refurb for $20 from att - AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL

att has the htc one x for $20 as a refurb and a 2 year contract. i was going to get a new one for 100 but do you think i should save the 80 and get the refurb? any good or bad things about going refurb?
www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/htc/one-x-gray-refurb.html?

I've heard a lot of nightmare stories about the refurbs. Not sure if they were all "purchased" refurbs, or warranty replacements, or if there is even a difference. But people have gotten pretty beat up refurbs for other devices. Plus, if its a refurb, it was returned for a reason. And they don't always fix everything that was wrong with it.
Plus, the warranty for a new phone is 1-year (brand new phone within 30 days, refurb or repair thereafter). I think the warranty for refurbs is only 90 days.
Everyone has a different budget, and different expectations. But for me, I'd spend the extra 80 bucks and get a brand new phone. Think I've read an article somewhere that says something to the effect of "don't buy refurbed electronics". But you can probably also find an article that says the exact opposite. Its all a matter of perspective. But IMO, its not worth it to get a refurb.

redpoint73 said:
I've heard a lot of nightmare stories about the refurbs. Not sure if they were all "purchased" refurbs, or warranty replacements, or if there is even a difference. But people have gotten pretty beat up refurbs for other devices. Plus, if its a refurb, it was returned for a reason. And they don't always fix everything that was wrong with it.
Plus, the warranty for a new phone is 1-year (brand new phone within 30 days, refurb or repair thereafter). I think the warranty for refurbs is only 90 days.
Everyone has a different budget, and different expectations. But for me, I'd spend the extra 80 bucks and get a brand new phone. Think I've read an article somewhere that says something to the effect of "don't buy refurbed electronics". But you can probably also find an article that says the exact opposite. Its all a matter of perspective. But IMO, its not worth it to get a refurb.
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I'm a student and i don't think that 20 $ / 20 € is that much. The One X is a super nice mobile phone and i i would not have it, i would try to get one for 20$/€.
BUT I'm not sure bout that refurb thing.. If i also have bit more money i would by it elsewhere for 100 or more.. really nice mobile phone
just my2cents

Lol, theres probably about a 50% chance your going to get a xda members device that had a international rom flashed to it the day it was purchased.

zeifers said:
att has the htc one x for $20 as a refurb and a 2 year contract. i was going to get a new one for 100 but do you think i should save the 80 and get the refurb? any good or bad things about going refurb?
www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/htc/one-x-gray-refurb.html?
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Rerurbs for me have been really hit or miss, and like what was already said, I don't think they are covered for a full year.
Also, somebody the other day said the manufacturer reurbs were SIM locked, so if you ever plan on leaving AT&T with your One X you may want to consider that.
It's your money and your purchase, but personally I would spend the extra $80.

Just got my refurb yest. looks brand new not a single scratch on it.. but it is hit or miss. not to worried as I still have my galaxy nexus also..plus if push comes to shove i could still the sell the X for 250 or more and get something else. but so far im loving the X.. ( stock ). so no complaints here bout a refurb

18th.abn said:
Lol, theres probably about a 50% chance your going to get a xda members device that had a international rom flashed to it the day it was purchased.
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lmaooo thissss

Butters619 said:
It's your money and your purchase, but personally I would spend the extra $80.
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HTC One X new for 100 bucks? I would take it too .. **** the 80$ extra

And the resale value of my One X continues to plummet.

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Wife doesn't care for Captivate...May be selling it

She is not as tech savy as I am and Feels she won;t use 80% of the phone and would rather have my N97 as she knows Symbian....So I may be selling her week old Captivate. (Or keep it as a back up)
What should I ask for it on a BUY IN NOW basis on Ebay. I have 102 feedback and 100% positive (Tombo7777) I don;t want bidding jut put up a good price for a qucil sale should she decide for sure. Anything less that $300 and I will likely keep it as a back up to mine. As Insurance costs $5 a month with a $100 deductable. I don;t buy Extended Warranties on anythingor phone insurance,
Ask for $400
Galaxy s rules while the rest. Well they just lumber behind and drool.
I would say as BUY IT NOW, maybe $380 if you want a pretty quick sale.
week old, sell price online for new without contract from afew places is around 499$ so anywhere from 375-450$ would be good. but then again if you unlock it you could get another $100 for it be unlocked so like 450-550$
YEah I am not sure if I want to sell it yet. She needs to use the N97 for a week (as long as she had the Sammy) before I feel she will make an informed choice. In the mean time I am using it as a "training device" for me. Rooting, unrooting installing ROMS etc....So fasr I am able to go form JF6 to JH7 and to Froyo and back without issues using Master Clear. I want to become fluent in Android as I believe this will be the platform for all my phones in the future.
N97s are going for nearly $300!!!!! I would not be too brokenhearted if she decided to keep the Captivate. The Samsung is worth more than $100 over the N97 I would think.. Damm.
gandalf21502 said:
I would say as BUY IT NOW, maybe $380 if you want a pretty quick sale.
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Yeah thats what i do on Ebay....Low priced Buy It Now....with zero minimums. I sold two contract 32GB 3GS iphones for $600 two weeks after they were released within minutes of posting....In fact I decided not to sell one and try it out for another week to make sure I did not like it.....and then sold it again within minutes.
I paid ATT $150 for both phones so $350 plus PP and Ebay costs is likely what I would sell it for BIN. If I unlock it I'll add another $100.

Best buy PRP

hey guys.. just asking if you think the best buy product replacement plan is worth it when buying a new phone.. apparently if anything goes wrong.. u can just get a replacement? and there is no limit?? something is bound to go wrong in 3 years and i figure by then theere would be wayy better phones that cost around the same as the phone im buying now.. so lets say something goes wrong every year i would get a new phone every year.. just being cautious i gues.. ive never had a phone last me over like a year and a half.. and would hate to pay full price for the phone at that time since im signing a 3 year term..
any one? is it worth it?
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any one? is it worth it?
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They can be worth it for phons that are worth a lot but you have to read the fine print because most of the time what kills cell phones like dropping them and watter is not covered but the this. You don't want to pay 50% of the price of the phone ether. They can be usefull. My brand new Samsung Galaxy S is now dead and I have Bell and Bestbuy arguing who will replace it. I've had it for 29 Days. Best buy will only trade them befor 14 days but bell stated they have to take back DOA SGS's up to 60 days for a trade. If I would have had this plan, I would have my phone back allready.

[Q] Asurion Deductible

I just filed a claim to replace my sensation, it got ran over. I thought Insurance replacement was $100 (deductible). Has anyone had to claim their sensation yet or know of anyone paying more than $100? My Evo 4G was $100 to have replaced a few months ago. I had always heard that it was between $50 and $100 to have one replaced, depending on the model. Thanks for any help.
I was just checking Asurion website and it says $130 deductible.
Check here http://www.phoneclaim.com/t-mobile-program
nugzo said:
I just filed a claim to replace my sensation, it got ran over. I thought Insurance replacement was $100 (deductible). Has anyone had to claim their sensation yet or know of anyone paying more than $100? My Evo 4G was $100 to have replaced a few months ago. I had always heard that it was between $50 and $100 to have one replaced, depending on the model. Thanks for any help.
I know this is a question but I figured since it didn't pertain to the actual operation of the sensation, that this would be the appropriate place for it. Plz dont H8 if i was wrong.
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Not 100% sure on the Sensation. But on the MT4G it was 130.00. You might assume it will be this much or more on the sensation.
Its 130 just as the others said. I just went through the process.
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i always hated asurion from when i had a sidekick 08. my phone got stolen and i had it replaced and they charged me 130$ i was like wtf the phone i a year and a half old and they dont even sell them on the site anymore... (told this to the agent i was dealing with and there was a long pause. that when i said forget it ill just buy a G1 )
Thanks a lot. I kinda had it out with a few of them for hanging up on me lol. Thought maybe they were getting the last word!
I'm done here Mods, my Question was answered. Close if you like.
On the other hand you might be able to get a phone through them a lot cheaper than from tmobile. They said if i didnt return my phone in 15 days they would charge me $250. $250 + $130 = $380. Thats pretty cheap if you get one before they start get remans in.
nugzo said:
On the other hand you might be able to get a phone through them a lot cheaper than from tmobile. They said if i didnt return my phone in 15 days they would charge me $250. $250 + $130 = $380. Thats pretty cheap if you get one before they start get remans in.
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Yeah. I lost my Samsung Vibrant in the Ohio River while boating. I physically didn't have it but they still sent me a letter trying to charge me the $250 since i didn't send them my old one. How in the hell am I supposed to send it back when it's on the bottom of the Ohio River? That conversation turned into an argument which lasted approx 40 minutes. Worst customer experience ever. I think that Asurion is worthless, personally.

At&t warranty replacement for One X

Ok so as the title says, I'm looking to find out what people are receiving for warranty replacements for this phone. I've had it since launch and accidentally shattered the screen recently so I'm looking to replace it somehow. I do have the insurance on it which is of course $200 to make a claim, which blows... My question is this, are the newer units people are getting less problematic, or are they maybe sending people the new One X+ lol (a long shot, I know)....I have never dealed with at&t insurance before as I just defected to them from sprint earlier this year. I just hope to get a little more for my money if I spend $200 through at&t to replace it, vs spending $300 to buy a nexus 4 to use til my upgrade (next December....). Anyone with a valid opinion will be thanked.
you'll get a one x.
Well yeah... I'm just wondering if there have been newer hardware revisions that have solved some of the past complaints, and whether I'd get a refurb or new device.
Bumppp
joehunni said:
Bumppp
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Likely a refurbished from at&t or htc... I bought square trade insurance.. Which is nice because they will replace your phone with a refund if they can't fix it. And it is was only 100 dollars but if I break it I do have to spend another 90 dollars, although if I were to get a new 2 year I could probably be spending around 30$ for a new one x or maybe 130 for a one x +..) (termination fee would be down to 280 and the one x + is dropping pretty soon I think and that's better then spending 600 dollars. If you are within 30 days you can buy it.. But anyways I think at&t and htc only send you refurbished phones. You are better off replacing the screen... Or ask if they can replace the screen...

Assurion Insurance for SIII

I was wondering what would your opinion be on this for the SIII, its my first time with a contract, before i just traded phones, but i bought insurance just incase something happens and the duductible isnt all that bad! just wondering if they are a good company all together and worth it for my S3 incase it breaks!
Yes well worth it
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Might as well get it if phone is brand new
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God bless the American people.
For me I personally do not believe in the whole insurance/warranty services. Examples being Asurion (Insurance) and SquareTrade (Warranty). Also to me carrier warranties are also bull.
Asurion $7/month $99 Deductible
Covers damage/lost device
SquareTrade $7/month ($125 2 years) $99 Deductible
Only covers repairs not lost device.
Manufacturers Warranty
12 Months FREE covers any manufacturers defects
For me why would I pay $125-175 + $99 if anything happens to my phone. So I am looking at $2-300 dollars if anything breaks or I lose my device. For that price I will take the risk. If my screen breaks I will use $50 to replace myself or pay a shop $80 or a $99 deductible. Mechanical problems with antennae/physical buttons I will pay a shop $120 to fix it or a $99 deductible. Did I lose my phone on the beach? Guess I will have to buy a generation behind, and get a used device on craigslist for $2-300 or a $99 Deductible.
Either way you are paying 2 years of insurance, and a deductible. You are better off just saving your money, and buying a decent slim case like a UAG. Unless you plan on regularly losing your device, and running it over repeatedly (to which I would assume they limit) then do not fall for the scam of insurance for your cell phone.
The way I see it if it does not fail within the first year the manufacturer made it just fine, and with normal use my phone will last me just fine. I would rather keep my $300 on hand in worst case scenario than give my money to another company.
Yeah if you're a pro that works for the usually rookie to android's world it wouldn't. Not everyone can do it all like you and I. That's why I recommend coverage . I've already replaced mine three times and haven't spent a penny... If you brick it on purpose they won't charge you anything... Just saying
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2 replacements a year
i believe assurion limits you to 2 replacements in a 12 month period...
I go with best buy and never had a problem . Yes I know I'm paying 10 bucks a month, but to me that's better than paying some shaddy phone repair shop. I already have used them one time since I got the phone because I some how bent one of the usb pens. The repair process was fast and easy only had to drop the phone off and pick it up .
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i believe assurion limits you to 2 replacements in a 12 month period...
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Asurion limits you to 2 replacements for physical damage/theft/lost although you can get unlimited warranty replacements. IMO it's worth it for the warranty portion alone. If you're not worried about losing it or physically damaging it, just pay the $1.99 per month for the extended warranty. If something goes wrong with your phone after 12 months you're SOL whereas if you at least have the $1.99 you can get a cert-replacement.
I usually tell people to use either insurance or extended warranty for 20 months, after that you can drop it off your plan since at that point you'll be eligible for renewal.
I hard bricked my phone. Told asurion it was lost. Paid $99. Not rooting the replacement. If you play with ROMS it's worth the money.
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If you're messing around with your phone a lot and somewhat of butterfingers like me , get insurance!
I cover all my electronics with SquareTrade; reliable and cheaper.
Personally I have signed up for the insurance, and have gotten good use of it as well. Yes, you can find a used on on CL or ebay, but you dont know the condition of it.
Plus they overnight you a new phone as soon as you make the claim, and are not tied to finding the best "deal" in short notice. Once you are out of contract and IF you keep your phone (dont upgrade right away), I might consider getting rid of the coverage.
How about the replacement phones? what are the chances of getting a new device? and chances of choosing a different device? and customer service
I had my phone a month. It was rooted with another rom in it. I got drunk at my birthday party and had the phone in my swimming trunks pocket all day. I forgot it was there and I jumped in my pool that evening. After about 5-10 min I realized what I'd done. I used rice to help dry it out over a couple days. It would power up but the screen would not come up. I was able to Odin it back to stock and sent it in to Assurion. No questions asked what so ever on the replacement.
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How about the replacement phones? what are the chances of getting a new device? and chances of choosing a different device? and customer service
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I had to file a claim this past November and was sent a new in box S3! I doubt that is typical though.
My kid did a number on my wifes phone the casing was cracked all the way around, took about 5 minutes online at 7pm last Friday night, by 1245pm the next day, Saturday. Brand new phone, SIM, and battery. It was well worth it.
djteotancolis said:
I was wondering what would your opinion be on this for the SIII, its my first time with a contract, before i just traded phones, but i bought insurance just incase something happens and the duductible isnt all that bad! just wondering if they are a good company all together and worth it for my S3 incase it breaks!
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Assurion sucks!! Takes 3 days to arrive, ALWAYS REFURBISHED! Covers everything but cheaper alternatives exist. If your not prone to losing your phone, get a zagg, otter box and don't waste your 7 bucks a month PLUS 130 dollar deductible.
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djteotancolis said:
How about the replacement phones? what are the chances of getting a new device? and chances of choosing a different device? and customer service
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Zero chance of getting a new device and not a chance of picking a new one. I used to work for them.
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Asurion is absolutely amazing. Their customer service is great and they're fast, easy, and helpful. I was visiting my friend who goes to a different college a few hours away and i lost my phone at some party. i waited a couple days in case it was found....which it wasnt. I called up Asurion and told them everything that happened, I filed for a claim and the next morning they said they would be able to send out a new phone and all I had to pay was the deductible. I got the phone within 48 hours, so I DEFINITELY recommend Asurion, they literally cover ANTYHING, whether it's water damage, broken, or even if you lost it.
and i know many people are thinking that they could just CLAIM that it's lost and get a new one by paying just the deductible. noooo that is not possible (at least i dont think...), because you have to provide your imei number, so they can block it from being used
I've had nothing but good experiences. I have 5 lines and have used them for insurance for at least 5 years. I've had to make at least 2 claims a year (well I've never had to but for the other 4 lines) and I've always had great customer support, overnight delivery and a new phone. The only time I've had a "problem" is when they didn't have a Inc2 in stock and they sent my wife a DROID RAZR.
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I had a bad experience with them just a couple months ago and posted a thread about it here you could search for. They basically said it would be a week or two before they could send me ANY replacement at all - they gave me zero options to choose from after telling me they were out of the S3. After a few calls and couple hours of threatening them, they finally offered to reimburse me if I went out and bought a brand new one. Decent result, but really had to fight for it and took a lot of hassle (and I definitely started off politely asking for any options aside simply waiting for a couple weeks without a phone).
Key word: Refurbished.
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