| SuPeR-MaRiO |
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| 10/19/17 12:32 PM |
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... a used cellphone? I've never bought a used cellphone from someone I didn't know. I'm looking for an iPhone 6 for the wife .
Do you call your provider and ask them to lookup the serial number? Do you register it on the spot in the presence of the seller? What prevents the seller from claiming it was stolen after he sells it to you?
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 10/19/17 12:36 PM |
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I've considered it a few times and it's never seemed to be worth the gamble.
| SuPeR-MaRiO |
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| 10/19/17 12:40 PM |
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She's been denied a hardware upgrade for a few years now by Rogers claiming that she would have to upgrade/increase her plan. In other words "we want to milk you out of more money each month if we're going to give you a deal on a new phone". I'm down for going into a contract but i dont want to increase our plan. And no chance I'm paying retail for a new phone.
What's everyone else doing? Buying phones outright? Hardware upgrades?
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 10/19/17 12:42 PM |
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Hardware upgrade on employee plans.
Does her (or your) work offer an EPP?
| Screamin Type ARGH! |
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| 10/19/17 12:45 PM |
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Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
... a used miata?
FTFY
| Denis Si |
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| 10/19/17 12:46 PM |
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Mario,
I was looking for iPhone 6 for my wife on kijiji. Then I checked factory direct and got a refurb one from them. 1 year warranty. She had it so far for 6 months, no issues. and phone eas 9.5/10 in terms of condition.
Right now they have a sale, 399 for 64G iPhone 6. Just one thing, you cant return for refund, only store credit
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 10/19/17 12:52 PM |
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What's her current plan?
| SuPeR-MaRiO |
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| 10/19/17 12:55 PM |
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yea she has a work plan
voice-$25 for basically unlimited calling
data- $30 for 6GB
| SuPeR-MaRiO |
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| 10/19/17 12:56 PM |
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Originally Posted By: Denis Si
Mario,
I was looking for iPhone 6 for my wife on kijiji. Then I checked factory direct and got a refurb one from them. 1 year warranty. She had it so far for 6 months, no issues. and phone eas 9.5/10 in terms of condition.
Right now they have a sale, 399 for 64G iPhone 6. Just one thing, you cant return for refund, only store credit
I was looking for iPhone 6 for my wife on kijiji. Then I checked factory direct and got a refurb one from them. 1 year warranty. She had it so far for 6 months, no issues. and phone eas 9.5/10 in terms of condition.
Right now they have a sale, 399 for 64G iPhone 6. Just one thing, you cant return for refund, only store credit
Thanks I'll check them out. $400 was still more than I wanted to spend. You can typically find an iPhone 6 for $300-350
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 10/19/17 12:59 PM |
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Buy a new SE ($469 for 32gb or $599 for 128gb) and fuggetaboutit.
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 10/19/17 01:00 PM |
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Or I'll sell you a clean 32gb 5s for less
| OracerO |
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| 10/19/17 02:34 PM |
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SO rogers won't upgrade her because they want to change that plan?
is that work plan from her work? if so, ask the rogers rep for that company to deal with it.
If not, buying a phone outright, sometimes isn't much more expensive than a hardware upgrade phone cost (speaking only apply here) anyway.
| SuPeR-MaRiO |
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| 10/19/17 02:39 PM |
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Yup, they won't give her a h/w upgrade because she's not spending enough each month.
| Senor Eduardo_82 |
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| 10/19/17 02:47 PM |
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That's the HUG game these days, EPP or not. Want new hardware? Gotta get on a current plan.
| SuPeR-MaRiO |
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| 10/19/17 03:00 PM |
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iPhone h/w upgrade through Rogers:
6/6s - $0
7 - $50
7 plus - $200
8 - $230
8 plus - $360
The caveat is she would have to go on a 2-year "Premium+ Tab plan", the cheapest at which is double what she's paying now for 2GB of data vs her existing 6GB
| iamfob |
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| 10/19/17 03:05 PM |
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Originally Posted By: eddie_82
That's the HUG game these days, EPP or not. Want new hardware? Gotta get on a current plan.
Exactly. Rogers/Bell/Telus are not going to give away a $800 iPhone if they can't recoup the money back from the 2 years monthly plan.
Most iPhone plan with 6GB data is at $90-100/month so if OP's wife not willing to change plan, I don't see how she can get around it. Just pay the $400 at Factory Direct and call it a day
| Hatorade |
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| 10/19/17 03:14 PM |
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You can thank all the fucking idiots that were complaining about 3 year terms for how expensive plans are now. Dumb fucks.
I've been buying my phones outright for the past few years now. Same situation, want new phone go on new plan. I'm on a government plan $50 with 6gb.
| The Postman |
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| 10/19/17 04:30 PM |
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I'll prob have a 32gb 6S+ for sale in a few weeks if she can wait.
| Big Tasty |
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| 10/19/17 04:32 PM |
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Yup I want a new phone but keep my existing plan. Looked at new phone prices and yikes, will keep my old galaxy S5 until it breaks.
| SuPeR-MaRiO |
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| 10/19/17 04:44 PM |
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Originally Posted By: The Postman
I'll prob have a 32gb 6S+ for sale in a few weeks if she can wait.
| 1300cc_Rocket |
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| 10/19/17 05:16 PM |
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I prefer to buy everything used but I won't buy a used phone. With built in batteries you will never enjoy that amazing battery life that phones have when they are new. Also half the used stuff out there is repaired phones with knockoff parts. No thanks.
| OracerO |
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| 10/19/17 05:24 PM |
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Originally Posted By: Hatorade
You can thank all the fucking idiots that were complaining about 3 year terms for how expensive plans are now. Dumb fucks.
I've been buying my phones outright for the past few years now. Same situation, want new phone go on new plan. I'm on a government plan $50 with 6gb.
I've been buying my phones outright for the past few years now. Same situation, want new phone go on new plan. I'm on a government plan $50 with 6gb.
this 100%.
| porschetr |
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| 10/19/17 05:32 PM |
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Make sure it has the original screen if you buy used.
When I bought a used 5S, it had a ding in the corner. No big deal.
Turned out it had dropped, screen replaced, gyro wasn't working.
Friend's 6 screen replaced. Home button doesn't always work.
Cousin's 6 slighly bent (bend gate), I replaced screen for her after ordering from Amazon. Everything good for a couple of weeks, but it cracked again without her knowing. I guess the bent phone can't keep the glass straight.
| Risky Business |
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| 10/19/17 06:15 PM |
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Originally Posted By: 1300cc_Rocket
I prefer to buy everything used but I won't buy a used phone. With built in batteries you will never enjoy that amazing battery life that phones have when they are new. Also half the used stuff out there is repaired phones with knockoff parts. No thanks.
+1
Not worth it.
| Risky Business |
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| 10/19/17 06:20 PM |
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On the topic of phones, i am on my second iphone5s...it's had a rough life and i may potentially replace it and thinking of going with 5SE.
My work phone is as big as the iphone 6, it's just more cumbersome to use with one hand compared to the 5.
| Hatorade |
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| 10/19/17 07:23 PM |
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Not gonna lie the 5bis like the perfect size for a smart phone. But I've gone bigger and can't go back. You know BBC and all that...
| hyper-s2k |
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| 10/19/17 07:40 PM |
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I won't buy a used phone as I don't know if the previous owner(s) have brought it into the can w/ them.
| Hatorade |
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| 10/19/17 08:34 PM |
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Mine goes EVERYWHERE with me...
| titty sprinkles |
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| 10/19/17 09:09 PM |
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Originally Posted By: Hatorade
Mine goes EVERYWHERE with me...
this. would never buy a used phone unless i can sanitize it in javax for a week. think about it, people are on their phone in the bathroom, watch porn on it, it's against their ear/mouth all day. fuck that. even at work i get people who want me to talk on their phone because they can't speak english,
| A2B-Lexus |
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| 10/19/17 09:55 PM |
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My Ifone6+'s battery is on its last leg. I am looking at 2nd hand as well but ONLY Apple warranty replacements. Guarantee apple parts, minimal washroom time.
I use maybe 5 minutes a month so not concern with people's germs or putting my face on a screen where the prior owner's shit stained hands.
| Hatorade |
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| 10/19/17 10:14 PM |
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I have iPhone 7 plus 128GB matte black for SELLS!!!
Nothing wrong with it, just bored of it lol.
| porschetr |
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| 10/19/17 10:57 PM |
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Originally Posted By: A2B-Lexus
My Ifone6+'s battery is on its last leg. I am looking at 2nd hand as well but ONLY Apple warranty replacements. Guarantee apple parts, minimal washroom time.
I use maybe 5 minutes a month so not concern with people's germs or putting my face on a screen where the prior owner's shit stained hands.
I use maybe 5 minutes a month so not concern with people's germs or putting my face on a screen where the prior owner's shit stained hands.
Just change the battery. A lot of options available on Amazon. Comes with the tools needed.
| SuPeR-MaRiO |
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| 10/19/17 11:55 PM |
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Originally Posted By: Hatorade
I have iPhone 7 plus 128GB matte black for SELLS!!!
Nothing wrong with it, just bored of it lol.
Nothing wrong with it, just bored of it lol.
$800-$900?
| hyper-s2k |
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| 10/20/17 01:28 AM |
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Originally Posted By: A2B-Lexus
My Ifone6+'s battery is on its last leg. I am looking at 2nd hand as well but ONLY Apple warranty replacements. Guarantee apple parts, minimal washroom time.
I use maybe 5 minutes a month so not concern with people's germs or putting my face on a screen where the prior owner's shit stained hands.
I use maybe 5 minutes a month so not concern with people's germs or putting my face on a screen where the prior owner's shit stained hands.
It's only $100 to get a new battery from Apple.
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/iphone/repair/service/pricing
Still cheaper than any used iPhone.
| c2k |
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| 10/20/17 06:58 AM |
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So who is buying the x?
| Hatorade |
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| 10/20/17 07:25 AM |
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Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
Originally Posted By: Hatorade
I have iPhone 7 plus 128GB matte black for SELLS!!!
Nothing wrong with it, just bored of it lol.
Nothing wrong with it, just bored of it lol.
$800-$900?
For CSI I would do $800. I bought it from Apple and of course it's factory unlocked.
| Hatorade |
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| 10/20/17 07:27 AM |
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Originally Posted By: c2k
So who is buying the x?
Was going to till they announced it. Total disappointment and way too much money. My limit on buying g a phone after taxes is $1500.
Bought a note8 instead.
| furball |
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| 10/20/17 07:56 AM |
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I'm all set to pick up the iPhone X ... but holy fucking christ ... It'll be closing in at $2k for a fucking PHONE ...
So doubts are setting in...64GB
$1,319.00
256GB
$1,529.00
My iPhone 6 Plus is getting sluggish as fuck ...
| A2B-Lexus |
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| 10/20/17 08:07 AM |
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Originally Posted By: hyper-s2k
Originally Posted By: A2B-Lexus
My Ifone6+'s battery is on its last leg. I am looking at 2nd hand as well but ONLY Apple warranty replacements. Guarantee apple parts, minimal washroom time.
I use maybe 5 minutes a month so not concern with people's germs or putting my face on a screen where the prior owner's shit stained hands.
I use maybe 5 minutes a month so not concern with people's germs or putting my face on a screen where the prior owner's shit stained hands.
It's only $100 to get a new battery from Apple.
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/iphone/repair/service/pricing
Still cheaper than any used iPhone.
True that. Want to get a nicer camera on the phone and more GIGABITEZZZ as well. My 6+ is only 16GB......may just change the battery and pass it off to another family member.
| A2B-Lexus |
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| 10/20/17 08:09 AM |
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Originally Posted By: Hatorade
I have iPhone 7 plus 128GB matte black for SELLS!!!
Nothing wrong with it, just bored of it lol.
Nothing wrong with it, just bored of it lol.
Originally Posted By: Hatorade
Mine goes EVERYWHERE with me...
The imagery.
Not a bad price. How much longer for Apple Care?
| Hatorade |
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| 10/20/17 08:33 AM |
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No apple care. I never buy that shit as I'm pretty easy on my phones. Warranty is just up.
| Hatorade |
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| 10/20/17 08:34 AM |
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Originally Posted By: furball
I'm all set to pick up the iPhone X ... but holy fucking christ ... It'll be closing in at $2k for a fucking PHONE ... So doubts are setting in...
64GB
$1,319.00
256GB
$1,529.00
My iPhone 6 Plus is getting sluggish as fuck ...
So doubts are setting in...64GB
$1,319.00
256GB
$1,529.00
My iPhone 6 Plus is getting sluggish as fuck ...
Exactly why I said fuck this shit. Pay a few hundred more for less of a phone compared to the note8. You guys know how much I fucking hate Samsung products so that says a lot lol
| SuPeR-MaRiO |
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| 10/20/17 09:34 AM |
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I can understand why people spend these amounts on a phone. Considering how much time they spend on it and what they use it for, its understandable. Considering how much people spend on other things, I think its justifiable. I just can't see myself dropping that kind of money on a phone. I'm sure it has a lot to do with never having paid for a phone cuz of work.
| c2k |
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| 10/20/17 10:36 AM |
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iPhone X = receding hairline?
| c2k |
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| 10/20/17 10:39 AM |
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Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
I can understand why people spend these amounts on a phone. Considering how much time they spend on it and what they use it for, its understandable. Considering how much people spend on other things, I think its justifiable. I just can't see myself dropping that kind of money on a phone. I'm sure it has a lot to do with never having paid for a phone cuz of work.
But but but....
It's not just a phone. It's also a pocket computer.
| SuPeR-MaRiO |
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| 10/20/17 10:46 AM |
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In a nutshell that was my point. What I don't understand is when people dish out all that money so they can basically go on FB and IG all day.
| 4age |
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| 10/20/17 11:55 AM |
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FWIW i didnt mind shelling out big bucks on a phone, as i do not have a personal computer. i'll just shoot my screen over to the tv if i want to browse on the big screen.
i don't really see the need for a personal computer any longer unless:
1) it is to fulfill hobby related things (gaming, video/photo editing)
2) professional related use
Other than that, a phone does what a computer can now. i actually think it's weird to spend 1k on a computer - which may not be used daily...compared to a phone which will - and a phone does more daily things than a computer can (ie: gps, health tracking, content consumption, integration with IOT etc)
| The Postman |
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| 10/20/17 01:48 PM |
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Wife has an X coming. How else would she take those HD selfies for you pervs.
My 6 is only a few months old. No damage. Ive only ever sold my phones and stuff to people I know, so theres no hidden drama or scams like kijiji.
| SuPeR-MaRiO |
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| 10/20/17 02:06 PM |
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Coolio, let me know when you you're in a position to sell.
| A2B-Lexus |
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| 10/20/17 02:37 PM |
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Dropping a 2k phone and losing it would SUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCK!
| furball |
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| 10/23/17 08:29 AM |
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Here's a cheaper one:
https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/20/iphone-x-clone-hotwav-symbol-s3-china/
| OracerO |
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| 10/23/17 10:13 AM |
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im on the iphone 7plus. i use my phone a lot and use it around the world.
Dished out a lot of money on this, but this will probably be my last apple.
Gonna head over to the other side after this. The phones are just more affordable.