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iPhone SE (2016) Trusted stores/sources to buy a brand new sealed Unlocked iPhone SE?
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I looked everywhere for an iPhone SE and can't find any. I also want an unlocked BNIB SE. All appear to be sold out.
Ebay has many, but most are either pre-owned, refurbs, or open box, which I don't want. And the few that are new are either prepaid or locked or with an outlandish pricetag, which I also don't want.
I want a brand new unlocked SE and I haven't been able to find a single one for days. I'm glad you finally made a dedicated thread about this. I've received numerous answers from people who linked Target, Walmart, etc., but none of them have a new unlocked iPhone SE in stock.
Ebay has many, but most are either pre-owned, refurbs, or open box, which I don't want. And the few that are new are either prepaid or locked or with an outlandish pricetag, which I also don't want.
I want a brand new unlocked SE and I haven't been able to find a single one for days. I'm glad you finally made a dedicated thread about this. I've received numerous answers from people who linked Target, Walmart, etc., but none of them have a new unlocked iPhone SE in stock.
I prefer the SE size over any other iPhone phone, I don't want a phablet, I want a smaller phone.
I have a 5S (my first and only phone, I love this phone) I just need more power and battery life, so I want a SE.
You could try a local Apple store. They may still have some for sale.
I have a brand new sealed Rose Gold SE unlocked that was bought mainly for collection purposes, but have since outgrown it.
It is a 16GB though. Let me know if you're interested.
Thanks for the offer. I would take you up on it, except what I forgot to mention is that I'm looking for the latest iteration of the SE.
There were two variants of the SE:
16/64 GB (older)
32/128 (newer)
16 is too little for me and 128 is too much lol. The 32 model is all I need.
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All 5 Apple stores nearby (Chicago area) are sold out of the SE's. Same goes for most other Apple stores in the country. I called Apple several days in a row looking for them to no avail. I was ready to drive out of state to get one, but they're all sold out.
I'll try it, I not like in USA but
yes, thanks but 16GB is too little. My actual 5S is 16GB.
oh really? there are two variants? the 32GB and 128GB are the "new ones"??? So yes, I'm going for the 32GB, I think 128GB is too much for me, I don't need it.
[doublepost=1537380192][/doublepost]stupid question maybe, sorry I'm not an expert, but: the 128GB can runs faster due the more space? I remember read that about SSD drives more space can helps on speed, but I just say.
You would probably never notice the difference. But, technically, yes, the 128 GB should have a very slight performance advantage over the others.
My apple Store in LA has both 32 and 128 gb, just picked up a 32. I also didnt want to buy ebay since those new pones are questionable with most likely a non Apple battery or are refurbished listed as new. I'm meeting my brother in Philladelphia for business who lives in chicago Lakeview area on Sept 29th. I can buy one of these SE models from Apple and hand it to him with receipt. I wouldnt do it for free though.
[doublepost=1537382657][/doublepost]also putting ios 12 on the SE makes it run so fast there is no lag of any sort. its like having a new phone. Hmm maybe ill go buy another one before they sell out all stock.
[doublepost=1537382657][/doublepost]also putting ios 12 on the SE makes it run so fast there is no lag of any sort. its like having a new phone. Hmm maybe ill go buy another one before they sell out all stock.
Most of the local Apple stores still have the SE. If not Best Buy will have them for sure.
Just because a phone is sealed in the box does not mean a thing.
Just because a phone is sealed in the box does not mean a thing.
I've ordered a 2nd SE from my carrier, and at a great price. It has only 32 GB, and my first one is a 64, but at this point, I'm taking what I can get. 
Links?
Last I checked, Best Buy does not have any new unlocked iPhones SE's in stock. All you see at Best Buy and other vendors are prepaid SE's, which are all locked to a prepaid plan. Hence the "cheap" price.
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AT&T has the iPhone SE for $45 until the 27th. "Requires activation and payment on new line of service on any monthly plan with purchase of minimum $30 refill card."
https://www.att.com/prepaid/iphone-savings-offer.html
You can have prepaid phones unlocked after 6 months and they have prepaid plans for as little as $30 a month. 6 months @ $30 plus $45 for the phone adds up to about $225, and if you're already a customer then they might go easy on you. That's a lot of trouble but it's a legitimate source.
https://www.att.com/prepaid/iphone-savings-offer.html
You can have prepaid phones unlocked after 6 months and they have prepaid plans for as little as $30 a month. 6 months @ $30 plus $45 for the phone adds up to about $225, and if you're already a customer then they might go easy on you. That's a lot of trouble but it's a legitimate source.
I've ordered a 2nd SE from my carrier, and at a great price. It has only 32 GB, and my first one is a 64, but at this point, I'm taking what I can get.
I felt the same way and bought two 32 GB phones. I usually buy more storage, but I'm using iCloud for photos and music, so I found I didn't need a whole lot of storage. I still have about half left, and that's before eliminating some of the stupid apps I don't even use a lot.
I wanted to make sure I had an SE and a backup. I don't know what Apple's next move is going to be, but I'm covered for the next 3 - 5 years with my SE phones. I will NEVER buy a phone with a notch in it. Apple can stick those things where the sun doesn't shine.
I just see 16gb on best buy https://www.bestbuy.com/site/iphone/iphone-se/pcmcat748302027906.c?id=pcmcat748302027906&intl=nosplash&qp=modelfamily_facet=Model Family~Apple iPhone SE
overall: I need a ONLINE store to buy it (I not live in USA but I can buy anything from USA and get it in my country, easy...) I just need buy it from a online store and UNLOCK, from a trusted online seller.
overall: I need a ONLINE store to buy it (I not live in USA but I can buy anything from USA and get it in my country, easy...) I just need buy it from a online store and UNLOCK, from a trusted online seller.
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Spectrum Mobile seems to have them, I don't know the details: https://mobile.spectrum.com/products/device/iphone-se-apple?colorName=Gold
Yes, but you have to have Spectrum internet. Since you’re not American, it’s safe to say you don’t.
Here’s an unlocked one from Best Buy though: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/simple...-cell-phone-rose-gold/5859415.p?skuId=5859415
thanks again, yes I need one fully Unlocked but that best bay that you show me looks like SIMPLE Mobile carrier: https://imgur.com/a/vxHMJzi
It is, but it looks like the phone is unlocked.
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Stop by or call the local Apple store. They usually sell the discontinued SE until they run out of stock! Otherwise, your carrier will have locked versions of the SE and if you pay the full amount $349? ask for them to unlock it before leaving the store. ?They have to call to get the unlock code but they have a direct line with not waiting!