I found a cheap Galaxy S the phone and touchscreen works but the glass is cracked...
a new replacement screen cost just as the phone (I'm from Romania)
or a Galaxy Nexus same price same problem
and I also found a Galaxy SII with no sim card slot on the board, brought from America on Sprint network (I'm from Romania I need a gsm/3g... I don't know if I can use it) and cost just as Galaxy S with the craked screen
I want to buy a better phone cheap(I have a Lg Optimus Net)...
what do you think?
I'll take that sprint galaxy s3 off your hands
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DroidModder said:
I'll take that sprint galaxy s3 off your hands
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S 2 not 3 but I found a Galaxy S in exchange of my Optimus Net and 40$
Your only options:
- try to find a local service center that can order a cheaper part
- or even better, hit up eBay or chinese sites like dx.com and order the screen yourself, and then search for a service center or install it yourself.
It's still not cheap, but much cheaper than the official route.
Try ebay.om for parts..
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I second ebay, it's usually not that hard to fix things yourself. Watch a few videos on ifixit and order the parts on ebay. Alternatively you could just try to sell both phones and order a new one
I know how to change and stuff like that...
today I found 2 guys that need money quick bc they leave the country soon and one of them sells a S3 with 160$ and the other one a S2 with 190$... crazy right? I'll call them in the morning to see if the ads are correct and maybe I'll go to meet and see the phones if they are fake or something... I'll let you know
Well I'll take the S2 off your hands
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amazon is good
you could try amazon ebay craiglist
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Bottom line is I'll be joing the T-mo family, and I'm coming over because of cost.
I'm going to be picking up a Used/New Sidekick 4G off of craigslist. I'm looking at spending between 150-200. I need the Keyboard and the Touchslide is out of my cost range. I'm going on the family value plan for 99.89 for two lines. Any suggestions on this phone or anyother with a keyboard. What pitfalls could i get into with buying one off craigslist, can these phones be blacklisted like sprint(I.E. bad ESN), I know they take sim cards. Any other tips
Thx
With Tmobile, I'm pretty sure that popping in your sim card before you buy will tell you whether the esn is clean. I have always used keyboard phones, and for my taste, i'd say the other option besides the SK would be the G2... I think the SK4G has a better keyboard, but I prefer the G2 in just about every other way, the main one being the awesome development by XDA members and Cyanogen etc. that has and is being done for the device. That phone has been out for almost a year, but I am tempted to buy a new one and keep using that sucker. Lol. But I like the SK too, I think it's a great little phone, and the guys here have done some really good stuff with it.
Good luck with your switch!
I just bought my daughter a brand new SK4G for $149.00 at the local T-Mobile store at the Mall. It was an upgrade for an AT&T "pursuit" she had running on T-Mobile. Just a "heads up" for you in case you wanted to check new from a dealer than "Craig's flea market".
My bad, I am on a "classic plan". If you are a heavy texter, no better keyboard IMHO.
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Tmobile will price match so go online and you can probably find someone giving it away free with a new contract then just show them the website. That's what I did and I used amazon wireless to show them, walked out of the store with a free sidekick
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Tmobile will price match so go online and you can probably find someone giving it away free with a new contract then just show them the website. That's what I did and I used amazon wireless to show them, walked out of the store with a free sidekick
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They told me on the Value Plan I have to pay retail for the phone, and I don't even qualify for the rebates, however different rep's have told me different things on the rebates.
Does anyone know if I can get one from a retailer with warranty? Or am I doomed to buy a used one on Ebay? Thank you.
You could go to best buy and pick one up. Add the black tie protection and you'll be golden
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You could go to best buy and pick one up. Add the black tie protection and you'll be golden
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I'm not sure about all Best Buy stores, but they stopped carrying T-Mobile here in MN. Now the Nexus S for T-Mo is very rare around here.
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I'm not sure about all Best Buy stores, but they stopped carrying T-Mobile here in MN. Now the Nexus S for T-Mo is very rare around here.
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I'm sure there are brand new NS's on eBay, and if so it will come with a 1 year manufacturer warranty
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I see Nexus S in fair shape still going for $300 on Craigslist here because they're hard to find, which is nice because I'm, gonna sell mine when the Galaxy Nexus comes. That should make up some of the difference so my wallet doesn't feel too much pain. But to answer the OP question. Check with your local Best Buy and see if they still carry T-Mo. If they do you'll have no problem. If not then Craigslist or ebay will be your best bet, but as nbeebe24 stated... there will be no warranty.
Thanks all. No longer sold at Best Buy, unfortunately. I'll try and get a good used one and add a Squaretrade warranty.
I'm from Latinamerica and a friend of mine is in the US for the holidays, i asked him to get me a phone, he's in New York and i wanna get a galaxy s ii or galaxy nexus, do you know any phisical stores where he'll be able to find good prices?
I would search Craigs list first
Here is a link , i used Galaxy S in the search Title only
http://newyork.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=galaxy+s&srchType=T&minAsk=&maxAsk=
Nowhere. You will not find dirt-cheap, unlocked smart phones anywhere in New York City.
Perhaps from a crackhead or thief.
Mobilecityonline.com has a storefront in Tribeca. Its worth a shot.
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Hey everyone! I'm really interested in upgrading to the S3 from the T-bolt and I'm not willing to lose my unlimited internet or pay $600 for a brand new retail phone. So I turned to craigslist! I have found a few ads but I'm skeptical about buying them. Are there certain questions I should ask them? Such as the clean ESN/IMEI #? Are there any pictures I should specifically ask for? I'm just trying to get the S3 but without any hidden flaws and catches! So, any help is truly appreciated. Thanks again guys!
Oh, and I also forgot to ask which "model" of the S3 is compatible with Verizon? I know there's a few but I wanted to make sure as well.
I've never bought a phone online so I'm only repeating what I've seen mentioned before. If you live close to the buyer, you can ask them to meet at a local Verizon store to verify the ESN is clean. The Verizon GSIII model number is: SCH-i535. If you can meet in person, just test out several functions of the phone that you would use to verify they work: calls, Bluetooth, no dead pixels on display, tampering on the inside of the phone where the battery is. Things like that which you can test with ease.
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I've never bought a phone online so I'm only repeating what I've seen mentioned before. If you live close to the buyer, you can ask them to meet at a local Verizon store to verify the ESN is clean. The Verizon GSIII model number is: SCH-i535. If you can meet in person, just test out several functions of the phone that you would use to verify they work: calls, Bluetooth, no dead pixels on display, tampering on the inside of the phone where the battery is. Things like that which you can test with ease.
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Alright, I will definitely give those a try! Thanks a lot! Hopefully other uses who've bought phones off craigslist can give me their input as well. I appreciate it!
Swappa.com
I would check out swappa, if I were you. They are very legit
Swappa - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3
Regards....
I buy a lot on craiglist and sell for that matter(about to sell my s3 on there). Like said before meet at verizon and verify sim on spot. Also if possible activate it right then before paying. Check the water sensor under battery, glance over physical condition (some people say like new and they're not). I also recommended to pull off screen protector to see if they are hiding scratches with one.
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I buy a lot on craiglist and sell for that matter(about to sell my s3 on there). Like said before meet at verizon and verify sim on spot. Also if possible activate it right then before paying. Check the water sensor under battery, glance over physical condition (some people say like new and they're not). I also recommended to pull off screen protector to see if they are hiding scratches with one.
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I live in Houston. Don't buy on Craig's list here cause gotta talk with my 40 cal in my hand. They will rob you blind here.
prdog1 said:
I live in Houston. Don't buy on Craig's list here cause gotta talk with my 40 cal in my hand. They will rob you blind here.
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Honestly they aren't any better here in sc. I've been got a couple times by getting lazy and trusting someone. But if you're careful you can get some good deals!
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I have bought & sold on Craigslist & Swappa. Craigslist is fine as long as you can get real pics sent to you via text or email. I bought 2 GS3's on CL recently. Picked up a white 16gb in excellent condition for $275 & a blue 32gb in pristine condition for $290. Had actual pics sent to me, met them at a Verizon, inspected the phone, popped in my sim, made a call, tested the screen & paid. Always, always , always meet at a Verizon. If they won't, don't do it.
Don't buy on craigslist unless you meet in a public place (verizon store is best...). The model number is SCH-I535 for Verizon phones, although if you want a 4g international GS3 should work. However, if you buy it through verizon on a contract you shouldn't loose your unlimited data... Good luck.
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Don't buy on craigslist unless you meet in a public place (verizon store is best...). The model number is SCH-I535 for Verizon phones, although if you want a 4g international GS3 should work. However, if you buy it through verizon on a contract you shouldn't loose your unlimited data... Good luck.
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The international doesn't work on Verizon. And if he extends his contract he will lose unlimited
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So now the S IV has been rooted. People have had their hands on it for a little while.
eBay sellers still show pre-orders. Can't find a shop with stock since the phone hasn't been released.
Where are people getting their S IV???
They must be devs or beta testers and or reviewers.
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So now the S IV has been rooted. People have had their hands on it for a little while.
eBay sellers still show pre-orders. Can't find a shop with stock since the phone hasn't been released.
Where are people getting their S IV???
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Rooted?
S4 isn't for sale anywhere - but in Denmark you can make a pre-order in about 20 shops at the moment. First delivery end of April.
Right and stores in Germany and the UK are also taking pre-orders.
"Rooted" already, amazing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213775
We're not sure that will work
If u look at the last post here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214847
Chainfire (best dev in the world:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup says you can't simply inject root there are apparently differences
S4 INFO
I have pre ordered mine at T-mobile here in Holland and they say it will be delivered around 26 April
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I think the problem is the s4 is running with selinux kernel. Somehow the security has to be disabled.
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If you can avoid ebay please do so. Most ebay sales don't come with a warranty.
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Going to get mine at Best Buy here in the States.
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Going to get mine at Best Buy here in the States.
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Does BestBuy have an advantage over AT&T? I am asking because I am trying to decide if I want to go through AT&T to buy mine or another brick & mortar store. I'm not going to buy online because I want to be able to physically see and hold what I will be buying in this case. I plan on buying it at full price, but that might change if I can get a deal on a plan if I subsidize it through AT&T.
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Does BestBuy have an advantage over AT&T? I am asking because I am trying to decide if I want to go through AT&T to buy mine or another brick & mortar store. I'm not going to buy online because I want to be able to physically see and hold what I will be buying in this case. I plan on buying it at full price, but that might change if I can get a deal on a plan if I subsidize it through AT&T.
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They usually charge less. Also if you get their warranty, it's much better. Covers everything and you don't have to pay for a replacement or repair.
AND, the next time you purchase a phone, they will buy the old one back. Usually not as much as you'd get on eBay for it, but could help defray the costs of your next phone.
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They usually charge less. Also if you get their warranty, it's much better. Covers everything and you don't have to pay for a replacement or repair.
AND, the next time you purchase a phone, they will buy the old one back. Usually not as much as you'd get on eBay for it, but could help defray the costs of your next phone.
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Thanks for the reply. It sounds like a pretty good place to buy from but I am a little unsure if BestBuys is going to even be in business in 2 or three years when I go to get another phone. I guess its going to come down to how much less they can sell them for versus AT&T.
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Thanks for the reply. It sounds like a pretty good place to buy from but I am a little unsure if BestBuys is going to even be in business in 2 or three years when I go to get another phone. I guess its going to come down to how much less they can sell them for versus AT&T.
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My guess is $199 for the 16GB vs. $249 that AT&T will charge.
Negri.
A shop .
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I will be getting a Samsung Galaxy S4 ATT Version soon I cannot wait....
Carphone Warehouse
People who need an upgrade on their contract should maybe check out Carphone Warehouse as the deals look OK there + you get a free accessories bundle!!
That's where I might pre-order from anyways.
I will get mine from future shop,i.love their $10/mo.insurance return policy..doesnt matter what i do to the device..brick it,water damage whatever..i.bring it in and they replace it
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T-Mobile $99 / $20 month plan
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My guess is $199 for the 16GB vs. $249 that AT&T will charge.
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The 16GB is $199 at AT&T...
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