Bought an iPhone After May 27th? Get a Free iPhone 3G.

MacRumors · 05:51 PM

We keep receiving submissions that individuals who bought an iPhone after May 27th will be able to upgrade for free to the iPhone 3G (and get a refund for the price difference). While this news is welcome, I've previously neglected posting this as I wasn't sure if this news will actually help anyone.

This means someone had to have bought a 1st generation iPhone about 3 weeks after it had sold out at Apple's online store, amidst all the news that the iPhone 3G was coming within weeks. We presume those people who could even find an iPhone, bought the 1st generation iPhone very intentionally. Meanwhile, those individuals who were so out-of-touch to not know the iPhone 3G was coming have little hope of seeing this news item.

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Rojo · Jun 12, 2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MacRumors

We keep receiving submissions that individuals who bought an iPhone after May 27th will be able to upgrade for free to the iPhone 3G. While this news is welcome, I've previously neglected posting this as I wasn't sure if this news actually will help anyone.

This means someone had to have bought a 1st generation iPhone about 3 weeks after it had sold out at Apple's online store, amidst all the news that the iPhone 3G was coming within weeks. We presume those people who could even find an iPhone, bought the 1st generation iPhone very intentionally. Meanwhile, those individuals who were so out-of-touch to not know the iPhone 3G was coming have little hope of seeing this news item.

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I can see your point.

Although you never know. Someone might be out-of-touch and bought an iPhone, but then hears about the new version on the news, then tries to look up more info about it, then somehow winds up here on this site, and then discovers they can switch to get the new phone.

Ok...probably unlikely -- but even if it helps ONE person, that means it was helpful to have this news item!

Mykbibby · Jun 12, 2008, 05:00 PM

Haha... best post ever on MacRumors!

atszyman · Jun 12, 2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MacRumors

Meanwhile, those individuals who were so out-of-touch to not know the iPhone 3G was coming have little hope of seeing this news item.

If they don't see it within 30 days of the 3G iPhone release can I get one of their unclaimed 3G iPhones for free?

fivetoadsloth · Jun 12, 2008, 05:06 PM

Ha, loved the post.

I had a problem however, which has yet to be resolved by Apple.

My phone broke on the 27th, accidental damage and the screen shattered. I considered waiting for the new phone, and seeing if I could just buy a new one I needed a phone and assumed there would be some sort of cheap upgrade policy- both bad assumptions. When the new phone was announced and I read that phones purchased after the 27th were liable for upgrade I called Apple, As, I had on the 27th payed $250 for a new phone- the price under warranty. The sales person was rather unhelpful and told me to go talk to a local AT&T store once the phone has been officially released.

Tom Foolery · Jun 12, 2008, 05:09 PM

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Haha... best post ever on MacRumors!

lmao definatly best post ever

dgouldin · Jun 12, 2008, 05:15 PM

Do refurb phones qualify?

Satori · Jun 12, 2008, 05:18 PM

In the UK all 1st gen iPhone users are entitled to a free upgrade if they are on one of the higher tariffs!

Cousin Dirk · Jun 12, 2008, 05:18 PM

It seems the UK has quite a good deal on this one. Any iPhone owner (including myself, who bought an iPhone on its third day of release in this country) can switch to a new contract and get the subsidised iPhone 3G. Hell, many will even get the phone for free if they're on the right tariff.

With that, then, I intend to jump to the next contract up from my current one (and extra £10 a month) and get a 16GB iPhone 3G for £59, and give my girlfriend my old iPhone and have her get a Pay as you Go iPhone SIM.

avigalante · Jun 12, 2008, 05:22 PM

The icing on the cake where arn really hits his point home:

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those individuals who were so out-of-touch to not know the iPhone 3G was coming have little hope of seeing this news item.

Gotta love it.

lowbatteries · Jun 12, 2008, 05:35 PM

My Mom's husband recently bought an old version iPhone, and when I heard I said "NO!! I TOLD YOU TO WAIT!". Not sure exactly when he bought it, but I just emailed him to let him know this free upgrade is out there.

flyinmac · Jun 12, 2008, 05:37 PM

So, when I get my free "upgrade", do I also get a partial refund?

After-all, they are now giving me a much cheaper phone in exchange for the one I just purchased. So, hey, where's my money???

arn · Jun 12, 2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinmac

So, when I get my free "upgrade", do I also get a partial refund?

After-all, they are now giving me a much cheaper phone in exchange for the one I just purchased. So, hey, where's my money???

Ya, you get a refund for the price difference.

arn

flyinmac · Jun 12, 2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by arn

Ya, you get a refund for the price difference.

arn

Really?

I must have missed that in the release notes. If that's true, then that's a pretty good arrangement.

isimon1207 · Jun 12, 2008, 05:57 PM

I literally bought one the 26th

SuperDan1348 · Jun 12, 2008, 05:59 PM

Haha that was funny and informative

flyinmac · Jun 12, 2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by isimon1207

I literally bought one the 26th

Ouch...

I'd call them and see if they'd make an exception for you. Be nice, be friendly, and make them want to help you out.

soloduo · Jun 12, 2008, 06:48 PM

what is the tax on a $70 or $75 phone plan

flyinmac · Jun 12, 2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by soloduo

what is the tax on a $70 or $75 phone plan

$80

Haven't you figured out yet that tax is always more than the purchase?

That's why when I pay $5 for tags on my car, I spend $235 in taxes on said tags. Even when the car is only worth $100.

Tags are due, time to throw the car away and get another one with current tags.

soloduo · Jun 12, 2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinmac

$80

Haven't you figured out yet that tax is always more than the purchase?

That's why when I pay $5 for tags on my car, I spend $235 in taxes on said tags. Even when the car is only worth $100.

Tags are due, time to throw the car away and get another one with current tags.

are you saying there's a $80 tax on top of the $70 a month plan so its $150 a month

flyinmac · Jun 12, 2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by soloduo

are you saying there's a $80 tax on top of the $70 a month plan so its $150 a month

I have no idea...

Just commenting that usually the taxes are the major part of the expense.

Figured $80 sounded about normal.

paeza · Jun 12, 2008, 07:41 PM

I live in other country and i want to buy Iphone.
Are there any ways i can buy 3G iPhone and use in other country.

bondsbw · Jun 12, 2008, 08:32 PM

Would they have to up their contract to get the new phone?

chaingarden · Jun 12, 2008, 08:47 PM

Back it up a minute...

What is an "iPhone"?

flyinmac · Jun 12, 2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chaingarden

Back it up a minute...

What is an "iPhone"?

It's a money separator. Sleek, black plastic with some colorful pictures. Show it to someone, and their wallet just pours out cash.

oooh, pretty, my precious, must have, my precious.

Jun 12, 2008, 04:52 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Bought an iPhone After May 27th? Get a Free iPhone 3G. We keep receiving submissions that individuals who bought an iPhone after May 27th will be able to upgrade for free to the iPhone 3G (and get a refund for the price difference). While this news is welcome, I've previously neglected posting this as I wasn't sure if this news will actually help anyone. This means someone had to have bought a 1st generation iPhone about 3 weeks after it had sold out at Apple's online store, amidst all the news that the iPhone 3G was coming within weeks. We presume those people who could even find an iPhone, bought the 1st generation iPhone very intentionally. Meanwhile, those individuals who were so out-of-touch to not know the iPhone 3G was coming have little hope of seeing this news item. Article Link Last edited by arn : Jun 12, 2008 at 05:51 PM.

Jun 12, 2008, 05:06 PM	#5
fivetoadsloth macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2006	Ha, loved the post. I had a problem however, which has yet to be resolved by Apple. My phone broke on the 27th, accidental damage and the screen shattered. I considered waiting for the new phone, and seeing if I could just buy a new one I needed a phone and assumed there would be some sort of cheap upgrade policy- both bad assumptions. When the new phone was announced and I read that phones purchased after the 27th were liable for upgrade I called Apple, As, I had on the 27th payed $250 for a new phone- the price under warranty. The sales person was rather unhelpful and told me to go talk to a local AT&T store once the phone has been officially released. __________________ 0100100100100111011011010010000001100001001000000100011101100101011001010110101100101110001000000011 1010001010010000110100001010

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Cousin Dirk macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London, UK	It seems the UK has quite a good deal on this one. Any iPhone owner (including myself, who bought an iPhone on its third day of release in this country) can switch to a new contract and get the subsidised iPhone 3G. Hell, many will even get the phone for free if they're on the right tariff. With that, then, I intend to jump to the next contract up from my current one (and extra £10 a month) and get a 16GB iPhone 3G for £59, and give my girlfriend my old iPhone and have her get a Pay as you Go iPhone SIM. __________________ 15" MacBook Pro 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 320GB 7200rpm HDD 1TB Time Capsule; 8GB 4G iPod nano; 16GB White iPhone 3G  I never switched 

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flyinmac macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2006	So, when I get my free "upgrade", do I also get a partial refund? After-all, they are now giving me a much cheaper phone in exchange for the one I just purchased. So, hey, where's my money??? __________________ Mac Pro 2.66 GHz Quad, 14 GB RAM, two 22-inch LCD widescreens, 3.6 terabytes hard drive space. 2 SuperDrives. Mac OS X 10.5.x. Vista Ultimate. Fusion

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SuperDan1348 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA	Haha that was funny and informative __________________ iMac 20" 2.4GHz Silver 80GB iPod Classic Black 16GB iPhone 3G

Jun 12, 2008, 05:00 PM	#3
Mykbibby macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA	Haha... best post ever on MacRumors!

Jun 12, 2008, 05:15 PM	#7
dgouldin macrumors member Join Date: May 2008	Do refurb phones qualify?

Jun 12, 2008, 05:18 PM	#8
Satori macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London	In the UK all 1st gen iPhone users are entitled to a free upgrade if they are on one of the higher tariffs!

Jun 12, 2008, 05:35 PM	#11
lowbatteries macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2008	My Mom's husband recently bought an old version iPhone, and when I heard I said "NO!! I TOLD YOU TO WAIT!". Not sure exactly when he bought it, but I just emailed him to let him know this free upgrade is out there.

Jun 12, 2008, 05:57 PM	#15
isimon1207 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2008	I literally bought one the 26th

Jun 12, 2008, 06:48 PM	#18
soloduo macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2008	what is the tax on a $70 or $75 phone plan

Jun 12, 2008, 07:41 PM	#22
paeza macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia	I live in other country and i want to buy Iphone. Are there any ways i can buy 3G iPhone and use in other country. __________________ ^_^"

Jun 12, 2008, 08:32 PM	#23
bondsbw macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2006	Would they have to up their contract to get the new phone?

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chaingarden macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2004	? Back it up a minute... What is an "iPhone"?

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