Buying iPhone 6+ - Need some opinions about getting a good deal :)

[Col127]

Hi All!

So I'm planning on buying a iPhone 6+ 128GB. I'm not wanting to pay full price for this - and I don't currently have a contract since I'm with a MVNO carrier. Here's what I'm thinking - wondering if y'all will think it can work. It's a bit of work, but I don't mind

#1 Sign up for 2 year plan with a Verizon to get a discounted price - $499.99+tax +activation fee+1 month service = $640

#2 Within a month, transfer plan to T-mobile and leverage their ETF Offer. Buy cheap phone from t-mobile ($50) and trade in a cheap Android phone I have laying around the house I don't use, stay on for 2-3 months for ETF rebate to process, then cancel service . = $150-$200

Total cost: $790-$840 vs. $1000

Any flaws with this idea?

 

[Menel]

You're playing with fire.

 

[ibcj]

You will still be paying for a 2 year Verizon plan.

 

[boshii]

You will still be paying for a 2 year Verizon plan.

T-Mobile will pay the ETF.

To the OP, the plan will work but that's too much work for the savings.

 

[BlueGoldAce]

Isn't tmobile a credit to the account? Or is it a gift card? If it's a credit, then you will have to continue with tmobile.

 

[Col127]

Isn't tmobile a credit to the account? Or is it a gift card? If it's a credit, then you will have to continue with tmobile.

you get a prepaid master card with the ETF amount - takes up to 8 weeks to process.

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T-Mobile will pay the ETF.

To the OP, the plan will work but that's too much work for the savings.

i don't really mind - so you do think it will work?

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You're playing with fire.

Care to qualify your statement?

 

[ronm99]

Hi All!

So I'm planning on buying a iPhone 6+ 128GB. I'm not wanting to pay full price for this - and I don't currently have a contract since I'm with a MVNO carrier. Here's what I'm thinking - wondering if y'all will think it can work. It's a bit of work, but I don't mind

#1 Sign up for 2 year plan with a Verizon to get a discounted price - $499.99+tax +activation fee+1 month service = $640

#2 Within a month, transfer plan to T-mobile and leverage their ETF Offer. Buy cheap phone from t-mobile ($50) and trade in a cheap Android phone I have laying around the house I don't use, stay on for 2-3 months for ETF rebate to process, then cancel service . = $150-$200

Total cost: $790-$840 vs. $1000

Any flaws with this idea?

You are required to buy a new tmobile phone to get the ETF waived. Of course you can flip it on eBay, but that is one more hassle.