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iPhone 8/Plus Where to buy brand new 8 Plus (Sep 2020)?
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Thanks, just checked eBay. Seems pretty dodgy. Looking for reputable (for sure) seller.
Contrary to the eBay statement, there are some genuine new phones there. Some clues to look for are that it must say 1 year Apple warranty (not seller only warranty, that means refurbished). Also, look at user reviews!!!
Check where the phone is coming from. If it's Asia (China mostly), then almost everytime it's refurbished, not brand new.
There are also some other things to look out for that I can't recall right now, but I think I'm pretty good at spotting the real ones. Let me know if you decide to go with eBay and need help.
You can also always PM the seller and ask him to somehow prove to you that the phone they are selling is brand new.
Check where the phone is coming from. If it's Asia (China mostly), then almost everytime it's refurbished, not brand new.
There are also some other things to look out for that I can't recall right now, but I think I'm pretty good at spotting the real ones. Let me know if you decide to go with eBay and need help.
You can also always PM the seller and ask him to somehow prove to you that the phone they are selling is brand new.
Thanks! I did sift through again, and I just don't have the time and patience to try to find a legit one. Some were even "factory sealed" and people complained they were counterfeit! Not even refurbs, just straight up junk.
Will keep looking for a straight sale. Otherwise I'll stick with what I got.
I bought a refurbished (unused) iPhone 6 Plus in 2014 on Swappa and I'm using it right now- six years later. Have used it every day, all day for six years. The most trouble free computing device I've ever used.
Original battery now has 1620 load cycles on it and still fine.
Refurbished iPhones can be more reliable than brand new.
Original battery now has 1620 load cycles on it and still fine.
Refurbished iPhones can be more reliable than brand new.
That mostly depends on who did the refurbishing. Refurbished from Apple, then yes. Anywhere else is a crap shoot.
128GB Space Gray. 256 ok too if not too much.
I still have my Apple refurbished 6 too. Yeah, worked perfectly well. I'd buy a refubished 8 Plus if there was one on the Apple site.
Yeah I would buy an Apple refurb in a heartbeat.
They are, I called them
Was just thinking about switching over
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Good luck Hoff, the iphone 8 plus is one of Apples best ever phones in my opinion. As soon as whatsapp releases the multi device feature, im gonna switch between my 8 plus and SE every week. Love that phone!
Edit - Found this UK online tech store who seem to have brand new iphone 8 plus‘s and ship worldwide
I dont know the reputability of the company, but its on google shopping.
Edit - Found this UK online tech store who seem to have brand new iphone 8 plus‘s and ship worldwide
I dont know the reputability of the company, but its on google shopping.
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Thanks for the link. Yeah, I agree. I have a 7 Plus and love the form factor. I genuinely like the home button and the bezels on top and bottom. And more importantly, a SQUARE screen. It's just the perfect phone (for me).
Keep check the listings for a new unit, they come and go all the time, I use swappa all the time for buying/selling and haven't had issues (knock on wood).
Interesting. Good to hear it. 👍
I do need to just buy one quickly and reputably and be done with it quickly 🙂
Sounds like there are no traditional store for this phone anymore
Sounds like I'm stuck with the Xr for now.
Sadly there weren't really brand new iPhone 8 Pluses on ebay. Oddly enough, there are way more on the international eBay.
But what I just recalled was that there were rumours for iPhone SE Plus, which is essentially the 8 Plus as an SE coming next year Spring. But that's like half a year away so dunno if you're in a rush.
But what I just recalled was that there were rumours for iPhone SE Plus, which is essentially the 8 Plus as an SE coming next year Spring. But that's like half a year away so dunno if you're in a rush.
Hey, thanks for looking! Really appreciate it.
A lot of people are saying iPhones labeled "new" are coming out of China and are actually not new, or are even fakes. I've decided not to pursue it anymore unless I can find one at a normal retailer.
Going to stick with my Xr for now and hope they do bring out something like that soon.
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Yeah as previously stated Metro By T-mobile has the iPhone 8 Plus, but right now they’re wanting way too much for the phone though IMO.
Seems like there's a sale on these that might be going on (although these seem to be refurbished):
www.macrumors.com
Deals: Woot Discounting iPhone 8 Models From $229.99 in New Flash Sale
Woot today is offering the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in refurbished condition. Prices start at $229.99 for the 64GB iPhone 8, and increase to...
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The OP wants an unlocked 8+. Cell phone stores and carriers usually only sell carrier locked versions. T-Mobile will gladly sell him one but it will be locked to T-Mobile and the price is very close to what Apple sold them as new. Not a very good option.
That's right. Also I'd recommend Googling the trust pilot reviews for any website selling these phones that aren't either Apple or the actual wireless providers.
Look for a store on eBay called BidAllies. I buy all my used phones from them and have never had a problem.