Comments on: How much is your old iPhone worth?

By: Seren Texas

Seren Texas — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:31:25 +0000

I am with T MOBILE. Does anyone know if there is a way to be able to purchase the NEW Apple I Phone coming out in mid 09 // and use it on T MOBILE, without having to buy a ATT rip off package/contract ???

Why wont Apple sell its phones to many vendors ???? : (((((

By: Chris, Tyler TX

Chris, Tyler TX — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:15:51 +0000

Baltimore, MD..Have you read a contract or ever sold them? The ETF you pay -IS- the subsidy. That's the whole point! There aren't any BS credit/processing fees or anything like that.

By: John Murray, Orlando, Florida

John Murray, Orlando, Florida — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:27:59 +0000

I had T-Mobile service for a couple of years, worked fine. Gave it up for the iPhone and AT&T. Big mistake! My work area had lousy service, about half the calls either did not go through, or disconnected. Cancelled service, went back to T-mobile, returned phones. Would buy a Gen 1 iPhone and connect it to T-Mobile if they do come down, no sign of it yet.

By: HappyCamper, SF, CA

HappyCamper, SF, CA — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:27:59 +0000

San Francisco: Wow, I just love the way Apple stiffs it’s most loyal customers. First a massive price drop, now a huge overall of the iPhone.

Apple stiffing users??

Somehow I don't feel that and I'm happy to buy an 8gb iPhone 1.0 which I just sold at eBay for $450, now I'm ready to buy the 16gb for $100 less . Letting me sell used Apple products at a profit or slightly less than the original price cannot be matched by any other brand that I'm aware of.

By: Gary,Indianapolis IN

Gary,Indianapolis IN — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:21:12 +0000

Apparently Baltimore, MD doesnt know the cellular world.I work for a carrier (selling cellular for 13+ years) and right now the ETF is $175 and there are no other fees.You have been reading to many BS stories on the net or just misinformed..

By: Travis D., Fremont, CA

Travis D., Fremont, CA — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:04:31 +0000

How is APPL stiffing their customers? Does every company do this, is that computer, flat-screen tv, cell phone that you or others bought last year cost the same this year? Doesn't this years technology offer more than last years in all products? I've never bought any technology and the following year the company kept prices the same and offered the same tech on it. People who bought CD-burners, DVD players, etc first generation paid a premium over those who waited. Even car makers add new features from year to year, the below post is ridiculous and the commenter is a moron!!

I'm still waiting for a 32gb iPhone, 16gb just isn't enough for me. But I definitely plan to buy one, 32gb Steve – come on.

By: San Francisco

San Francisco — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:46:38 +0000

Wow, I just love the way Apple stiffs it's most loyal customers. First a massive price drop, now a huge overall of the iPhone.

By: chris watts, highland park, ca

chris watts, highland park, ca — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:31:40 +0000

The impending glut of used iPhones is probably Steve's most incredible stroke of genius to date.

What better way to enlist new customers than to make that shiny new model cheap (conveniently at the end of a 1 year contract)

I've already pledged my old iphone to my assistant, who would have never been able to afford one at the original price. Apple and AT&T will see a huge bump in users.

But time will tell

By: katie, galveston, tx

katie, galveston, tx — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:23:44 +0000

has anyone heard anything bout the rebate apple is offering people who bought the 1 st generation iphone. i think its only after a certain date but i dont know the date or the actual rebate…also rumors might get free 3g iphone for trade in.

ex ped: Rebate if you bought after May 27, as I recall.

By: David SF, CA

David SF, CA — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:08:04 +0000

If you are not dying to be on the cutting edge and you want a deal the 2.5g iphone can be a great deal.

You get data + 200 SMS for $20/m. If you get the iphone for $80, you are paying $520 for 24 months of iPhone use over your regular phone bill.

The 3g costs you $35/month for the same level of service plus $200 for the device. Over 24 months you pay $1040 – twice as much for faster connectivity and on-board GPS.

Personally I'd rather keep my original and keep my cheapo plan for now.