Can I Sell Phone Under Contract?

[zdobson]

I have an iPhone 4, but am eligible for an upgrade. I'm happy with the 4 and it works perfectly. I'm wondering if I can get an iPhone 5 for $200, not open or activate it, and sell it. I'm seeing them go on eBay for $600-700.

Is there any reason I can't do this? How much is a reasonable price to expect to get?

 

[GoCubsGo]

Can't help you on price but yes, sell away. You will then be tied into a 2-year contract using a 2 year old phone (isn't that the age of the 4?) but to each their own.

 

[Jordan921]

Yes you can sell it.

 

[Applejuiced]

Yes, you can do it with no probs.

 

[Mrbobb]

Once upgraded, a new 2-yr contract starts. Who is responsible?

 

[maliu]

You do have to activate it then deactivate it before you sell it otherwise whoever gets it will be unable to.

 

[From A Buick 8]

Once upgraded, a new 2-yr contract starts. Who is responsible?

The contract is tied to the number not the phone.

 

[Mr Hill]

If you're with Verizon or Sprint make sure that you deactivate the new phone and reactivate the new one before selling it.

If you're with AT&T just remove the Nano Sim and go get a new micro sim activated for your iPhone 4.