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rak007

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Planning to buy an used iPhone 3GS for my dad who has never used any smartphone. Also will be getting it unlocked from the eBay (if I get locked) through those under 20$ listings.
Can I expect price of iPhone 3GS for under 100$ on sites like eBay, Craigslist or any other that I don't know of ?
 

rak007

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I was speculating it go for 100 $ or below soon after the next iPhone launch because even currently the listings out there end at or around 150 $.
May be i will need to keep a close eye on them.
 

rak007

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So should i wait for the new iPhone to be announced before i buy the 3GS ?
Asking because i expect that after the new iPhone is launched, price of new iPhone 3GS and 4 will come down (unlocked too) which should reduce the price of used too.
 

THEAnonymous

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Probably not on eBay, but definitely check Craigslist/Kijiji/your local online classified. eBay still has pretty high 3GS prices I noticed (a lot more than the $100 it is worth, IMO).
 

rak007

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Probably not on eBay, but definitely check Craigslist/Kijiji/your local online classified. eBay still has pretty high 3GS prices I noticed (a lot more than the $100 it is worth, IMO).

One factor that increases the price on CG is the ebay commission i guess.
 

Shasta McNasty

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I think the $150-175 estimates are off. Ive already purchased 3GS's for around $150 in spotless condition. I would wait until the new phone gets announced next week as it will definitely be in the $100 range. The iPhone 4 I expect to drop to $150-225 if its not unlocked and a little more if it is unlocked.
 
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