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Wow! ATT insurance rocks!! From Captivate to Inspire 4g...

I recently cracked the screen on my captivate. I had been looking at buying an Inspire 4G off craigslist for about 300 bucks, and didn't really feel like paying 125 bucks for a replacement captivate if i was only going to sell it for about 200 bucks.
So i called up the insurance company through ATT (Ascurion) and told them i had already traded my captivate in 3 times (i had) and that i was fed up with the problems (i was) and wanted to get a replacement Inspire instead of them sending me a Captivate. The lady was more than happy, and even gave me the choice of a free car charger or new case for the Inspire. Sweet!
So, in the end, i pay the deductible (125 bucks) to trade in a shattered Captivate, for a new Inspire 4g. I believe it works easily since they are both on the same Tier 2 insurance rate, and both cost 399 off contract. All the other non-satisfied Captivate owners should check it out if you are paying the 5 dollar monthly insurance. I could get used to using this as a way to update phones when they come out!

Don't think so they will no do **** like that
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tupirujp said:
Don't think so they will no do **** like that
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I have the same insurance and have filed a claim. They "will do **** like that". They don't care as long as the phone is in the same tier and costs the same or less

tupirujp said:
Don't think so they will no do **** like that
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is that why they shipped out an Inspire 4g to my address?

Red_81 said:
I have the same insurance and have filed a claim. They "will do **** like that". They don't care as long as the phone is in the same tier and costs the same or less
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i have even heard of some people being able to get a phone that was a higher price...they just had to the difference when switching to the higher priced phone

Yeah they did
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tupirujp said:
Yeah they did
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dont be mad because you cheaped out on the 5$ insurance and you are looking for a way to get away from the Captivate.

ATT wouldn't be the first that has done that. The warranty says it can be an equal or better product and.most times.that is determined based on price.
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Funny ......
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Ok ATT has whats called the 3 strikes rule. If you return the same device 3 times They can offer you a swap, some times there is a minor charge, like 20 bucks or so but most of the time there is no charge. The 2 devices have to be around the same thing. So no swapping a dumb flip phone for an Inspire.

Is there fine print?

What's stopping me from adding 2 lines to my plan, getting 2 skyrockets or iphones for next to nothing, then selling them for $280 each, then buying out the contact on the 2 new lines, and pocketing $160? Am I missing some fine print?
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I don't think your missing anything. Its just a lot of work for only 160 bucks.

What? How?
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When you're as broke as me $160 is groceries for 6 for 2 Weeks lol
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WhatzinyourphonE said:
What? How?
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You don't understand how?
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That's a lot of money upfront...
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Not really, I pay $9.99 for a skyrocket, someone gives me $280, I ship them the skyrocket, I pay $200 fee to buy-out the line I added, I pocket $80. Could do it with any phone that has a good deal going on.
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You sure it's only 200?
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You sure it's only 200?
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That's what they tools me
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I'd double check that. Maybe even triple check.
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Its $325 less $10 per every month of service
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Buy out on a smartphone from att is 325
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Plus you have to eat the $36 activation fee per line and partial months billing.
You'll get two packages of raman noodles with what's left.

I still don't understand...
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Seriously? This is the worst idea ever. I know you need the money, but this is not the way to do it.
Like someone said, it's going to cost you $722 plus tax just to get them both off contract. You won't make a profit, period. That's even if you go for the iPhones because no one's going to buy a 3GS when it's about to be unsupported starting TODAY in like a few hours time. The iPhone 4 8GB is not worth it either when you can get the 16GB for the same price.
When people look to buy phones, they don't want them at retail prices, which is what you would have to do in order to make a profit.

Jessical said:
Seriously? This is the worst idea ever. I know you need the money, but this is not the way to do it.
Like someone said, it's going to cost you $722 plus tax just to get them both off contract. You won't make a profit, period. That's even if you go for the iPhones because no one's going to buy a 3GS when it's about to be unsupported starting TODAY in like a few hours time. The iPhone 4 8GB is not worth it either when you can get the 16GB for the same price.
When people look to buy phones, they don't want them at retail prices, which is what you would have to do in order to make a profit.
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Which is why I asked of I was missing something lol, don't come here making my idea. I needed some info and I got my answer, insults aren't necessary. This thread can be closed now as there is nothing left to discuss. Thanks for the help everyone.
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Jessical said:
Seriously? This is the worst idea ever. I know you need the money, but this is not the way to do it.
Like someone said, it's going to cost you $722 plus tax just to get them both off contract. You won't make a profit, period. That's even if you go for the iPhones because no one's going to buy a 3GS when it's about to be unsupported starting TODAY in like a few hours time. The iPhone 4 8GB is not worth it either when you can get the 16GB for the same price.
When people look to buy phones, they don't want them at retail prices, which is what you would have to do in order to make a profit.
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Actually latest report I read said 3GS actually showed up on the leaked iOS6 file links.
*confirmed now
Seriously wish Android makers would steal this aspect from Apple. One of the biggest downsides to Android is most of the phones lose official support in 10-16 months. Apple is still updating 3GS after 3 years.

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Test
Edit: lol. That's what I thought
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Considering selling. Pricing input needed.

Im really wanting a nexus, in order to get it I would need to sell my g2x. I was curious as to thoughts on pricing.
This phone has not had the reboot issues others have had. It has a slight scratch on the screen, but its only noticeable in direct sunlight. The bezel has a few dings in it. To be honest, its a great dependable phone that I hate to sell, but I want something that's better supported.
Any input on a price to sell it would be great.
Thanks.
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if you can get 200 for it id say its a good sell... ive seen them on craigslist for as low as 150 but if you can get 200 id say you made out alright... at least you got out of what you invested in it

For a sale on XDA I'd start with $175.
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swbf2lord said:
For a sale on XDA I'd start with $175.
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Where would you sell it here?
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juny51 said:
Where would you sell it here?
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There's a market place section
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I'm interested as well as pricing, I'm in Phoenix, AZ so the craigslist market is pretty good, and full of kids itching tto spend money. Mine is like the Guy's report stating no reboots and minor wear and tear. I'm putting mine up for 175$ cause people are going to low ball anyways. I'll be pretty happy with 150$ though, anything more is kinda hoping for too much.
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JHaste said:
if you can get 200 for it id say its a good sell... ive seen them on craigslist for as low as 150 but if you can get 200 id say you made out alright... at least you got out of what you invested in it
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I haven't gotten a phone on contract since the sidekick. So unfortunately I paid a bit more than 200. I hate being locked into overpriced plans. Prepaid is the way to go.
I was hoping between this and the g2 I have I would be able to get a nexus without adding any out of pocket money.. unemployment sucks, but I gotta feed my phone addiction. Lol.. looking like I might have to throw in some cash tho.
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I tried selling my phone with case for $200 and then dropped it to190 but didn't get any hits. You'll definitely want to go lower (maybe $175 is a sweet spot for some people).

I tried putting my perfect condition G2x on craigslist for $200 with 3 cases, 2 extra batteries, and a 16 GB Micro SD, and I got lowballed like crazy. Most offers I got were around the $125 range (one guy even offered $90! ) I eventually got somebody to buy it for the $200, but it took a couple days.
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Mint g2x should go for ~200$
Good condition ~150$
That's with minimal or no accessories, don't let those lowballs get you down
Pin it to Win it.

Sell on Ebay and start the bid at $1. You'll be surprised how quickly the bids come in.
Sold a bb tourch for $175 on there. And my old MT3G for about $140.

monomojao said:
Sell on Ebay and start the bid at $1. You'll be surprised how quickly the bids come in.
Sold a bb tourch for $175 on there. And my old MT3G for about $140.
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Don't u gotta pay a bunch of fees if u sell it on eBay?
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moeahmad1995 said:
Don't u gotta pay a bunch of fees if u sell it on eBay?
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I put mine on eBay its in mint condition no scratch at all with charger 2 battery's and a zagg protector and case and got 300 for it but eBay wanted to charge 30 bucks and PayPal took 9 so I cancelled the order and it was also going to take 21 days till I received the money so I couldnt do it I didn't have another phone set up I was gonna use the money to buy a another phone
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How the hell did u get 300 for it? That's crazy
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I'm trying to get $300 for g2x and a HTC inspire as a set ive even offered a samsung focus as a bonus for $350 but I'm in west Chester Ohio and want to do local sale not eBay
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moeahmad1995 said:
How the hell did u get 300 for it? That's crazy
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I know right I couldn't be live it either
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I sold my black iPhone 16gig for 300$ privately
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thawte said:
I sold my black iPhone 16gig for 300$ privately
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That's an iPhone tho those have good resale values anyways
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Ebay insertion fee (for items that start auction at $0.01–$0.99) = $0.10
Ebay Value Fee (This is ebay's fee after you sell the item) = 9% of the total value
Paypal fee = 2.9% + $0.30 PER TRANSACTION
Not to bad, I mean, I prefer this route instead of dealing with it privately when its for stuff like this of course.

I got $265 for mine but sold to a buddy of mine with a bunch of extra 2 extended batteries and one stock battery. one naked shield and case and charger.

T-Mobile price???

Sorry for the stupid question but how much does this device cost with a 2 yr contract with T-Mobile. The website says 149$ now but is that the final price or will the final price be 50$ after mail in rebate? And is the price gonna drop anytime soon(hopefully on September) I want this phone more than anything right now but 149 is just too damn much for me.
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How about you call T-Mobile ask them....
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rvdangel630 said:
How about you call T-Mobile ask them....
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You know...that's so crazy it just might work!

It's been free on line numerous times.
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It's been free on line numerous times.
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Yea I've had the chance many times but Im hopeful that the Christmas season and the possibility of the HTC one x + coming to T-Mobile will drop the price significantly. My phone upgrade is on the 18th of October so all these will hopefully lower the price to like 50$
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lonoguge said:
Sorry for the stupid question but how much does this device cost with a 2 yr contract with T-Mobile. The website says 149$ now but is that the final price or will the final price be 50$ after mail in rebate? And is the price gonna drop anytime soon(hopefully on September) I want this phone more than anything right now but 149 is just too damn much for me.
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On T-Mobile's USA website this phone is $149, after $50 rebate. You can get this phone in Bestbuy for $79 and no rebate needed. I was on bestbuy's website and the phone was $79

Charkatak said:
On T-Mobile's USA website this phone is $149, after $50 rebate. You can get this phone in Bestbuy for $79 and no rebate needed. I was on bestbuy's website and the phone was $79
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Holy crap that's a good deal! Its like half cheaper! Did you get it with a 2 year contract
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lonoguge said:
Holy crap that's a good deal! Its like half cheaper! Did you get it with a 2 year contract
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Yes with 2 year contract! There is one weird thing that happed. I had an older data plan which had unlimited fot $20. It was before the time when T-Mobile introduced 2G/5 and 10GB plans. On all other phones that I had including: Galaxy S and S 4G, Galaxy Nexus, Nokia Win 7 phone and so on, I was able to use Wifi HotSpot with that old data plan. Now when I got HTC One S, it stopped working and every time I wanted to activate hotspot on my phone, a page would open up, stating that I need to pay for $15 extra... So I called customer care and told them the above story. She told me that my plan is old and about 6 months ago the company started to monitor and charge users for hotspot service. She said I would have to pay $35 total. So at the end I made her do it for $20 for 2 year. So now I have new plan with 5GB+hotspot. I think phones with Android 4+ t-mobile started to block users without hotspot plan. So you know.

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Yes with 2 year contract! There is one weird thing that happed. I had an older data plan which had unlimited fot $20. It was before the time when T-Mobile introduced 2G/5 and 10GB plans. On all other phones that I had including: Galaxy S and S 4G, Galaxy Nexus, Nokia Win 7 phone and so on, I was able to use Wifi HotSpot with that old data plan. Now when I got HTC One S, it stopped working and every time I wanted to activate hotspot on my phone, a page would open up, stating that I need to pay for $15 extra... So I called customer care and told them the above story. She told me that my plan is old and about 6 months ago the company started to monitor and charge users for hotspot service. She said I would have to pay $35 total. So at the end I made her do it for $20 for 2 year. So now I have new plan with 5GB+hotspot. I think phones with Android 4+ t-mobile started to block users without hotspot plan. So you know.
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Wow that sucks! I'm assuming that since you're on xda your phone is rooted which means you can get FREE wifi tethering apps in fact that's one of the main reason people root in the first place. You should look onto it if you don't already know by now. Its just what you need!
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lonoguge said:
Wow that sucks! I'm assuming that since you're on xda your phone is rooted which means you can get FREE wifi tethering apps in fact that's one of the main reason people root in the first place. You should look onto it if you don't already know by now. Its just what you need!
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I have a newer data plan with hotspot for the same price as was my old one, so I am happy.

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I have a newer data plan with hotspot for the same price as was my old one, so I am happy.
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Oh OK lol
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Anyone else feel the price of Galaxy S4 has held up very well?

I always buy my phones from eBay and last year when the S3 came out the price of brand new S3 locked to AT&T was around $535-550. But this year the S4 prices have incredibly held up very well... well over $600. I can't remember the last time a branded Galaxy S line commanded such price.

Bought mine for 700$ shipped on release day off EBay...best purchase I've made this year!
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On contract doesnt make a difference for me. Bought mine for $81

I think the GS4 is selling for a higher price off contract compared to what the GS3 costed when it was released. I don't remember the GS3 costing $650 at launch. I bought my GS3 for $475 brand new off ebay a month after launch.
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I got mine S4(AT&T) two days ago from Craigslist for $550, sealed in a box, couldn't be happier
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Orion575 said:
I got mine S4(AT&T) two days ago from Craigslist for $550, sealed in a box, couldn't be happier
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Wow you lucky guy!

I paid exactly 0.00$ for my S4. Technically I was given 8$ to buy it.
I traded in my wife's iPhone 4S. Best buy gave me 220$ for it and the S4 on contract was 212$. So I gave my iPhone 5 to my wife, and walked out of Best Buy with a brand new Galaxy S4 and an 8$ gift card lol
Couldn't be happier and I LOOOOVE the S4!
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Did about the same thing, ditched my HTC One X at Best Buy and paid $87 for the S4 and a case on launch day. Thing has been a beast ever since.

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I got mine S4(AT&T) two days ago from Craigslist for $550, sealed in a box, couldn't be happier
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That screams of a future IMEI lock. I'm happy to sell on CL but I've been burned lately with working phones that suddenly come up IMEI locked 2 months later for issues AT&T or T-Mobile can't seem to tell me about.

if only the price held up as well as the iPhone, Just sold my iPhone 5 for 475, not as much as I thought, but then again bought my 5 in sep

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I paid exactly 0.00$ for my S4. Technically I was given 8$ to buy it.
I traded in my wife's iPhone 4S. Best buy gave me 220$
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wow... that's way better than AT&T's trade in program. Was is a 32/64 GB?

cinnabar said:
wow... that's way better than AT&T's trade in program. Was is a 32/64 GB?
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No, I traded in a 16GB, but Best Buy's trade in program has always been great. Newer phones tend to be under what you could potentially get selling it (they wanted to give me 350$ for my factory unlocked and jailbroken i5 when I could sell it for 500$ on eBay) but other phones were definitely higher, like the 4S.
I always try Best Buy first because they usually give the most.
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JoJo2211 said:
I always buy my phones from eBay and last year when the S3 came out the price of brand new S3 locked to AT&T was around $535-550. But this year the S4 prices have incredibly held up very well... well over $600. I can't remember the last time a branded Galaxy S line commanded such price.
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Worth every dollar IMO

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That screams of a future IMEI lock. I'm happy to sell on CL but I've been burned lately with working phones that suddenly come up IMEI locked 2 months later for issues AT&T or T-Mobile can't seem to tell me about.
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May be, but I'm not using my S4 with the AT&T, I'm using it on Straight Talk pre-paid
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Orion575 said:
May be, but I'm not using my S4 with the AT&T, I'm using it on Straight Talk pre-paid
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They can still lock it. It's a nationwide database that all the carriers use.

Doesn't matter, if it's locked on AT&T or T-Mo it's locked on any prepaid carrier using the same network.
Just a FYI.
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They can still lock it. It's a nationwide database that all the carriers use.
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Well it works fine so far and hopefully they are not gonna lock it in a future !
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Orion575 said:
Well it works fine so far and hopefully they are not gonna lock it in a future !
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Yeah I hope they don't either.

May be I had to keep an HTC One instead of getting an S4
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