Need help/advice - buying unlocked iPhone

mikeb27 · 12-02-2012, 05:09 PM

Wanting to buy an unlocked iPhone 4 or 4S for my girlfriend for Christmas. She has TMobile, which we have been having problems with. Her phone hasn't worked right since day one. They have replaced it numerous times with refurbished models that are worse than the previous one. Since she added her mom to her plan back in January, she cannot upgrade her phone until January 2014. I'm looking for any advice or resources for buying an unlocked iPhone. Wasn't sure if eBay would be reliable enough for something like this.

trewyn15 · 12-02-2012, 05:13 PM

I don't see a problem with eBay, they have a great buyer protection program, so I would just make sure you buy one from a seller with good feedback and if there's any issues then open up a case to get it fixed

babytiger · 12-02-2012, 05:15 PM

Craigslist is an option.

trewyn15 · 12-02-2012, 05:21 PM

Craigslist too, although with this economy I do find it hard to trust people on Craigslist, people will do anything to rip people off these days.

mikeb27 · 12-02-2012, 05:30 PM

Yeah, I would feel more comfortable with eBay than Craigslist.

trewyn15 · 12-02-2012, 05:33 PM

Either is worth a try tho IMO

GoldCartridgeGamer · 12-02-2012, 05:36 PM

I am selling mine acutally: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262259

PM me and we can discuss a price if you'd like.

trewyn15 · 12-02-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lgndryhr

I am selling mine acutally: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262259

PM me and we can discuss a price if you'd like.

That back glass could be buffed out pretty easily too if that's a concern

GoldCartridgeGamer · 12-02-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by trewyn15

That back glass could be buffed out pretty easily too if that's a concern

Its the screen protector, not the actual glass. The glass underneath is mint condition.

trewyn15 · 12-02-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lgndryhr

Its the screen protector, not the actual glass. The glass underneath is mint condition.

Even better

GoldCartridgeGamer · 12-02-2012, 05:45 PM

The front has a few hairline scratches and the one small dent/scratch/whatever you want to call it. It too had a screen protector. I took the front one off because it was worn from over 2 years of use. The phone will come with a new one to install.

12-02-2012, 05:09 PM	#1
mikeb27 Drives: 2011 Black 2LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 213	Need help/advice - buying unlocked iPhone Wanting to buy an unlocked iPhone 4 or 4S for my girlfriend for Christmas. She has TMobile, which we have been having problems with. Her phone hasn't worked right since day one. They have replaced it numerous times with refurbished models that are worse than the previous one. Since she added her mom to her plan back in January, she cannot upgrade her phone until January 2014. I'm looking for any advice or resources for buying an unlocked iPhone. Wasn't sure if eBay would be reliable enough for something like this. __________________

12-02-2012, 05:13 PM	#2
trewyn15 Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 2,414	I don't see a problem with eBay, they have a great buyer protection program, so I would just make sure you buy one from a seller with good feedback and if there's any issues then open up a case to get it fixed __________________ 2004 Monte Carlo LS - 1966 AMC Rambler Rebel Classic - 2000 Trans Am WS6

12-02-2012, 05:21 PM	#4
trewyn15 Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 2,414	Craigslist too, although with this economy I do find it hard to trust people on Craigslist, people will do anything to rip people off these days. __________________ 2004 Monte Carlo LS - 1966 AMC Rambler Rebel Classic - 2000 Trans Am WS6

12-02-2012, 05:30 PM	#5
mikeb27 Drives: 2011 Black 2LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 213	Yeah, I would feel more comfortable with eBay than Craigslist. __________________

12-02-2012, 05:33 PM	#6
trewyn15 Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 2,414	Either is worth a try tho IMO __________________ 2004 Monte Carlo LS - 1966 AMC Rambler Rebel Classic - 2000 Trans Am WS6

12-02-2012, 05:15 PM	#3
babytiger it's hers... Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 1,202	Craigslist is an option.

12-02-2012, 05:36 PM	#7
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	I am selling mine acutally: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262259 PM me and we can discuss a price if you'd like. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

12-02-2012, 05:45 PM	#11
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	The front has a few hairline scratches and the one small dent/scratch/whatever you want to call it. It too had a screen protector. I took the front one off because it was worn from over 2 years of use. The phone will come with a new one to install. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.