Where would you get a non-3g iPhone?

[MotionMan]

See title.

Thanks.

MotionMan

 

[Parasitic]

I would check the online Apple refurb store periodically.

 

[Drekce]

I bought one from a guy on Craigslist. That is probably your best source, just be careful who you buy from and where you meet. We made the exchange outside of a busy grocery store. I took ten minutes to test it out and make sure it was in good working order and then paid him.

I was gung ho about getting a 3G one, but after considering it for a while (and reading all about the battery life issues) I decided on a 2G, and haven't regretted my decision for a minute.

 

[blackdogdeek]

i've been checking ebay. i don't know what your comfort level is regarding ebay but i've done ok with them in the past. you just have to be diligent about checking feedback. also, they have unlocked ones, in case you don't want to switch to at&t.

 

[Kmax82]

Yea.. I understand that you don't have the AT&T contract with the iPhone EDGE, but I really don't want to pay more then $300 for an older model and they are in general, $400-500 still for the older EDGE model. Which I'm sure is because of the lackluster reviews of the newer 3G battery life, etc...

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Kmax82
Yea.. I understand that you don't have the AT&T contract with the iPhone EDGE, but I really don't want to pay more then $300 for an older model and they are in general, $400-500 still for the older EDGE model. Which I'm sure is because of the lackluster reviews of the newer 3G battery life, etc...

There are three primary reasons the old iPhone is still selling for so much (IMO);

1. The new 3G iPhone has yet to be fully unlocked while the old one can easily be unlocked. Right now the 3G iPhone can be used with a sim-unlock adapter, but its not a true unlock until the baseband can be modified.

2. The new iPhone requires you to sign a contract and activate before you leave the store. That makes the old iPhones valuable since the new phone is hard to find outside of AT&T and Apple.

3. I don't think its lackluster reviews that are keeping the price high, but many who said its not a monumental upgrade thats keeping people hanging onto their first gen iPhone, rather than upgrading, keeping the available supply small.


I think its gonna be awhile before you see First Gen iPhone's regularly under $300. I've seen a few here and there, but the bulk (as you noted) are still $400+.

 

[pulsedrive]

I just upgraded to the 3G, and I was getting ready to try and sell my 2G. So contact me if you are interested. I can get photos and such later today if needed.

 

[MotionMan]

So, how much should I expect to pay for a non-3G iPhone?

MotionMan

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: MotionMan
So, how much should I expect to pay for a non-3G iPhone?

MotionMan

I would think $350 would be a reasonable price to expect. Ive seen em for $500+ on the high end, and $175 on the low end (but the low end usually is due to scratches/dents/ or the like)

 

[Drekce]

I was able to buy my 16GB 2G for $400. It is in perfect shape and came with a bunch of accessories. I think that I got it for a really great price.

 

[akshatp]

I sold my 2G (8GB) on these forums for $300. So keep looking.