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How much can I get for a 4S ATT Black perfect condition?

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kapalua12

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How much is an ATT black iPhone 4S worth now?

Where is the best place to sell? It's 32 GB and Pristine condition, original box, packing, accessories.

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Also, since it previously was contracted with ATT up until a year ago, do I need to do anything like ask ATT to unlock it somehow? I don't know how this process works.

I of course know the password, etc so I can reset it to new condition. Is that all I need to do to the 4S to safely sell it without it being a problem for the purchaser and without revealing my iCloud account info, PW, etc?
 
kapalua12 said:
How much is an ATT black iPhone 4S worth now?

Where is the best place to sell? It's 32 GB and Pristine condition, original box, packing, accessories.

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Also, since it previously was contracted with ATT up until a year ago, do I need to do anything like ask ATT to unlock it somehow? I don't know how this process works.

I of course know the password, etc so I can reset it to new condition. Is that all I need to do to the 4S to safely sell it without it being a problem for the purchaser and without revealing my iCloud account info, PW, etc?
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You can probably get A LOT more if its running iOS 6 or earlier. Do you have the original box, charging cable, earbuds? All of those will factor in the price you will get.

I recommend swappa. Avoid eBay and craigslist.
 
You actually won't get much more for it being unlocked, I do reccommend you get it unlocked though. Most iPhones for sale are now being unlocked so it's becoming more common, you will however be more likely to sell if the device is unlocked.

I use craigslist to buy nearly all of my electronics. (Everything in my signature was bought through craigslist) if you use craigslist just do it safely; cash only, pubic place, during the day, safe area.
 
MattMJB0188 said:
You can probably get A LOT more if its running iOS 6 or earlier. Do you have the original box, charging cable, earbuds? All of those will factor in the price you will get.

I recommend swappa. Avoid eBay and craigslist.
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I have the original everything. What can I expect as a good price if I'm lucky?
I have a motivated buyer.

Under: About ->Version , it says 6.1.3
Does that refer to IOS 6?
 
kapalua12 said:
I have the original everything. What can I expect as a good price if I'm lucky?
I have a motivated buyer.

Under: About ->Version , it says 6.1.3
Does that refer to IOS 6?
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Probably around $200 to $260. I just purchased a used 64gb one from Amazon with original box and all unused accessories in excellent near mint condition for $200.
 
kapalua12 said:
I have the original everything. What can I expect as a good price if I'm lucky?
I have a motivated buyer.

Under: About ->Version , it says 6.1.3
Does that refer to IOS 6?
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Well considering you never upgraded it to the HORRIBLE iOS 7; I have more respect for you lol. :)

You'll get a pretty penny for it now.
 
MattMJB0188 said:
Eventually, but that's NOT what we're talking about here. And yes, some people will pay more simply because the device has iOS 6. I know I would.
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iOS 6 is approaching two years of age; the only devices that stopped at iOS 6 were the iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 4th generation. I wouldn't imagine the average app developer wanting to support it for much longer especially after iOS 8 goes public.
 
Spectrum Abuser said:
iOS 6 is approaching two years of age; the only devices that stopped at iOS 6 were the iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 4th generation. I wouldn't imagine the average app developer wanting to support it for much longer especially after iOS 8 goes public.
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Fine. But that still doesn't mean someone out there wouldn't be willing to pay more because the device has older firmware.

If I was looking for an iPhone 4S, I know I would look for one that has iOS 6. And I know for a FACT most apps still work flawlessly on iOS 6. My iPad 3 still has 6 on it, and all the apps work fine. Its not like they're all going to stop working on the same date and time.

Nobody on this site will convince me iOS 7 is superior to iOS 6. I will use 6 for as long as I can.
 
MattMJB0188 said:
Eventually, but that's NOT what we're talking about here. And yes, some people will pay more simply because the device has iOS 6. I know I would.
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Unfortunately, that's not how it works in practice. I purposely kept my iPhone 5 on iOS 6 when I sold it because I thought it would fetch a higher price (when there were more iOS 7 haters back then). Didn't even make a dent as it sold for the average going price at the time.
 
KeegM480 said:
You actually won't get much more for it being unlocked, I do reccommend you get it unlocked though. Most iPhones for sale are now being unlocked so it's becoming more common, you will however be more likely to sell if the device is unlocked.

I use craigslist to buy nearly all of my electronics. (Everything in my signature was bought through craigslist) if you use craigslist just do it safely; cash only, pubic place, during the day, safe area.
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Buying everything on craigslist is very bold. I used to do the same until iCloud lock and phones getting black listed happened.
 
Z8beema said:
Buying everything on craigslist is very bold. I used to do the same until iCloud lock and phones getting black listed happened.
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That's why you activate the phone before you buy it, and if the person isn't ok with that, you shouldn't be buying from them!

$150 is a good price for the phone you could try listing at $175 or $200 but $150 is a good selling price
 
KeegM480 said:
That's why you activate the phone before you buy it, and if the person isn't ok with that, you shouldn't be buying from them!
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Tell that to this guy.

I remember the guy... he definitely was not sketchy at all. Drove a fairly nice car, was white (just for description!), and really cool. He was the one who wanted to meet me at the T-Mobile store to make sure everything was good to go and activated before exchanging cash.
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I sold a 16GB unlocked 4S in December for $300 to a guy taking it back to India. I packaged it with everything unopened such as the headset and USB cord. I had a collection if those from past iPhones that I sold but sold only the phone.
 
JayLenochiniMac said:
Unfortunately, that's not how it works in practice. I purposely kept my iPhone 5 on iOS 6 when I sold it because I thought it would fetch a higher price (when there were more iOS 7 haters back then). Didn't even make a dent as it sold for the average going price at the time.
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No. I don't believe that. If someone has an iPhone 4S with older firmware on it, it may be worth more to someone else. iOS 7 being out almost a year has absolutely nothing to do it.
 
MattMJB0188 said:
No. I don't believe that. If someone has an iPhone 4S with older firmware on it, it may be worth more to someone else. iOS 7 being out almost a year has absolutely nothing to do it.
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Well, I listed it twice (the first buyer backed out) and it sold for the average going price both times so obviously nobody paid more for it.
 
KeegM480 said:
That's why you activate the phone before you buy it, and if the person isn't ok with that, you shouldn't be buying from them!

$150 is a good price for the phone you could try listing at $175 or $200 but $150 is a good selling price
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Are you serious? It can get shut off at any time if the other party stops making payments on their plan. This could be 10 years down the road. Granted that a ridiculous amount of time to have a phone but still is true nonetheless
 
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