Have an upgrade to burn, but happy with my 5...

[Becact]

Hi folks, first post here in the forums

We are on a family plan that is also a business account. No one else in the family cares enough about tech to pay to upgrade a perfectly working phone, so luckily for me, I get an upgrade every year. Although, someone else did just get an iphone 5 a few months ago, but we still have another upgrade ready to go currently. I've asked, no one else wants it.

I have an iphone 5 in 64gb that I am honestly perfectly happy with (except it's too much storage for me, I'd get 32 next time). I have a trade offer from nextworth for $451, so if I get a 32gb 5s, I'll be able to pocket about $125, or maybe $175 if I sell on Craigslist (after retail taxes on the 5s).

However, I was also thinking of another option: getting the 5s and flipping it. I figure I could probably sell it at retail price, and someone would bite due to the lack of taxes, which saves them $50. That nets me a little under $450. Worst case, $400 if I have to sell $50 under msrp. This applies to any storage level.

If I do nothing I'm leaving money on the table. AT&T is offering to spend money, so there's no sense in waiting to use the update till iphone 6, since we'll have another by then anyway.

What would you do? Keep iphone 5 and pocket $400, or get 5s and pocket $150?

 

[iAlphard]

Hi folks, first post here in the forums

We are on a family plan that is also a business account. No one else in the family cares enough about tech to pay to upgrade a perfectly working phone, so luckily for me, I get an upgrade every year. Although, someone else did just get an iphone 5 a few months ago, but we still have another upgrade ready to go currently. I've asked, no one else wants it.

I have an iphone 5 in 64gb that I am honestly perfectly happy with (except it's too much storage for me, I'd get 32 next time). I have a trade offer from nextworth for $451, so if I get a 32gb 5s, I'll be able to pocket about $125, or maybe $175 if I sell on Craigslist (after retail taxes on the 5s).

However, I was also thinking of another option: getting the 5s and flipping it. I figure I could probably sell it at retail price, and someone would bite due to the lack of taxes, which saves them $50. That nets me a little under $450. Worst case, $400 if I have to sell $50 under msrp. This applies to any storage level.

If I do nothing I'm leaving money on the table. AT&T is offering to spend money, so there's no sense in waiting to use the update till iphone 6, since we'll have another by then anyway.

What would you do? Keep iphone 5 and pocket $400, or get 5s and pocket $150?

Think it for a second, does this thing will matter next year? Do you have any other priority that require money in near future?
If not and you have the chance to do so, i think i can agree you should just upgrade to 5S so later you can sell for more when the 6 is out.

 

[swish2351]

I'd go with the 5s, the fingerprint sensor is going to be great

 

[user-name-here]

What would you do? Keep iphone 5 and pocket $400, or get 5s and pocket $150?

5s + $150

 

[abz1981]

If you don't upgrade does your carrier give you some sort of discount on your price plan? If they do and your happy with your 5, stick with the 5 and get a discount on your price plan/tariff with your carrier and use that money you save on other items.

 

[ant1298]

If the 5s upgrade features aren't exciting you then I'd pocket the 400. Otherwise for the 100.

Anthony

 

[zbarvian]

Either way you're a real winner. However, if it were me I would flip the 5S. I'm running the GM on my iPhone 5 and I can't imagine it running any better on the 5S. Unless you're an avid photographer or security nut, the 5 will be more than adequate until the 6.

 

[J4B3]

Similar predicament

I'm in a very similar situation and I hope it's okay to piggyback this thread--any advice is appreciated.

I have an upgrade available on AT&T and currently use an iPhone 5. I bought it unlocked last year (with Applecare +) and have been running iOS 7 on it for the past few months. I feel perfectly happy with my 5 and don't necessarily have a strong desire to upgrade. I will be 100% upgrading to the iPhone 6 when that arrives so it would be nice to have an available upgrade (without jumping through any hoops). However, if I wait it out, it bugs me to death that I am basically giving AT&T money (est $23) every month for nothing.

My options are: Switch to T-Mobile and save money (service in my area is a 6/10 vs 9/10 with AT&T). Upgrade to the 5S and handle the 6 upgrade when the time comes. Or, sell the 5S and pocket the difference. Thanks all!

 

[Shockwave78]

Hi folks, first post here in the forums

We are on a family plan that is also a business account. No one else in the family cares enough about tech to pay to upgrade a perfectly working phone, so luckily for me, I get an upgrade every year. Although, someone else did just get an iphone 5 a few months ago, but we still have another upgrade ready to go currently. I've asked, no one else wants it.

I have an iphone 5 in 64gb that I am honestly perfectly happy with (except it's too much storage for me, I'd get 32 next time). I have a trade offer from nextworth for $451, so if I get a 32gb 5s, I'll be able to pocket about $125, or maybe $175 if I sell on Craigslist (after retail taxes on the 5s).

However, I was also thinking of another option: getting the 5s and flipping it. I figure I could probably sell it at retail price, and someone would bite due to the lack of taxes, which saves them $50. That nets me a little under $450. Worst case, $400 if I have to sell $50 under msrp. This applies to any storage level.

If I do nothing I'm leaving money on the table. AT&T is offering to spend money, so there's no sense in waiting to use the update till iphone 6, since we'll have another by then anyway.

What would you do? Keep iphone 5 and pocket $400, or get 5s and pocket $150?

uh...sell your 5 for about $400, pay the $250 extra for the full retail price 5s and save your upgrade...

Then next year sell the 5s for $400 and upgrade for $200 and bank $200...

 

[g35]

Flip the 5S! As long as you're sure you'll have an upgrade next year for the 6.

 

[thecurryman]

def flip the 5s. Last year, a WEEK after the 5 released, i was able to sell an unopened 16gb black iphone 5 for $810 (paid $199 for it) and profited $600....