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This SM-G998U Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is 100% functional in Good condition, item will include scratches and dents on the front, back, and corners of the product. It does NOT come in its original packaging but will include a generic UL certified cable.
I was on my way to Kroger to buy an eBay gift card before I thought to verify if this phone has a MicroSD slot. Unfortunately, it does not. And unfortunately, I'm part of the minority that uses a lot of storage, or at least is used to using a lot of storage.
FYI: $420 TRADE-IN VALUE ON THIS PHONE TOWARDS AN S23 ULTRA THROUGH SAMSUNG RIGHT NOW.
Don't do this! Just got mine delivered and back glass is severely cracked. Fingerprints and dings all over, they didn't even care to give it a good wipe. screen protector by the previous owner is still on. I bought it when it was $325 now they increased it to $340. Pathetic customer service wanted proof and pictures from every angle before approving return. Sheer waste of time and effort!
For everyone, Green S23 Ultra is $1200. Subtract the $550 trade-in, then add the $325 S21 Ultra purchase, and the OOP for an S23 Ultra right now would be $975 + tax
Brand new flagship phone or not, that's too much money for me. But hopefully someday it won't be.
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Which site is best to buy excellent used phone? Or refurbished? My husband has S9 old phone and want to upgrade for him. But I'm looking for under $400 unlocked. What phone is best for under $400?
I saw few good price on used S22 ultra at Amazon. Is amazon used phone in good condition?
at least this have "1-year warranty serviced by Allstate"
I tried to get a S10 Plus phone screen fixed on the Allstate warranty last year and they wouldn't do it. The plan was offered free through Wells Fargo as long as I paid the bill on their cc. I stopped doing that as soon as I couldn't get the phone fixed.
not to side track this deal.
but +1 on the a54.
i bought one a few weeks ago from metro.
brand new
pretty nice
sure may not be a ~1100 phone.
but is plenty of phone for me and most folks i imagine.
comes with 1month unlimited data.
full disclosure:
must wait for ~180 days for it to unlock.
pay for 1 month service ONLY (40)+ phone (50)=90
next 5 months , use as wi fi device
unlocks in ~180 days from purchase.
full final price = ~90
deal sill available for those that may be interested.
again:
waiting 6 months to unlock/use a phone may not be a good strategy for many.
but for me, is ok if the price paid is =90
Jesus dude. This is slickdeals, not r/povertyfinance
Android is only OK two years within the manufacture date. After that they stop providing updates. That's why Apple is infinitely better. I buy whatever's new every two years and I keep the old ones as a back up phone. My seven year old iPhone seven is still receiving security updates
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Android is only OK two years within the manufacture date. After that they stop providing updates. That's why Apple is infinitely better. I buy whatever's new every two years and I keep the old ones as a back up phone. My seven year old iPhone seven is still receiving security updates
4 years of android software updates for Samsung flagships but good try
Android is only OK two years within the manufacture date. After that they stop providing updates. That's why Apple is infinitely better. I buy whatever's new every two years and I keep the old ones as a back up phone. My seven year old iPhone seven is still receiving security updates
Dude, you've been living in the walled garden for too long. Lol
I would say get this if it were certified excellent condition, as it's a great phone with the same update cycle as the s22 ultra. Personally I can't justify buying any of the newer Samsung device because the price is inflated and theyre more or less same performance. I got a note 20 ultra that is basically the same thing but it has a Spen included/integrated and SD card storage. Both this and s21 ultra have a very average battery life, and the performance on the note 20 ultra is arguably better because the chip in this one is integrated so well that it doesn't get hot. The s21 however, feels extremely warm, I don't think it's as optimized as s20/note 20 ultra. S20 ultra is significantly cheaper than note 20 ultra/s21 ultra, has a better battery life than s21 ultra as well as note 20 ultra (see YouTube battery tests) and includes sd card support, but no S pen support if you don't care about that. You have to buy a spen and case if you want it on s21 ultra, idk why they didn't include it, removing features is another reason I can't justify newer samsungs. Basically same phone but you won't get new android versions past 13, if u care about that. Personally, I don't. I think the main advantage of a s23 ultra is the battery life (also os updates, brighter screen, cam does better in low-light), as battery life s absolutely incredible and what they shouldve done to begin with, but I can carry a power bank in my bag so, I can't really justify that upcharge.
I've always wondered how legit these offers are. Like-why is this person selling a 1200 phone for 400?
No. This phone was $1,200 when it came out a few years ago. It's not worth anywhere near that now. It's worth about what they're asking for it, if you actually get one in good condition. Even then, it's going to have an old battery.
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FYI: $420 TRADE-IN VALUE ON THIS PHONE TOWARDS AN S23 ULTRA THROUGH SAMSUNG RIGHT NOW.
Brand new flagship phone or not, that's too much money for me. But hopefully someday it won't be.
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I saw few good price on used S22 ultra at Amazon. Is amazon used phone in good condition?
Oh wow. The crappy Samsung trade-in practices are still in effect. That sucks.
My phone still runs well, it's just the battery that is degrading.
Yeah that's the unfortunate part about tech
I tried to get a S10 Plus phone screen fixed on the Allstate warranty last year and they wouldn't do it. The plan was offered free through Wells Fargo as long as I paid the bill on their cc. I stopped doing that as soon as I couldn't get the phone fixed.
but +1 on the a54.
i bought one a few weeks ago from metro.
brand new
pretty nice
sure may not be a ~1100 phone.
but is plenty of phone for me and most folks i imagine.
comes with 1month unlimited data.
full disclosure:
must wait for ~180 days for it to unlock.
pay for 1 month service ONLY (40)+ phone (50)=90
next 5 months , use as wi fi device
unlocks in ~180 days from purchase.
full final price = ~90
deal sill available for those that may be interested.
again:
waiting 6 months to unlock/use a phone may not be a good strategy for many.
but for me, is ok if the price paid is =90
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thanks for the reminder
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No. This phone was $1,200 when it came out a few years ago. It's not worth anywhere near that now. It's worth about what they're asking for it, if you actually get one in good condition. Even then, it's going to have an old battery.