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Radioshack vs. Bestbuy for trade in. Can't decide.

They offered me $387. That would still leave me paying around $170 as AT&T has decided that I am one of the few that did not get their upgrade elligibility changed. $499+$18+Tax and a 2 year contract extension.

That's still a lot to think about.
 
KronicX said:
I'm going through www.cexchange.com. Same company RadioShack uses (as do many other retailers), but I get paid cash instead of a giftcard tied to a store. They're offering me more on my 32GB 3Gs than Gazelle did.
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tried this looks great only thing I don't like is they 2-4 weeks of them getting the item. I could even live with no cell for a few days but 2-4 weeks! :eek:

METHOD OF SHIPPING TO US:
CExchange will provide you with a pre-paid shipping label. Please package your product(s) per the shipping instructions that will be provided as part of your order confirmation.
GET PAID:
You will receive your payment within two to four weeks of receipt of the product by CExchange.
CHECKING IN:
If you want to know the status of your order after you submit it, just click on the "Log On to My Account" link at the top of the screen, and your login credentials.
 
JoshGlzBrk said:
Unfortunately yes people do get killed by using craigslist. It happened a few months ago in my state, this guy was selling a diamond ring over craigslist, they came to his house, tied up his family and shot him in front of them then took off..

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/archive/Police-Traced-E-Mail-to-Nab-Craigslist-Killer.html
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clearly you are a little misinformed at how craigslist/kijiji transaction should work.

let me help you here.

1. don't tell the person where you live, unless you do want to get killed.
2. once you have completed step one, you have now applied some COMMON SENSE! :eek: (shocking eh?) you can proceed to step 3.
3. meet in a public setting... such as a shopping mall food court? where ever there is people.
4. bring a friend/gun yourself (i know how you americans are ;))

it's unlikely that someone's gonna pull a gun on you with a ton of people around, as well as security cameras and whatever.

i have done many transactions and am still here to type this message by following the steps above.
 
JoshGlzBrk said:
I would rather not be killed so no craigslist.. and I don't want to use ebay.


Is radio shack able to make sure you keep your unlimited data plan and can they manage accounts with a FAN discount?

Will they need to run another credit check since it will be a new contract due to the upgrade?
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Credit checks are run when you start your service with At&T, it is not run when you upgrade.
 
JoshGlzBrk said:
Unfortunately yes people do get killed by using craigslist. It happened a few months ago in my state, this guy was selling a diamond ring over craigslist, they came to his house, tied up his family and shot him in front of them then took off..

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/archive/Police-Traced-E-Mail-to-Nab-Craigslist-Killer.html
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Yes, people also get killed by driving a car, people get killed in SCHOOL, people get killed by simply living.

Like a poster above said, use CL with common sense.
 
labman said:
tried this looks great only thing I don't like is they 2-4 weeks of them getting the item. I could even live with no cell for a few days but 2-4 weeks! :eek:
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The 2-4 weeks is the time it takes for them to pay you back. I won't be shipping mine off until I get the new iPhone. I'll be paying for the new phone with a credit card, so while I'll be using my own money I'll never be out the cash.
 
KronicX said:
The 2-4 weeks is the time it takes for them to pay you back. I won't be shipping mine off until I get the new iPhone. I'll be paying for the new phone with a credit card, so while I'll be using my own money I'll never be out the cash.
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I have the same thought as you. I'll buy my iPhone 4 using my credit card, send out my iPhone 3G * get paid 2-4 weeks later. No biggie.
 
KronicX said:
I'm going through www.cexchange.com. Same company RadioShack uses (as do many other retailers), but I get paid cash instead of a giftcard tied to a store. They're offering me more on my 32GB 3Gs than Gazelle did.
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Does anyone know for how long the price they offer you is good? If I agree to their price today, can I wait until the 24th to send in my 3G and still get the quoted price? Same question for radio shack or gazelle. I can't seem to find anything on their sites that mentions for how long they will honor the price.
 
jbachandouris said:
Better price on eBay or CL?

I ran an auction for my 32GB 3Gs. I recently received it refurbished from the Apple Store. I was including a Speck case a leather case and an FM transmitter. I started the auction at $150. NO bids. I cancelled the auction at 12hours to go since I was afraid of selling it too low.

Its on CL list right now. The only intrest was a Nigerian scammer and a store that buys used cell phones. I need to decide on how low to go or just not sell it. I am eligible for the $499 upgrade, so I would like to sell it for at least $500 to break even.

I really don't 'need' to upgrade, so I may just wait. My upgrade is not until 5/2011. BTW Best Buy offers me $311 for my iPhone.
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lol nearly everyone bids within like the last 2 hours, and then alot more bid within the last 30 mins, and then the bid goes up alot in the last 5 seconds
 
I'm definitely going to try selling my 8GB 3G through eBay. I think (and hope) that I would get more $$ for it with it being jailbroken/unlocked (once those are released for iOS 4). Shouldn't I get over $200 for it then?
 
Radio Shack by me told me they will not have any on launch day and that I mine as well wait till Monday!?!?!? Trade-In they told me is separate and has nothing to do with the i4. if i wanted to come right now and get a gift card that's fine. but the girl made it clear that they are not getting any i4's on launch day nor the day after nor the weekend of... maybe Monday the 28th

CL is probably ok. I have an acquaintance who was selling a Pioneer Plasma and he got jacked but lucky for him he was armed and was able to defuse the situation pretty fast. They met at a mall parking lot and the guy came with 4 "bangers" and he had a bad feeling. His gut was right as one kid pulled a knife and he pulled his gun and they all took off. He had them all arrested as he got their plate #. He found out this group had done 2 other robberies using CL as a tool.

Just trust your gut and becareful.
 
use Gazelle.com today. Lock in a price from them that is guaranteed for 30 days, which means you can wait until you get your iPhone 4 to send yours out to them. They will send you a box and a prepaid shipping label FREE, and you can choose to be paid via check, paypal, AMEX giftcard, etc.
Its all very easy

Im going to be getting $272 for my "good" condition 32gb 3GS. Lower than id get from eBay, but a ton less hassle as well
 
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