores the other day about the limitations. As long as the screen is not cracked and it can power on, you will get the $200 gift card. One of them also told me if I didnt have an old smartphone, to just buy their $20 Verizon pre paid LG Optimus Exceed 2 and just trade that in. LOL
OH, one limitation, It cannot be a blackberry... Haha
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AT&T is doing $200 off with a smartphone trade in and as long as it meets $10 on their trade in calculator they will give you the money, regardless of if it has a cracked screen. My LG G2 with just a cracked screen is worth $19 according to the calculator, however the headphone jack is busted and cracked so according to the calculator it's worth $0, but if it was JUST a broken screen it would have qualified for the $200.
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I am a Samsung Experience Consultant at a Best Buy and asked the Mobile team at one of my stores the other day about the limitations. As long as the screen is not cracked and it can power on, you will get the $200 gift card. One of them also told me if I didnt have an old smartphone, to just buy their $20 Verizon pre paid LG Optimus Exceed 2 and just trade that in. LOL
OH, one limitation, It cannot be a blackberry... Haha
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Ohh I bought phone like that but returned after reading conditions, conditions said is should be post paid phone.
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AT&T is doing $200 off with a smartphone trade in and as long as it meets $10 on their trade in calculator they will give you the money, regardless of if it has a cracked screen. My LG G2 with just a cracked screen is worth $19 according to the calculator, however the headphone jack is busted and cracked so according to the calculator it's worth $0, but if it was JUST a broken screen it would have qualified for the $200.
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Yes but at&t told me I have to spend all $200 on accessories (they did not have one for note 5 also) on that day only.
The wireless charger that is being given out is the current non-fast charging pad. If you read the fine print, it specifically has a SKU stated which is the same one being sold in stores currently.
As for the trade-in offer, the phone must be a postpaid type smartphone, and cannot be one that is prepaid or commonly sold on prepaid.
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Yeah, I got into one of my stores today and asked a mobile lead to verify and he said no, I couldnt trade in a pre paid phone. Guess the other mobile guy I spoke with was wrong.
Does anyone have any suggestions on an easy to find and cheap post paid smartphone?
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Does anyone have any suggestions on an easy to find and cheap post paid smartphone?
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I bought 2 cheap phones, one from swappa.com and one off eBay that qualify for trade in
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The wireless charger that is being given out is the current non-fast charging pad. If you read the fine print, it specifically has a SKU stated which is the same one being sold in stores currently.
As for the trade-in offer, the phone must be a postpaid type smartphone, and cannot be one that is prepaid or commonly sold on prepaid.
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You are correct regarding the non-fast wireless charger. I stopped back into Best Buy today and they confirmed that I was given bad information initially.
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I bought 2 cheap phones, one from swappa.com and one off eBay that qualify for trade in
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What phones were they? I feel like there isn't a clear description of what these phones need to be. One best buy told me it has to me the current phone on my contract, another told me it couldn't be older than a galaxy S3.
I have a Moto X 2013 I've had to use as a backup phone a few times. Looks like I would only get about $75-$100 on eBay. I might just trade that in. If I ever need a backup phone again, I'll just buy something for $50.
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What phones were they? I feel like there isn't a clear description of what these phones need to be. One best buy told me it has to me the current phone on my contract, another told me it couldn't be older than a galaxy S3.
I have a Moto X 2013 I've had to use as a backup phone a few times. Looks like I would only get about $75-$100 on eBay. I might just trade that in. If I ever need a backup phone again, I'll just buy something for $50.
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It only has to be worth something, go to bestbuys trade in page and look up any phone you have or wish to buy as trade in. As long as it's worth some sort of trade in value you'll get the full $200. It doesn't not need to be any phone currently on your plan, it does not need to be a phone on your carrier. Just has to be a working smartphone that you'd buy from a carrier "postpaid" basically any phone you'd buy with a 2 year contract. I did this last year for the note 4. I trade in my parents old Verizon Samsung fascinate it was worth 15 then and I got 200. And I have AT&T
do you have to purchase a smart phone plan with this or can you just purchase the phone straight out with a trade in?
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do you have to purchase a smart phone plan with this or can you just purchase the phone straight out with a trade in?
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I'm buying my note 5 outright from bestbuy as well. The best buy employee said yes it can be outright to get the free 200 gift card
S197Mike said:
It only has to be worth something, go to bestbuys trade in page and look up any phone you have or wish to buy as trade in. As long as it's worth some sort of trade in value you'll get the full $200. It doesn't not need to be any phone currently on your plan, it does not need to be a phone on your carrier. Just has to be a working smartphone that you'd buy from a carrier "postpaid" basically any phone you'd buy with a 2 year contract. I did this last year for the note 4. I trade in my parents old Verizon Samsung fascinate it was worth 15 then and I got 200. And I have AT&T
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I bought verizion moto g from ebay, trade in value on best buy is $1, I hope it works.
S197Mike said:
I'm buying my note 5 outright from bestbuy as well. The best buy employee said yes it can be outright to get the free 200 gift card
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I might go for t mobile note 5 if it has same deal.