Upgrading from 4s to 5s: when?

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  1. ekabil, Sep 13, 2014

    ekabil macrumors newbie

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    Hi, I am planning to upgrade from 4s to 5s. I have AT&T. With the iPhone 6 coming out, is now a good time to do it? Have the prices on 5s models dropped already? If I should wait, what is the date by which I can expect the 5s price to bottom out for the near future?

    Also, my data plan currently is some mobile sharing plan where basically I buy the phone myself, either on my own or via AT&T at a flat monthly rate (AT&T next I think). In order to get the best overall price on the new phone, and save the most money, should I
    A) take my old 4s (in perfect condition) to the apple store and trade in to get the 5s from them, or
    B) should I sell it on my own (have a $113.00 quote from usell.com, valid for a few more weeks) and get the new phone from AT&T store.

    What would you all recommend? Thanks a lot.
     
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  2. rui no onna, Sep 13, 2014

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    Yes, prices for the 5s have already dropped. 16GB model is $99/549 and 32GB model is $149/599. Unlock your phone to increase resale value. Check out what the going rate it at Swappa for the 4s and also trade in at Apple and AT&T If selling online, be mindful of PayPal and shipping fees since that's going to reduce how much you make. Go with whatever gives you the highest money (net of any fees).
     
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  3. LandoVol, Sep 13, 2014

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    Upgrading from 4s to 5s: when?

    call AT&T and get them to unlock your 4S as long as you're out of contract they should do it. I think they will do it even if you're in contract if you ask but not sure. Then list the 4S on eBay and ask $400+ for the phone. If it's in decent condition and is an unlocked GSM/AT&T phone you will get a lot for it.


    Make sure you use eBay because people on Craigslist will low ball you and you'll make a lot more. A buddy of mine just sold his year old iPhone 5 for $550



    Profit
    Profit
    Profit

    Buy the iPhone 6 or 6+

    Good luck.
     
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  4. groupersandwich, Sep 13, 2014

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    Isn't AT&T offering $200 trade-in for the 4S?
     
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