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02 contract, Nokia N95 - can I sell?

Hey everyone...

Hope someone can help.

I am on an 02 contract, (have been for years), and recently got my 18 month upgrade. I ordered a Nokia N95 which I have here but I have not opened the box because it is staring at me and making me feel guilty! I just keep thinking I should sell it in order to pay off part of my debts. Can I sell it? Is that legal? Would I need to unlock it?

I am quite happy to keep my bashed up old phone in order to get rid of some of my debts!

Many thanks for any advice...

Annie
"Debt makes plans for you" - A quote from my friend Catherine. How true!

Comments

  • reehsetin
    reehsetin Posts: 4,915 Forumite
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    where did you get it from?

    if its over the phone or on the web you can return it and ask them to reduce your line rental instead of an upgrade?
    Yes Your Dukeiness :D
  • Annie_Fanny
    Annie_Fanny Posts: 1,167 Forumite
    Got it from 02 over the phone...I think I have had the phone for about 6 weeks now but am too guilty to open box...!

    Thanks for advice...

    Annie
    "Debt makes plans for you" - A quote from my friend Catherine. How true!
  • AMO
    AMO Posts: 1,464 Forumite
    Yes, you can sell. You are already bound by another 18 months.

    If you are going to sell, do so a.s.a.p. whilst the phone has a high value. It's currently a fairly new model and should fetch a reasonable price. ;)

    AMO
  • GadgetsDS
    GadgetsDS Posts: 130 Forumite
    i always sell my phone when i get a contract, its a good way to make a little extra cash
  • h901
    h901 Posts: 163 Forumite
    yeah sell it
    make some money out of it,
    although you shouldnt've taken the phone and instead got a cheaper contract.
    also o2 contract phones are not locked so there is no need for you to unlock

    you'd get good money for an unlocked n95
  • Road_Hog
    Road_Hog Posts: 2,749 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Although it is totally legal to sell it as it is part of your contract, if you default on payments during the term of your contract, O2 are with in their right to bar the phone and the network providers do do that.

    So morally you are bound to ensure that all payments are met, so that the purchase of your phone doesn't end up with a paperwieght.
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