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AT&T Again Selling $99 Refurbished iPhone 3G
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sorry to bother but from the time you ordered how long did it take to arrive? and is there anyway to do an overnight shipping?
thanks a lot
Before it took 3 days. Right now, just by looking at AT&T's check out page, it says 2 day priority shipping is free. Never saw any overnight shipping.
AT&T Again Selling $99 Refurbished iPhone 3G
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AT&T is again offering refurbished iPhone 3Gs at $99 for the 8 GB model and $199 for the 16 GB models, a $100 discount from the non-refurbished price and a $50 discount from their standard refurbished price. All sales require a two-year contract.
According to AT&T's site, refurbished iPhones may come with minor cosmetic issues.
Article Link: AT&T Again Selling $99 Refurbished iPhone 3G
AT&T is again offering refurbished iPhone 3Gs at $99 for the 8 GB model and $199 for the 16 GB models, a $100 discount from the non-refurbished price and a $50 discount from their standard refurbished price. All sales require a two-year contract.
According to AT&T's site, refurbished iPhones may come with minor cosmetic issues.
AT&T briefly offered refurbished 8 GB iPhone 3Gs for $99 in late December.
Article Link: AT&T Again Selling $99 Refurbished iPhone 3G
alright so i ordered a 16gb white for $199, how did yours look? did it look like a new one as the Apple refurb's often are? Also does it comes with any accessories? I already have the charger from my old one but I wouldn't mind a fresh set of headphones.
Hopefully by friday with the 2 day shipping
Also is there a way to pay for the phone with a seperate billing address than what is listed to pay the monthly bill? I'm on a family plan with my mother and brother but I want to pay for the iPhone refurb myself with my debit card.
EDIT: Also can anyone speak for sure as to whether these are tested by Apple or AT&T? I honestly don't think I want to risk getting one if it is tested by AT&T. I'm still an original iPhone user looking to possibly upgrade.
EDIT: Also can anyone speak for sure as to whether these are tested by Apple or AT&T? I honestly don't think I want to risk getting one if it is tested by AT&T. I'm still an original iPhone user looking to possibly upgrade.
alright so i ordered a 16gb white for $199, how did yours look? did it look like a new one as the Apple refurb's often are? Also does it comes with any accessories? I already have the charger from my old one but I wouldn't mind a fresh set of headphones.
Hopefully by friday with the 2 day shipping
My refurb looked fine, and there were no scratches present
I guess the previous owner didn't really bother to use it often.I think Apple does the testing on the refurbs, not AT&T. Haven't seen a single bit of a problem on the refurb.
i bet my old one is being sold somewhere in an at&t store. i've turned in one cracked white iphone. my 2nd one . . . cracked. yes, the lawsuit has merit . . .
Just to clear up any confusion. They AT&T refurbished and the Best Buy refurbished iPhone 3Gs have not been throught the Apple refurbishement process.My refurb looked fine, and there were no scratches present
I think Apple does the testing on the refurbs, not AT&T. Haven't seen a single bit of a problem on the refurb.
Dave
Just double checked in case anyone was wondering (like me) if you can upgrade to a refurb as an existing AT&T customer, and according to the website you can if your previous contract is up. Last time they offered refurbs it was only for new customers signing a new contract, and existing customers didn't even have the option of purchasing a refurb.
So, this is pretty awesome if you're already with AT&T, upgrade eligible, and haven't gotten an iPhone yet because of the price.
So, this is pretty awesome if you're already with AT&T, upgrade eligible, and haven't gotten an iPhone yet because of the price.
Are you kidding me ! I looked everywhere to change the delivery option.... Fingers crossed for Friday
As both a gen 1 iPhone user and now a 3G user - I'd wait.
Chill on your mo. to mo. and wait for the next revision.
I think you'll be kicking yourself if you give in now.
Seriously, what's a few more months in the bigger picture?
re·fur·bish (r-fûrbsh)
tr.v. re·fur·bished, re·fur·bish·ing, re·fur·bish·es
To make clean, bright, or fresh again; renovate.
If it has scratches, how is this making it "fresh again"? Simply updating the software and wiping off the device would be akin to buying a used car that had it's engine checked but left scratches all over the doors. What gives?
I think it says "light" scratches if any... Also if they were to put a new screen and back casing on to eliminate the "scratches" then wouldn't that make it more of a "new" product?
Also like another poster mentioned, will I be allowed to buy Apple Care for this?
Also like another poster mentioned, will I be allowed to buy Apple Care for this?
In for 2
I just ordered an 8GB for my wife and upgrading my 16GB 2G for a 16GB 3G. Will post back feedback in a few days on how they look cosmetic-wise and if there were any issues.
-Benster
I just ordered an 8GB for my wife and upgrading my 16GB 2G for a 16GB 3G. Will post back feedback in a few days on how they look cosmetic-wise and if there were any issues.
-Benster
hrmmm, I am a new customer, wonder if I should hop on this...70$ a month is a lot, but I will just pay the ETF of 175 and get out and use my TMobile plan. Do the applecare warranties work for these?
or would it be best to wait until they release new phones?
or would it be best to wait until they release new phones?
Not as a new customer I wouldn't. These iPhones will come with 2.2.1 firmware, which you cannot unlock and use on T-Mobile...