View Full Version : Better to go to AT&T store or Apple Store to BUY replacement phone due to water
Ports
Nov 2, 2009, 08:48 AM
:mad:
I did the Cardinal Sin and dropped iphone 3gs into coffee cup. I pulled it out out fairly fast but the damage was done. Screen is hard to see etc. My question is where would you go to buy a replacement phone AT&T or Apple :apple:? I assume it will be $199.00? Thanks in advance
bluedukies8
Nov 2, 2009, 08:56 AM
Have to go to the apple store. If you go to at&t they will tell you to go there anyway. They won't handle the problem of getting you a new phone.
Ports
Nov 2, 2009, 09:19 AM
Thanks Bluedukies8,:)
FSMBP
Nov 2, 2009, 09:24 AM
I don't think you'll get it for $199 more like $399. But I might be wrong.
-aggie-
Nov 2, 2009, 09:26 AM
I don't think you'll get it for $199 more like $399. But I might be wrong.
It's $199 for water damage replacement.
macAttack09
Nov 2, 2009, 11:58 AM
It's $199 for water damage replacement.
iphone.aggie is correct. Anything that is done to the iPhone that makes it and "out of warranty repair" you can buy a refurb for 199.99
I replaced my broken screen myself and broke the ear and proximaty cable connection on the board, and they had me buy a refurb for 199.
if you go to ATT store they only offer a discounted rate if you are not eligable for an upgrade.
the price they gave me for a replacement for my 3g 8GB for a new 3g 8G was 249.00 and you would have to sign another 2 year contract.
Ports
Nov 2, 2009, 04:28 PM
:mad:
I did the Cardinal Sin and dropped iphone 3gs into coffee cup. I pulled it out out fairly fast but the damage was done. Screen is hard to see etc. My question is where would you go to buy a replacement phone AT&T or Apple ? I assume it will be $199.00? Thanks in advance
I went to Apple store stood around for 45 minutes patiently while I saw other customers getting a little hot regarding their wait time. My turn and nice genius bar employee gave me a refurbished phone for no charge. I think he just had a nasty guy and was happy to talk to a person that treated him with a little respect. Thanks to your responses earlier:)
Little HZ
Nov 2, 2009, 04:32 PM
I went to Apple store stood around for 45 minutes patiently while I saw other customers getting a little hot regarding their wait time. My turn and nice genius bar employee gave me a refurbished phone for no charge. I think he just had a nasty guy and was happy to talk to a person that treated him with a little respect. Thanks to your responses earlier:)
That's excellent news!!! And so good to hear of civil behavior getting a reward ... :D
thegoldenmackid
Nov 2, 2009, 04:33 PM
The Genius Bar gave me a $100 discount. Just be nice, good things can happen.
-aggie-
Nov 2, 2009, 04:37 PM
The Genius Bar gave me a $100 discount. Just be nice, good things can happen.
I'm just going to tell them I know thegoldenmackid. :) I need to get my 3G replaced, but haven't decided if I'm going to do a DFW Apple store or one here in the northeast.
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