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Is it true that getting a mobile from 3rd party website has drawbacks?

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  • QrizB
    QrizB Posts: 21,926 Forumite
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    edited 10 May 2021 at 8:46PM
    I've had at least three deals from MPD (before they were taken over by AO) and they have all gone without a hitch.
    My current one was a 24-month contract at £17.99 a month, with a lowish-end unlocked handset, and cashback (by redemption, not automatic) that took the cost down to £2.50 a month (yes really) which is £60 total over the term. I kept the SIM to use but sold the handset to CEX for £80 ... :smiley:
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  • liggerz87
    liggerz87 Posts: 406 Forumite
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    Thanks for coming back, and it's refreshing to see that you've done your homework and know how much it's going to cost. As you say it looks like a reasonable deal, although I couldn't bring myself to pay that amount for a phone. My most expensive was an unlocked £150 MotoE4 from Tesco about four years ago and a paygo sim which is still going strong (TBH I doubt I've spent anywhere near the sort of cost you are contemplating on my mobiles and sims in 20 years)
    Want a heart attack lol I'm paying ee 102 a month but because of the rpi it gone up to 106 as been hit by 2 I have the galaxy fold lol
  • liggerz87
    liggerz87 Posts: 406 Forumite
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    Op have a look at it direct as they do the refresh plans were you can pay more upfront and lower the monthly payment 
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