why iphone 4 so expensive on Ebay

[sracer]

Another reason, maybe not the main reason, is people buying an iPhone 4 to use as an iPod Touch. 3 months ago, I bought a 4 month old 32GB iPhone 4 w/bad ESN (in mint condition) for $210 for that very reason.

When Apple didn't update the iPod Touch, some who had been waiting for a new iPod Touch decided not to wait another year and do the same thing (buy an iPhone 4).

I've been looking to buy some more iPhone 4's for friends who really liked the idea, so I've been tracking the prices. When the iPhone 4S was announced (and no new iPod Touch), prices for iPhone 4's on ebay shot through the roof.

I'm sure there are other reasons as well, but I think that this may be one of them.

 

[ZipZap]

I think that ATT will force you onto a 2 year contract when you go to get service. Unless there are folks here with experiences to the contrary.

It makes no sense to buy one off of ebay unless you already have a contract with ATT and want to use an iphone vs the phone you have. OR, you are on another compatible carrier and want the iphone.

If you are planning to buy one from Ebay and you DONT have an ATT or GSM contract, I'd just get a subsidized one from ATT.

 

[bassett700]

I think that ATT will force you onto a 2 year contract when you go to get service. Unless there are folks here with experiences to the contrary.

Last year ATT activated an Ebay-purchased Iphone for me....contract free.