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Refurb'd 4Gig iPhones at Apple $149 (Availability Tracker)

so,who's buying some for ebay?
i have a 16GB 3g,but damn,it cost me about 650$ unlocked with no contract,149$ is a dream.
 
Ugh, maybe but it just keeps going to http://store.apple.com/us when I click on ADD TO CART...

It doesn't say it's out of stock but someone chatting with me said so...

* You are chatting with Holly S, an Apple Expert

*

Hi, my name is Holly S. Welcome to Apple!
*

Holly S: How may I help you today?
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You: I'm trying to get the refurb iPhone 4gb (http://store.apple.com/us/product/FA501LL/A) but it won't add to my cart
*

Holly S: At this time they are out of stock, this is why it will not add to your cart sadly.
*

Holly S: Stock has been coming in and out today, so you may want to continue checking the site daily.
*

You: Ahh, okay.
*

You: Thank you so much, Holly.
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Holly S: You're welcome.
*

Holly S: Was this a gift or for you?
*

Holly S: I ask because you can always purchase a gift card to give to the person instead.
*

You: Yeah, basically.
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Holly S: Then they will be able to purchase it when it comes back into stock.
*

You: No, it was for me.
*

You: Thanks for the suggestion though!
*

You: Have a good day, and happy holidays!
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I was able to order one approximately 30 minutes ago. I'm still waiting for my confirmation e-mail, however it does show my order active on my apple account. Anyone else experiencing similar?

Woo hoo if this works!

Kj
 
Refresh and if you see still in stock - keep trying.

Maybe it's too temporary to update the page and they are going to make it so you can add it to cart again when they figure out they have more...
 
jordankf said:
I was able to order one approximately 30 minutes ago. I'm still waiting for my confirmation e-mail, however it does show my order active on my apple account. Anyone else experiencing similar?

Woo hoo if this works!

Kj
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In about a couple of hours you will get a confirmation e-mail and links to order status.

Then you get an e-mail "Your iPhone is coming. Time to get ready." (telling you you should download the latest iTunes and look at plans on AT&T Wireless).

This is how I get ready for an iPhone:

http://modmyi.com

:D
 
Frustration

I've been playing the refresh-every-two-seconds game for about an hour and a half now, and I'm getting really tired of it. Would one of you consider selling of the iPhones you just bought? If so, how much?

PS: I've called Apple and they said that this has never happened before, that the product goes in and out of stock in a few hours. They have no idea if or when they'll be back.
 
I think the fact that the page still exists is at least a hopeful sign for those who missed out.
 
OMG FINALLY! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPYYYYYY OMG! Sorry for caps :p

I can finally buy an iphone from apple and unlock myself yeshhhhhhhhhhhhh! :apple: And I don't have to pay a ridiculous price :cool:

The 4g iphones aren't subsidized are they? I'll definitely be getting one for $150 bucks if so.

and to whomever said "you have to sign the 2-year contract" yeah, that's only if you plan on activating it through itunes, you don't have to sign the contract if you plan on using it with your current sim.

Can anyone please verify what I just said? I want to make sure I'm able to do this before I go and buy one.
 
Robby9279 said:
OMG FINALLY! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPYYYYYY OMG! Sorry for caps :p

I can finally buy an iphone from apple and unlock myself yeshhhhhhhhhhhhh! :apple: And I don't have to pay a ridiculous price :cool:

The 4g iphones aren't subsidized are they? I'll definitely be getting one for $150 bucks if so.

and to whomever said "you have to sign the 2-year contract" yeah, that's only if you plan on activating it through itunes, you don't have to sign the contract if you plan on using it with your current sim.

Can anyone please verify what I just said? I want to make sure I'm able to do this before I go and buy one.
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4gb,not 4g,they're actually the first gen,2.5g,edge..
You shouldn't be having problems using it as a back-up and it seems like 150 is all you have to pay,no contract,unlike with the AT&T refurbs,3g,that is
 
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, I came from Verizon and barely know what a SIM card is...If I get one of these 4GB iPhones can I take the sim card out of my 16gb 3g iphone and put it in the 4gb edge iphone? Does it do any harm putting the sim card from my 3g in the the edge only version? Thanks guys

**EDIT:Is it me or is it taking longer for the refurbs to come back???
 
pilotkid said:
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, I came from Verizon and barely know what a SIM card is...If I get one of these 4GB iPhones can I take the sim card out of my 16gb 3g iphone and put it in the 4gb edge iphone? Does it do any harm putting the sim card from my 3g in the the edge only version? Thanks guys
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Nope. Except you might want to try and get the $30/mo for web and 200 texts if you wanna swap. Why do you?...if you don't mind me asking.
 
There gone now. Bummer.
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