I believe you may be required to return the phone if you cancel the account within 30 days.
I think generally you need to pay one month, then cancel the account (and pay the ETF)
I believe you may be required to return the phone if you cancel the account within 30 days.
I think generally you need to pay one month, then cancel the account (and pay the ETF)
Correct and if you don't return the phone, the carrier will bill you the full price of the phone, the ETF and the charges you owed for the month you used the phone.
Would the above be cheaper than just buying the phone outright?
Would the above be cheaper than just buying the phone outright?
Full price for the phone + ETF + one month of cellular billing? You seriously have no idea?
Full price for the phone + ETF + one month of cellular billing? You seriously have no idea?
u can't really find a way to take advantage of cell companies, you aren't the first and probably not the last.
Thanks for your informative answer!
Have a great weekend and Holiday!
You too.
Also, the ETF would be I believe $350 minus one month so I think that would make it $340.
Just buy the phone if you don't want a contract.
They've been imposing such tactics to prevent profiteering, so yeah it may be cheaper to buy it outright in most cases. I didn't run the numbers in iPhone 5c being 27 dollar case though
The carrier will also probably charge for the phone.$27 device
$340 ETF
$115 30 days service
($100 month + $15 estimated taxes/fees )
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$482 Total
VERSUS
$550 Device
$45 Straight Talk
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$595
So a savings of $112...taxes for the device are not figured because they could be a wash depending on if your state charges tax on $27 or the full value of the device. And I am unsure if there is an activation charge on the post paid carrier to activate the new device.
For some people the aggravation is worth $100. Am I missing something ?
Factor in the full cost of the phone which won't be $27.
They do not charge full price AND the etf. The etf is there to cover the phone. Pay 27 for 5c, cancel next day or after 14 days, pay etf and 1st months bill. Done
pretty pricy for the 5c if u ask me, lol
Thanks Maflynn, but isn't the ETF all you need to cancel? can you not cancel the phone the next day and just pay for ETF?
see that's what i was thinking.
so basically
27 (5c)
350 (ETF)
75 (on average 1st month)
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$452 price of the 16gb 5C
VS
549+tax= $581.94 out the box
so you're saving $130 in the course of 1 month (granted you are obligated to own the phone for a month, if not better).
am i missing something here?
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5c is a great device IMO. feels great to the hand, feels premium, i would rock it.
Thanks Maflynn, but isn't the ETF all you need to cancel? can you not cancel the phone the next day and just pay for ETF?
see that's what i was thinking.
so basically
27 (5c)
350 (ETF)
75 (on average 1st month)
----
$452 price of the 16gb 5C
VS
549+tax= $581.94 out the box
so you're saving $130 in the course of 1 month (granted you are obligated to own the phone for a month, if not better).
am i missing something here?
If the phone is verizon, they may not unlock it or release the phone. May be difficult to sell? (Asking a question)
If the phone is verizon, they may not unlock it or release the phone. May be difficult to sell? (Asking a question)
You can when walmart, bestbuy or whoever puts these phones on sale. Usually you will only save the different between the sale price and regular vs. paying full price.u can't really find a way to take advantage of cell companies, you aren't the first and probably not the last.