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For those who already sold your old iPhone. What are you using in the meantime?
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Few bucks? Uh... after iPhone 6 gets announced expect your 5S to drop AT LEAST $50 in value... but probably more like $100 in value. I have done this every year, and it definitely pays off.
I used to do it but it's not worth it anymore in my opinion. Plus I've been spoiled by LTE and can't imagine going back to a 3G device for a month or so just for an extra $50-75. Not to mention the inferior camera and processor.
I sold my iPhone 5 for $475 last year about 3 weeks after the 5S was released so I was pretty satisfied with that result. It was a 32GB black slate unlocked model.
I sold my iPhone 5 for $475 last year about 3 weeks after the 5S was released so I was pretty satisfied with that result. It was a 32GB black slate unlocked model.
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I went back to the first iPhone so I can appreciate the new one more lol. Nah went back to the Note3 till launch time. Looking to get black i6 with the iTime smart watch 
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⌚️Lg g3. Great phone actually... But still planning on the next iphone, though I may wait and see what the next nexus and moto phones offer.
That's less than a month's worth of service on a $800 phone. To each their own, but it's not worth saving $75-$100 to go back to a 4/4S and non-LTE service for a month.
So having the latest tech in a month or two's time is worth using crappy old tech in the meantime? I'll take the hit and get what I can for my old phone as and when. If people are prepared to lay out big money for a sparkly new iPhone every year, then I'm sure they can take the small losses.
A very embarrassing Atrix 2 I bought for $50
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I disagree but to each there own. I'd rather pocket the $100 and put it toward a new phone. I'm patient and value $100 at the sacrifice of having something not as great for a month
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I disagree but to each there own. I'd rather pocket the $100 and put it toward a new phone. I'm patient and value $100 at the sacrifice of having something not as great for a month
I don't sell my phones, or my iDevices in general.
I like to keep them as fancy, expensive paperweights
Lol same here. Its nice to have backups around just in case. Im going to keep my 5 and 5S when I get my 6. Maybe I will give the 5 to my dad to get him into the iOS ecosystem.
I don't sell my phones, or my iDevices in general.
I like to keep them as fancy, expensive paperweights
Likewise. A lot of my friends wanted to buy my 3GS when I was done with it, but I was so frustrated with the phone for almost a year straight that I skipped the cash and threw it against a brick wall as hard as I could. Quite satisfying.
I usually do this, but won't be selling my 5S or my 5C for the 4.7" this go around.
I'll purchase on early upgrades. IF the 5.5" ends up existing, I might sell one of the two (5S or 5C) to help pay for it. Haven't decided yet.
I'll purchase on early upgrades. IF the 5.5" ends up existing, I might sell one of the two (5S or 5C) to help pay for it. Haven't decided yet.
Having a usable phone, avoiding annoyance, and having no hassle is worth $50 to me.
If you're fretting over $50, you really have no business dropping $650 on a smartphone.
It's not being unable to afford it. #1. I am eligible for an upgrade... so I'll only be spending $299 (middle storage option). #2. I think the price difference is more than $50 selling now vs. selling later. More like $100. I think $100 is worth it to use a 4S for a few weeks. The 4S is a solid phone and I use <1GB of data per month because of readily available WiFi. So I can live with EV-DO data for a few weeks.
Also... your argument it stupid. "If you're fretting over $50, you have no business spending $___ on a phone." I counter that by saying, the majority of those who have extra money, have it because of smart money making/saving decisions. Maybe I personally justify myself getting an iPhone yearly, because of how much I can get for a perfectly timed iPhone sale. It's is very presumptuous for you do assume that if someone sees the value trying to save $50, they must be "poor, financially struggling or unable to afford small luxuries." In your mind, do you think the only people that should have iPhones are those who can afford to wipe their rear with $100 bills?
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Sadly I replaced my iphone 5 with a lg g2 almost a year ago. I could throw that thing against a brick wall. So now I'm using a 4s that a friend gave me until I can pay to upgrade on att even though my 12 month next isn't over.
I'm so glad they decided to give us a pay to upgrade option if our year wasn't over. Bring on iphone 6)
I'm so glad they decided to give us a pay to upgrade option if our year wasn't over. Bring on iphone 6
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