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frontpage Posted by ProudToBeAnIndian • Jul 16, 2024
frontpage Posted by ProudToBeAnIndian • Jul 16, 2024

Straight Talk: 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3 (Reconditioned) + 30-Days Prepaid Service

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Straight Talk has 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen (2022) 5G Smartphone (Reconditioned) on sale for $74.99 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.

Deal Instructions:
  • Add Apple iPhone SE3 (Reconditioned) for $74.99 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 $109.98 + 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:
  • 4.7" Retina HD 1334x750 Display
  • Apple A15 Bionic chip (same as the iPhone 13 Series / iPhone 14 / iPhone 14 Plus)
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Camera:
    • 12-megapixel Wide camera
    • 7-megapixel front-facing camera
    • 1080p HD video recording
  • 5G / 802.11ax WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery:
    • Video playback: Up to 15 hours
    • Video playback (streamed): Up to 10 hours
    • Audio playback: Up to 50 hours
  • iOS 14 (upgradable to latest release of iOS 17)
No Longer Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • 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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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Straight Talk has 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen (2022) 5G Smartphone (Reconditioned) on sale for $74.99 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.

Deal Instructions:
  • Add Apple iPhone SE3 (Reconditioned) for $74.99 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 $109.98 + 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:
  • 4.7" Retina HD 1334x750 Display
  • Apple A15 Bionic chip (same as the iPhone 13 Series / iPhone 14 / iPhone 14 Plus)
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Camera:
    • 12-megapixel Wide camera
    • 7-megapixel front-facing camera
    • 1080p HD video recording
  • 5G / 802.11ax WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery:
    • Video playback: Up to 15 hours
    • Video playback (streamed): Up to 10 hours
    • Audio playback: Up to 50 hours
  • iOS 14 (upgradable to latest release of iOS 17)
No Longer Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • 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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UkeDog
2832 Posts
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Not available in my zip code.

This is the same outfit that let me order a new one for $100 months ago (along with the $35 plan), and then sat on the order for weeks before saying they were sold out.
kuchta
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I see deals like this pop up occasionally and just want to make sure I am understanding things correctly. To take advantage of this deal, you would sign up for a new line with Straight Talk and get the phone for $74. You would have to have it active for one month, which would be $35. You would cancel before the month is over, so total out of pocket would be around $110-$120.

You would then have an unactivated phone that could be used on wifi (like a mini iPad). After 60 days, the phone would become unlocked so it could be used on another carrier? Am I missing any details here? For us, the use case would be to have an unactivated phone for our child to use (for things like FaceTime and YouTube) when connected to wifi.
jerryfreak
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man i wish theyd kick out some 128 or 256s once in awhile

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Dec 27, 2024
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kolaja
Dec 27, 2024
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This is not related to this deal it's more regarding Straight Talk activation issues.I purchased
Straight Talk 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3 of ebay never try to activate it. Didn't need it at the time.
So I'm way pass return window.
Recently I tried to activate it, called Straight Talk they said IMEI doesn't exist
in their data base they claim it's not Straight Talk(Trac phone) so they wouldn't
activate it. I know phone is locked to Straight Talk(Trac phone) verified by several
IMEI checkers and tested the phone with active Straight Talk sim card. So I contacted the seller( innovee.tech ),
he told me phone needs to rescanned in walmart system. I guess phone was originally purchased in Walmart or
seller is sourcing some of his phones from walmart. Seller told me he would resubmit it in walmart but never
heard from him again. I tried to contact him several times no answer. I was wandering is there any solution for
this situation. Would like to activate the phone with Straight Talk and eventually would get unlocked per their 60 day policy.
Would greatly appreciate any input/advice.

Thank you
Dec 27, 2024
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cccheel
Dec 27, 2024
4,084 Posts
Quote from kolaja :
This is not related to this deal it's more regarding Straight Talk activation issues.I purchased
Straight Talk 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3 of ebay never try to activate it. Didn't need it at the time.
So I'm way pass return window.
Recently I tried to activate it, called Straight Talk they said IMEI doesn't exist
in their data base they claim it's not Straight Talk(Trac phone) so they wouldn't
activate it. I know phone is locked to Straight Talk(Trac phone) verified by several
IMEI checkers and tested the phone with active Straight Talk sim card. So I contacted the seller( innovee.tech ),
he told me phone needs to rescanned in walmart system. I guess phone was originally purchased in Walmart or
seller is sourcing some of his phones from walmart. Seller told me he would resubmit it in walmart but never
heard from him again. I tried to contact him several times no answer. I was wandering is there any solution for
this situation. Would like to activate the phone with Straight Talk and eventually would get unlocked per their 60 day policy.
Would greatly appreciate any input/advice.

Thank you
Enjoy your iPod Touch.
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Jhandu.deals
Dec 27, 2024
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Quote from kyden99 :
Putting in a different sim would have been less drastic.
True in hindsight, but luckily I hadn't really set up the device so wasn't any impact at all
Jan 12, 2025
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slicksdeal
Jan 12, 2025
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I just ordered one total was $120 and my chase card had a 25% ($15) off.
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Jan 15, 2025
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slicksdeal
Jan 15, 2025
1,412 Posts
I received the phone it looks fine, although warranty is expired. But I cannot get it to activate like others have stated previously. Trying to activate online just gives and error and their support chat is disabled because it says they are too busy.

Edit: Ended up having to create a new account not the one used to place the order.
Last edited by slicksdeal January 16, 2025 at 09:42 AM.
Feb 12, 2025
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fw10001
Feb 12, 2025
337 Posts
Data point regarding the "90 day warranty" sticker on the box:
After I got the reconditioned SE3, before activating it, found that the battery was fully discharged. I figured it had been on the shelf too tong, charged it back up to 100%, disconnected cable and turned the phone off. I expected a slow drain on the battery, but in a week the battery was at Zero when I turned the phone back on. I contacted ST to ask them to let me return the phone or get a battery replacement, and they said that I should go to the Apple Store (ha, that'll be silly given I bought it used and the Apple warranty is expired), or contact Apple since ST cannot accept a iPhone back. They said they will not honor that box's 90 day warranty on an iPhone, but had this been an Android they could.
A different CSR on chat mentioned that I can return a phone within 30 days from order delivery, but shipping would be at my expense.
Feb 21, 2025
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stromos
Feb 21, 2025
216 Posts
Quote from fw10001 :
Data point regarding the "90 day warranty" sticker on the box:
After I got the reconditioned SE3, before activating it, found that the battery was fully discharged. I figured it had been on the shelf too tong, charged it back up to 100%, disconnected cable and turned the phone off. I expected a slow drain on the battery, but in a week the battery was at Zero when I turned the phone back on. I contacted ST to ask them to let me return the phone or get a battery replacement, and they said that I should go to the Apple Store (ha, that'll be silly given I bought it used and the Apple warranty is expired), or contact Apple since ST cannot accept a iPhone back. They said they will not honor that box's 90 day warranty on an iPhone, but had this been an Android they could.
A different CSR on chat mentioned that I can return a phone within 30 days from order delivery, but shipping would be at my expense.
This was my experience exactly except it was a dead SIM Card slot. Basically said pound sand. Spent weeks calling each day bought SIM Cards and took it to Apple to confirm and have documentation it was defective. Then the story changed to well now it's been 30 days so nothing we can do.

These phones are a total gamble. People told me to do a charge back I have a huge Verizon account I am not risking pissing off VZ. I filed a Paypal case and called and they basically said Straight Talk said no warranty no pictures, evidence, or stickers on the box change that.

EDIT: Oh and at best you will get 70 bucks back they will not in any way shape or form refund for the minutes. They confirmed the plan was never used due to the phone being defective but it's their rule all plan sales are final. Was told to buy another phone before the plan expired and they could transfer the plan to the new phone.
Last edited by stromos February 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM.

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Feb 24, 2025
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fw10001
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Quote from stromos :
This was my experience exactly except it was a dead SIM Card slot. Basically said pound sand. Spent weeks calling each day bought SIM Cards and took it to Apple to confirm and have documentation it was defective. Then the story changed to well now it's been 30 days so nothing we can do.

These phones are a total gamble. People told me to do a charge back I have a huge Verizon account I am not risking pissing off VZ. I filed a Paypal case and called and they basically said Straight Talk said no warranty no pictures, evidence, or stickers on the box change that.

EDIT: Oh and at best you will get 70 bucks back they will not in any way shape or form refund for the minutes. They confirmed the plan was never used due to the phone being defective but it's their rule all plan sales are final. Was told to buy another phone before the plan expired and they could transfer the plan to the new phone.
Sorry, you had to go through weeks of that experience.
I've never used eSIM myself, but... If the physical sim slot is not working, could ST help you activate at least the eSIM slot so you could have service on it?
Feb 24, 2025
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stromos
Feb 24, 2025
216 Posts
Quote from fw10001 :
Sorry, you had to go through weeks of that experience.
I've never used eSIM myself, but... If the physical sim slot is not working, could ST help you activate at least the eSIM slot so you could have service on it?
Nope locked to the damaged sim slot they won't switch it to the locked eSIM.
Feb 24, 2025
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fw10001
Feb 24, 2025
337 Posts
Quote from stromos :
Nope locked to the damaged sim slot they won't switch it to the locked eSIM.
Maybe the FCC complaint route, then? When one sim slot is bad and stopping you from getting the service you paid for, the other sim slot is a reasonable ask.
Mar 8, 2025
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SouthPawNd
Mar 8, 2025
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If this deal is still available I want to get one for 2 family members. What is the condition of these, are they like new? Is the battery health 100%? Last time I got a few XRs I believe the screen was replaced, one of which started separating from the body
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norcal007
Mar 8, 2025
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Quote from SouthPawNd :
If this deal is still available I want to get one for 2 family members. What is the condition of these, are they like new? Is the battery health 100%? Last time I got a few XRs I believe the screen was replaced, one of which started separating from the body
just buy new direct from Total or in store as they are free and you just pay for the first month plan, some taxes and that's it. If online, no activation fee, but in store they will try to charge the fee. I protested, they waived it. Too risking with buying from ST as there is little to no refund. Cricket has the SE3 too.
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Mar 14, 2025
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fw10001
Mar 14, 2025
337 Posts
Quote from SouthPawNd :
If this deal is still available I want to get one for 2 family members. What is the condition of these, are they like new? Is the battery health 100%? Last time I got a few XRs I believe the screen was replaced, one of which started separating from the body
Mine purchased in Jan 2025 arrived with no remaining warranty. ST customer support also claimed that despite the "90 day warranty" sticker on the generic shipping box, Apple phones sold by them cannot be returned -- can only be taken to Apple store if any hardware issue occurs.
Apr 24, 2025
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Blingbling007
Apr 24, 2025
26 Posts
activated the phone on Feb 19th, 2025, it's not unlocked yet, tried network settings reset and factory reset, please help
checked this https://sickw.com/ website, it says locked
When I call customer support, the IVR keeps repeating to buy a card, press ,1 and to enter pin, press 2 no other option to contact someone

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whenry83
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Quote from Blingbling007 :
activated the phone on Feb 19th, 2025, it's not unlocked yet, tried network settings reset and factory reset, please help
checked this https://sickw.com/ website, it says locked
When I call customer support, the IVR keeps repeating to buy a card, press ,1 and to enter pin, press 2 no other option to contact someone
call the unlocking dept 1-888-442-5102

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