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Question about gettin a new iPhone

Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:23 pm
Posted by DakForHe15man
Member since Sep 2014
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Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:23 pm
If I've had an iPhone 4s for 2.5 years, (on 2 yr contract) about how much would a new iPhone 5s cost me @ cspire?
Posted by Road Tiger
SW Landmass
Member since Oct 2014
834 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:24 pm to
Call them. They can tell you that stuff over the phone.
Posted by jbgleason
Bailed out of BTR to God's Country
Member since Mar 2012
20063 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:27 pm to
Holy crap. Why would you go on TD and ask this in lieu of calling your cell phone company?

Isn't there a rule about not starting a thread for every thought that pops into your head?
Posted by DakForHe15man
Member since Sep 2014
1519 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:31 pm to
They told me $599.00. Thought they might be trying to rip me off. He said the best thing was through some finance 24.99 a month for 2 years plus 87 or something for my plan.

Just seems like too much.
Posted by Skin
Member since Jun 2007
6386 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:31 pm to
$99 for a 2 yr agreement extension thru ATT. Not sure what cspire is….
Posted by Road Tiger
SW Landmass
Member since Oct 2014
834 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:34 pm to
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They told me $599.00.


That's buying the phone with no contract, more than likely. You'd be better off buying one used online if you go that route.
Posted by DakForHe15man
Member since Sep 2014
1519 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:38 pm to
I see... I was just expecting it to be a lot cheaper considering I have had this one since June of 12'.

Thanks.
Posted by ZereauxSum
Lot 23E
Member since Nov 2008
10176 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:40 pm to
quote:

They told me $599.00. Thought they might be trying to rip me off. He said the best thing was through some finance 24.99 a month for 2 years plus 87 or something for my plan.

Just seems like too much.



A brand new iPhone 5S costs $599.

$24.99 X 24 months = $599.

They're not ripping you off, although the I don't know the particulars of your plan to say whether the $87 is a ripoff.
Posted by PhiTiger1764
Lurker since Aug 2003
Member since Oct 2009
14557 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:40 pm to
Idk what cspire is but that sounds like the AT&T Next plan. You have the option to do the 2 year agreement or buy the phone in monthly installments. However, the rules changed with the 2 year agreement a few months ago.. If you choose that option, your service charge for your data plan is much more expensive than in the past (and than the monthly installment plan).

Basically, they're going to get your money either way you choose. The days of not paying full retail for a new iPhone are essentially over.
This post was edited on 12/31/14 at 12:43 pm
Posted by ZereauxSum
Lot 23E
Member since Nov 2008
10176 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:46 pm to
quote:

The days of not paying full retail for a new iPhone are essentially over.


In reality, we've always paid full retail for phones (and often more than full retail). This fact was just hidden from us by the way the carriers structured cell phone plans.

The only thing that is different now is that there is more transparency so we know exactly what we are paying for.
Posted by PhiTiger1764
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Member since Oct 2009
14557 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 12:54 pm to
True
Posted by Coater
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
33561 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 1:11 pm to
5c is free and 5s (16g) is $99 with a 2 year contact @ cspire
Posted by Darla Hood
Near that place by that other place
Member since Aug 2012
14108 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 1:12 pm to
Never mind, thought you wanted the 6.
This post was edited on 12/31/14 at 1:13 pm
Posted by Darla Hood
Near that place by that other place
Member since Aug 2012
14108 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 1:15 pm to
But how does a 5 cost more than a 6? I paid $299 for the six a couple of days ago. Still have my 5, haven't decided what to do with it.
Posted by Lithium
Member since Dec 2004
64183 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 1:17 pm to
quote:

Call them.


I was on hold 20 minutes with ATT the other day
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61451 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 1:18 pm to
quote:

But how does a 5 cost more than a 6? I paid $299 for the six a couple of days ago. Still have my 5, haven't decided what to do with it.


Because you paid the contract price which will cause your bill to be higher to make up the difference
Posted by Darla Hood
Near that place by that other place
Member since Aug 2012
14108 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 1:20 pm to
My plan stayed the same. I don't see any changes on my online bill.
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61451 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 1:21 pm to
Yeah, but you can get a 25 dollar discount if you pay for the phone through the next plan or pay upfront

You have to compare the two options to see what works best for you

It's typically close to a wash
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
29170 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 1:23 pm to
stay away from sprint !!!!!

pba
Posted by PhiTiger1764
Lurker since Aug 2003
Member since Oct 2009
14557 posts
Posted on 12/31/14 at 1:24 pm to
quote:

But how does a 5 cost more than a 6? I paid $299 for the six a couple of days ago.

Your data plan is much more expensive than his would be if he bought the 5 at retail. You're still paying for it.
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