Nokia 6230
Buying this phone from Amazon
So I just had a chat with a Cingular agent - who was trying to convince me that it is better in my interest to buy the phone from them directly than going with a third party. Apparently he cant tell me why - but if I did my due diligence I would figure out its better with them.
The way I see it is
Buy from Cingular with 2 year contract
Cost : $139
Buy from amazon (rebate does NOT require 2 year contract - requires a ONE YEAR contract)
Cost : -$50
Problem : AMazon website does not allow me say that I don't want a 2 year but only a 1 year contract.
Buy from letstalk.com (with 1 year contract)
Cost : $79
I don't care about insurance on the phone and all other such crap. I want the phone cheap - with as small a contract as ...
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The way I see it is
Buy from Cingular with 2 year contract
Cost : $139
Buy from amazon (rebate does NOT require 2 year contract - requires a ONE YEAR contract)
Cost : -$50
Problem : AMazon website does not allow me say that I don't want a 2 year but only a 1 year contract.
Buy from letstalk.com (with 1 year contract)
Cost : $79
I don't care about insurance on the phone and all other such crap. I want the phone cheap - with as small a contract as ...
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I would make sure that the phone from letstalk.com is not a refurb. The normal cost on this phone is over $180.
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Is that a normal practice of these dealers to sell refurbed phones?
The previous phones i have had from Amazon (when I have been on T-Mo) have been all new.
Haven't gone to Letstalk.com ever - but I would assume they are running a similar business model to Amazon when it comes to cell phones.
How is it that they are able to offer suchhuge discounts that the carriers themselves can't?
I do really want to get the 6230 but as of now
1. Amazon - wont sell without 2 year contract - so they are out for me.
2. LetsTalk.com is definitely cheaper than Cingular themselves with a 1 year contract.
But the Cingular rep that I spoke to definitely has me in a bind - and its true - I need an answer to why the dealers can sell for much che...
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The previous phones i have had from Amazon (when I have been on T-Mo) have been all new.
Haven't gone to Letstalk.com ever - but I would assume they are running a similar business model to Amazon when it comes to cell phones.
How is it that they are able to offer suchhuge discounts that the carriers themselves can't?
I do really want to get the 6230 but as of now
1. Amazon - wont sell without 2 year contract - so they are out for me.
2. LetsTalk.com is definitely cheaper than Cingular themselves with a 1 year contract.
But the Cingular rep that I spoke to definitely has me in a bind - and its true - I need an answer to why the dealers can sell for much che...
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pranu said:I need an answer to why the dealers can sell for much cheaper than the original company offering the phone?
Well, as I've ordered one from Amazon, here's my guess: Amazon's kickback from Cingular for the 2-year contract is a lot more than the $150 rebate Amazon gives us. Also I was told I couldn't get a 6230 at a Cingular store anymore so Amazon may be moving last remaining stock, and that *might* include them being refurbished.
Since I need a Bluetooth phone for my car, and refurbished-and-working will do if they end up paying me $50 to take one off their hands, I'm OK with the deal. None of the new and much much more expensive phones I'd like (Nokia 9300 for one) are available, so as a 'star...
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I would have got it locally for support but they wanted 120 AR.
Amazon would be my second choice but they dont sell a family plan.
Ended up going with Wirefly/inphonic. Bad reviews but how can you argue with FREE!!!!!
http://www.wirefly.com/specialoffer.asp?referringdom ... »
Maybe refurbs but they work fine...
Amazon would be my second choice but they dont sell a family plan.
Ended up going with Wirefly/inphonic. Bad reviews but how can you argue with FREE!!!!!
http://www.wirefly.com/specialoffer.asp?referringdom ... »
Maybe refurbs but they work fine...
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