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So i have/ had a G2x since 4/20 but ive been checking ebay and craigslist and it seems the overall value of this phone is going down.. i don't know why cause i love the phone personally and wouldn't want to let it go.. but I bought off contract for 500 bucks when it first came out and after looking online im looking at loosing atleast 300 dollars.. I've also noticed T-mobiles giving away sensations now as a replacement and those are going for more money than the G2x which is blowing my mind cause i think they blow... but idk helpful feedback would be nice im thinking just switching it out and selling it right away pretty much to make most of my money back and just buy the next best thing after? hows it sound .. it just hurts lossing that much money is like 4 months over a awesome phone
hey man thats what happens when you buy a phone outright on launch. there's ALWAYS crazy deals later. like the g2x for free or $1 or whatever tmobile had. just gotta let it go bro
If you like it why dump it? Just because someone else doesnt like theirs? Heres some words of wisdom.........If it aint broke, dont fix it!
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Unless dealing with a collectors item, phones, and tech devices in general, are a terrible financial investment. You have to find just the right deals and timing to make any sort of ROI.
I buy devices when I need or want them, for practical or entertainment use and with the expectation that they'll be half price in a few months.
Preach on man!!!
Well actually never pay retail is the lesson. I don't have a contract with my plan and been saving it to get a phone. But, did pick up a G2 off craigslist. Paid 140. Wasn't in bad shape, used but not abused.
I too paid for my G2X out of pocket. Only have one issue but I can live with it. Its better to find a bargain, cause this Android fix is expensive. I have 3 phones now. And G2x still top phone for me.
I just received two of them free with 2-year contract on their last day of web-only free advertizements. I'm glad I waited.
Looking for a little advice on the value of a brand new in the box MT4G Slide that I'm looking to sell. It's going up on either eBay or Craiglist but I have no idea what to ask for it. The eBay prices are all over the map. I can't return it or exchange it because I got it as a promotion.
(Got it for the wife. She played with it for 5 minutes and decided she's happier with her old standard non smartphone.....I don't know what to tell you. Some people are strange. )
Anyway...it's brand new. And I mean very brand new. The charger and USB cord are still wrapped in their little plastic bags new. SIM card is still attached to the plastic card it comes on new.
I'm pretty certain it doesn't have the 12/22 OTA update so it should still be able to be s-off'ed easily.
So first off what's it worth in the condition I have it in now?
And is it worth it for me to take s-off and unlock the SIM to increase it's value? (I'm fully capable of doing that. I just don't know if that might tend to turn the general public off as they might think that makes it harder to use or something...thus decreasing it's value.)
I sell stuff on eBay all the time but never sold a phone. So I'm not sure what makes it more valuable or less valuable to the average buyer. And is there a better place to sell phones than eBay / Craigslist?
Thanks for any help anyone has!
I know on CL in my area a new one by private owner is about 300-400. Really it is YMMV. Just put it up for what you feel you would like to get for it and if someone wants it and thinks the price is too high they will probably ask if you would take a lower amount.
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I just bought mine off Ebay, in the same condition as yours and paid 285, but they were going as high as 350 to 400.
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Just bought one from theXDA Market, paid $220. The seller unlocked it, had S-OFF and CWM installed. It was used, but barely, is a great device.
I'd suggest unlocking it, you'll get more.
Ebay is tricky, they'll charge you fees and if the seller pays through PP they can decide they don't like the phone and take their money back. I'd sell through here (XDA market or CL locally)
cwh
Brand new usually go for about 300-350
NIB off craigslist run about 285-300 in my area.
I got mine for 180 off craigs list.
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I feel bad about opening up another thread and I apologize if this is the wrong board for this already, but you guys are without a doubt the most knowledgeable people on phones I've ever read/talked to so I need your advice...
My starting point: Samsung Exhibit 4G (mint condition)
My goal: MT4GS (found a seller willing to give me one for $230)
I'm about to pull the trigger on a phone swap for a MT4G. I also have to throw in $25. Is that a good deal? I feel like it is because then I can sell that MT4G for like $200 then just pay for the rest.
I was just looking in ebay and i saw a mytouch 4g slide for 170
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Every time I try to get one on Ebay, I feel like I'm getting bamboozled! I've bid on so many auctions in the past few days, to no success. I almost won one for 175, then the seller cancelled the entire thing.
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Every time I try to get one on Ebay, I feel like I'm getting bamboozled! I've bid on so many auctions in the past few days, to no success. I almost won one for 175, then the seller cancelled the entire thing.
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Tht sucks
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4g slide in good condition on craigslist is in the 275-300 range.
Scratch and dent beat up phones get 100-200 generally.
I've been trying to find a good silver one for a while now, and if I wanted something abused I could get one in a snap. Finding one that's actually been taken care of and will last me a while instead of crapping out immediately takes more $
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4g slide in good condition on craigslist is in the 275-300 range.
Scratch and dent beat up phones get 100-200 generally.
I've been trying to find a good silver one for a while now, and if I wanted something abused I could get one in a snap. Finding one that's actually been taken care of and will last me a while instead of crapping out immediately takes more $
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Exactly. I'm picking one up for $150 tomorrow, hopefully in good enough condition. The guy is a military man so he says he takes care of his stuff, but we'll see. I'm a stickler for cosmetic issues, as I firmly believe it points to other potential hardware faults on the phone. If you drop it a lot, chances are it's not going to function up to snuff. I'm careful to the point where someone might consider it OCD, but whatever because I can sell my phones back as mint condition later on.
I also watch these on eBay. You really don't see many used ones that are cosmetically in great shape. That silver bezel, especially, seems to attract a lot of nicks.
FWIW, YMMV, ....
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I also watch these on eBay. You really don't see many used ones that are cosmetically in great shape. That silver bezel, especially, seems to attract a lot of nicks.
FWIW, YMMV, ....
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That silver bezel, and the phone in and of itself, seems to dent easier than playdough! Not the screen, mind you, but everything else. I actually found a really, really good deal on a mint condition LG G2x ($170). What would you say about getting that? I mean it doesn't have the keyboard, but it has a pretty large screen that may work. Not to mention an 8MP camera, 1Ghz dual-core processor. The downsides are less ppi and less ram, and obviously the keyboard. I don't know if I'd be taking a step back or not...
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That silver bezel, and the phone in and of itself, seems to dent easier than playdough! Not the screen, mind you, but everything else. I actually found a really, really good deal on a mint condition LG G2x ($170). What would you say about getting that? I mean it doesn't have the keyboard, but it has a pretty large screen that may work. Not to mention an 8MP camera, 1Ghz dual-core processor. The downsides are less ppi and less ram, and obviously the keyboard. I don't know if I'd be taking a step back or not...
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Not too mention that it seems everyone who owns one hates it... something to think about.
monkor said:
Every time I try to get one on Ebay, I feel like I'm getting bamboozled! I've bid on so many auctions in the past few days, to no success. I almost won one for 175, then the seller cancelled the entire thing.
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Lol, I know what ya mean around november when I was trying to get my phone I won a brand new in box mt4gs for 275. Then AFTER I won and paid he canceled without my concent and I had my money in paypal limbo for 2 weeks. And he had the nerve to repost the item for 350.
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Someone stood me up for a mt4gs today, I found a 200 dollar sensation bnib from a cop who got a work phone, picked it up today. I surprisingly like it during the experimental phase...may not when need it for actual work
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I specifically asked the salesman at TMobile about the GS3 because if it was to come out soon, I would wait for it. he said it would not be until fall or winter. I believed him and opted to not wait and got the One-S for my upgrade/2 yr renewal. That was 2 weeks ago. I had an issue with the phone (lock screen would not unlock, Maps was all pixelated, random apps not working..) and got a replacement. I am still not completely satisfied with the phone (maybe I was just used to my previous phone, GalaxyS, but some apps I use on a regular basis do not work the same on the One-S) and now I hear that the GS3 is hitting TMobile in a few weeks. Is there any chance I can call and complain about the issues with my One-S and get the GS3 to replace it when it comes out? I loved my Galaxy S and opted for the One-S instead of the GS2 due to it having ICS, but really want to go o the GS3 if it will be available in a few weeks. Is TMobile going to tell me to screw myself?
the S3 is in stores everywhere from tomorrow here in Italy and Austria. (29.05.12).
Wow... tl;dr
If like phone, keep phone.
If not like phone, don't.
Same here I would love to know this.
Return in the first 14 days, and can't remember if that charges a restocking fee. 30 days for exchange and whatnots. Gs3 coming on June 20 and the day you bought the phone counts as day 1.
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When you exchange for a different phone its 50 bucks restocking fee
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I have not seen anything that proves the SG3 will come to the U.S. before the fall. There are only rumors that it will come in the next few weeks. It still has yet to be approved by the feds... so I'll say the Aug/Sept time frame is reasonable.
As the other members have stated you do have a 14 day return policy (if purchased at a corp T-Mobile location) with a $50 restocking fee. It is highly unlikely that if you are out of your return period that they will replace it with a SG3. I would sell the One if you really want the SG3 after I get an unlock code for it, and pay full retail for the SG3, or I'd add a line and get the SG3 at a discount, toss the line to a family member make a lil profit off of it, or simply pay the 200 etf and say 199.99 off the cost of full retail for the device.
Just my 2 cents.
Noone's mentioned this yet, but I'd be wondering why anyone with a One S would be wanting to switch to the behemoth that is the SGS3.
One of the greatest selling points of this phone besides its speed is its size. It's 4.3 inches, and is PERFECT at this smaller size. OP -- if you get an SGS3, remember that youre getting yourself into a device that has a 4.8 inch screen, and STILL has capacitive buttons. It'll be an absolute giant. One-handed operation will not be possible for most.
Just food for thought....
After having this phoen for a while there is no other phone I would trade this for I had the gs2 and the 4.65 in screen was to big for me and I have big hands. And development for this phone is really starting to boom
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I had the same concern and asked but like mentioned above they will charge you for the restocking fee if your over the standard trial period, new customers is 14 days and customers over 5 years get 20 day which is cheap if you ask me if you've been there over that you should get 30 at least.
I'm torn myself and long story short a friend got the One S and now he's looking at ATT for the Note the only way this was going to work was buying in with the Buy-1-Get-1 free deal and selling one to get the money to get the SGS3 when it gets here.
I also put a few (the wife has no clue) bucks aside just in case because that's going to be one hell of a rainy day in the US when it does arrive.
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After having this phoen for a while there is no other phone I would trade this for I had the gs2 and the 4.65 in screen was to big for me and I have big hands. And development for this phone is really starting to boom
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Im pushing for the S3... I love the One S but........
With my provider, Vodafone UK, I cannot get a strong signal in any HTC phone, I had this exact issue with my last phone, The Sensation, I sent it for repair but they couldnt find a fault, I kicked up a fuss and they offered to give me the One S free of charge.
However i have the same issue with this phone, Ive sent that for repair too, Its due back tomorrow so i will see what they say in the notes.
If they find no fault im left with this device that has weak signal, some places it has 0 signal... I refuse to keep it for the next 13.5 months so im gonna push for an S3, Ive never had signal issues with any other phone other than HTC, I know its not HTC at fault either as this is a common issue with Vodafone & HTC devices, I dont know how this is possible but it is..
So it looks like the only other phone, Thats equal / better than the One S is the S3.. So lets see how things go.
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Im pushing for the S3... I love the One S but........
With my provider, Vodafone UK, I cannot get a strong signal in any HTC phone, I had this exact issue with my last phone, The Sensation, I sent it for repair but they couldnt find a fault, I kicked up a fuss and they offered to give me the One S free of charge.
However i have the same issue with this phone, Ive sent that for repair too, Its due back tomorrow so i will see what they say in the notes.
If they find no fault im left with this device that has weak signal, some places it has 0 signal... I refuse to keep it for the next 13.5 months so im gonna push for an S3, Ive never had signal issues with any other phone other than HTC, I know its not HTC at fault either as this is a common issue with Vodafone & HTC devices, I dont know how this is possible but it is..
So it looks like the only other phone, Thats equal / better than the One S is the S3.. So lets see how things go.
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Totally hear you. I had this issue on my Galaxy S 2. I actually barely got a discount on my One S because the 3 months I owned the GS2 it simply could not get a decent signal, even compared to my Vibrant. I almost paid the $200 fee and switched carries as it was simply unbareable. Of course my wife's GS2 not as bad as my GS2 but wasn't close to the One S but it just sucks when a phone has awesome specs but fails to do the most important thing well.
If the GS3 build design is anything like the cheap feeling GS2 and GS1 for that matter... count me out.
Yes ! Samsung's biggest failure is Build quality other than that i cannot complain, Except TW, but that would be gone in a flash (pun intended!)
Saying that, Every phone ive had has always had a case on, to add that extra protection, even on the HTC's ive had cases, even tho they are not needed. So i guess a case would hide the cheap plasticky feel...... If it has it of course !
if i sold it here on xda on the marketplace do you think 400 is a fair price?
need some opinions especially if you have sold phones on here before. If you dont think thats a good price what would your opinion be?
Ive had it since release day the thing is in amazing shape maybe a few light light scratches on the battery cover if you look hard but nothing besides that.
It comes with:
the really nice screen protector from the mall i think its invisible shield
otterbox commuter case
GSP case
32GB sdcard
Galaxy nexus extended battery
stock battery
original box with all manuals and unused headphones
official samsung hml to hdmi cable
kinda want an s3 so might sell it if i can get a good chunk of change lol
Sell it for higher. The phone itself should be about $350. SD Card is $60 if it's Class 10. Invisibleshield is $30. And the other things, I don't know.
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Can buy it NIB on Amazon for $350, I wouldn't pay more than about $200 for a used one.
Accessories might entice someone to buy but don't add much to the overall value.
RE: Price
You can get used ones on eBay for $300 so with your accessories id say a fair price is more like $350
yeah 300 for the used. Might sell it for 330-350 if its in really good condition. I personally dont care about extra accessories.They just simply dont add any value to your phone. At least when sell people seems like yeahh whatever i just need the phone.
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People on ebay are nuts, they regularly bid up used items and pay more than what they can buy new.
$250
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I'd say between $250 and $300 depending on the condition, scratches, nicks etc.
I agree, accessories have no value on used items.
Why are you selling this awesome phone?
I had put mine as "feeler" for 340$ including the US only shipping charges and insurance .. Had to deal with few tire kickers in the market place section here on xda ... Then I deleted my post and what I can see is that I would be for sure a complete dump if I sell this awsome phone for 200$ or 250$ ... Never worths it..
Yeah thats always the case. Once you buy a phone a new one comes out and brings down the value.
Overall the i727 is still a good phone and not worth selling for $250. I would have sold mine for $400 if i could and bought the S3.
im currently selling my skyrocket on craigslist for $320. saw a couple of ads the prices range from 400 for unused and 300 to 350 for used. Some of them have scratches and about 6 to 5 month old. My phone is about one a half month old with 0 scratches . So far its kinda going slow I bet if I'll lower a price below 300 thing would go smoothly. Let's see... I once managed to sell used Kindle fire for 180 !!! who knows crazy people out there.
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I got my skyrocket off of Craigs list for 300 and it came with box and usb and charger plus it also came unlocked and its in mint condition just a small Nick on the bottom left can't even tell its there so I'd say 300 to 340 maybe 350 if it Comes with all thoes accessories I would pay like 340 or 350
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Unbelievable! So get this. Somebody posted white skyrocket on Craigslist with the picture from my ad!
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/mob/3125304852.html
Please click on spam a few times.
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Selling a skyrocket
I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere, but I hopped on Craigslist instead of going with a traditional online sale, and I got $350 out of my skyrocket with very minimal scuffs on the battery cover, a defender otter box, an invisible shield and the charger. Depending on where you are, you may consider that, I'd imagine a bigger town might turn a little better profit than the rednecks I live around. :good:
I call bs on the fact that accessories dont matter mine would come with 48gbs compared to 16... I took the case off and the phone is actally flawless no scratches I posted it in the for sale section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760216
I think anything over three for used is too much
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You're asking way more than what they go for new, guess the market will prove out what's a fair price.
from att its 450
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from att its 450
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But can buy new from other sellers for $350 - $375, only an idiot would by one from at&t for $450.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006V47ONU
If you're gonna loose on it just bite the bullit and keep it for a spare! You can never have enough spares!
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