Would you go through the trouble of trading your white iPhone 5 for a black one? - Page 2

milesjohnson · Feb 17, 2013, 09:57 PM

bummmpp need you guys to see updated post

Givmeabrek · Feb 17, 2013, 10:00 PM

As long as it hasn't been damaged physically it is under warranty Apple will replace it. You need to make an appointment with a "genius" before going to the store. Warranty is based on the serial number and not on the owner.

ucfgrad93 · Feb 17, 2013, 10:04 PM

Nope. I'm smart enough to pick the color I want at the time I purchase it.

Mrbobb · Feb 17, 2013, 10:14 PM

Judging by all the other posts, once u get (finally) your desired color, u will notice the new phone has a microscopic speck under the glass, or there is a little dent that can only be seen at an angle, or the new screen is too "yellow" or u notice the new color scratches easier, and THEN we'll start all over again!

Breaking Good · Feb 18, 2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by milesjohnson

So I actually just got a brand new iPhone 5 two days ago due to a faulty lock button and tried to see if I could trade it for a black one in the store but they could not

but after comparing both I'm really starting to like the sleekness of the black iPhone 5. I originally chose the white because I had never owned a white iPhone with my previous ones. but now I'm starting to like the black one

should I search around on Craigslist for a black one and risk having a not as good condition as my new iPhone now? or would you just stick with the white.

I'm really sort of set on the black now though

what other options are there?

Why don't you buy yourself a black iPad mini instead?

surjavarman · Feb 18, 2013, 08:32 AM

I always wanted a black one from the start but I went for the white one because of the scuffgate. Big mistake I really prefer the black one. If they only could fix the scuffing

Jimmy James · Feb 18, 2013, 09:09 AM

Why not just keep the white one? It's a fine choice for a girl.

JAT · Feb 18, 2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by milesjohnson

so i got another offer this time someone wanting to trade their 64 gig black iPhone 5. they say that the volume down button does not work but that they have a 1 year warranty on it. how can i confirm such? is this likely the case? will i be able to just walk it into apple and get a new iPhone?

Then that person should be able to get it repaired before trying to sell/trade. I would not trust this person. That's just stupid of that guy to try. Or it's stolen already or something.

ET iPhone Home · Feb 18, 2013, 11:46 AM

If you are unhappy with the white, then you should go black. But personally, I think the 5 looks so much better in White. I don't think it's worth the trouble. Hold onto to it; the 5S is months away. You should be able to hold off.

The-Real-Deal82 · Feb 18, 2013, 12:25 PM

To answer the thread starters question I would have to say 'no I would not'.

I am someone though who changed my mind when the iPhone 5 was first released. I pre-ordered the Black version 32GB and when 'scuff-gate' started gaining momentum and I actually got to compare the different colour versions side by side, I decided I wanted the white one because it looks so much better IMHO. Each to their own though obviously

milesjohnson · Feb 18, 2013, 02:38 PM

Well it was only a matter of time before I found someone and I am happily going back to black later today

don't get me wrong white is nice the black is just freaking sexy.

I'll probably end up wanting a white again eventually though. lol.

alphaod · Feb 18, 2013, 07:32 PM

I have both. My first one was a white one because it's looks cleaner and I had a white 3GS, 4, and 4S. Moving to the white iPhone 5 was the natural thing to do.

Then about a month later I picked up a black iPhone 5 for travel use. After using the black iPhone, I think it looks pretty slick and quite good, even though I've dropped and damaged it a bit, it still looks quite nice. Do I really care about scuffs? No, I don't. Any wear and tear makes my phone unique and I quite like the look it has now (that's not to say I would live with a cracked screen).

So if I was buying my next iPhone, I may pick the black one over the white one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by milesjohnson

So I actually just got a brand new iPhone 5 two days ago due to a faulty lock button and tried to see if I could trade it for a black one in the store but they could not

So why don't you return the white one and buy the black one?

Prime85 · Feb 19, 2013, 04:12 AM

I like the white one, the bare aluminum matches my MBP.

Feb 18, 2013, 11:46 AM	#34
ET iPhone Home macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Orange County, California USA	If you are unhappy with the white, then you should go black. But personally, I think the 5 looks so much better in White. I don't think it's worth the trouble. Hold onto to it; the 5S is months away. You should be able to hold off. __________________ 2011 MBA Black iPhone 4S 32GB
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The-Real-Deal82 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom	To answer the thread starters question I would have to say 'no I would not'. I am someone though who changed my mind when the iPhone 5 was first released. I pre-ordered the Black version 32GB and when 'scuff-gate' started gaining momentum and I actually got to compare the different colour versions side by side, I decided I wanted the white one because it looks so much better IMHO. Each to their own though obviously __________________ iPhone 5 32GB White iPad 3 32GB Black iPod Touch (2007)
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milesjohnson Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2012	bummmpp need you guys to see updated post
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Givmeabrek macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY	As long as it hasn't been damaged physically it is under warranty Apple will replace it. You need to make an appointment with a "genius" before going to the store. Warranty is based on the serial number and not on the owner.
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ucfgrad93 macrumors G4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado	Nope. I'm smart enough to pick the color I want at the time I purchase it.
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Feb 17, 2013, 10:14 PM	#29
Mrbobb macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2012	Judging by all the other posts, once u get (finally) your desired color, u will notice the new phone has a microscopic speck under the glass, or there is a little dent that can only be seen at an angle, or the new screen is too "yellow" or u notice the new color scratches easier, and THEN we'll start all over again!
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Feb 18, 2013, 08:32 AM	#31
surjavarman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2007	I always wanted a black one from the start but I went for the white one because of the scuffgate. Big mistake I really prefer the black one. If they only could fix the scuffing
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Feb 18, 2013, 09:09 AM	#32
Jimmy James macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2008	Why not just keep the white one? It's a fine choice for a girl.
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Feb 18, 2013, 02:38 PM	#36
milesjohnson Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2012	Well it was only a matter of time before I found someone and I am happily going back to black later today don't get me wrong white is nice the black is just freaking sexy. I'll probably end up wanting a white again eventually though. lol.
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Feb 19, 2013, 04:12 AM	#38
Prime85 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2012	I like the white one, the bare aluminum matches my MBP.
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