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 Posted: Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 18:35 Post subject: [iPhone] iPhone Selling - Advice Please? |
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Im looking to sell my 6 month old iPhone 32gb 3GS Black, preferably on e-Bay.
Its boxed in good condition, with two sets of iPhone earphones, 2 USB mains adaptors, 2 USB charging cables and a flip case with built in rechargeable battery.
Realistically, what can I expect in UK pounds?
Do I sell as Buy It Now or auction?
Its jailbroken and up until half an hour ago, was locked to the o2 network. Having read that it is more likely to sell better unlocked, I have just ran blacksn0w via Cydia and it seems to have unlocked it as I have just tried a Vodafone sim card in and it worked fine.
A question regarding the unlock I have is, if the phone is restored would it lose the unlock or is that now permanent?
Having never sold anything on Ebay, does anyone have any good tips or advice?
Thanks in advance 
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 18:38 Post subject: |
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Well, I wouldn't buy anything this expensive from a first-time seller. Make sure you put a lot of pics of the phone.
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 18:41 Post subject: |
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I did think of that already and Im hoping to use someone elses e-Bay account.
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 18:56 Post subject: |
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the unlock isn't permanent...a restore would remove the jailbreak, including the unlock. especially right now-->first thing someone would do after purchasing it would be probably updating to iOS4
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Ahh damn thanks for that info! Surely I could still claim it as unlocked? Is no unlock permanent then?
If they hurry up and release the ios4.0 jailbreak I could advertise it with that.
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 20:51 Post subject: |
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Pay 15 pounds to O2 to unlock the phone from O2 network. That will add to its price.
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 21:32 Post subject: |
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o2 didn't charge me to unlock my iphone. there is a link on their site somewhere (google it). if you're near the end of contract, they'll do it for free.
you getting an iphone 4 on thurs then mate? where you planning on going?
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 22:28 Post subject: |
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| Horrordee wrote: | o2 didn't charge me to unlock my iphone. there is a link on their site somewhere (google it). if you're near the end of contract, they'll do it for free.
you getting an iphone 4 on thurs then mate? where you planning on going? |
It was my initial intention but due to possible stock shortages and how slow Ive been doing anything about selling my 3GS, I can honestly say I wont be getting the iPhone 4 on Thursday.
Im not near the end of the contract either. I have about 14 months left on it and Im opting for the early upgrade, which is reduced monthly payments to end the contract early. Obviously Im still going to be with o2 but the offer runs until the end of July. So I need to get as much as I can for the 3GS in the meantime.
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 22:59 Post subject: |
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Turned my 3GS into a recycling site for $159 and was done with it. ;p
How much you aiming to sell it for?
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 23:15 Post subject: |
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$159? I dunno how much that is but it doesnt sound a lot! Did you have the 32gb though?
I was hoping someone in here could tell me how much I can expect lol.
Ideally Id want at least £300 for the boxed phone with two sets of iPhone earphones, 2 USB mains adaptors, 2 USB charging cables and a flip case with built in rechargeable battery.
Or is that unreasonable?
o2 Recycle will get me about £250 for the phone but Id rather try the e-Bay route first.
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| headshot wrote: | $159? I dunno how much that is but it doesnt sound a lot! Did you have the 32gb though?
I was hoping someone in here could tell me how much I can expect lol.
Ideally Id want at least £300 for the boxed phone with two sets of iPhone earphones, 2 USB mains adaptors, 2 USB charging cables and a flip case with built in rechargeable battery.
Or is that unreasonable?
o2 Recycle will get me about £250 for the phone but Id rather try the e-Bay route first. |
Ah, yah mine was only a 16GB, was a little on the low side, but... I settled for it, also I waited a little longer than I should have and the value went down, shame on me!
Over here in the US you can get a NEW iPhone 3GS for $99 (on a new contract) so I figured I wouldn't be able to sell it very easily anyways. |
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| headshot wrote: | $159? I dunno how much that is but it doesnt sound a lot! Did you have the 32gb though?
I was hoping someone in here could tell me how much I can expect lol.
Ideally Id want at least £300 for the boxed phone with two sets of iPhone earphones, 2 USB mains adaptors, 2 USB charging cables and a flip case with built in rechargeable battery.
Or is that unreasonable?
o2 Recycle will get me about £250 for the phone but Id rather try the e-Bay route first. |
You should easily get 300 pound for it, as long as its in good shape. If someone wants a new one on a contract then sure, there $99 here, but thats with a 3 year contract. Without a contract they are still like $800.
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| Posted: Wed, 23rd Jun 2010 15:13 Post subject: Re: [iPhone] iPhone Selling - Advice Please? |
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| headshot wrote: | Im looking to sell my 6 month old iPhone 32gb 3GS Black, preferably on e-Bay.
Its boxed in good condition, with two sets of iPhone earphones, 2 USB mains adaptors, 2 USB charging cables and a flip case with built in rechargeable battery.
Realistically, what can I expect in UK pounds?
Do I sell as Buy It Now or auction?
Its jailbroken and up until half an hour ago, was locked to the o2 network. Having read that it is more likely to sell better unlocked, I have just ran blacksn0w via Cydia and it seems to have unlocked it as I have just tried a Vodafone sim card in and it worked fine.
A question regarding the unlock I have is, if the phone is restored would it lose the unlock or is that now permanent?
Having never sold anything on Ebay, does anyone have any good tips or advice?
Thanks in advance |
I sold my 32gb 3gs two days ago with 8 months warranty in mint condition for £310 delivered.
I'd stay away from fleabay if i was you charges too high! i sold on a forum, if you want any more info and it's not against the rules n regs then i'll post which forum it was.. no fees either
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| Posted: Thu, 24th Jun 2010 00:58 Post subject: Re: [iPhone] iPhone Selling - Advice Please? |
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| Grale wrote: | | headshot wrote: | Im looking to sell my 6 month old iPhone 32gb 3GS Black, preferably on e-Bay.
Its boxed in good condition, with two sets of iPhone earphones, 2 USB mains adaptors, 2 USB charging cables and a flip case with built in rechargeable battery.
Realistically, what can I expect in UK pounds?
Do I sell as Buy It Now or auction?
Its jailbroken and up until half an hour ago, was locked to the o2 network. Having read that it is more likely to sell better unlocked, I have just ran blacksn0w via Cydia and it seems to have unlocked it as I have just tried a Vodafone sim card in and it worked fine.
A question regarding the unlock I have is, if the phone is restored would it lose the unlock or is that now permanent?
Having never sold anything on Ebay, does anyone have any good tips or advice?
Thanks in advance |
I sold my 32gb 3gs two days ago with 8 months warranty in mint condition for £310 delivered.
I'd stay away from fleabay if i was you charges too high! i sold on a forum, if you want any more info and it's not against the rules n regs then i'll post which forum it was.. no fees either |
That would be cool if you could PM me dude.
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