apologies if everyone knew this....I was browsing the att website and found the 99.00 iphones are back. Scott
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AT&T Again Selling $99 Refurbished iPhone 3G
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+1 ^^^ Yup, here's the website address:
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phones/apple.jsp
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phones/apple.jsp
Just to be clear, these are the refurbished iPhones... no change in the regular iPhone prices.
So I'm assuming this is the same deal as last time where this offer is only available to new customers and not to existing customers looking to upgrade and renew their contract?
It's been there for the last two days...
Quick question for people though... I am currently on a 2 year contract and lost my iphone 3g ..AGAIN!
The first time i bought it i got it at the $299 price, the next time i had to pay $499 the full retail price! which came to $540
Now my question is, if i add a line to my at&t contract. Purchase the iphone 16gb for $199, and there after cancel my contract... I know i will have to pay the $175 ETF (early termination fee) but that only adds up $395 so is it really easier to do that? or am i better off buying it at a full retail price??
p.s. I dont care if its a refurb, with the all likely hood of a new iphone coming out over the summer i just need one for a couple months..
Quick question for people though... I am currently on a 2 year contract and lost my iphone 3g ..AGAIN!
The first time i bought it i got it at the $299 price, the next time i had to pay $499 the full retail price! which came to $540
Now my question is, if i add a line to my at&t contract. Purchase the iphone 16gb for $199, and there after cancel my contract... I know i will have to pay the $175 ETF (early termination fee) but that only adds up $395 so is it really easier to do that? or am i better off buying it at a full retail price??
p.s. I dont care if its a refurb, with the all likely hood of a new iphone coming out over the summer i just need one for a couple months..
It will cost you more than 395 to do what you mentioned above. Let's see, 199 for the phone, 35 activation fee, prorated + first months bill = 130+, and the ETF of 175.
Unless he/she is just looking to pay the for the iPhone and ETF plus taxes...
How is that possible? You have to have 30 days of service to keep the phone.
So is that only the $9.99 to add a line to my family plan that already has 2 lines?
Ok, so... $199 for the iphone... adding a line to my bill $9.99 ... activation fee $35..and $175 ETF.. comes to $420
420 still beats 540 but what type of pro-rate am i looking at here?
Interesting to note that the AT&T phones are "Independently Tested". However, they say they have a 90-Day warranty and show a link for Apple.
So I would imagine if it does mess up before the 90 days you would be able to go to Apple and get one of their Apple Refurb's.
sounds false...apple normally backs up refurbished products with original warranty
here is the text from apple.....guess the question would be if the iphones are apple certified?
Apple Certified Refurbished Products
Frequently Asked Questions:
(1) What are Apple Certified Refurbished Products?
Apple Certified Refurbished Products are pre-owned Apple products that undergo Apple's stringent refurbishment process prior to being offered for sale. These products have been returned under Apple's Return and Refund Policies. While only some units are returned due to technical issues, all units undergo Apple's stringent quality refurbishment process.
Each Apple Certified Refurbished Product:
* is fully tested (including full burn-in testing).
* is refurbished with replacement parts for any defective modules identified in testing.
* is put through a thorough cleaning process and inspection.
* is repackaged (including appropriate manuals, cables, new boxes, etc.).
* includes the operating software originally shipped with the unit and the custom software offered with that system. See each products "Learn More" for more details.
* is given a new refurbished part number and serial number.
* is placed into a Final QA inspection prior to being added to sellable refurbished stock.
Refurbishment procedures follow the same basic technical guidelines as Apple's Finished Goods testing procedures.
(2) What should I expect when I purchase an Apple Certified Refurbished Product?
* Substantial savings
* A fully functional unit with complete documentation
* The assurance that the unit meets Apple's premiere quality standards, and that its defective components have been replaced by genuine Apple components
(3) Can I purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for my Apple Certified Refurbished Product?
All Apple Certified Refurbished Products are covered by Apple's One-Year Limited Warranty. For extended coverage, you have the option of purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan with your Apple Certified Refurbished Product. The AppleCare Protection Plan extends the complimentary coverage on your Apple Certified Refurbished Product to up to three years of world-class support for Mac, and up to two years of world-class support for iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV.
here is the text from apple.....guess the question would be if the iphones are apple certified?
Apple Certified Refurbished Products
Frequently Asked Questions:
(1) What are Apple Certified Refurbished Products?
Apple Certified Refurbished Products are pre-owned Apple products that undergo Apple's stringent refurbishment process prior to being offered for sale. These products have been returned under Apple's Return and Refund Policies. While only some units are returned due to technical issues, all units undergo Apple's stringent quality refurbishment process.
Each Apple Certified Refurbished Product:
* is fully tested (including full burn-in testing).
* is refurbished with replacement parts for any defective modules identified in testing.
* is put through a thorough cleaning process and inspection.
* is repackaged (including appropriate manuals, cables, new boxes, etc.).
* includes the operating software originally shipped with the unit and the custom software offered with that system. See each products "Learn More" for more details.
* is given a new refurbished part number and serial number.
* is placed into a Final QA inspection prior to being added to sellable refurbished stock.
Refurbishment procedures follow the same basic technical guidelines as Apple's Finished Goods testing procedures.
(2) What should I expect when I purchase an Apple Certified Refurbished Product?
* Substantial savings
* A fully functional unit with complete documentation
* The assurance that the unit meets Apple's premiere quality standards, and that its defective components have been replaced by genuine Apple components
(3) Can I purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for my Apple Certified Refurbished Product?
All Apple Certified Refurbished Products are covered by Apple's One-Year Limited Warranty. For extended coverage, you have the option of purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan with your Apple Certified Refurbished Product. The AppleCare Protection Plan extends the complimentary coverage on your Apple Certified Refurbished Product to up to three years of world-class support for Mac, and up to two years of world-class support for iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV.
Actually it says 90 days or more....![Picture1-5.png]()
Interesting to note that the AT&T phones are "Independently Tested". However, they say they have a 90-Day warranty and show a link for Apple.
So I would imagine if it does mess up before the 90 days you would be able to go to Apple and get one of their Apple Refurb's.
Link: http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/sharedSegments/iphone3GRefurbPopup.jsp
Normally you would get any remaining warranty based on the original activation date of the phone. Some individuals have reported that they have been able to get Apple to reset their warranty status. Your results may vary...
Dave
That is true for an Apple refurbished device.
AT&T and now Best Buy are offering "refurbished" iPhone 3Gs that have not been throught the Formal Apple refurbished process. So as I posted above your experience with getting a new 1 year warranty will vary by individual.
So individuals have reported that they even got more then 1 year total as the original purchaser had also purchased AppleCare.
Dave
The iPhone plan is $60 because you have to have data. I'm pretty sure it's not a ten dollar extra line addition.
I think it might be $9.99 and then $30 for the data plan .. so your right it is more. around $450 for the phone.
If you are on a FamilTalk plan;
Activation: $26 (FamilyTalk add-a-line)
Add-a-line: $9.99 one month
iPhone 3G Data Plan: $30 one month
Dave
I bought an 8gb refurb at Best Buy 8 days ago for $149. Now I could have bought a 16gb for $199 at AT&T. Do you think there's any way to turn my 8gb into AT&T and get a 16gb refurb (paying the price difference of course), since I am still under the 30 days? It's probably just wishful thinking because I would think I'd have to return it to Best Buy if I wanted to. Thanks for the advice.
so if i were to buy one of these phones is it an online order only or can i pick one of these up inside the stores???
Online only, tried that before (during December '08) and they said it was only online.
does it ship to your house , or do they make u go to the store to pick it up and activate it?