Looking at buying a replacement for my one I dropped..so is there any risks like is it genuine? I guess a quick check of the Apple warranty site will confirm?
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Buying Iphone 5 on ebay
- Thread starter gadget123
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Why not just take it to the Apple store and pay the replacement fee? Do you have AppleCare+?
No I decided to sell my Iphone in the local newspaper.
I worked out I can get it fixed for less if someone buys this I can buy a replacement on ebay.
Am I getting this right? You're getting it fixed then selling it only to get a replacement? What's wrong with your "fixed" iPhone 5?
The replacement price is something like $150 States-side, so I imagine something along those lines in the UK. Buying a new phone is going to be upwards of $600-$1000 depending on the seller and if you're paying VAT, etc.
It's £182 to repair.
Selling with the dents and rebuying via eBay may be cheaper.
Only thing with today's iphone 5s rumours
Maybe I should be holding off as I might not even have this one a full year?
Selling with the dents and rebuying via eBay may be cheaper.
Only thing with today's iphone 5s rumours
Maybe I should be holding off as I might not even have this one a full year?
It's a rumor.
Get one with life with what you have now.
And no it's not cheaper and definitely more hassle to sell a broken device than replacing it with Apple.
Also if it's just dents, I would deal with it.
Are you kidding me? Every iPhone I've had has dents.
Deal with it. You don't need a new phone. What would a phone with no dents do for you other than allow you to run around being an attention seeker with an undented iPhone 5?
iphone 5 on ebay
How safe/trustable is buying an iphone on eBay?
Since I couldnt get one using the verizon preorder system because I dont have a SSN and a US credit card, cant order one and I was wondering to buy it on ebay.
I'm afraid about getting the phone (will be delivered or not, the ESN/IMEI, the unlockable factor, etc).
Any advice? Should I wait for the unlocked version from Apple?
Thanks!
How safe/trustable is buying an iphone on eBay?
Since I couldnt get one using the verizon preorder system because I dont have a SSN and a US credit card, cant order one and I was wondering to buy it on ebay.
I'm afraid about getting the phone (will be delivered or not, the ESN/IMEI, the unlockable factor, etc).
Any advice? Should I wait for the unlocked version from Apple?
Thanks!