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re: Suggestions needed for a new phone....not named Apple or Samsung
Posted on 9/21/16 at 12:19 am to jcole4lsu
Posted on 9/21/16 at 12:19 am to jcole4lsu
quote:
You should not buy a "new" phone, ever, in the sub $250 range. For that money you should ALWAYS buy a mint/like new condition used/refurb of a flagship device from a site like Swappa
Can you explain your reasoning on this. I don't know much about buying and selling phones, but does swappa have any insurance or warranty in place of the manufacturers warranty you lose when buying second hand? How do I know that the the reason the seller is selling isnt because the phone is glitcy or has some issue with it.
Also, what incentive is there to buy a sub $250 phone vs a $700 phone on swappa. If you're saving $, what does it matter
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Posted on 9/21/16 at 2:06 am to bbap
Damn man. Tough crowd.
People take their internet flea markets serious around here.
People take their internet flea markets serious around here.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 6:36 am to uno student
quote:read the Swappa FAQ I posted last page.
Can you explain your reasoning on this. I don't know much about buying and selling phones, but does swappa have any insurance or warranty in place of the manufacturers warranty you lose when buying second hand? How do I know that the the reason the seller is selling isnt because the phone is glitcy or has some issue with it.
It's your money though. If it makes you feel better buying it at full price at best buy go right ahead.
I have 6 people in my family I provide phones for both apple and Android and have bought dozens via Swappa over the years.
Zero issues.
This post was edited on 9/21/16 at 6:41 am
Posted on 9/21/16 at 6:42 am to GeorgeTheGreek
quote:they have eyes yet they cannot see
People take their internet flea markets serious around here.
they have ears yet they cannot hear
This post was edited on 9/21/16 at 6:43 am
Posted on 9/21/16 at 7:07 am to CAD703X
quote:
's your money though. If it makes you feel better buying it at full price at best buy go right ahead
You just keep rubbing it in that I paid full price for this 6p at best buy. I'm holding out for the oneplusfour now.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 7:11 am to bencoleman
quote:
You just keep rubbing it in that I paid full price for this 6p at best buy. I'm holding out for the oneplusfour now.
I swear I wasn't thinking about you. You were in a bind I recall and needed a phone right away so you made the right call.
Eta you can always return it to best buy if you find a better deal right?
I use home depot and Lowe's like my personal swap market. I bet i return as much as I buy there.
This post was edited on 9/21/16 at 7:12 am
Posted on 9/21/16 at 8:25 am to CAD703X
quote:
I use home depot and Lowe's like my personal swap market. I bet i return as much as I buy there
That's just dirty. Nah, I'm loving the 6p. I'm getting the oneplusfour if I have to change carriers I'm getting it.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 9:09 am to uno student
quote:
Can you explain your reasoning on this. I don't know much about buying and selling phones, but does swappa have any insurance or warranty in place of the manufacturers warranty you lose when buying second hand? How do I know that the the reason the seller is selling isnt because the phone is glitcy or has some issue with it.
For concerns about buying second hand, you should read Swappa's T/C. Its very straight forward and has the buyer's protection in mind.
As for $250 vs $700, I am not sure you understood my post. If you want to go buy a brand new flagship phone from your carrier or a retailer, go right ahead. Personally I don't love the idea of it since they are easy to drop/break/lose but thats just me. What I was specifically referring to was the ~$250 price point. Most "brand new" phones in that price range are pieces of junk. In fact, that is true about most computing type devices.
New + Cheap = junk.
Exceptions exist, of course. But the general rule I stick to is if you are on a tight budget purchase a good condition 2nd hand flagship device. Manufacturer refurbs are almost always faulty battery or screen replacements - in other words - 100% like new when you get it. Mint/Good conditioned used phones are a safe bet on a reputable site, which is why people here recommend Swappa.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 9:15 am to SabiDojo
quote:I was serious, but I thought you meant Nokia Finland. They are going to re enter the market after the non-compete is over. I look forward to it. Best hardware ever.
If you are serious, here is a link. They look like they are on the lower end, but they look cool.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 11:37 am to AlxTgr
HMD Global will make them,
Posted on 9/21/16 at 12:48 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
I was serious, but I thought you meant Nokia Finland. They are going to re enter the market after the non-compete is over. I look forward to it. Best hardware ever.
I have no idea what any of that meant. Please explain it to me.
And that phone you posted looks baf
ETA: I mean, aren't all Nokias from Finland? Did the company split in two?
This post was edited on 9/21/16 at 1:03 pm
Posted on 9/21/16 at 1:40 pm to SabiDojo
Microsoft bought Nokia. They made some Nokia branded phones, then dumped the name and are done with it. The first Lumias were Nokia. My current Lumia is Microsoft.
So, Nokia has moved on and is into other things. They are allowing the company named above to make the phones. Looking like Android. I'm not thrilled about that part, but looks like Windows phone is a dead end so I may as well embrace Android when I'm done with this Lumia.
So, Nokia has moved on and is into other things. They are allowing the company named above to make the phones. Looking like Android. I'm not thrilled about that part, but looks like Windows phone is a dead end so I may as well embrace Android when I'm done with this Lumia.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:41 pm to CAD703X
So on swappa should I avoid sellers with no selling history?
I know swappa has protections and safeguards in place, but I've had issues with such sellers on eBay in the past
I know swappa has protections and safeguards in place, but I've had issues with such sellers on eBay in the past
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:59 pm to uno student
quote:
So on swappa should I avoid sellers with no selling history?
I know swappa has protections and safeguards in place, but I've had issues with such sellers on eBay in the past
I buy from sellers all the time with zero feedback. You have to have a clean id on the phone that's run through their checker site so odds are very low it's a scam.
For the record I only use AMEX because they will never question you if you dispute a charge but never had to use that option.
Swappa is a great community
Posted on 9/21/16 at 4:02 pm to CAD703X
How often do you buy phones?
Posted on 9/21/16 at 4:05 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
How often do you buy phones?
Wife, 18yo son, 15yo daughter, 10yo daughter, myself and my mom.
All. The. Damn. Time.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:11 pm to CAD703X
Posted on 9/21/16 at 11:07 pm to astonvilla
Blu
Posted on 9/22/16 at 7:02 am to jeff5891
Oneplusfour comes out next month. Will be the best phone in existence.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 8:00 am to astonvilla
quote:
Suggestions needed for a new phone....not named Apple or Samsung
ranged 150-250 dollars.
thank you !!
Not sure if you bought one yet, but the Moto X Pure is on sale for $250 at best buy as of now. Great phone with great developer community.
LINK
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