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FREE Refurbished BlackBerry Bold w/ new 2 yr contract
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Same warranty as a new phone? I always understood it to be the SAME benefits as a new phone warranty ,but for only 90 days for a refurbished phone as opposed to one(1) year for a new one. I am certain it is only 90 days for that refurbished one. Don't have any personal experience with them though.
I have been thinking of this also as my phone is nearly shot.
I talked to a friend who works at a ATT store, she said that if have any problems with the phone they will replace it with another refub phone but if they don't have another one in stock they sometimes replace it with a higher model or even a new phone. She also said that ordered online your suppose to only get it replaced online but if a customer raises hell inside a store enough, they will replace in store. Anyways long story short she has back if I have any problems so I went ahead and ordered this
Yeah you are right i misunderstood what I read on the web site, she emailed me a link here http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/basics/choosing-phone/refurbished-phones.jsp
That phone is rated as excellent on CNET reviews so I guess if I were a NEW customer I would go for it, but as an existng customer an upgrade would cost $199 for a refurb & $299 new.
You do have 30 days to change your mind & return the phone I think.
Let me know how the Blackberry performs
Spam! New Blackberry Storm's are $100 with 2 year contracts....
Reviews were not good on the Storm from what I read and isn't free better than spending $100????? lol!
I don't know what's all this spam talk is about but if I used your logic, seems to me your spamming the Blackberry Storm.
You know! pot calling kettle bl...... type of deal. -oh never mind wasting my time you would not understand.
refurbished....
never wanted to have some refurbished stuff...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refurbishment_(electronics)
never wanted to have some refurbished stuff...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refurbishment_(electronics)
My experience with refurbished phones (every time my phone takes a shit Verizon gives me a refurbished version of the same model) is that they have the same features and everything, but they're not quite as good as brand new phones. It's not necessarily something that interferes with the proper functioning of the phone, although that has been the case at times. Fuck around with your phone for a few days and let us know if there's anything quirky with it.
Skyraider22
The One and Only Big Daddy
never could get down with a blackberry phonesomething about them I don't like ,but hey good luck with that.:thumbsup:
Everything seems fine programs respond quickly and like I said before the thing seem like it was brand no marks on it or anything, I'm Happy.
i think blackberrys are overrated and out of date. if u want something schnazzy like that to do all ur different shit on, get an iphone. once u crack it open and really take full advantage of all the different applications, its prolly one of the most awesome things u could have ever bought. minus the whole pics messaging thing.............
Will E Worm
Conspiracy...
What if you buy something that has been refurbished to add a few things?
Will that void the warranty?
Will that void the warranty?
I agree with you here. And from someone who has worked with electronics for the better part of 20 years, let me tell you it's just not worth it. Companies that put together rufurbished goods have absolutely zero responsibility to ensure a working product, despite what they "guarantee". Simple answer is to avoid it.
Get an unlocked GSM phone with replacement plan ...
If you're going to buy any refurb ...
1. Get a replacement plan
2. Get an unlocked GSM phone (and you pick your GSM provider)
There are many, inexpensive replacement plans for 2 years, especially on refurbished phones that cost less anyway. Make sure they give you a credit (less plan cost) if you have to return your phone, and that way you can likely get a "better phone for the same price" when it does go.
And in this day'n age, get an unlocked GSM phone so you can switch providers when you want. Fuck free phones and contracts, get your own phone and get your own plan without a contract (or a short one). With GSM providers, you can switch easily with the change of a SIM chip.
For those of us that travel outside of the US, GSM is not merely a must, but an unlocked GSM phone is a must. US GSM providers love to screw you on international use. With an unlocked GSM phone, you can get a pre-paid GSM card for pennies per minute.
I've been all over the Americas with an unlocked GSM phone, and I've never paid more than $0.10/minute, if not only $0.02-0.07/minute (after initial card cost), with various, local carriers on a pre-paid card.
If you're going to buy any refurb ...
1. Get a replacement plan
2. Get an unlocked GSM phone (and you pick your GSM provider)
There are many, inexpensive replacement plans for 2 years, especially on refurbished phones that cost less anyway. Make sure they give you a credit (less plan cost) if you have to return your phone, and that way you can likely get a "better phone for the same price" when it does go.
And in this day'n age, get an unlocked GSM phone so you can switch providers when you want. Fuck free phones and contracts, get your own phone and get your own plan without a contract (or a short one). With GSM providers, you can switch easily with the change of a SIM chip.
For those of us that travel outside of the US, GSM is not merely a must, but an unlocked GSM phone is a must. US GSM providers love to screw you on international use. With an unlocked GSM phone, you can get a pre-paid GSM card for pennies per minute.
I've been all over the Americas with an unlocked GSM phone, and I've never paid more than $0.10/minute, if not only $0.02-0.07/minute (after initial card cost), with various, local carriers on a pre-paid card.
