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expiredProudToBeAnIndian posted Jan 25, 2024 12:22 AM
expiredProudToBeAnIndian posted Jan 25, 2024 12:22 AM

Straight Talk: 64GB Apple iPhone 12 (Reconditioned) + 30-Days Prepaid Service

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Straight Talk has 64GB Apple iPhone 12 5G Smartphone (Reconditioned) on sale for $199.99 when purchased along with a 30-Day Straight Talk Prepaid Service Plan (plans start at $35). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  • Add Apple iPhone 12 (Reconditioned) for $199.99 to cart.
  • Next, select any 30-day pre-paid Straight Talk service option starting at $35 (preloaded onto the included Nano SIM card)
  • Price starts at $234.99 + free shipping depending on plan selected.
  • Your device will automatically unlock from Straight Talk (and can be used on other compatible networks) 60-days after activation of the included 30 days of prepaid service (see unlock policy).
Notes:
  • No contract: You are not required to activate the bundled prepaid service. However, if you decide you would like to, you are not obliged to continue service past the initial 30 days of included airtime (unless desired). Straight Talk is a prepaid wireless service provider.
Device Specs:
  • 6.1" 2532 x 1170 resolution 60Hz HDR10 Dolby Vision 625-nits Super Retina XDR OLED display
  • Apple A14 Bionic six-core processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Main cameras: 12 MP (wide), 12 MP (ultrawide)
  • Selfie camera: 12 MP (wide)
  • IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
  • Stereo speakers
  • Nano-SIM slot & built-in eSIM
  • 5G / 802.11ax WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0 / GPS / NFC w/ Apple Pay support
  • Face ID security
  • USB 2.0 Lightning port w/ PowerDelivery 2.0 fast charging
  • 15W wireless charging (MagSafe)
  • 7.5W wireless charging (Qi)
  • 2815mAh battery
  • iOS 14 (upgradable to latest release of iOS 17)
  • Note: No 3.5mm headphone jack

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
  • About this store:
    • Device includes a 90-day limited warranty provided by Straight Talk.
    • Click here to view Straight Talk's return policy.
    • Get details on all of Straight Talk's prepaid service plans here.

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Straight Talk has 64GB Apple iPhone 12 5G Smartphone (Reconditioned) on sale for $199.99 when purchased along with a 30-Day Straight Talk Prepaid Service Plan (plans start at $35). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  • Add Apple iPhone 12 (Reconditioned) for $199.99 to cart.
  • Next, select any 30-day pre-paid Straight Talk service option starting at $35 (preloaded onto the included Nano SIM card)
  • Price starts at $234.99 + free shipping depending on plan selected.
  • Your device will automatically unlock from Straight Talk (and can be used on other compatible networks) 60-days after activation of the included 30 days of prepaid service (see unlock policy).
Notes:
  • No contract: You are not required to activate the bundled prepaid service. However, if you decide you would like to, you are not obliged to continue service past the initial 30 days of included airtime (unless desired). Straight Talk is a prepaid wireless service provider.
Device Specs:
  • 6.1" 2532 x 1170 resolution 60Hz HDR10 Dolby Vision 625-nits Super Retina XDR OLED display
  • Apple A14 Bionic six-core processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Main cameras: 12 MP (wide), 12 MP (ultrawide)
  • Selfie camera: 12 MP (wide)
  • IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
  • Stereo speakers
  • Nano-SIM slot & built-in eSIM
  • 5G / 802.11ax WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0 / GPS / NFC w/ Apple Pay support
  • Face ID security
  • USB 2.0 Lightning port w/ PowerDelivery 2.0 fast charging
  • 15W wireless charging (MagSafe)
  • 7.5W wireless charging (Qi)
  • 2815mAh battery
  • iOS 14 (upgradable to latest release of iOS 17)
  • Note: No 3.5mm headphone jack

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
  • About this store:
    • Device includes a 90-day limited warranty provided by Straight Talk.
    • Click here to view Straight Talk's return policy.
    • Get details on all of Straight Talk's prepaid service plans here.

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blackdealer
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Cheapest is to get one of their $15 a month plans. There are two $15 a month plans, one has unlimited talk and text, the other one has 500 min, 500 texts, and 500mb of data.

Also note that 99% of all "reconditioned" phones (whether iPhone or Android) sold by Tracfone are already unlocked or qualify for unlocking without any need to activate with a plan or wait 60 days. So the first thing to do when you get a "reconditioned" phone from them is to dial #83865625# that will tell you the unlock status. If it offers for you to enter a code, enter the phone's IMEI on Tfunlockingpolicy website, chances are very high it already qualifies for unlocking without the need to buy any plans. If on the second page you get an "error" from the website, just call Tracfone's unlocking department at 1-888-442-5102. If they don't cooperate, just file an FCC complaint and they will do you right in no time as they fear the regulator.
SD_new
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199 + sales tax + 35
jefferyh
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It's an OK deal, but not a great one. With battery capacity at 90%, the phone must have been used for at least a year and it wasn't reconditioned by Apple. I've purchased a couple of reconditioned iPhone's (11 and Xr) from Tracfone before (mostly with reward points). All appeared to be customer returns with little usage. I was hoping these 12's were also customer returns, but it doesn't seem to be the case.

Yesterday ST lowered brand new 12 and 12 mini by $100 but the price went back today. I think that was a better deal since it would come with Apple Care and you didn't have to buy a plan. You could activate it on Tracfone with $0~$10 and have it unlocked after 60 days.

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Feb 01, 2024 10:35 PM
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kmmaificationFeb 01, 2024 10:35 PM
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Quote from jefferyh :
It's an OK deal, but not a great one. With battery capacity at 90%, the phone must have been used for at least a year and it wasn't reconditioned by Apple. I've purchased a couple of reconditioned iPhone's (11 and Xr) from Tracfone before (mostly with reward points). All appeared to be customer returns with little usage. I was hoping these 12's were also customer returns, but it doesn't seem to be the case.

Yesterday ST lowered brand new 12 and 12 mini by $100 but the price went back today. I think that was a better deal since it would come with Apple Care and you didn't have to buy a plan. You could activate it on Tracfone with $0~$10 and have it unlocked after 60 days.
Mine arrived with 100% capacity
Feb 01, 2024 10:40 PM
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WatsYourDealFeb 01, 2024 10:40 PM
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This is a good phone for someone who's not too keen about having the latest updates after a year or two. I just wish it was 128gb instead, even for $50 extra.
Feb 01, 2024 10:45 PM
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OMG_BeCkYFeb 01, 2024 10:45 PM
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64GB. In 2024. This is planned obsolescence. E-junk from a self-proclaimed "green" company.
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Feb 01, 2024 10:46 PM
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AuyuttayaFeb 01, 2024 10:46 PM
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Quote from OMG_BeCkY :
64GB. In 2024. This is planned obsolescence. E-junk from a self-proclaimed "green" company.
It's ok, the Apple herd will still buy it for the logo.
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Feb 01, 2024 10:49 PM
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jsven007Feb 01, 2024 10:49 PM
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$200 for a three year old used phone is a deal? You can get a brand new Pixel 7, S23, or 10T Plus for a little more (on sale). Why pay $200 for used...
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jsven007Feb 01, 2024 10:55 PM
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Quote from OMG_BeCkY :
64GB. In 2024. This is planned obsolescence. E-junk from a self-proclaimed "green" company.
Of course it's planned obsolescence. Why do you think Apple covertly lowered performance with aging batteries in older phones? The kicker was, they didn't tell anyone about it. Steve Jobs at his finest.
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Jaggsta
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Quote from ProudToBeAnIndian :
Reconditioned Iphone 12 for $199.

I got the phone with 90% battery health. Original screen. No issues.

Activated with $35 plan and will unlock after 60 days.

Good backup phone or can be use a primary after unlock.

No need to recharge for 2nd month. You can leave the phone as is for 60 days and on 61st day it will be automatically unlocked.

https://www.straighttalk.com/all-...onditioned
looks to be similar used unlocked price as swappa $230-$240 for 90% battery unlocked already i see few with 100% battery for $248
Last edited by Jaggsta February 1, 2024 at 03:25 PM.

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Feb 01, 2024 11:29 PM
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NH-REALGRILLFeb 01, 2024 11:29 PM
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I've been looking into upgrading from my iPhone SE (3rd gen) - this is a tempting offer to not have the old screen layout/home button....
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silverbullet361Feb 02, 2024 12:30 AM
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Can anyone confirm if phones are locked or unlocked?
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HayesCooperFeb 02, 2024 12:39 AM
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Quote from AmusedStove7007 :
WHAT, I bought an iPhone SE through Tracfone a month ago and it got unlocked exactly after 2 months passed. Can you elaborate on what happened I am very curious
Quote from AmusedStove7007 :
WHAT, I bought an iPhone SE through Tracfone a month ago and it got unlocked exactly after 2 months passed. Can you elaborate on what happened I am very curious
Basically tracfone launched a BF promotion through their website without having the common sense to ensure any orders would comply with the promotion terms (limit 2, must be ordered with the $45 plan). Of course, slickdealers immediately ordered 5+ phones, sans plan, at the discounted price. StraightTalk caught on and started cancelling orders that didn't comply, which is fair enough, except they also went ahead and charged the full price of those orders. I had ordered 2 planless phones hoping to slip by. When I was unable to check my order status on the website, I called support. They assured me that they could see the order in the system and to wait the full 3-5 days before assuming anything was wrong. After those 5 days passed, I called back to initiate a cancellation and refund. Twice I called, twice I spent 20 minutes on the line with the frontline rep before being placed on hold for another 15+, twice the person in the "refund department" abruptly ended the call after saying they were pulling up my order. The first I was willing to chalk up to an accident. After the second, I initiated my charge back.
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Quote from jsven007 :
Of course it's planned obsolescence. Why do you think Apple covertly lowered performance with aging batteries in older phones? The kicker was, they didn't tell anyone about it. Steve Jobs at his finest.
In fairness, this phone released in 2020. 128GB is the baseline now. But nevertheless, the ridiculous upcharge Apple (and many others) place on storage should be criminal. Going from 128GB to 256GB probably costs apple less than $10, yet they charge $100. And for $256-512, they charge $200.
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mcali786Feb 02, 2024 03:56 AM
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Quote from jsven007 :
$200 for a three year old used phone is a deal? You can get a brand new Pixel 7, S23, or 10T Plus for a little more (on sale). Why pay $200 for used...
Please tell me where you can get pixel 7 deal?
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norcal007Feb 02, 2024 04:05 AM
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Quote from jsven007 :
$200 for a three year old used phone is a deal? You can get a brand new Pixel 7, S23, or 10T Plus for a little more (on sale). Why pay $200 for used...
The $49 and $99. deal for the Pixel 6a crushed these iphone 11 & 12 "deals".
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kmmaificationFeb 02, 2024 09:47 AM
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I managed to sweeten the deal a bit by looking around for a refer-a-friend code that gives you 5000 points for an extra free month so in that sense for around $250 after Tax with 2 months of service (until it unlocks) isn't that bad

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Quote from silverbullet361 :
Can anyone confirm if phones are locked or unlocked?
I think this is a reasonable question given the comments earlier in the chain about some being unlocked from previous activation. Would save 2 months of having it sitting in a drawer.
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