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KiwiFromNZ

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Hi all,
Firstly I would like to say hi to everyone as I am new here!
Recently I have won an iPhone 5s in a competition. As the iPhone 6 is going to be announced soon, I was wondering if it would be better to sell my iPhone 5s (I haven't received it yet), and use the money to but the iPhone 6, or just use the 5s? What do you guys think.

Thank you :)
 
Get the cash for the iPhone 6.

Seriously, take my advice. You have earned my first reply in 2 years.
 
juanrp said:
Keep the 5S and use it.
It's a good phone, it's future proof, so you'll be good.
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Thanks juanrp, I think I will probably do that. If the new iPhone 6 is anything like the leaks it doesn't look that great anyway. Anyone have any reasons I shouldn't stay with the 5s?

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nickspohn said:
Get the cash for the iPhone 6.

Seriously, take my advice. You have earned my first reply in 2 years.
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What's your reasoning behind this suggestion? Would be interested to know. :)
 
nickspohn said:
I would never get an Apple product within a month of its new successor.
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I got my iPhone 2ish months before it's successors successor came out.
I sees where you're coming from, but the iPhone 5s is a very powerful device. It's chip hasn't even been used to its full potential.
Back to my original point, it is very future proof.
 
What should I do?

KiwiFromNZ said:
Hi all,

Firstly I would like to say hi to everyone as I am new here!

Recently I have won an iPhone 5s in a competition. As the iPhone 6 is going to be announced soon, I was wondering if it would be better to sell my iPhone 5s (I haven't received it yet), and use the money to but the iPhone 6, or just use the 5s? What do you guys think.



Thank you :)
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The iPhone 5S will probably be Apple's longest supported iPhone to date. You could easily stick with it for a few years without trouble.
 
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The iPhone 5S is a great phone and will serve you very well. Not sure why you think the 6 won't be worthy based on the leaks though? It'll be an improvement on the current line up for sure.
 
KiwiFromNZ said:
Hi all,
Firstly I would like to say hi to everyone as I am new here!
Recently I have won an iPhone 5s in a competition. As the iPhone 6 is going to be announced soon, I was wondering if it would be better to sell my iPhone 5s (I haven't received it yet), and use the money to but the iPhone 6, or just use the 5s? What do you guys think.

Thank you :)
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If you can afford it, sell it and get the 6. If money is really tight, enjoy the 5S.
 
The iphone 5s is a great phone as mentioned.

The vast majority on this board assume EVERYONE wants and needs the next new phone. Bad assumption.

Since NOBODY here knows exactly all the details on the 6, and NOBODY here knows your likes, wants and needs, NOBODY here can really advise you at this point.

Since you are getting the phone, you do not have a choice of waiting for the 6...other than keeping your newly "won" phone in NEW, NEVER USED condition which would be worth a few more bucks if you sell it.
 
All depends on your situation.. If it were me I'd keep it wrapped up until needed, if better than my current device I'd use it as long as possible. By then I'd be eligible for an upgrade naturally anyway
 
Ill make it easier for you. If you won an iPhone 4s, 9 days before the iPhone 5 announcement, what phone would you rather have? The iPhone 5 was a HUGE upgrade in every way compared to the iPhone 4s.

The iPhone 5s is a good phone, now. But a new revamped iPhone 6 is only 9 days away and will be better in speed, camera, signal, screen, etc. Also it will have something the iPhone 5s can't do. Also if you ever might of considered getting the iWatch, the iPhone 6 might get some exclusive features that work with it.

Now this is all speculation, but if true, will you have changed your mind?

You could list the iPhone as Brand New In Box for $600 BuyItNow on eBay and sell it in a few days. Then pay less then $100 for the iPhone 6.

SELL IT!!!
 
With how close we are to the 6, I would sell it. It's going to be even easier and closer considering you haven't even received the phone yet!!!
 
iCore24 said:
Ill make it easier for you. If you won an iPhone 4s, 9 days before the iPhone 5 announcement, what phone would you rather have? The iPhone 5 was a HUGE upgrade in every way compared to the iPhone 4s.



The iPhone 5s is a good phone, now. But a new revamped iPhone 6 is only 9 days away and will be better in speed, camera, signal, screen, etc. Also it will have something the iPhone 5s can't do. Also if you ever might of considered getting the iWatch, the iPhone 6 might get some exclusive features that work with it.



Now this is all speculation, but if true, will you have changed your mind?



You could list the iPhone as Brand New In Box for $600 BuyItNow on eBay and sell it in a few days. Then pay less then $100 for the iPhone 6.



SELL IT!!!
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Exactly. Sale the 5s pay difference for new and improved 6.
 
KiwiFromNZ said:
Hi all,
Firstly I would like to say hi to everyone as I am new here!
Recently I have won an iPhone 5s in a competition. As the iPhone 6 is going to be announced soon, I was wondering if it would be better to sell my iPhone 5s (I haven't received it yet), and use the money to but the iPhone 6, or just use the 5s? What do you guys think.

Thank you :)
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I would advice on selling it then using that cash for the new iPhone. However do bare in mind the following: getting a new iPhone is a thing of staying up late (2AM in many cases) to get in the size, color and network you want; otherwise, you'll be left with nothing but a back ordered phone which can take several days/weeks to get to you.
 
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