$249 refurbished iPhones [Archive] - Page 3

iPegboy

Mar 24, 2008, 02:59 PM

I am worried that my iPhone is going to come scratched and/or messed up.

How many of you have had problems with your phones?

When I bought the phone I was under the impression that it was treated similar to an Apple refurb, but apparently I was wrong. My iPhone should get delivered anytime now (yea!) but I really hope that it comes in great/perfect condition, and that there are no problems so I can unlock and have some fun tonight.

Just got mine. It's in perfect condition. According to apple's web site, the warranty is good until July 30, 08, so it's an early one. I'll do that fax thing to update my purchase in the morning.

friekunater

Mar 24, 2008, 04:15 PM

i clicked on the link on the first page and it just went to some blank page on the AT&T site. i searched 'refurbished iPhones' on the site and it brought up no matching results for what i was looking for. I tried to register to the AT&T site with my home phone, which is AT&T, and it said that our number wasn't registered. someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? i want a $250 iPhone!

SKOTTIEG23

Mar 24, 2008, 04:18 PM

Chilekj

Mar 24, 2008, 05:08 PM

My iphone just came in the mail.. the accessories look brand new, and the phone itself.. looks amazing, no scratches dents or anything
there are a little scratches, but i think its on the plastic cover placed on the screen

Good steal.. 250!
ordered Tuesday night at 9

edit
came with the cleaning cloth, stickers, finger tips,
phone hasn't even been activated, and seems brand new..

Version 1.0.2

hotsauce3868

Mar 24, 2008, 05:18 PM

Received mine earlier today. It is in perfect condition, although the firmware is 1.0.2. I went to Settings>Usage and the usage only said about 10 min total when I got it. Must have been a quick return for the previous owner. No scratches at all. Does get a little warm though, will have to monitor it. Warranty ends on July 20, 2008. So someone must have registered it. Already sent in proof of purchase to get it changed. Will see what happens. Good luck to the rest of you.

h110283

Mar 24, 2008, 05:36 PM

wow...

just received mine. def NOT mint condition. not acceptable, not even a little. first of all i was disappointed to see that its not in its original packaging, and then i open it to find MULTIPLE scratches and a DENT on the back! i'm going to try to take it to the apple store today - hopefully i dont have to end up sending it back in.

Thank you Apple!!

I went to my local apple store, told them ATT's customer service was **** and that they told me to contact apple, so they replaced it with a (mint) in-store refurb within 5 minutes.

oh and my 2nd refurb came, THIS one was in good condition.

mdwsta4

Mar 24, 2008, 06:33 PM

The phone I received was in perfect condition. If the warranty didn't expire in August, I wouldn't think anyone even activated it. No dents, scratches, blemishes, etc.

2nd. my headphones do look used tho on the white part. phone came activated with 1.0.2. used ziphone to activate/unlock/jailbreak on 1.1.4.
safari, youtube, etc all work like my last ATT activated iphone. after a quick reboot installer worked fine.
now if i could only find this background on there!
http://onceeternalmedia.com/GUIleo.jpg

here are some quick pics after everything finished installing:
http://images31.fotki.com/v1101/photos/5/51621/396461/IMG_0305-vi.jpg

http://images34.fotki.com/v1148/photos/5/51621/396461/IMG_0303-vi.jpg

still debating if i'm going to make this phone black like my 4gb
http://images28.fotki.com/v965/photos/5/51621/396461/IMG_4449-vi.jpg

Bootsie

Mar 24, 2008, 06:54 PM

Well, it is here, and it is beautiful!

It is working great and looks in perfect condition. I don't know if they reset the usage stats, but my says that there is 0 minutes usage in its lifetime.

I am very happy, and now I am off to restore and unlock. WOOT!

mjfor40

Mar 24, 2008, 07:03 PM

i'm looking into buying a refurbished iphone and there are a lot on ebay (some for ~$300 which aint bad).

all of them are stating that they are "brand new" (in other words not used) except for unlocking the phone for the winning bidder. is this shady? do i need to be careful with these auctions? dont want to get scammed or screwed over....

billabong

Mar 24, 2008, 07:10 PM

I get mine tomorrow, can't wait!

H2Opoloboy19

Mar 24, 2008, 08:04 PM

Can anyone tell me how to check the week info for my iphone? thx

savanahrose

Mar 24, 2008, 08:14 PM

It should be taken off as soon as he returns the other phone, they have to have some incentive to send the phone back ;)

I never thought of that. My husband says I am too trusting... oh well at least I am happy. :D

mkrishnan

Mar 24, 2008, 08:19 PM

Can anyone tell me how to check the week info for my iphone? thx

See this guide (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=457556)...

Each iPhone has a serial number detailing the year it was made and the week. The Year is found in the 3rd digit of the serial number while the week number is found by the 4th and 5th digits.

Example:

7t728xxxx > This means this iPhone is from Year 2007 and week 28.
GH810xxxx > This means this iPhone is from Year 2008 and week 10.

Mine arrived while I was in Jax today... which means I can get it from the office manager tomorrow. :)

cpuwrecker

Mar 24, 2008, 08:25 PM

I just got the iPhone today and it is in perfect condition with all accessories. When I checked on Apple's website for the warranty, it stated that the phone has never been activated. Unfortunately, I cannot activate the phone as it is a gift. :(

Well, I should be able to get the nitty gritty details on it once we get it activated.

This was an awesome deal, and hope that they do it again soon, so I can get another one when the 2.0 firmware is released.

H2Opoloboy19

Mar 24, 2008, 08:30 PM

See this guide (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=457556)...

Mine arrived while I was in Jax today... which means I can get it from the office manager tomorrow. :)

THanks a lot.
So mine is week 30 with 1.1.1 :p

djorn2k

Mar 24, 2008, 09:01 PM

THanks a lot.
So mine is week 30 with 1.1.1 :p

I have the same thing. My refurbished phone was 2007 week 30. The last reset was done on 10/01/07. How can I findout which firmware does it have?

Galley

Mar 24, 2008, 09:51 PM

What's the deal with the warranty? The box says one year, but it doesn't begin the day I activate it, but the day it was new? :confused:

chewbaccacabra

Mar 24, 2008, 10:04 PM

Just got home from my China trip - I am beat down from 24 hours of travelling and will work on the phone tomorrow. So far though it looks nearly perfect. Small scratch on the back. Screen is perfect. Even had some kind of plastic over the screen.

alekona

Mar 24, 2008, 10:04 PM

I need help....I purchased another ringtone from itunes and added it to my phone but when I go to settings to look at my ringtones it shows only one listed twice and not the other that I purchased. Why???

Michael CM1

Mar 24, 2008, 10:14 PM

What's the deal with the warranty? The box says one year, but it doesn't begin the day I activate it, but the day it was new? :confused:

Someone in this forum listed a link to where you can get the full warranty by sending in a proof of purchase (well, receipt) and some other stuff. That's what makes Apple's refurb program quite unbeatable.

seattle

Mar 25, 2008, 12:16 AM

I got mine iPhone around 2:00 today and it looks great. What a great deal.

friekunater

Mar 25, 2008, 12:37 AM

okay, so I found this six days late, but will they be offering more when/if they become available ? I bought a 16gb iPod Touch in November and I realize it's probably not worth the original $400, but if I advertise accessories and a warranty on eBay, I could easily get that or more. I want to sell it to get an iPhone and use the leftover money for service, but I wont make any profit unless I can get the refurb model. so, will they offer more for us tardy to find out?

downloadphim

Mar 25, 2008, 01:15 AM

i found this at apple website. need to fax the receipt for 1 year warranty. mine expire june 2008.

fax cover
http://www.apple.com/support/service/help/warrantycheck/proofofpurchase.html

submit information
http://www.apple.com/support/service/help/warrantycheck/dateofpurchase.html

cdonnelly20

Mar 25, 2008, 02:27 AM

All,

Just had a quick question. I've been wanting to get an iPhone for a while now and have been watching the refurb websites. I still have some time remaining on my contract with Verizon. If I were to buy the iPhone now and not activate it for a few months, would I still be able to use most of its functions? Would it essentially just be an iTouch? Appreciate your assistance.

milk242

Mar 25, 2008, 02:46 AM

Received my iPhone today and its in mint condition. Checked the warranty online and it said it was never activated but I also checked the last reset date for usage and it was 10/17/07 so I'm thinking this phone was previously jailbroken and activated. It's all good, firmware was 1.1.1 when I received it and its a 2007 week 38 build so it should have the 3.9 bootloader.

billabong

Mar 25, 2008, 03:11 AM

What time are most of your DHL deliveries coming at? Mine is getting delivered tomorrow, and just wondering what time I should expect it...

Hershele

Mar 25, 2008, 09:45 AM

Mint Condition.......1.0.2

Question: Should I UPGRADE or RESTORE to 1.1.4 ?
Tnxz

chadamorrill

Mar 25, 2008, 09:50 AM

Mint Condition.......1.0.2

Question: Should I UPGRADE or RESTORE to 1.1.4 ?
Tnxz

restore... follow the instructions to put the phone into recovery mode. also, download 1.1.4 from apple.com so you've got it before you start the restore process. I think there are explicit instructions in the thread somewhere.

mkrishnan

Mar 25, 2008, 10:13 AM

Got mine; it's a bit newer than some, although still not très new. 2007, week 37, 1.1.1 pre-loaded. Condition appears pretty good, including accessory condition (not that I really plan on using them).

Updated and unlocked with apparent success -- a breeze, especially since the Bootloader 4.6 issue was a non-issue.... :) Now putting some music and stuff on it. Next step will be to actually check and make sure my T-Mo SIM works. :p Very nice... I resisted the iPhone for quite a while, but I always did admit that there's just something about its overall design gestalt that just ... makes you happy!

murc585

Mar 25, 2008, 10:28 AM

are these refurbished deals only online or can you get them at the at&t stores too?

mkrishnan

Mar 25, 2008, 10:44 AM

are these refurbished deals only online or can you get them at the at&t stores too?

They were actually original only at stores, in the Northeast USA. The scuttlebutt at that time was that they were a "secret weapon" -- the stores were apparently instructed to offer them primarily to "seal the deal" with customers switching to AT&T who balked at the price. They showed up briefly as an online deal; presumably, they'll be back (or even better), but probably sell out quickly again, just as they did last week. Store stock is more variable... all depends on location and how much the store advertises (if at all) that they have them.

Still syncing songs! Grrr... USB2 is so slow! :rolleyes: :p

orson39

Mar 25, 2008, 11:20 AM

I live in California. I ordered my iPhone last Tuesday 3/18 around 2:00 p.m. It finally showed up on the DHL website as being picked up in Texas Thursday 3/20 at 12:00 p.m., it then went to Wilmington, OH on 3/21 then on to Allentown Hub, PA where it spent the weekend. It ended up in Fresno yesterday at 10:00 a.m., then took a leisurely drive to Sacramento this morning. I would assume I'll get it today but I'm not holding my breath.

I wouldn't recommend DHL to anyone who might actually need their package in a timely manner.

Anyhoo, looking forward to my iPhone.

KoolStar

Mar 25, 2008, 11:29 AM

I ordered a few last week and received all three of them this week. Finally and iPhone thats not 300 bucks.

mkrishnan

Mar 25, 2008, 01:35 PM

It finally showed up on the DHL website as being picked up in Texas Thursday 3/20 at 12:00 p.m ....

What you describe honestly isn't that unusual for any of the majors. Rather often, that first day is an electronic scan, when they don't even have the package yet. They probably actually got it Friday, which means that today would be the correct two day delivery date. Any later than today, and yeah, it doesn't meet two-day criteria, but...

But then, I could also snip and say that you should not be using the free shipping option if you need your things right this minute. ;)

sharkzfan

Mar 25, 2008, 02:09 PM

I received my ATT refurb last friday. It looked and worked fine except that the battery never fully charged. It would get to 95% or so and the lightning symbol stayed on always. It never showed the little plug symbol in the battery. This morning, Tuesday, at 9:30 am it started to get hot in my pocket. In fact, it got burning hot and the screen was flashing all white then all black. I held down the 2 buttons and the screen went black and that was all she wrote. I went directly to the local Apple store, it opened at 10 am, I walked in without an appt., handed my HOT phone to the first person I saw. I walked out with a new phone at 10:15, activated and ready to use. A quick restore at home and it's like new again. The phone I received from Apple was completely up to date (1.1.4) and shows warranty until 4/09 on the Apple website.

Good luck everybody!

cvahl

Mar 25, 2008, 03:43 PM

... and shows warranty until 4/09 on the Apple website.

I was looking for this information for some time, can somebody tell me how to do this (or post a link)?
Thanks

doodads

Mar 25, 2008, 04:15 PM

I was looking for this information for some time, can somebody tell me how to do this (or post a link)?
Thanks

Do you bother reading this forum? Look at Post # 524.

beejam

Mar 25, 2008, 06:01 PM

Just picked up my package from DHL today. (Came in yesterday, but I was out of town.) Powered it up and a screen came up with some sort of "Not correct sim" alert. Hit the "dismiss" button and up came the whole main menu. After a few tweaks, I got it to work with my network and now I'm wasting lots of time playing Freeverse sudoku! :) We also have an apple refurb (from Apple) waiting to be hooked up and all I can do on that one is dial 911. So does this mean the phone came unlocked?

btw, except for a squished instruction folder, looks exactly the same as the one we paid $100 more for from Apple! (meaning it looks brand new!)

-Brian

cvahl

Mar 25, 2008, 08:16 PM

Do you bother reading this forum? Look at Post # 524.

I've read this, and I already send them the fax yesterday, but I was wondering if there is a webpage where I might enter the serial number and could get the information when my iPhone was activated for the first time

mdwsta4

Mar 25, 2008, 08:28 PM

not sure if you checked your firmware, but when the iphone first came out this was a common problem (the battery charger). i had the same thing happen with my 4gb iphone in that it never showed fully charged. next update corrected that mistake.
when you surf the net/youtube for extended periods of time the top portion of the phone does start to get pretty warm.
but hey, at least you got a new phone! can't beat that.

I received my ATT refurb last friday. It looked and worked fine except that the battery never fully charged. It would get to 95% or so and the lightning symbol stayed on always. It never showed the little plug symbol in the battery. This morning, Tuesday, at 9:30 am it started to get hot in my pocket. In fact, it got burning hot and the screen was flashing all white then all black. I held down the 2 buttons and the screen went black and that was all she wrote. I went directly to the local Apple store, it opened at 10 am, I walked in without an appt., handed my HOT phone to the first person I saw. I walked out with a new phone at 10:15, activated and ready to use. A quick restore at home and it's like new again. The phone I received from Apple was completely up to date (1.1.4) and shows warranty until 4/09 on the Apple website.

Good luck everybody!

milk242

Mar 25, 2008, 09:18 PM

I've read this, and I already send them the fax yesterday, but I was wondering if there is a webpage where I might enter the serial number and could get the information when my iPhone was activated for the first time

https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do

chewbaccacabra

Mar 25, 2008, 11:28 PM

Just checked mine . . . Oct 19, 2008 :D

mkrishnan

Mar 26, 2008, 06:33 AM

Just checked mine . . . Oct 19, 2008 :D

But it should be Mar 2009, right? Meaning you should still send in the warranty updater thingy....

Mine is of a similar vintage, FWIW... because my date came up as 10/15/08.

mdwsta4

Mar 26, 2008, 08:22 AM

iirc, ATT offers a 90 day warranty just like apple does on refurb'd products, so no, you shouldn't get a full year.
you guys are lucky. my one year would expire july 9th.

But it should be Mar 2009, right? Meaning you should still send in the warranty updater thingy....

Mine is of a similar vintage, FWIW... because my date came up as 10/15/08.

mkrishnan

Mar 26, 2008, 08:23 AM

iirc, ATT offers a 90 day warranty just like apple does on refurb'd products, so no, you shouldn't get a full year.

My understanding is that AT&T warrants it for 90 days under their blanket refurb policy, but *Apple* continues to warrant it as a refurb Apple product, even though it came from AT&T, by their policy, which is to give it a year....

RqThrottle

Mar 26, 2008, 08:57 AM

My understanding is that AT&T warrants it for 90 days under their blanket refurb policy, but *Apple* continues to warrant it as a refurb Apple product, even though it came from AT&T, by their policy, which is to give it a year....

That is my understanding too.

My wife's iPhone is a week 40. I faxed the coverage form and invoice yesterday, and I am just crossing my fingers they do give us a full year warranty. If they don't correct it in a few days (takes 72 hours?), I plan on calling in.

Worse come to worse, it is covered for 7 months, which sure beats 90 days. So the glass is half-full :)

Regards,

chadamorrill

Mar 26, 2008, 09:08 AM

My understanding is that AT&T warrants it for 90 days under their blanket refurb policy, but *Apple* continues to warrant it as a refurb Apple product, even though it came from AT&T, by their policy, which is to give it a year....

And to back that up, I filled out the form online, then faxed my AT&T proof of purchase along with the Apple specified fax cover letter yesterday. Got an email just after that stating that they received my request. Got another email just now stating that they changed it; I went to the website again to look up my s/n and voila, my warranty NOW expires on 3/19/09 :D GOooooo :apple:!!

RqThrottle

Mar 26, 2008, 09:31 AM

And to back that up, I filled out the form online, then faxed my AT&T proof of purchase along with the Apple specified fax cover letter yesterday. Got an email just after that stating that they received my request. Got another email just now stating that they changed it; I went to the website again to look up my s/n and voila, my warranty NOW expires on 3/19/09 :D GOooooo :apple:!!

Good for you! I'm still waiting for mine. I just checked and has not been changed... *sniff*

cvahl

Mar 26, 2008, 10:07 AM

https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do

Thanks a lot!

mdwsta4

Mar 26, 2008, 03:34 PM

okay, cool. well i'm going to do what was just posted and fax my new proof of purchase. wouldn't mind having a warranty until march of 09!

My understanding is that AT&T warrants it for 90 days under their blanket refurb policy, but *Apple* continues to warrant it as a refurb Apple product, even though it came from AT&T, by their policy, which is to give it a year....

tylermoyn

Mar 26, 2008, 09:28 PM

I just found out about this deal, it's just what I need (or needed)!

Does anyone know if the deal is still available at any At&t stores in either Chicago or Arizona?

Thanks,
TM

iPegboy

Mar 26, 2008, 09:36 PM

re: warranty -- there's a sticker right on the side of my AT&T that says (amongst other things) that "Refurbished iPhones come with a 1-year warranty through Apple." And directs you to make a claim through Apple.

I haven't activated mine, but as soon as I do, I'll appeal to Apple (the page says my warranty is currently good through July 30, 08).

Mikebuzzsaw

Mar 26, 2008, 10:58 PM

Sold both my iphones on fleabay for $420 shipped each. Good enough profit for me.

topher2889

Mar 26, 2008, 11:59 PM

Sold both my iphones on fleabay for $420 shipped each. Good enough profit for me.

Let's say if and when a 3g iphone is announced, how much do you think my "slightly used" iphone would go for on ebay? Would I have to tell them it was a refurb or could I just leave that part out?:rolleyes:

gsolia

Mar 27, 2008, 01:17 AM

so i just got my phone and it looked like it was brand new...no scratches and the earbuds looked like they never been used. I already unlocked it and it works great...so happy now!

Eduardo1971

Mar 27, 2008, 01:37 AM

Let's say if and when a 3g iphone is announced, how much do you think my "slightly used" iphone would go for on ebay? Would I have to tell them it was a refurb or could I just leave that part out?:rolleyes:

I hope you are being sarcastic with your last sentence. That would be unethical: to sell a refurbished iPhone as though it was new when you first bought it.:mad:

pinktank

Mar 27, 2008, 06:27 AM

damn you people capitalizing on this instead of letting people who cant afford it otherwise buy

chadamorrill

Mar 27, 2008, 08:09 AM

re: warranty -- ... I haven't activated mine, but as soon as I do, I'll appeal to Apple (the page says my warranty is currently good through July 30, 08).

I didn't activate mine before I went to the website. Not sure you have to, just have to prove you bought it now rather than a year ago July.

doodads

Mar 27, 2008, 10:37 AM

I didn't activate mine before I went to the website. Not sure you have to, just have to prove you bought it now rather than a year ago July.

You have to fax Apple a copy of your receipt.

macaddict1221

Mar 27, 2008, 11:06 AM

I faxed my proof of receipt to Apple with the form suppled on the Apple Site on Wednesday today I got this email from Apple:

Dear Apple Customer,

Product Serial Number: xxxxxxxxx

Thank you for sending your product's proof of purchase to Apple.

After reviewing the proof of purchase, we have approved your request to update the date of purchase. Effective immediately, the purchase date for your product in our records is: 3/19/2008

To verify service coverage for your product, please visit <http://www.apple.com/support>. If necessary you may “Select Your Country” on the right side of the page. Under "About Your Support Coverage" on the right side of the page, enter your product's serial number and click Go. You will see the purchase date from our records, model name, web support resources, and AppleCare support agreement status.

Sincerely,

AppleCare Agreement Administration

SWEEEEET!

chadamorrill

Mar 27, 2008, 11:18 AM

You have to fax Apple a copy of your receipt.

Go back and read my post. I stated that you dont have to activate YOUR PHONE before you fax in the form. I've already inputted my serial number into the website, filled out the Apple fax coversheet and faxed the info to Apple. My warranty has been extended.

But thanks for the tip! :D

Mikebuzzsaw

Mar 27, 2008, 11:19 AM

Let's say if and when a 3g iphone is announced, how much do you think my "slightly used" iphone would go for on ebay? Would I have to tell them it was a refurb or could I just leave that part out?:rolleyes:

Just subtly add the refurbished part in.

Brand New refurbished
8GB iPhone in box sealed!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170203501903&ssPageName=STRK:MESO:IT&ih=007
That's how i did it.

RqThrottle

Mar 27, 2008, 12:48 PM

I faxed my proof of receipt to Apple with the form suppled on the Apple Site on Wednesday today I got this email from Apple:

Hmm.. I faxed the form on Tuesday morning, and I haven't heard a peep from them. Case # and Agreement # were left empty (I thought they didn't apply) on the cover fax... I am wondering whether that is delaying the process.

chadamorrill

Mar 27, 2008, 01:48 PM

Hmm.. I faxed the form on Tuesday morning, and I haven't heard a peep from them. Case # and Agreement # were left empty (I thought they didn't apply) on the cover fax... I am wondering whether that is delaying the process.

Did you fill out the web form? http://www.apple.com/support/service/help/warrantycheck/dateofpurchase.html

macaddict1221

Mar 27, 2008, 01:54 PM

Hmm.. I faxed the form on Tuesday morning, and I haven't heard a peep from them. Case # and Agreement # were left empty (I thought they didn't apply) on the cover fax... I am wondering whether that is delaying the process.

RG did u fill out the form on the apple site:

http://www.apple.com/support/service...fpurchase.html

I did that and than printed out form and faxed with my receipt

That should do it!

RqThrottle

Mar 27, 2008, 01:57 PM

Did you fill out the web form? http://www.apple.com/support/service/help/warrantycheck/dateofpurchase.html

Hi,

Yes, I did fill it on Saturday. I got the (automated?) replay saying they received my warranty claim, and to fax the invoice with the fax cover if I hadn't already done so. I faxed on Tuesday morning.. I usually get up at 4:30 am, so I forgot to bring the papers on Monday.

Seeing claims filled on Wednesday already approved is making me worry a bit. Hopefully it will be done tomorrow...

billabong

Mar 27, 2008, 02:05 PM

Just got my iPhone yesterday, great condition. No scratches or anything!

chadamorrill

Mar 27, 2008, 03:49 PM

Seeing claims filled on Wednesday already approved is making me worry a bit. Hopefully it will be done tomorrow...

Well, I wouldn't worry too much. Obviously, other's iPhone are getting their warranties extended, so that shouldn't be a problem. If you don't hear back tomorrow, I might do the process again... or find a number to call. What is it 1800-SOS-APPL?? That's what it used to be anyway. There's no contact info on the email I got back, otherwise I'd give you the ph number/email address. Keep us posted.

mdwsta4

Mar 27, 2008, 04:57 PM

i live in chicago and called around trying to find one. couldn't and just got one through ATT online instead.

I just found out about this deal, it's just what I need (or needed)!

Does anyone know if the deal is still available at any At&t stores in either Chicago or Arizona?

Thanks,
TM

Strublin19

Mar 27, 2008, 05:47 PM

When I go to apple.com or at&t websites nothing comes up about the refurbished iphones. Are they no longer doing this deal? :(

touchyphone

Mar 27, 2008, 07:18 PM

When I go to apple.com or at&t websites nothing comes up about the refurbished iphones. Are they no longer doing this deal? :(

Only about 9 days too late....sorry

touchyphone

Mar 27, 2008, 07:19 PM

Just want to say, I took advantage of this deal, and I have to say. IT IS THE BEST, 249.99 I ever spent. Thanks all here for the heads up.

The phone couldnt be any more mint condition, as well as all the accessories that came with it! Just a great deal.

mkrishnan

Mar 27, 2008, 07:25 PM

When I go to apple.com or at&t websites nothing comes up about the refurbished iphones. Are they no longer doing this deal? :(

AT&T's site seems to only show the offer when it's available, and you get a blank store template page when it's gone. Apple has a refurbished iPod page, but they only have refurbs available (they continually go in and out of stock) if they show them on the page.

The refurbished iPhone 8GB has never been offered at $249 at Apple, though, AFAIK. Only at AT&T. $349 at Apple. It appears to be there now, though.

The AT&T price of $249 has also been offered in some AT&T Wireless stores. You might call local ones and ask.

jaydub

Mar 28, 2008, 11:28 AM

AT&T's site seems to only show the offer when it's available, and you get a blank store template page when it's gone. Apple has a refurbished iPod page, but they only have refurbs available (they continually go in and out of stock) if they show them on the page.

The refurbished iPhone 8GB has never been offered at $249 at Apple, though, AFAIK. Only at AT&T. $349 at Apple. It appears to be there now, though.

The AT&T price of $249 has also been offered in some AT&T Wireless stores. You might call local ones and ask.

From what I've been able to find out, the in-store refurbs may have only been available in select markets on the east coast. I have called numerous stores in Vegas and they all told me that they received no refurbs at all. :(

I'll just be patient for the next round of online refurbs. :)

stealthster

Mar 28, 2008, 11:29 AM

AT&T's site seems to only show the offer when it's available, and you get a blank store template page when it's gone. Apple has a refurbished iPod page, but they only have refurbs available (they continually go in and out of stock) if they show them on the page.

The refurbished iPhone 8GB has never been offered at $249 at Apple, though, AFAIK. Only at AT&T. $349 at Apple. It appears to be there now, though.

The AT&T price of $249 has also been offered in some AT&T Wireless stores. You might call local ones and ask.
If I do manage to find one at the store, and pay by credit card and don’t sign up for contract would they charge my card more? and if I give it as a gift to somebody and they unlock it what happens?

CalBoy

Mar 28, 2008, 12:18 PM

If I do manage to find one at the store, and pay by credit card and don’t sign up for contract would they charge my card more? and if I give it as a gift to somebody and they unlock it what happens?

You don't sign up for the contract in the store since you can do it via iTunes, so that shouldn't change the price.

If you gift it to someone, and they unlock it, how would ATT charge you more for it later?

Don't get your hopes up though; I tried going around to some ATT stores and none of them had the refurbed phones there.

jwtseng

Mar 28, 2008, 01:29 PM

Mine arrived with an slight indentation on the corner of the case next to the headphone jack. Not the end of the world, but I decided to call ATT for a replacement and try my luck again.

They are sending another phone out and charging me another $249+tx for the cross-shipment, which is to be refunded when they get the original iPhone returned.

I wonder, is there anything that will be keeping me from keeping BOTH phones? This seems like a way to get more refurbished iPhones for $249 if you have already purchased one.;)

hidehide

Mar 28, 2008, 01:45 PM

EB66

Mar 28, 2008, 02:17 PM

I have to say you suck if you really want to keep both.

People who doesnt really need it is getting and selling it high price in ebay.
Im sad to see the ugly side of human again.

true im too scared of karma to do something like that haha

RqThrottle

Mar 28, 2008, 02:34 PM

Well, I wouldn't worry too much. Obviously, other's iPhone are getting their warranties extended, so that shouldn't be a problem. If you don't hear back tomorrow, I might do the process again... or find a number to call. What is it 1800-SOS-APPL?? That's what it used to be anyway. There's no contact info on the email I got back, otherwise I'd give you the ph number/email address. Keep us posted.

I just got off the phone with apple, and after quite a long time on hold they told me I need to contact ATT and get it re-serialized in order to get the warranty extended. They knew the phone was refurbished without me saying a word about it. Obviously, I'm not going to do that, and just drop the whole thing.

So those of you that got your warranty extended lucked out. Cheers! :)

Macdick

Mar 28, 2008, 03:19 PM

I got my for 199+tax,so it worth wait for that price and on top of that my company pay for my phone bill! :D:D

jwtseng

Mar 28, 2008, 05:45 PM

I have to say you suck if you really want to keep both.

People who doesnt really need it is getting and selling it high price in ebay.
Im sad to see the ugly side of human again.

I really don't see why people like you feel entitled to lecture to anyone else. I'm just calling things as I see them. Maybe some people find this information more helpful than you do.

In any case, I have contacted ATT again and confirmed things. Normally, if you kept both phones, you would be expected to activate both on a rate plan. And if you didn't, then you would be responsible for the entire nonsubsidized retail price of the phone that wasn't activated. But in the case of iPhone, there are no price subsidies linked with the phone purchase. So BOTH of the phones are purchased no strings attached.

The bottom line here is that ATT does indeed have additional refurbished iPhones available for sale. You just have to be a purchaser of a refurbished iPhone within the previous 14 days.

CalBoy

Mar 28, 2008, 05:52 PM

The bottom line here is that ATT does indeed have additional refurbished iPhones available for sale.

Well they don't appear to be online, or in my local area stores.

They probably have some stock for defective phones, but I don't think they have any more left for "sale."

Walter MacLovin

Mar 28, 2008, 06:28 PM

I was gonna wait until the iPhone 2 comes out in June but $249...I mean, come on!

doodads

Mar 31, 2008, 03:47 PM

The AT&T stores here in suburban Maryland seem to be out of the refurbs.

ubersalad

Mar 31, 2008, 06:18 PM

People who doesnt really need it is getting and selling it high price in ebay.
Im sad to see the ugly side of human again.
Who actually "need" it?

mkrishnan

Mar 31, 2008, 06:54 PM

Who actually "need" it?

I think the official answer to this question is, "Me an my mom but no1 els! :mad:" ;)

jakedaniel

Apr 1, 2008, 12:31 PM

Who actually "need" it?

Actually I dropped my old giveaway cell down in the bilge of my boat while I was working on her a couple of days before the iphone deal. I was able to fish it out of there, take it apart, dry it out in the oven and still use it, but the screen wouldn't light up and you could hardly hear with it. Tuesday was my payday and I was going to buy a new cell as soon as I got paid anyway. I was just going to buy another "crap" phone to tide me over because my sister and I have been watching and waiting for the iPhone price to come down to a reasonable level since it first came out. Got her email telling me about the deal right before I got off of work, went right home and ordered it.

Yes, I needed a new phone, and thanks to this deal I didn't have to buy yet another "crap" phone to tide me over till the iPhone price finally came down.

ubersalad

Apr 1, 2008, 02:27 PM

Actually I dropped my old giveaway cell down in the bilge of my boat while I was working on her a couple of days before the iphone deal. I was able to fish it out of there, take it apart, dry it out in the oven and still use it, but the screen wouldn't light up and you could hardly hear with it. Tuesday was my payday and I was going to buy a new cell as soon as I got paid anyway. I was just going to buy another "crap" phone to tide me over because my sister and I have been watching and waiting for the iPhone price to come down to a reasonable level since it first came out. Got her email telling me about the deal right before I got off of work, went right home and ordered it.

Yes, I needed a new phone, and thanks to this deal I didn't have to buy yet another "crap" phone to tide me over till the iPhone price finally came down.

Denied. You don't "need" it, just get the crap phone.

overanalyzer

Apr 1, 2008, 09:15 PM

Denied. You don't "need" it, just get the crap phone.

Has Suze Orman joined the forums? :rolleyes:

Aj2488

Apr 1, 2008, 10:17 PM

I was gonna wait until the iPhone 2 comes out in June but $249...I mean, come on!

Everyone is saying iPhone 2 in June... I'm hopeful to and really hope this is true and that were not all just getting our hopes built up for a September release. That would stink.

RqThrottle

Apr 2, 2008, 11:25 AM

I just got off the phone with apple, and after quite a long time on hold they told me I need to contact ATT and get it re-serialized in order to get the warranty extended.

Posting again in case someone has the same issues I had. I ignored Apple's customer support to call AT&T (Apple support was TERRIBLE). I faxed the paperwork again, and 48 hours later the warranty was reset to a full year. If you first don't succeed, try, try again.

Regards,

bobbyboulders

Apr 2, 2008, 12:31 PM

hey guys,

just wanted to let everyone know. the cingular store in Manhattan, ny (46th and Madison) has the refurbished iphones. Just picked mine up for 249!! been a week...so far so good!

btw, do i have to take any extra steps to ensure my one year warrenty with apple? or is it taken care of during the activation and what not...?

thanks

jakedaniel

Apr 2, 2008, 10:23 PM

Denied. You don't "need" it, just get the crap phone.

Actually, I do need it. I needed it, I bought it, and I LOVE it. I went on ebay the night I bought it and bought a bluetooth earpiece for it for only 60 bucks, never used still in the box!. You should see my iPhone, sitting next to the comp in it's dock, charging up the phone and earpiece at the same time. The feeling I got showing it off to the friends at work who are stuck with "normal" phones was, and is, priceless. Just thinking about it, I'm smiling right now. I wish you knew what it feels like, but you don't. You missed out. You were denied. I know you're upset about it, but maybe you'll have better luck next time, right?

mdwsta4

Apr 2, 2008, 10:33 PM

woot! got my warranty confirmation earlier today. took less than 36 hours to get everything finalized. now have one until 3-20-09.

GeekAhead

Apr 3, 2008, 09:14 AM

iJimmy

Apr 3, 2008, 09:34 AM

I'm Lost ... Some please save me.

Everyone is stating they are receiving theirs ... But I cant place an order online.

Can someone please guide me through place an order for the $250 deal. steal.

Thanks

it was only a one day deal because they sold out or got back ordered. but keep a look out on att's website as they may come up again.

mjfor40

Apr 3, 2008, 01:32 PM

the second they're back on the at&t website (if ever) the chaos will ensue.

ubersalad

Apr 3, 2008, 05:30 PM

Not really...it'll be the same as first time around. Those that have subscribed to RSS feed of macrumors will be the one buying them all!

*Marcumors, I do accept Paypal for the shameless plug above.

spacecadet610

Apr 3, 2008, 05:39 PM

I would be surprised if they again sold for $249 online given the high demand and low supply

Galley

Apr 3, 2008, 10:59 PM

I did the "fax us your receipt" thing, and Apple updated my purchase date in a few hours! :D

juanster

Apr 5, 2008, 02:14 PM

yeah just called about 10 at&t stores close to the border and i could tell they were trying not to laugh to tell me that they had been sold out long time ago..

Kblakeshot

Apr 5, 2008, 02:53 PM

yeah just called about 10 at&t stores close to the border and i could tell they were trying not to laugh to tell me that they had been sold out long time ago..

Same here man. I have called several stores and everyone acts like they don't know what I am talking about. They said that NO At&t stores have them in the store. But I know that isn't true. So I called At&t, and then that woman said that they don't even sale them online! I tried not to argue with her, but I was looking at the page where they are sold on the At&t site (sold out right now) while she was telling me this... just shaking my head.

mkrishnan

Apr 5, 2008, 03:08 PM

I can totally understand the frustration. I probably got in just under the wire, because I didn't even hear about the deal till after work that day. Be patient, friends, I'm sure the deal will come again very soon. :o

CalBoy

Apr 5, 2008, 03:16 PM

Be patient, friends, I'm sure the deal will come again very soon. :o

Yeah, but it'll probably be when the 3G phones come out.

At that point, I'd just go ahead and get a new one. :o

*Hopes for early June 3G iPhone*

mkrishnan

Apr 5, 2008, 03:21 PM

Yeah, but it'll probably be when the 3G phones come out.

It's possible... I personally think June is a little too early for the 3G iPhone to come out, but I'd be happy enough to be wrong (Hell, I'm using mine on T-Mobile and they don't really have 3G anyways).

On the other hand, my iPhone from the refurb deal was originally activated in mid October 2007. From what I heard, it was one of the relatively newer ones in the refurb deal, with many being quite a bit older, and pretty much no one got one much newer than mine. That means that any refurbs that came back to AT&T since November or so have not been resold yet. That includes all the Christmas returns. That's the principal reason I think you'll see more refurbs from them in the near future.

CalBoy

Apr 5, 2008, 03:24 PM

That's the principal reason I think you'll see more refurbs from them in the near future.

:eek:

I had no idea so many had gone unsold.

So we could very realistically see more in the next few weeks as more phones are checked, repackaged, and inventoried.

*gets evil grin*

But wait, do I want a 3G iPhone?

Ahhh! The choices are maddening! and the wallet is thinning:o

juanster

Apr 5, 2008, 03:25 PM

me too, 3g is not a big deal for me since i m in CAnada, it would be nice to have it, but imnot going to use it, not with Rogers' rates that's for sure, I'll stick to wifi, i am hoping for a next gen iPhone simply for the extra memory cap. or a 249 one, or even 4gb one for my dad and my sister.

cdosch

Apr 8, 2008, 10:26 PM

Anyone know if the "receipt" being sent in can be the confirmation email received by ATT with the tracking number?

Scratch that, found my recipt

djona

Apr 11, 2008, 02:29 PM

I tried to click on the link but it seems like it doesnt work.... can someone post the link?

thank you

Kblakeshot

Apr 13, 2008, 08:33 AM

That is the right link, but there just no phones available right now. Hopefully we will see some very soon.

cheekybobcat

Apr 13, 2008, 04:32 PM

I hope so :)
I'm waiting to jump on a refurb iPhone :p

lessmind

Apr 14, 2008, 01:21 AM

Hoping the refurbs come back, everyone in my house keeps trying to talk me into getting them one, this would make it much easier......

fishkorp

Apr 14, 2008, 01:01 PM

I called numerous AT&T stores looking for a refurb phone and they said it was a special promo that ended about 2 weeks ago. Stores will not be getting any more in. They had no idea about the online store though but said they probably wouldn't either.

zap2

Apr 17, 2008, 10:47 PM

and the wallet is thinning:o

That always seems to be the issue, doesn't it?

m1chnoff

Apr 20, 2008, 10:56 AM

Sure hope its not to late for this.
Ima jump on it now :D

overanalyzer

Apr 20, 2008, 11:18 AM

Sure hope its not to late for this.
Ima jump on it now :D

Ooh, you just missed it by about...4 weeks. :p

saladiro

Apr 21, 2008, 08:20 AM

can someone please repost that link in the event the deal comes back

mkrishnan

Apr 21, 2008, 08:51 AM

can someone please repost that link in the event the deal comes back

You keep watching this space... I'm pretty sure you'll see it if it happens again. ;)

winstoda

Apr 21, 2008, 09:17 AM

They're still available in South Jersey.

djona

Apr 25, 2008, 01:56 AM

They're still available in South Jersey.

you know which city?

winstoda

Apr 25, 2008, 10:41 AM

Vineland, NJ.

gkarris

Apr 25, 2008, 11:30 AM

If the 8Gig's are being EOL'd, then they should have plenty everywhere!

New 8Gig $299, refurbs for $249...

7on

Apr 25, 2008, 11:34 AM

If the 8Gig's are being EOL'd, then they should have plenty everywhere!

New 8Gig $299, refurbs for $249...

Looks like that's only for the UK. They weren't selling well.

gkarris

Apr 25, 2008, 01:25 PM

Looks like that's only for the UK. They weren't selling well.

The "rumor" is that the 8Gig iPhones and iPod Touches are being EOL'd...

Soon to make way for the 32 Gig iPhone and 64 Gig iPod Touch :eek:... (in the fall likely).

7on

Apr 25, 2008, 02:25 PM

The "rumor" is that the 8Gig iPhones and iPod Touches are being EOL'd...

Soon to make way for the 32 Gig iPhone and 64 Gig iPod Touch :eek:... (in the fall likely).

Well eventually everything gets EOL'd. I don't expect people to get 8GB iPhones while they cruise around on their hover boards

LukeHarrison

Apr 25, 2008, 02:53 PM

Looks like that's only for the UK. They weren't selling well.

It's not that they wern't selling well, it's that after the £100 ($200) price drop, they've sold out!

doodads

Apr 25, 2008, 03:26 PM

Vineland, NJ.

That store is sold out of them.

7on

Apr 25, 2008, 03:48 PM

It's not that they wern't selling well, it's that after the £100 ($200) price drop, they've sold out!

So they EOL'd a product after they sell out? o.O

I was saying that they are being EOL'd in the UK because they weren't selling well. And they only sold out because, as you put it, the 100 Pound price drop.

mattwe

Apr 25, 2008, 05:24 PM

Dang...wish I had been in the market for a phone a month ago.

Now my wife and I will wait for the next round of refurbs.

Hooka

Apr 29, 2008, 03:27 AM

what a great deal.

cbeyond

May 2, 2008, 12:05 AM

All this fuss over $249 iPhones...I gave up a month ago and bought one new from Apple.

Now I spotted this store in Yahoo! Shopping selling refurbed 8Gb iPhones for $219:
http://sellout.woot.com/Default.aspx?WootSaleId=5458&ts=1209704867&sig=6e2f8bb48d03ff7e (http://sellout.woot.com/Default.aspx?WootSaleId=5458&ts=1209704867&sig=6e2f8bb48d03ff7e)

Oh well, I guess the extra 4 weeks of use was worth $180, right?

DeuceDeuce

May 2, 2008, 12:11 AM

taylorwilsdon

May 2, 2008, 12:39 AM

savanahrose

May 2, 2008, 09:30 AM

I just went to the link and it came up with a Sony Vaio case. Who knows maybe this person seen it there.

mkrishnan

May 2, 2008, 09:35 AM

I'm going to close this thread at this time because it basically gets bumped about twice a week by someone who doesn't see the numerous posts indicating that this deal sold out weeks ago and that there is no specific disclosed plan for it to return, etc.

Anyone is welcome to open a new thread on the topic should this deal recur, 'kays? :)