Touch for $250 without contract extension or dealing with Sprint

Coop1979 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 12:32 AM

Hey guys - I've been reading this site for awhile now, and finally decided to join today and take the plunge into Touch ownership. I'm not sure if these kinds of links are allowed here at PPCGeeks, but I wanted to let you know that I found a good way to get a Touch for $250 (plus $15 shipping) from what appears to be a reputable seller on eBay.

He has his Touch's listed at $349 + $15 shipping, but you can also do a Best Offer on the auction. I didn't try any other numbers to see if I could get the price lower, but I offered $250 and it was automatically accepted by the seller. If anyone can get their offer accepted at a lower price, please let us all know.

So, I'll be getting my Touch for $262 shipped. I'm just happy I didn't have to extend my contract or deal with haggling with Sprint.

Here is the link to one of his auctions: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=320184825190

And, of course, I am not affiliated with the seller in any way. I'll post a follow-up on how my transaction went once I receive the Touch and have a chance to activate it and everything.

Primenall · #2 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 02:39 AM

So are you that guy?

The feedback looks great, as far as the prices they are so low makes you wonder where they are getting the phones.

The seller must be affiliated with Sprint or something to be able to sell so low, his logo "I bleed black and gold"

Plus he has both new and also reconditioned phones.

So if you aren't the guy you should email and ask where he getting all the Sprint phones and let us know.

Welcome to the forums, too

EtherealRemnant · #3 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 02:41 AM

He already said he wasn't that guy.

But yeah, I wouldn't really be so shocked about the prices... I've seen every major Sprint phone ever released on eBay with at least a 50 dollar discount on retail from a few sellers.

It seems like they have warehouse connections of some sort? *shrugs*

Primenall · #4 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by EtherealRemnant

He already said he wasn't that guy.

Yeah but it's his first post ever with an auction link so ya never know.

Anyways some of those about $200 mogul prices are pretty low.

EtherealRemnant · #5 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 02:45 AM

My thoughts exactly, however, why would he answer you honestly after lying about it in the first place?

Arlen · #6 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 07:08 AM

Is is possible?
Is there anyone buy it?

Coop1979 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 09:08 AM

Haha, I can assure you that I'm not that guy. My handle on ebay is hybridutopia (you'll see me listed as one of the buyers). If I was that guy, I probably wouldn't be saying we should try to get the price down as low as possible, now would I?

At any rate, it looks like there are only 2 left in that auction... I'll update everyone once I receive tracking information and once I receive the phone.

Primenall · #8 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 01:40 PM

Yep, well congrats on getting a Great deal on a great phone, hopefully sombody else here gets one too.

That's a great price and the seller has outstanding feedback, I'd order in a second but I'm still deciding if I want both my mogul and a touch or just a swap with Sprint.

Like I was saying if you're going email him again, just ask where he gets his phones from.
It would be interesting to know since he has so many Sprint phones and sells them soooo low,

Really makes me wonder what he's paying for them if he can sell a NEW one for $250

StankCheeze · #9 (**permalink**) 11-22-2007, 01:49 PM

If Sprint ESNs stay clean when they fall off a truck then that guy's got a goldmine

wheelsun · #10 (**permalink**) 11-27-2007, 10:12 PM

any updates on how this went through?