RSSThanks to refurbishing, 3G iPhones get even cheaper
By Tim Conneally | Published July 13, 2009, 4:43 PM
When the iPhone 3G S debuted in June, Apple simultaneously announced that the iPhone 3G, the new device's year-old, 8 GB predecessor would be dropping to a scant $99. What the Cupertino computer maker didn't announce was that the price for refurbished iPhones (i.e., phones that were previously owned, but returned within 30 days) would also be dropping to a price less than 15% of the 3G device's original cost.
AT&T is now offering refurbished 8 GB iPhone 3G for only $79 with a two-year contract, a considerable drop from the $150 price tag from six months ago.
While it is the lowest priced 3G iPhone thus far, the $20 "Refurb discount" is by far the smallest offered by AT&T. A refurbished Samsung Blackjack II, a BlackBerry-style 3G device which was also replaced this spring, has $90 taken off its price. And the HTC Fuze, yet another year old touchscreen 3G device has $100 knocked off its price.
because its cheaper and they work the same
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|Why would anyone buy a refurbished one for $79 when you can get a brand new one for $20 more?
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|If the refurbished iPhones are like other refurbished products Apple sells they should be covered by the same warranty as a brand new model would and you can still purchase Applecare on if you want. I don't really see any disadvantages to buying the refurb other from the fact that the refurbished model might have a few minor scratches.
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|...or you can get them on eBay, unlocked, for just a bit more. ;) (Still less than you'd pay for a new one with contract)
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