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Mobile phones without having to buy a top up?

Cherryjack
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Hello,

I need a new mobile.. i am contracted monthly to 02.. so just need a handset.. but all the shops seem to sell them only with a top up required which i dont need. I broke my original mobile.. so replaced last december with a new PAYG handset.. and thats decided to give up lol grrrr.... does anyone know of a good place to get one? :beer:
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  • mazza111
    mazza111 Posts: 6,327 Forumite
    I think to get the phones at the discounted prices then you do have to buy a top up, phones 4 you have done this as long as I can remember. Do you have anyone who could use the £10 top up as a gift? :) I always gave any sim card I bought topped up to one of my teenagers to use up or saved it for when going abroad rather than using my contract abroad
    4 Stones and 0 pounds or 25.4kg lighter :j
  • drew__2
    drew__2 Posts: 323 Forumite
    Try Viking. They have a great range of mobile phones from Samsung to BlackBerry..Don't miss their vouchers...Good Luck!
  • Cherryjack
    Cherryjack Posts: 1,125 Forumite
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    Thanks guys thats great :-)
  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    Have you had a look on Amazon?
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
  • Cherryjack
    Cherryjack Posts: 1,125 Forumite
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    ariba10 wrote: »
    Have you had a look on Amazon?

    Hi Ariba :) Not looked on amazon.. was hoping to get something from a shop really in the sales.. but amazon can have quick delivery cant it
  • drew__2
    drew__2 Posts: 323 Forumite
    Cherryjack wrote: »
    Thanks guys thats great :-)

    Hey mate, don't forget to avail maximum cashback on Viking. I think they do Free delivery too. Hope this helps :)
  • Cherryjack
    Cherryjack Posts: 1,125 Forumite
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    drew_ wrote: »
    Hey mate, don't forget to avail maximum cashback on Viking. I think they do Free delivery too. Hope this helps :)

    Super:-) im going over to have a look :beer:
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 14,349 Forumite
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    We previously bought a mobile from Carphone Warehouse with topup for an existing PAYG SIM rather than getting a new one.
  • Cherryjack
    Cherryjack Posts: 1,125 Forumite
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    prowla wrote: »
    We previously bought a mobile from Carphone Warehouse with topup for an existing PAYG SIM rather than getting a new one.

    oo thats a good idea... OH has a PAYG and never has much credit.. so im sure he would be happy with that :)
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