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iPhone without a SIM

Hey all!!

I really could do with some help here. My boyfriend bought an iPhone ages ago and being a typical man didn't bother getting any insurance - "it'll never happen to me" attitude. However unfortunately he dropped it as his friend was reversing..:mad:...not good esp as he loves this gadget more than me....it's true lol.

He's using a rubbishy Nokia old now :eek:

So it's his birthday soon and I'm looking to buy him a new iPhone to replace the flattened one - obviously the cheaper the better and I don't need a SIM.

Any ideas??

Emma
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  • M_Thomson
    M_Thomson Posts: 1,596 Forumite
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    edited 5 February 2010 at 10:46PM
    Daisy0706 wrote: »
    Hey all!!

    I really could do with some help here. My boyfriend bought an iPhone ages ago and being a typical man didn't bother getting any insurance - "it'll never happen to me" attitude. However unfortunately he dropped it as his friend was reversing..:mad:...not good esp as he loves this gadget more than me....it's true lol.

    He's using a rubbishy Nokia old now :eek:

    So it's his birthday soon and I'm looking to buy him a new iPhone to replace the flattened one - obviously the cheaper the better and I don't need a SIM.

    Any ideas??

    Emma


    Ebay for a second hand one. Probably be around £200-£250 for a 3G. 3GS will be more. If you want a brand new one, they all come with sims with Pay as you go on all the iPhone networks. They range from around £350 to £550 brand new.
  • soolin
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    Be careful with ebay though, there are lots of iphone 'look a like's' being sold on there,so read the small print thoroughly before you place a bid and only use paypal.
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  • Thanks for the comments.

    I had thought of ebay but I am really quite worried of fakes etc. I think I'd prefer to purchase from a reputable retailer.

    Anybody with any other thoughts?
  • I was personally thinking about tesco pay and go - taking it on buy now pay in 12 months and netting some clubcard points too, check out the tesco direct mobile section on their website. Means getting a card through tesco i think but you could just pay it off monthly..
  • Also your taking a gamble with Ebay as there have been a number of genuine ones on there but that are blocked for use in the uk. i.e probably stolen
  • Enfieldian
    Enfieldian Posts: 2,893 Forumite
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    Wow!

    Popcorn and a diet coke please......

    :T
  • That was unexpected ;-) I was going to say upgrade to the new model, but to late he already has?
  • wandos
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    I registered just to say please don't stop!
  • 7891368
    7891368 Posts: 491 Forumite
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    That was unexpected ;-) I was going to say upgrade to the new model, but to late he already has?

    ahahaha
    This was a turn for a Tuesday evening:p
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  • spike87
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    One of the best posts in the entire forum!
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