Phones 4 u - Samsung D500 - Possible £79 profit

Darren21

Right here we go people:

Samsung D500 on o2 200 = Free
Monthly line rental for the first 6 months = £180
Downgrade after 6 months to £16 a month = £96
TOTAL= £276
Cash back = £120
TOTAL= £156
Sell phone on ebay for £250 (225 profit)
TOTAL= -69
Buy through rpoints = £10
TOTAL= -£79

http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_contract_details.asp?ItemKey=133647&MPItemKey=134301


I know its a bit off a hassle but £80 profit and a free contract (or keep the samsung d500!) is well worth it!! Buying with Phones4u is also much more reliable than from e2save etc etc (you will get your money!)

Indy

Good spot, but a bit tiring claiming all the cashbacks

redfox

moving to the Mobile Phones board as I think this is more relevant to that board

fatboyonadiet

Done this a couple of times to get 'free' contracts or is also worth selling your upgrade which will pay for itself too. Sold one for over £350 and didn't cost me a penny!

fisheddie

it can be a bit of pain to downgrade your tarriff, you all know what single point is like!

but if that works then ya... y not.

back in while ago when BTmobile just started, the tarriffs are so cheap and you can buy up to 6 handsets on one contract. as if i can remember i have made about £200 out of that deal! :P

Paulie_2

Stupid, stupid question (hey I'm a newbie to mobiles) but when you rent a handset, does it become yours once the contract's up? Also how do you get cashback?

rabialiones

any ohter good deals on this phone???
samsung d500

shirlgirl2004

Darren21 wrote:

Right here we go people:

Samsung D500 on o2 200 = Free
Monthly line rental for the first 6 months = £180
Downgrade after 6 months to £16 a month = £96
TOTAL= £276
Cash back = £120
TOTAL= £156
Sell phone on ebay for £250 (225 profit)
TOTAL= -69
Buy through rpoints = £10
TOTAL= -£79

http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_contract_details.asp?ItemKey=133647&MPItemKey=134301


I know its a bit off a hassle but £80 profit and a free contract (or keep the samsung d500!) is well worth it!! Buying with Phones4u is also much more reliable than from e2save etc etc (you will get your money!)

This sounds like a really good deal. Can I get the 'phone and then start the contract in 3 months time? I'm thinking if I can unlock the d500 and use my current SIM in it then I won't have to wait until my current contract has been running for 12 months.

fisheddie

Paulie wrote:

Stupid, stupid question (hey I'm a newbie to mobiles) but when you rent a handset, does it become yours once the contract's up? Also how do you get cashback?

simple answer - yes.

the way contract works is that you have to sign up with them and agree to use their service during the term(usually 12 months), then they will give you the handset for lot cheaper than what its worth just to get you in. as you are agreed a certain amount of payment for certain amount of inclusive minutes/text. no matter if you are over the limit(subject to extra charge) or dunt use up all the inclusive minutes they will always make a big profit!

after 12 months you have got the right to cancel the contract but most of them will require 30 days notice before cancelling! and after that the handset is yours to keep!

skylou

I believe onestepphoneshop have better deal on N6630 with bluetooth headset and that is a better phone

Nokia 6630 on Three 600 = Free
Monthly line rental for the first 6 months = £180
Downgrade after 6 months to £15 a month = £90
TOTAL= £270
Cash back = 9 month half price = £135
TOTAL= £135
Sell phone on ebay for £235
Sell bluetooth on ebay for £20
TOTAL= -£120
My girlfriend refeer = £30
TOTAL= -£150

And u got contract sim card as well.

and 6630 will be able to be unlock in this month

Plus that is a really good smart phone with good camara, only drawback is screen isn;t as good as D500 but talking time is longer

monty77

Ah nuts, they've changed the deal - only £50 cashback now.

Anywhere else doing good D500 deals?

Cheers,
Adam