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Ok, right to the point, I need some money, real fast. I had an idea and need to know if it will work. Could I sell my inspire for about $300, keep my sim card, buy a cheap phone, like, an iphone2G, pop in the sim, and use it just like nothing happend, would that work? or would I have to do someting in order for it to work. My bill is due on thursday and im not gonna be able to pay it. It must be payed by then or they will shut off my service. I love this phone, but I need the money, not just to pay my bill, but other reasons as well. What do you guys think? I can always go back and buy a better phone later on, not worried about that now.
Opinions needed.
I think you'll have a hard time gettin $300 out of it when they can be had for so much cheaper now, new.
Tx Redneck said:
I think you'll have a hard time gettin $300 out of it when they can be had for so much cheaper now, new.
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alright, what do you think is a reasonable price?
That's really dependent on its condition and how good a salesman you are or how bad the potential buyer wants the phone..
Best Buy has it for $0.... So good luck
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A quick check on eBay shows many used Inspire auctions in progress with bids in the $250 - $300 range. You can't compare a free phone at Best Buy to this, because that free phone comes with a $1500 contract. People will pay much higher than the carrier subsidized price to get a contract-free phone.
henrybravo said:
A quick check on eBay shows many used Inspire auctions in progress with bids in the $250 - $300 range. You can't compare a free phone at Best Buy to this, because that free phone comes with a $1500 contract. People will pay much higher than the carrier subsidized price to get a contract-free phone.
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thats kinda what I was gonna say... I dont see whats wrong with $300 or maybe $250, its in MINT condition, its been in a otterbox defender the whole time, so absolutely nothing wrong with it. If i had to Id throw in the 16GB class 10 SD as well.
Edit: BTW Its about a month and a half old
My real question was, if i sell it, will who ever buys it be able to use it with their own SIM Card, since i still have service and am under contract, would i be able to keep my sim and use another phone?
BAleR said:
My real question was, if i sell it, will who ever buys it be able to use it with their own SIM Card, since i still have service and am under contract, would i be able to keep my sim and use another phone?
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I bought ans Aria, then about a year later, bought an Inspire using an upgrade option on another account, but I don't have any problems using the Aria SIM in my Inspire, nor any other combinations of phones and SIMs on the other accounts in my plan (I have 4 total accounts in my plan). Also, I loaned my wife's Aria to a friend that had some AT&T non-smart phone and he plugged his SIM into it and it worked fine. His wife has a data plan with her iPhone on the same account and it worked fine without even upgrading to another data plan.
In short, the SIM is the account and the phone doesn't matter. You shouldn't have any problems.
For a good comparison for asking price check craigslist.org. See what they are going for on there. You could also post an ad to sell it there.
Yeah y would u compare contract price with no commitment price.
U can easly get in between 250 to 325 depending on the condition and accecories you have.
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ahm12 said:
Yeah y would u compare contract price with no commitment price.
U can easly get in between 250 to 325 depending on the condition and accecories you have.
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Don't forget the local market affects price too. The more people selling them the lower the price. Supply and demand.
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yeah, theres a slew of em goin for $275-$300, its gonna be tough, but my sd card is worth $50 bucks alone. hoping thats the deal breaker. and the otter box defender case.
Exactly, 300 is a fair price and what is to be expected for a fairly used contract free Inspire. A new one can go as high as 425 off contact.
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Reminds me of a joke from "Larry The Cable-Guy" about crashing your truck to get the insurance money to make the truck payment....
One thing you'll need to do is call AT&T to change your data plan to an iPhone data plan. Nothing will change with the rate, but they have two types of plans. One is a smartphone plan that our Inspires use. The other is an iPhone plan with the same data/cost, but they need to know or you won't be able to do anything on it. Other than that, yes, you should be able to do this no problem.
zuriken said:
Reminds me of a joke from "Larry The Cable-Guy" about crashing your truck to get the insurance money to make the truck payment....
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Haha, thats funny... im not sellin it now. Thanks to a good friend.
I sold my first one, unlocked, with a bunch of accessories for $400 on Craigslist.
ya if you unlock it first you open up your market greatly..
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ya if you unlock it first you open up your market greatly..
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Definitely, if you look on eBay there differences of hundreds of dollars between locked and unlocked phones.
I have a Skyrocket, love it! Love the forums here as well! I damaged my phone, got wet, tried to dry it out for a day, called and have a replacement coming from Asurion. My old phone turns on now but doesn't recognize sim card. When I ordered the new phone, I opted without the sim card because I figured it was fine. If I get the replacement phone and the sim card doesn't work in it, can I just go to the AT&T store to get a new one? Does it cost anything? Thanks for any help! I'm new to AT&T
I have gone to an att store. And was given a free sim card. About 4 months ago
Same here.... Was given a free one before I upgraded, then another when I got the rocket.
Thanks for that, I came from Sprint and never dealt with sim cards before. I don't know if the card is damaged or just the phone not reading it. They are charging me $199 for my insurance replacement and said it comes with battery and charger. I hope it's new and not refurbished.
tomtommy306 said:
Same here.... Was given a free one before I upgraded, then another when I got the rocket.
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Hey tomtommy, I like the bug on your sig! I thought it was real at first, lol!
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Hey tomtommy, I like the bug on your sig! I thought it was real at first, lol!
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Thanks... That's what I was going for..... lol
That's what I figured, lol! Do you think I'm getting a new Skyrocket or a refurbished one? $199 seemed like a alot compared to what I was used to. I'm surprised it comes with the battery and charger
For $199 it should be new.... But AT&T are known to give refurbs out regardless. Cross your fingers and toes.
Alright, will do! With Sprint it was only $50 or $100 and always refurbished without the battery and charger.
Why the heck is asurion charging 199 I guess this is carrier insurance
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Holy crap, $199 for insurance replacement is ridiculous! It'll probably be a re-furb too (and probably re-furbed from one of the bricks mentioned here on XDA...lol).
I don't have the brainpower to do the math right now, but if you add up the annual cost of insurance + $199 for replacement you'd be better off just adding line for an extra $9.99 a month and getting a refurb (right now AT&T isn't showing any refurbed SR's on their site but they had them recently for $19.99 I think--but they have the HTC Vivid for $.01 and the og s2 for $9.99).
Insurance is such a scam!
I have been charged for sim cards. 25$ each but that was not a Att store but a reseller. Do they have att stores anymore? I live in Atlanta Georgia btw.
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charleswcole said:
I have been charged for sim cards. 25$ each but that was not a Att store but a reseller. Do they have att stores anymore? I live in Atlanta Georgia btw.
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Yup, we have one where I live in NH.
I've decided its time to move on from my trusty inspire but would like some feedback as it relates to purchasing a One X.
Currently, both walmart and amazon have the phone at $119.98. If I walk into an ATT Corp store, I'm looking at $250+.
I know many people purchased from amazon back when they had that great deal before the phones release, and I would appreciate feedback from both amazon customers and walmart.
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I heard Amazon has excellent service when it comes to their mobile department, but I haven't dealt with them personally
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Walmart only carries the black one in store, other than that it is really no different than going to an AT&T store.
If you don't have the unlimited data to keep, you can buy from anywhere. They are the same. Otherwise, it is a hassle to call AT&T to get your unlimited data back because 3rd party online retailers can't let you keep them. I had one experience with Walmart store. Let's put this way, the guy behind the counter has no idea what is a SIM card and why there is a need for SIM card for my AT&T phone. The activation process asked him to get a new SIM card and he had no idea how it looks. Then when he found it and activated my phone, he promptly threw the SIM card into the trash bin. Walmart online runs through a different outlet (wirefly or something).
Got my HOX yesterday from Best Buy. Called ahead and they pricematched amazon for me. Called 2 att stores before and neither could match. just a heads up if anyone reading is interested.
Amazon is excellent. 30 days no questions asked return policy and at least where I live no Sales Tax.
The only caveat is if you're on an unlimited data plan you'll have to add a tiered plan instead then call AT&T and get them to switch you back.
Amazon was very good to me as well.
I've also heard that Walmart isn't bad either.
Still, I would go with Amazon.
I would love to use amazon and or Walmart/bestbuy etc but they don't deal with business accounts, which sucks...
neonsector said:
I would love to use amazon and or Walmart/bestbuy etc but they don't deal with business accounts, which sucks...
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I have a business account and I added a line just fine through amazon.
FYI to anyone attempting to get this deal. It only applies to people who are new customers to att. If you are already in the system the price of the phone would be 179.99 to add a line. Also if you try to cheat the system and get the line in your girlfriends name and then take over responsibility with your account, they will charge you a fee. It has to be a totally new line of service and kept for 6 months to qualify for the $119 price.
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I have a business account and I added a line just fine through amazon.
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not sure how is that possible, I called 3 times, talked to 2 sales people and one supervisor, all three said they dont deal with business accounts.
I ll give them another call I guess.
neonsector said:
not sure how is that possible, I called 3 times, talked to 2 sales people and one supervisor, all three said they dont deal with business accounts.
I ll give them another call I guess.
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I added a line through their website if that helps.
I'm not seeing anything that says it has to be new customer @ Amazon. They even have an upgrade check tab on the site of the phone, though I am not happy with having to change the plan to try to get the lower price. I went to AT&T store before I knew about this deal and asked them to PM Radio Shack's 179.00 price and they wouldn't so I bolted. Only probem is that RS only offers in white. Need the Gray one for myself. I should try to call AT&T and biotch about the plan thing but only in advance not after buying and then hoping they revert the plan. I don't currently go above 3GB in a month but I'm on a WM6.5 and who knows where the Data usage will go on a new phone.
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I'm not seeing anything that says it has to be new customer @ Amazon. They even have an upgrade check tab on the site of the phone, though I am not happy with having to change the plan to try to get the lower price. I went to AT&T store before I knew about this deal and asked them to PM Radio Shack's 179.00 price and they wouldn't so I bolted. Only probem is that RS only offers in white. Need the Gray one for myself. I should try to call AT&T and biotch about the plan thing but only in advance not after buying and then hoping they revert the plan. I don't currently go above 3GB in a month but I'm on a WM6.5 currently and who knows where the Data usage will go on a new phone.
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Yes there is a button for add a line. When you click it the price changes to 179.
I would NEVER buy another phone from Walmart. I don't care how low the price is. Their employees don't know ****.
SkizzMcNizz said:
I would NEVER buy another phone from Walmart. I don't care how low the price is. Their employees don't know ****.
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You actually ask salespeople for advice? Stopped doing that years ago..
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I would love to buy from Amazon, but I don't want to give up my 2GB data plan which I pay $20.50 for and my 1000 texts. If I buy from Amazon I won't have an option but to choose 3GB for $30 and either no texts or Unlimited for $20. So it is either pay $200 for the phone at AT&T and pay $30.50 for what I need or pay $120 and add $20 to my monthly bill. I would buy from Amazon if I knew I could get back my data and text plans. I just don't trust I will be able to. Anyone with experience in this matter? Have you been successful in getting back your features/services after buying from a third party?
I price matched at Best Buy. Total came out to be around $160 with tax. However, they allowed me to keep unlimited data, which is more than worth it IMO.
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I would love to buy from Amazon, but I don't want to give up my 2GB data plan which I pay $20.50 for and my 1000 texts. If I buy from Amazon I won't have an option but to choose 3GB for $30 and either no texts or Unlimited for $20. So it is either pay $200 for the phone at AT&T and pay $30.50 for what I need or pay $120 and add $20 to my monthly bill. I would buy from Amazon if I knew I could get back my data and text plans. I just don't trust I will be able to. Anyone with experience in this matter? Have you been successful in getting back your features/services after buying from a third party?
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I got mine from amazon and kept my 2GB plan. You can just ask AT&T to change the plan back when you call them to activate your new phone. They'll do it.
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You actually ask salespeople for advice? Stopped doing that years ago..
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No. I'm usually telling them how to do their job because they're clueless.
I got mine at Sam's club. They were on sale for $98
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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.
RF12 said:
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
Baldilocks said:
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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Hello everybody. Want to share my experience for anybody that pre-ordered their v20 through AT&T and was planning on getting their $200 trade in credit. Just got back from AT&T store and process was pretty simple. I took in a old iphone they checked it out, asked for my v20 imei, then they gave me an instant $200 credit in my bill. They also said I could've used the credit instantly to buy accessories at the store, or wait to get some type of card that I could use later.
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Congratulations?
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Congratulations?
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Thanks. Just putting it out there in case any body has any questions about the trade in credit process for AT&T.
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I was wondering about that, as I pre ordered also. Is there a list of phones that meet the requirements?
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RiNo808 said:
I was wondering about that, as I pre ordered also. Is there a list of phones that meet the requirements?
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You can go here.
https://tradein.att.com/#/start-a-trade/discover-device-value
Phone needs to be worth at least $5 to qualify for the $200
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You can go here.
https://tradein.att.com/#/start-a-trade/discover-device-value
Phone needs to be worth at least $5 to qualify for the $200
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This is correct. I tried to trade in a ZTE phone but it showed a $0 trade in value and they wouldn't take it.
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so pre orders must go into the store to do this? i had chatted in and they told me i will get a email, still no email here, smh.
also, has anyone searched and found a cheap burner (pre-paid phone) that can be used as a trade in? T-Mobile guys were using a Pixie4 or something, $20 at WalMart but ATT values it as a big ZERO!
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so pre orders must go into the store to do this? i had chatted in and they told me i will get a email, still no email here, smh.
also, has anyone searched and found a cheap burner (pre-paid phone) that can be used as a trade in? T-Mobile guys were using a Pixie4 or something, $20 at WalMart but ATT values it as a big ZERO!
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You don't have to go in store, but I believe its easier and quicker. You don't need an email to go get credit in store. Just tell them you pre-ordered and are there for the credit. I couldn't find a cheap prepaid phone to turn in. The cheapest I found was a AT&T iphone 4 on eBay for $50, that AT&T valued at $5 trade in credit.
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The store I went to said i would HAVE TO USE HALF of the credit in the store. I chatted online and they said I didn't and the store shouldn't be trying to make me.
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The store I went to said i would HAVE TO USE HALF of the credit in the store. I chatted online and they said I didn't and the store shouldn't be trying to make me.
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I don't know if it's the same at every store, but the rep usually gets some form of commission on accessories.
So that would probably explain it.
Andrew025 said:
I don't know if it's the same at every store, but the rep usually gets some form of commission on accessories.
So that would probably explain it.
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I agree. The store I went to didn't say anything about having to use half credit at the spot.
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My local AT&T store said I had to use all $200 on accessories in store and seemed shocked that I chose to keep the phone instead of trading it for a bunch of accessories I didn't want or need. Kind of like they always act so shocked that I never want the cheapo tablet offers that will cost me $10 a month for 2 years.
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My local AT&T store said I had to use all $200 on accessories in store and seemed shocked that I chose to keep the phone instead of trading it for a bunch of accessories I didn't want or need. Kind of like they always act so shocked that I never want the cheapo tablet offers that will cost me $10 a month for 2 years.
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I would definitely go to another store or contact AT&T customer service through the phone. What they told you is not right.
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what's a good phone (worth $5 trade in) to buy and use? prefer to pick up some sort of prepaid device, rather than try to meet up with a seller on Craigslist. thanks
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what's a good phone (worth $5 trade in) to buy and use? prefer to pick up some sort of prepaid device, rather than try to meet up with a seller on Craigslist. thanks
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Galaxy s3 is worth $10. I'll be trading that instead of my note 3.
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