Thinking of trading/selling TP2 or Sprint Hero

gianthobbit · #1 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 01:01 AM

I have been debating for the past week wither or not I should do this. Let me explain this fully

I am with out a doubt upgrading to the HTC Bravo when it eventually comes out for Sprint. I have had a love/hate relationship with WM and am excited to be on speedy hardware and a new OS. I due love many things about WM but wont be buying another WM device until WM 7 proves it self.

I will be giving my TP2 to my wife but I dont know if this is the best move. She is not very techy and I need something that just works. She prefers the keyboard but I just dont know. I think the Hero would suit her best due to an easier interface. She needs it to check email and to check her schedule for work, which I think the Androids browser would handle better than current browsers on WM (Webkit browser, she has a friend with iPhone that can use all the features). Plus as an added bonus, the Hero would be my phone for the next 1-3 months until the Bravo or another high powered android phone comes out. I have been dieing to test this device out and start playing around with Android.

If I do decide to go through with this what is the best route. Ask Sprint for a trade, sell it on Ebay and buy a new one, try to trade... any suggestions?

**kjhadfield** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 01:06 AM

wife not "techy"... i would go w/ hero. i also was thinking of this 4 the g/f she has diamond now and i see her just not into it like i would be like its really made to be. andriod seems easier more friendly maybe better learning curve than wm, imo.

are you still w/in 30days? if so trade! if not try this forum to sell be4 ebay or maybe you get more $ w/ ebay, i dunno?

gianthobbit · #3 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 01:24 AM

I got the touch pro 2 though insurance. is there a certain section for buying and trading?

**kjhadfield** · #4 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 01:31 AM

so that leaves out the sprint trade in...you could always call or if there is a store nearby try it out, wouldnt hurt anything... worst they can say is NO!

yea, i think its called bargian trader or other...i think you just post what you want to sell and see if you have any hits. never done it be4 but its worth a shoot. i do believe ppcgeeks say they DONT take responsibility but since your the seller, i guess you have to go threw paypal or sumthing and yea prolly basicly the same as ebay. but thats prolly the only 2 ways to get rid of the phone

newone757 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 03:26 AM

you could try craigslist. ive traded a couple phones off there, as long as you careful and smart enough to meet in a public place like the mall or sprint store. or better yet a sprint store in the mall lol. that way you can have the employee check the esn's right there on the spot making sure its clean. both you and buyer/trader get peace of mind and get to walk out activated

gianthobbit · #6 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 11:29 AM

That is a great idea, I will have to do it locally then. I cant afford to go a day with out my phone as its my primary business line. I will try call sprint first to see what they can do though.

Any thoughts/opinions on wither this is a smart move? Still on the fence on this one.

dafuse · #7 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gianthobbit

That is a great idea, I will have to do it locally then. I cant afford to go a day with out my phone as its my primary business line. I will try call sprint first to see what they can do though.

Any thoughts/opinions on wither this is a smart move? Still on the fence on this one.

I sent you a PM last night. I have a brand new Hero from insurance, and I have no clue what to do with it. Offering a trade if you're interested...

WisdomWolfX · #8 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dafuse

I sent you a PM last night. I have a brand new Hero from insurance, and I have no clue what to do with it. Offering a trade if you're interested...

No offense, but you have absolutely no rep here. I would be skeptical of such a transaction.

dafuse · #9 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by WisdomWolfX

No offense, but you have absolutely no rep here. I would be skeptical of such a transaction.

Your call. Just trying to help.

**kjhadfield** · #10 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 03:50 PM

like i said, if ur wifey will end up w/ the hero, IMO it would be easier 4 her to nav. than the wm phones.