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Post by Bitchy Rich on Sept 19, 2017 0:37:29 GMT
This last release is so ridiculously overpriced on the backs of underpaid workers, I decided to switch to an Android. I'm pretty much over Apple. And watching the mess they're making of my home town seals it. Done and done. Apple is dead to me. If you want to switch to Android, go for it. But if you think that Samsung and other Android phone manufacturers produce their phones any differently, they don't. As far as overpriced, the base prices for Apple's new models are $699/$799/$999. Samsung's comparable models are $756/$840/$960 Wow, I had no idea they cost so much. So is this how much normal people are paying for them? Or do they get a big discount with their service plan?
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Post by busy on Sept 19, 2017 1:53:26 GMT
If you want to switch to Android, go for it. But if you think that Samsung and other Android phone manufacturers produce their phones any differently, they don't. As far as overpriced, the base prices for Apple's new models are $699/$799/$999. Samsung's comparable models are $756/$840/$960 Wow, I had no idea they cost so much. So is this how much normal people are paying for them? Or do they get a big discount with their service plan? Well, most providers offer some some kind of trade in allowance that can go toward the cost of your new phone, *if* you own it outright. But what most of the providers are doing now is instead of two year contracts and subsidized phones, there are no contacts and you pay for the phone monthly over two years (no interest). Which, in effect, is a contract but instead of early termination fees, you have to pay off the phone to leave. And that’s what most people do now.
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Post by tracylynn on Sept 19, 2017 3:17:53 GMT
The Samsung S8+ is $800, and S8 is $750, the Note8 is $930 (these are TMobile prices, Verizon seems to be a bit higher than MSRP for some reason). The iPhone X starts at $999. The Samsung series allows for removable memory - so while they only come with 64gb, you can upgrade that with a micro SD card up to 256gb. With iPhone, you still can't. So you're stuck with what you buy. I think that T Mobile eats/covers part of the cost (which you may be responsible for if you cancel your contract early), not that Verizon is higher than MSRP. If you look up the phones on BestBuy, you'll see that the MSRP for the Note 8 is $949 - regardless of carrier, for example. Eta: and if you put a phone in your cart at TMobile and then go to checkout, they automatically add a $25 Sim Card Kit fee (no choice about this), so they charge you $955 for the Note 8. I already gave a TMo sim card so I don't get that charge. You go on monthly pay with TMo. So you pay $210 up front, plus $30 a month for 24 months. That equals the $930. If you cancel your phone line, you owe the remainder (which is pretty standard).
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Post by kels99 on Sept 19, 2017 3:45:06 GMT
The Samsung S8+ is $800, and S8 is $750, the Note8 is $930 (these are TMobile prices, Verizon seems to be a bit higher than MSRP for some reason). The iPhone X starts at $999. The Samsung series allows for removable memory - so while they only come with 64gb, you can upgrade that with a micro SD card up to 256gb. With iPhone, you still can't. So you're stuck with what you buy. I think that T Mobile eats/covers part of the cost (which you may be responsible for if you cancel your contract early), not that Verizon is higher than MSRP. If you look up the phones on BestBuy, you'll see that the MSRP for the Note 8 is $949 - regardless of carrier, for example. Eta: and if you put a phone in your cart at TMobile and then go to checkout, they automatically add a $25 Sim Card Kit fee (no choice about this), so they charge you $955 for the Note 8. Since you're talking about TMobile, I just wanted to mention that I got the REVVL a month or so ago and am really pleased with it! $125.
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Post by elaine on Sept 19, 2017 4:51:00 GMT
Wow, I had no idea they cost so much. So is this how much normal people are paying for them? Or do they get a big discount with their service plan? Well, most providers offer some some kind of trade in allowance that can go toward the cost of your new phone, *if* you own it outright. But what most of the providers are doing now is instead of two year contracts and subsidized phones, there are no contacts and you pay for the phone monthly over two years (no interest). Which, in effect, is a contract but instead of early termination fees, you have to pay off the phone to leave. And that’s what most people do now. AT&T allows you to get a new phone every 12 months as long as you have paid at least 50% of the cost of your current phone and you return it to them. That is why I am trading in my 1 y.o. 7+ on an 8+. And my monthly payments are going down because the configuration of 8+ I am getting costs less than my 7+ did a year ago. It is basically leasing a phone. But, as you have said, if I wanted to leave AT&T before I paid the phone off, I would to pay off the rest of it, but then I could keep it.
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Post by busy on Sept 19, 2017 5:41:28 GMT
Well, most providers offer some some kind of trade in allowance that can go toward the cost of your new phone, *if* you own it outright. But what most of the providers are doing now is instead of two year contracts and subsidized phones, there are no contacts and you pay for the phone monthly over two years (no interest). Which, in effect, is a contract but instead of early termination fees, you have to pay off the phone to leave. And that’s what most people do now. AT&T allows you to get a new phone every 12 months as long as you have paid at least 50% of the cost of your current phone and you return it to them. That is why I am trading in my 1 y.o. 7+ on an 8+. And my monthly payments are going down because the configuration of 8+ I am getting costs less than my 7+ did a year ago. It is basically leasing a phone. But, as you have said, if I wanted to leave AT&T before I paid the phone off, I would to pay off the rest of it, but then I could keep it. Yeah, Verizon does the same thing. 12 months of payments and you can turn that phone in and get a new phone, and then start two years of payments on that one, but you’ll probably upgrade in another year, so you’re going to have payments forever. The current norms with the cell providers aren’t great for people who keep their phones for a long time, but they are pretty handy for inveterate annual upgrades like me. I used to have to buy my phones outright and then sell them myself when I wanted to upgrade. It was a hassle and no more financially advantageous than the current “leasing” model.
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Post by threecs on Sept 19, 2017 11:17:06 GMT
I am planning on turning in my 7+ for the 8+.
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Sept 19, 2017 11:25:57 GMT
AT&T allows you to get a new phone every 12 months as long as you have paid at least 50% of the cost of your current phone and you return it to them. That is why I am trading in my 1 y.o. 7+ on an 8+. And my monthly payments are going down because the configuration of 8+ I am getting costs less than my 7+ did a year ago. It is basically leasing a phone. But, as you have said, if I wanted to leave AT&T before I paid the phone off, I would to pay off the rest of it, but then I could keep it. Yeah, Verizon does the same thing. 12 months of payments and you can turn that phone in and get a new phone, and then start two years of payments on that one, but you’ll probably upgrade in another year, so you’re going to have payments forever. The current norms with the cell providers aren’t great for people who keep their phones for a long time, but they are pretty handy for inveterate annual upgrades like me. I used to have to buy my phones outright and then sell them myself when I wanted to upgrade. It was a hassle and no more financially advantageous than the current “leasing” model. Thank you for the previous explanation and this one. I had thought providers had done away with the free upgrades and wondered why people were still calling them upgrades, and now I understand! I had no clue how expensive phones were now. But the 2 year purchase plan/upgrade also explains how people who never have any savings always have the latest phone.
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Post by ModChick on Sept 20, 2017 3:57:51 GMT
I just got a 7 two months ago, although I must say If I hadn't I would be tempted by the X. Same. Pretty sure my DH will be getting the X. He’s tired of his Samsung.
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Post by elaine on Sept 23, 2017 5:13:56 GMT
My 8+ came today and I’m loving it!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2017 12:35:08 GMT
We have two 8’s on the way! DS and I will get the 8’s, DH gets my SE. I will be sorry to see it go, I love the smaller phone.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2017 17:24:51 GMT
Nope. I'm keeping my slide phone and spending my money on a second vacation of the year. Good gracious they are making bank on these high cost phones! These phones almost seem disposable with so many people needing to upgrade all the time. My thoughts exactly. And being a Droid user, I always laugh when the iphone comes out with what droids have had for years. My LG is 4 years old and works just fine. It has been dropped on cement and has a tiny little hairline crack on the outside frame. Screen is still brand new looking. As long as I can get on line, make a phone call, and text, I am good with my current phone (that has a ton of memory thanks to micro sd card)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2017 17:27:08 GMT
If you want to switch to Android, go for it. But if you think that Samsung and other Android phone manufacturers produce their phones any differently, they don't. As far as overpriced, the base prices for Apple's new models are $699/$799/$999. Samsung's comparable models are $756/$840/$960 Wow, I had no idea they cost so much. So is this how much normal people are paying for them? Or do they get a big discount with their service plan? We use a prepaid service so we have to buy our phones but pay $40 a month per phone. We get a few years older phone. So we typically spend $200-300 on the phone
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Post by brynn on Sept 23, 2017 17:46:13 GMT
I am trading in a 6 for an 8.
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Post by sassyangel on Sept 23, 2017 20:28:08 GMT
I'm sticking with my 7+ while I wait and see.
I'm not happy they did away with both the rose gold and the 128gb size.
I was tempted by the X for the superior camera, because I joined an iPhone photography/editing online class and have been learning tons with it, but I can't justify that price yet. Still haven't paid off my 7+. My payments on it are heavily subsidized by Verizon, thanks to one of their deals when the 7 came out and we upgraded then.
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Post by lovetodigi on Sept 24, 2017 3:39:40 GMT
I am drooling over the 10x. It looks like they are going to be hard to come by for awhile though. Hoping to get one for Christmas. I did get the Apple Watch 3 LTE in the gold with Sand Sport Band. Haven’t activated it yet but may go by tomorrow and do so. AT&T was have widespread problems activating the watches that were not ordered through them so I figured that I would give them a few days to work it out.
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Post by worrywart on Sept 24, 2017 4:16:04 GMT
I am upset. I checked my upgrade eligibility ATT and I thought it said 9/20/17 but on second glance it was 9/20/2018 which means I have another YEAR!!!! to pay off my phone. I can't believe it. It said I only had an option of paying a 150$ upgrade fee and turning in the phone, or paying off the balance which I guess is about 12x25.
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Post by elaine on Sept 24, 2017 7:53:08 GMT
I bought this Case-mate case for my gold 8+ and it is even prettier IRL. I really love it and my phone has no issues with magnetic charging with it on:
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Post by peabrain on Sept 24, 2017 11:18:59 GMT
I bought this Case-mate case for my gold 8+ and it is even prettier IRL. I really love it and my phone has no issues with magnetic charging with it on: I really like that case Elaine! Good find!
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