I found out something interesting that I figured I'd share with the rest of the users here. The battery that is shipped with the HTC Ozone from Verizon is a 1500mah HTC branded battery. The HTC ozone can be purchased for FREE online with the new phone discount, plus free shipping. If you have a line with an upgrade discount available and want to sacrifice it for a free spare battery for your Incredible (also works for Eris) this is a good way to do it.
I've only had my Incredible for a day so I'm not sure exactly how much more battery life you'll get with the 1500, but even if it's not much more you can keep it around as a backup when the other dies.
Why would you want to pay at a minimum 240 dollars over 2 years just to get a battery and waste an upgrade on a terrible phone.
That's why you'd be "sacrificing" an upgrade. If you have a line due for an upgrade but you don't want to upgrade, you can use it to get the phone for free, giving you an additional battery. You don't actually have to use the phone, and you could probably even sell it on ebay without the battery for a few bucks.
this is by far the worst idea I have ever, ever heard. You want to waste an upgrade to get a 1500mah battery that you can buy 2 for $5 on ebay? Ya know, instead of buying a $600 phone for $200 and reselling it? What the HELL?
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That's why you'd be "sacrificing" an upgrade. If you have a line due for an upgrade but you don't want to upgrade, you can use it to get the phone for free, giving you an additional battery. You don't actually have to use the phone, and you could probably even sell it on ebay without the battery for a few bucks.
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and you are then recommitted for another 2 years in the process....
doesn't make sense.
It's just so much simpler to call Verizon and complain about your battery life to get a second battery sent your way...
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It's just so much simpler to call Verizon and complain about your battery life to get a second battery sent your way...
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does that work?
Dawynkoop, did you forget to take your medication again?!
What the heck are you thinking???
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this is by far the worst idea I have ever, ever heard. You want to waste an upgrade to get a 1500mah battery that you can buy 2 for $5 on ebay? Ya know, instead of buying a $600 phone for $200 and reselling it? What the HELL?
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This made my night. soo funny. I might put this in my signature haha, if you wouldn't mind haha.
yo this is a great idea. forget using my other NE2 to get the moto x or the next best thing when im sick of my inc. i'll get the old ass htc ozone so i can have an extra $5 battery incase i need the much more powerful 1500mah battery. it's a whole 200mah more!!! i can't believe i didnt think of this before!
fart.
Wow this forum can be mean. I think if your willing to sacrifice your upgrade good for you and enjoy your battery. But if you don't agree with his opinion, you don't have to be an @$$.
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Wow this forum can be mean. I think if your willing to sacrifice your upgrade good for you and enjoy your battery. But if you don't agree with his opinion, you don't have to be an @$$.
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That's XDA for ya.
Anyways, I think if someone wants to forfeit an upgrade for a battery, then so be it. What if a person who works for HTC gets a free or heavily discounted phone from their employer and chooses to use a Verizon upgrade for the same purpose the OP explained? Would the arrogant jerks attack them? Who cares about 2yr contracts? I've been a Verizon customer since I got my first phone. Not sure why people are so scared of contracts.
wow
dont really remember readin that the man said this was the greatest idea ever. i believe he was giving you guys an option. another way. something I believe this site is all about.
btw, screw u all. I still like my ozone
Yeah. Take it easy guys. Just a thought the guy had. Flaming doesn't get anyone anywher. Everyone flamed that jake day guy and he posted a big **** you on his blog. He may have said he had a lot of things he didn't(root,nand unlock, OC kernels.) But he didn't deserve the constant reaming he got. Check this out. www.ninebysix.com
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Or you could just buy a battery for $40.
guys you can buy 2 1500 mAh on Ebay for $10. For $15 you can get 2 batteries and an external battery charger. LMAO w/ Free delivery.l
how many MAH is the standard battery that the incredible comes with?
1300mah
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Is it like ebay and amazon.com?
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Its less reliable from what I've heard...
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i love browsing craigslist go to craigslist.org , its pretty much a giant classifieds site with jobs, for sale you name it.
its like ebay , with the difference theres about 2000% more scams ... but on the other hand its the only place where u can get hardware for sexual favors
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its like ebay , with the difference theres about 2000% more scams ... but on the other hand its the only place where u can get hardware for sexual favors
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You'd know that.. jokes man.
I've never used it, did go on it, and didn't find it easy to use. Just use eBay at least what you pay for you get so better for you
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id write more about it but , hey its xda ...
craigslist is ok for local selling/purchasing of junk. The problem is that everyone wants to lowball your already low low price.
Example: I had a guitar that is worth $800.00 I put it up on CL for $400.00 and people were still trying to either trade it for firewood (i.e. junk guitars) or try and get it for $350.00.
But another good example is I had an Apple 3g - and I was able to sell it for $200.00 no issues. So essentially I had it for free for the 2yrs I owned it.
... so as long as your dealing local and your a hardass - its not bad for selling stuff. Just don't try and purchase out of your area.
And stay away from the personals (which I think they closed anyways) Thats where all the Chester's are hiding with their candies and ice cream.
craigslist is the place where you transact and get killed.
Its the greates place on earth for a high schooler to find used cars.
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I prefer to stay away from it
anyone heard of the craigslist killer?? no?? ok
It's pretty much the best thing ever. I buy/sell all of my phones on CL. Just sold my 6 month old Evo for $300 cash, then turned around and bought a Nexus S for $400. Ironically, I later found out the guy I bought the NS from is a fellow XDA-er.
Yea I saw it on TV. What an asshole that dude was
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anyone heard of the craigslist killer?? no?? ok
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It's pretty much the best thing ever. I buy/sell all of my phones on CL. Just sold my 6 month old Evo for $300 cash, then turned around and bought a Nexus S for $400. Ironically, I later found out the guy I bought the NS from is a fellow XDA-er.
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the 400 was a good deal but 300 for evo ??? not at all
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the 400 was a good deal but 300 for evo ??? not at all
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Meaning I got screwed or the guy who bought it did? Between you and me, I'm pretty sure I took him for a ride, it was probably only worth $200-250. I used it for a solid 6 months and it had a couple bumps and bruises.
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Yea I saw it on TV. What an asshole that dude was
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He got everything and he ruined it.
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Meaning I got screwed or the guy who bought it did? Between you and me, I'm pretty sure I took him for a ride, it was probably only worth $200-250. I used it for a solid 6 months and it had a couple bumps and bruises.
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iono 250 is hd2 money ... last time i checked evos were way higher on ebay
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iono 250 is hd2 money ... last time i checked evos were way higher on ebay
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Maybe, seems like the ones above $300 are either new or very new (within a month), I got mine the first day they went on sale. I'm happy with the 3 i got, maybe I could've gotten $350, but what's another $50.
So I tried to sell my thrill, after having chosen the atrix after a day or two of comparing them in hand
I got one call that really made me angry
I was lowballed all the way to $320 for a pretty much brand new thrill [every sticker still on phone, a few minutes talk time, very careful and very cautious testing as to keep the phone in mint new condition]
The guy said "No one cares about LG"
and "no one cares about the thrill"
I asked why he wanted it, and he said "his wife"
I told him it was ridiculous to sell it for $320 when new inspires [HTC] sell for $250 and new atrix sell for $320, and why in the world would I sell a phone that is only a week old and dual core with a 4.3 inch screen for the same price?
He said it was stupid and that if he wanted to spend more he'd buy an iphone 4 for $340, to which I told him the iphone 4 won't even be worth $250 when the iphone 5 comes out. he then replies that's what 3gs is worth and I'm pretty much laughing..
then he starts saying, he doesn't care, and the best phone anyways is the sensation, the only phone worth buying is the sensation
to which I say the G2X is better than the sensation in everyway and that the thrill is a lot like the G2X...
anyways, he got really mad that I wouldn't take $320 for the phone new. I told them that on ebay they are $410 buy it nows and he said 'no one cares about ebay, ebay's dead"
anyways..funny..very funny.
i know someone will buy it eventually. i'm only asking $370 for it brand new with the car charger case screen protector etc
I would have laughed in his face and told him I was going to post this on the internet for the WIN!
LOL funny story though
Do you have his number? i will sell him mine for $320
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Why would you guys sell it while you're still in the 30 day return window? Definitely worth at least $400 at this point on Craigslist, but you can buy it for $450 new without a commitment so you shouldn't expect to get more than that.
I bought mine for $330 and using with H20 wireless from craigslist
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Why would you guys sell it while you're still in the 30 day return window? Definitely worth at least $400 at this point on Craigslist, but you can buy it for $450 new without a commitment so you shouldn't expect to get more than that.
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I was joking haha...but do plan on returning mine when the sgs2 comes out......unless I see some type of miracle from you guys haha
The build quality of this phone is awsome....the 3d is even cool....but the crap froyo LG put on here has to go.
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Ill buy it for 370 all day do you live in Chicago?
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Ebay is dead?
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Ebay is dead?
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according to him, yes.
mind you I don't sell on ebay, always get burned
but according to him, ebay, the biggest auction site in the world, is dead.
he's crazy, I actually got a few offers today and no one lowballed the way he did, I should have the thrill sold tomorrow
hate to see it go, but I can't justify having both the atrix and thrill. will come back later if the lg gb or ics upgrade is crazy good or if a really good rom is at least stable.
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according to him, yes.
mind you I don't sell on ebay, always get burned
but according to him, ebay, the biggest auction site in the world, is dead.
he's crazy, I actually got a few offers today and no one lowballed the way he did, I should have the thrill sold tomorrow
hate to see it go, but I can't justify having both the atrix and thrill. will come back later if the lg gb or ics upgrade is crazy good or if a really good rom is at least stable.
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Got my fingers crossed the CM team will start developing for the thrill...I pick mine up on Friday.
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I wouldnt say ebay os dead... But it isnt what it was 10 years ago.
Craigslist is the new ebay
ebay is over run with retailers sellung products at a 10% mark up over what you could buy it for elsewhere , taking advantage of unsuspecting fools that do not know better....that and overseas sellers (which i buy from frequently)
you have me tempted to sell mine for real... .$300+ for a $50 investment is almost too good to pass up....and it sure would give me some extra cash for my vegas wedding come 11-11-11
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Well it's been fun, but in the end the Thrill has had too many issues, and not enough support from LG.
I'm going to get a white Samsung Galaxy S3. The specs are incredible, 2GB of ram is the big one for me, not to mention ICS default or Jellybean upgrade! My Thrill slows down too easily after I've put all my apps on it, I usually get down to 50mb of ram remaining or less, I frequently use the task manager, and even then it just isn't cutting it.
I'm going to sell my Thrill on eBay with Thrill Seeker 3.0 & v20p baseband, unless someone here wants to buy it? They seem to average over $200. However the idea is I make as much from it as possible to put towards the credit card payment for the Galaxy S3 (I'll be buying it outright from my work, Best Buy, using their credit card 18 months no interest)
It's in like-new condition btw, I've had a case on it since day one, screen protector as well, there are absolutely no scratches/dings/marks on it.
I know The Dark Lestat is looking for a Thrill...
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I know The Dark Lestat is looking for a Thrill...
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+1 that he needs one
Please be cool and sell it to Dark Lestat.Dude needs one and we need him.I now that you will try to get more money but Lestat done for your/our device some big things and he deserve it.
P.S sorry for bad eng .
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I know The Dark Lestat is looking for a Thrill...
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So is Acura team.
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mikeeey said:
Well it's been fun, but in the end the Thrill has had too many issues, and not enough support from LG.
I'm going to get a white Samsung Galaxy S3. The specs are incredible, 2GB of ram is the big one for me, not to mention ICS default or Jellybean upgrade! My Thrill slows down too easily after I've put all my apps on it, I usually get down to 50mb of ram remaining or less, I frequently use the task manager, and even then it just isn't cutting it.
I'm going to sell my Thrill on eBay with Thrill Seeker 3.0 & v20p baseband, unless someone here wants to buy it? They seem to average over $200. However the idea is I make as much from it as possible to put towards the credit card payment for the Galaxy S3 (I'll be buying it outright from my work, Best Buy, using their credit card 18 months no interest)
It's in like-new condition btw, I've had a case on it since day one, screen protector as well, there are absolutely no scratches/dings/marks on it.
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So yeah, Lestat could use a new Thrill. If you're not willing to donate, are you willing to hold onto it until somebody (like me) can pay for it so we can donate it instead? Honestly, I want to swap Thrills because the bluetooth went out on this one. I really miss using my wireless headset and bluetooth link into my house.
Dark said he isn't really looking for a new one so I suggest getting it into the hands of a different developer
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I'm sorry, but eBay or craigslist was what I had in mind. I've posted it for $240 expecting someone to probably talk it down to $200.
Unless someone here wanted to buy it for $200, I'm just using all of it for the payment towards my current SGIII that I've put on the credit card.
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I'm sorry, but eBay or craigslist was what I had in mind. I've posted it for $240 expecting someone to probably talk it down to $200.
Unless someone here wanted to buy it for $200, I'm just using all of it for the payment towards my current SGIII that I've put on the credit card.
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Then I wish you the best of luck trying to sell it for that reasonable price on Craigslist or eBay. People are going on there looking for bargain bin prices, not for fair deals. Unless they're looking explicitly for a 3D phone, you're going to be passed up for the plethora of lightly used Samsung SG2s at just a little over your initial asking price that are flooding the markets now (as everyone's clamoring for the GS3 now).
I'm really wanting an sg3 or an htc one x.
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I am loving my galaxy nexus!!! I can't believe people were complaining about the battery life on this.. its solo much better then the thrill!!
I love my phone again!!!
Highly recommended you make the switch if able
Trekfan422991 said:
I am loving my galaxy nexus!!! I can't believe people were complaining about the battery life on this.. its solo much better then the thrill!!
I love my phone again!!!
Highly recommended you make the switch if able
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I think I'm gonna wait till the next nexus phone comes out and jump on that.
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Trekfan422991 said:
I am loving my galaxy nexus!!! I can't believe people were complaining about the battery life on this.. its solo much better then the thrill!!
I love my phone again!!!
Highly recommended you make the switch if able
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I think I'm gonna wait till the next nexus phone comes out and jump on that.
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I really didn't want to sell my nexus s because I used it around my house (have a GS2) but but my friends needs a phone because his just broke is $165 a good price for the phone and a few batteries thanks!
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Darrien13 said:
I really didn't want to sell my nexus s because I used it around my house (have a GS2) but but my friends needs a phone because his just broke is $165 a good price for the phone and a few batteries thanks!
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No... I would sell it for at least $200
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I saw one of those on ebay starting 150$, mint in 200$. I want to buy one :3
If he's your best friend, just give it to him for free. If he's a good friend, $165 is a good price, I just bought one for that price. If he's a crappy friend, $180-$200 depends on the condition of the phone. I would only pay $200 for a Nexus S if it has original box, accessories, and at least 9/10 condition though. Just make sure its a one time payment only.
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I saw one of those on ebay starting 150$, mint in 200$. I want to buy one :3
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Buy from XDA or Swappa, avoid ebay for used phones if you can unless there are lots of photos and a detailed description, speaking from experience here.
I snagged one up on ebay for 120 they have been going for less nowa days. 150 wouldn't be bad..
That is a bit low for a good quality GSM version, I can understand the Sprint version being that low.
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Really I love this phone but I just picked one up for $75 on Craig'slist. Its my second nexus s4g because my last ones power button died. But let's be honest the hardware is being pushed to its limit and for the same $165 with some searching you could find a galaxy nexus. Like I said I love this phone and wouldn't trade it for anything but the price is kinda high.
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I think you should give him this at 165$ because he will feel glad and There's noot mych Difference between 165$ and 200$.Business with the whole world but not with your Friends...So Give him this at 165$ and he would get happy Too.Now all Depends On You.
i think 165$ is fine, in my country the used nexus s (97-98%) with box and accessories is only 150$ because it's m200s :good:
i think that 165 $ are a good price! in Italy Nexus S is sell at 179€
Good is good...but with 80$ plus you can find the Galaxy Nexus so if you have to sell it 165$ is a good price
I plaid $40 for mine, 2 weeks old from my friend, just the phone though.
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You guys are all completely INSANE asking $150+ for a nexus s!!! You can easily find them on ebay for $60....they are a dime a dozen. Anyone who pays that much for a phone that's two generations old (and beyond EOL) should be b!tch slapped to oblivion.
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You guys are all completely INSANE asking $150+ for a nexus s!!! You can easily find them on ebay for $60....they are a dime a dozen. Anyone who pays that much for a phone that's two generations old (and beyond EOL) should be b!tch slapped to oblivion.
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Find a link to a *good condition*, fully working Nexus S for under $100. I'll wait.
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Find a link to a *good condition*, fully working Nexus S for under $100. I'll wait.
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This is for the next auction ending on ebay....5 hours left and still only the 1cent opening bid.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Nex...0525799364?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item53f1031fc4
Yeah...looks like the bidding is ruthless and there's no hope to find one for under $100, right?
/sarcasm
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This is for the next auction ending on ebay....5 hours left and still only the 1cent opening bid.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Nex...0525799364?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item53f1031fc4
Yeah...looks like the bidding is ruthless and there's no hope to find one for under $100, right?
/sarcasm
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Did you read the description? It's missing parts of the bezel. The power button doesn't work. I said *good condition*. Also, do a search of the "Completed Items" for a better feel of what they are selling at. I'm seeing most around the $110-$160 range...
Try these:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Samsung-Goog...ones&hash=item4abf10738e&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1203
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Samsung-Nexu...nes&hash=item5aebf7a8dd&_uhb=1#ht_2170wt_1186
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Samsung-Goog...ones&hash=item2ec3d6cf48&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1203
Next time, don't be a **** when you are wrong, okay?
hp420 said:
You guys are all completely INSANE asking $150+ for a nexus s!!! You can easily find them on ebay for $60....they are a dime a dozen. Anyone who pays that much for a phone that's two generations old (and beyond EOL) should be b!tch slapped to oblivion.
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The CDMA (Sprint) version is way cheap, but the GSM is easily $150. I just spent the last couple weeks shopping for one and, yes, the bidding IS ruthless. You will be VERY hard pressed to find a good condition GSm Nexus S for less than $150. It's not impossible, but you would have to have the cash on hand and be very patient.
What you will not find, though, is even a Sprint version for $60. Well, not one that works anyways.
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The CDMA (Sprint) version is way cheap, but the GSM is easily $150. I just spent the last couple weeks shopping for one and, yes, the bidding IS ruthless. You will be VERY hard pressed to find a good condition GSm Nexus S for less than $150. It's not impossible, but you would have to have the cash on hand and be very patient.
What you will not find, though, is even a Sprint version for $60. Well, not one that works anyways.
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I bought my NS4G used in good condition (insignificant scratches on screen, with a protector on, invisible) for 85 with free shipping. Most NS4Gs go for about 85-95 on ebay. I wouldn't pay more than 100 for one in excellent condition.
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I bought my NS4G used in good condition (insignificant scratches on screen, with a protector on, invisible) for 85 with free shipping. Most NS4Gs go for about 85-95 on ebay. I wouldn't pay more than 100 for one in excellent condition.
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You saw the links I posted above, right?
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You saw the links I posted above, right?
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Just give up, lol.
Bottom line:
4G > Cheap. Nobody wants CDMA phones
GSM > Not cheap. Nexus S still selling very well as decent replacements
Even similar phones, Galaxy S for instance, will share similar pricing.
Hi.
I like this phone. I have just bought one second hand and I think its a definite keeper. I think I will keep it for years and years haha
So I would like to buy a battery for the future. Now I am unsure how old the handset I bought is, so it could possibly have a 2 year old battery in it. They battery life seems ok but it may quickly deteriorate in the future.
Does anyone know of any legit places for batteries?
Cheers.
EBay.
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EBay.
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ebay is safe just make sure it states in listing oem, new and EX34, thoroughly test upon reviving and if item is not as described initiate a return and your only out time and effort
I've seen some on eBay. All from the States. They are very cheap at about 5 UK pounds after conversion + postage costs. The cheapness got me worrying about them bring fake.
Oh I don't want to try the battery out. I will buy one and put it in the draw. I do not want to crack this phone open for fun; only if it's truly necessary. I saw the ifixit video for battery replacement and it looks a PITA. Just way too much adhesive going on. So the battery has to be legit ideally.
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