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We got 2 FREE iPhone 3G's today!!!

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jlanuez

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Here is the short story:

9am: Bought 2 new iphone 3Gs from the Apple Store today.
It took just 15 minutes from entering the store to setup & paying
(they did not even have to open the two boxes, jsut scan the UPCs on the back of the box!)

11am: Came home, synced them both up and they were working!
Wow going from 8gb to 16gb is good!

Noon: Wiped the data, cleaned, and reboxed the 2 old iPhones.

1:30pm: Sold BOTH the old iPhones to two different people from Craigslist for $300 EACH.
Met them within 10 minutes of each other up the block at a bookstore (1 trip shopping of me!)

2pm: Deposited the $600 cash at the ATM.

___________________________________
Paid $299 + tax = $317.24 x 2 = $634.48
Sold $300 x 2 = $600
Total Net paid = $34.48

I think $34.48 (plus a one year extension of our contact) is a good ROI for:
  • 3G
  • Brand new batteries!
  • 8gb MORE space

:)
 
how is that getting a free iPhone? You just covered the cost by selling the old one.
 
I sold my first-gen 8GB iPhone for $406 on eBay :p. The auction ended on the night of July 11, BTW.
 
umm..thats not free...

Free would be if you sold you old phones..and covered the cost of the old phones (what you paid for) + the amount you paid for the iphone 3G ...so no..nowhere near free..

Im surprised you didnt sell on ebay..those things are selling for 500 a pop
 
I've sold my 1st gen 8gb iphone to my brother for the same amount that it costs to buy the 16gb iphone 3g

best of all, i got the original iphone for free as i used to work for apple :)
 
$34 for 2 iPhones!

bov said:
My thought as well....
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Come on! You have GOT to be kidding with these "not free' comments - LOL
Don't take life so seriously. :mad:
JEALOUS?

I was just sharing some good news. :)

I basically "TRADED" two YEAR-OLD (batteries have been used HEAVY for a full year) iPhones for just the price of the tax!

$34 is a great deal for (TWO new 3G iPhones):
  • NEW BATTERIES!!
  • 3G
  • 8GB MORE space
 
Phil A. said:
Nice one :)

Getting $300 for an 8GB 1st Gen is pretty good - I'm guessing they were in pristine condition?
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You were the only person with a decent comment. Thank you. :D

OK - so not "technically" free.
I basically "traded" 2, year-old 8gb 2.5g iPhones, for 2 - NEW 16gb 3g iPhones.

One was in very good physical condition (my wifes) and one (mine, no case) had a dent and 2 scratches on the top, in the metal back. Sounds like I'm talking about us and not the phones - lol.
 
two years? :confused::confused:

i sold my old iphone for $415

I bought my new one for $416

I GOT A FREE IPHONE PLUS 99 BUCKS!


who's jealous now? ;)
 
I get free rent, free utilities and free food ... anywhere!

(after i've deposited my pay check)
 
Sky Blue said:
I get free rent, free utilities and free food ... anywhere!

(after i've deposited my pay check)
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Lame - if you OWNED your own home and it increased in value the same amount you spent on mortgage for the year - maybe your logic would be relevant.
 
jlanuez said:
Come on! You have GOT to be kidding with these "not free' comments - LOL
Don't take life so seriously. :mad:
JELIOUS?
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If you're going to say something like that, you should at least spell it right..

jlanuez said:
I was just sharing some good news. :)

I basically "TRADED" two YEAR-OLD (batteries have been used HEAVY for a full year) iPhones for just the price of the tax!

$34 is a great deal for (TWO new 3G iPhones):
  • NEW BATTERIES!!
  • 3G
  • 8GB MORE space
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How was the iPhone two years old?

ETA: Never mind the above comment, we posted at the same time.
 
Sky Blue said:
I get free rent, free utilities and free food ... anywhere!

(after i've deposited my pay check)
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how is that getting free rent, free utilities and free food? You just covered the cost by putting your check in the bank and spending it.

//Sarcasm off//

What's with these freaking 1st gen's going for so much? I was hoping to pick one up for pocket change after the switch over because the market would be flooded with them. Haven't seen one yet for less than $250. We need to get all those upgraders on e-bay and flood the market!!!
 
sr5878 said:
two years? :confused::confused:

i sold my old iphone for $415

I bought my new one for $416

I GOT A FREE IPHONE PLUS 99 BUCKS!
who's jealous now? ;)
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Not sure why you paid $416 for a $299 iPhone? No contract???
BTW - The difference between your figures is $1, not $99.
 
jlanuez said:
Not sure why you paid $416 for a $299 iPhone? No contract???
BTW - The difference between your figures is $1, not $99.
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Typo, maybe? I assume a 16GB w/tax would be $316, which would make a $99 difference.
 
SqB said:
...What's with these freaking 1st gen's going for so much? I was hoping to pick one up for pocket change after the switch over because the market would be flooded with them. Haven't seen one yet for less than $250. We need to get all those upgraders on e-bay and flood the market!!!
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I think I got lucky because of timing. It's the first week. I made the switch NOW because of this. I'm sure as a month or so goes by, the 1st gen iPhones will drop in price. Both people I sold to for $300 each today said are going to use the iPhone on their existing t-mobile account.

For us it's worth it because we planning on sticking with our unlimited AT&T plans anyway, so what's another year. We'll see if the $15 each or so extra per month is worth it ($10 for 3G + $5 for 200 SMS). I figured with the new technology, plus the NEW batteries, for basically a "swap" in hardware - I better jump on it!
 
This thread really demonstrates the sad road that the Macrumors Forums have begun to take. Reading everyones replys shooting the OP down on silly technicalities is childish and pathetic.

Seeing more and more of this just makes me want to leave the forums completely. Not like that would bother anyone anyhow as no one would care.

Im happy for the OP, nice job, hope you enjoy your new 3G iPhones :apple:
 
Santa Rosa said:
This thread really demonstrates the sad road that the Macrumors Forums have begun to take. Reading everyones replys shooting the OP down on silly technicalities is childish and pathetic.

Seeing more and more of this just makes me want to leave the forums completely. Not like that would bother anyone anyhow as no one would care.

Im happy for the OP, nice job, hope you enjoy your new 3G iPhones :apple:
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THANK YOU!​
 
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