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Best Method For a Contract Phone?

Should i go direct or through these high street retailers/online ones! Having read up for the past 2 days going direct works out a far safer option (albeit more expensive) and the only tariff in my budget seems to be 3 with 100mins and 1000txts for 20 a month but they don't have the best range of phones available and its an 18month contract! Is there any safe/reliable site online to use these cheap cashback offers? Most i've read up on have mostly bad/horror stories to their name!

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  • thesaint
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    Every retailer whether online or on the high street has horror stories attached to them.

    You've already noted that the better deals can be had through the online ones, and the disadvantages.

    Read up on your preferred retailers and make a choice that you are comfortable with. :A
    Well life is harsh, hug me don't reject me.
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    As long as you stick to reputable retailers then you should have no problems at all.

    websites like E2Save.com & OneStopPhoneShop.com are both part of CarPhone Warehouse so your in safe hands.

    Which ever retailer you go with make sure you understand what the deal entails, exactly how many minutes and texts you get and exactly what you will pay before and after discounts each month, as long as you stick to their terms and conditions you will be fine.

    As most shops some customers are happy and some aren't but you don't know until you try, you usually have 14 days to return the phone & cancel the contract if your not happy with anything.

    One retailer online I went to sold me a sim-free phone for £350 and hasn't charged me yet , over a year later eventhough I gave my card details and everything, so you might even get a VERY good deal
    :wave: Smile, you only get one life, LIVE IT.
  • Just gone for the 12 month free contract (after cashback) Clearance U600 from Fones 4 u, i ordered it yesterday so SHOULD get it tomorrow? When do i need to cancel the insurance? Also is it true i get TWO MONTHS to send back my 6, 8, 10 and 12th bills? seems flexible enough
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