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iPhone

I really really really want a iphone 3g. However, I am only a poor student and thus i cannot afford it :(

I was wondering if anyone knows how to get one cheap (i dont mind second hand)

I have tried eBay but they go for loads (sometimes more than price for new one :eek:)

I have looked at gumtree but i dont live in a major city and therefore i cannot meet people to get offers.

Comments

  • Pete*G_4
    Pete*G_4 Posts: 552 Forumite
    go to www.fatfingers.com and search for iphone. it'll find all the misspelt ads on ebay and they tend to be a fair bit cheaper.
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  • drenner
    drenner Posts: 68 Forumite
    I have tried them and they both dont work :(

    any more suggestions?
  • gjchester
    gjchester Posts: 5,741 Forumite
    drenner wrote: »
    I have tried them and they both dont work :(

    any more suggestions?

    Save up.

    Your best chance will be june ish when they release version 4, people upgrade and a small glut will appear on the market.
    The iPhone is the current must have toy, like ipods they don't usually get discounted (unless they are refurbs) as Apple maintains a hold on the retailers selling it so it only goes for RRP, with at the most a few pounds off (usually as some free inducement such as a itunes gift card)
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