selling my iphone 3g

I would and did. The guy that bought my IP popped his sim card in and it switched over to his number. His sim card was from an IP that went swimming. I'm wondering if ANY ATT sim card would work in an IP.

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What if you're selling your phone to someone like cash4iphones.com or some other similar outfit? Do they require the SIM card?

Why would you want to sell the phone to a wholesaler when you can get $300 or more on eBay or craigslist? Either way, don't include the sim card.

Convenience factor and guaranteed sale. Nothing else.

You'll get a guaranteed sale on eBay -- I just sold my 3G locked to ATT about 6 months old for 315.00 on eBay...

I just finished reviewing ebay. Three sales that closed today ranged from $280 to $310. Certainly higher than the $170 I was quoted by a wholesaler, but not $300 higher as per the person posting above.

I do believe that person said 300 or more...

Yes, you are correct. I read it quickly as missed that point.

Give craigslist a shot first. That's where I sold mine within about 30 minutes after it hit the 'net. I was looking for a quick reasonable sale and my price was $295 (which I got). You might get more through eBay, but then there are eBay commissions and Paypal commissions. However, there is a chance for a feeding frenzy on eBay although with the number of IP on sale there, I think it's doubtful.

I am trying to get a new Ihpone 3Gs. I bought my Iphone 3g in sept 08 and not eligible for upgrade yet.

Should I sell on ebay and break contract? or should I transfer my current contract to my friend and let them have iphone no charge.

I think transfer is less hassle?

Why would someone pay $300.00 for it when you can get a new one for $99.00?

You can't really buy it for $99. For those that can start a new line of service or are eligble for an upgrade, it is $99 plus a minimum of $40/mo. * 24 months + activation/upgrade fees. People also buy them to use on other networks.

doobias123 wrote:
I am trying to get a new Ihpone 3Gs. I bought my Iphone 3g in sept 08 and not eligible for upgrade yet.

Actually you might be. See [Upgrade|http://www.facebook.com/ATT?v=app_7146470109]

To be eligible for an early upgrade, you have to average $99 monthly for the last year. I qualified because my family plan added $10 month for my wife's non-IP. You can check to see if you qualify on att.com.

steve-auction wrote:
You can't really buy it for $99. For those that can start a new line of service or are eligble for an upgrade, it is $99 plus a minimum of $40/mo. * 24 months + activation/upgrade fees. People also buy them to use on other networks.

Also, some of the un-established younger generation doesn't qualify because of no credit/bad credit. I have a nephew who wanted one about 4 months ago. Because of a low credit rating, the only way he could get one was to come up with a $500 security deposit in addition to the monthly charge. I think some of these used IPs leave the country also. It wasn't that long ago where they were selling on eBay for $600-$800.

The guy that bought mine took his IP on a swimming date. He came over, paid for it, put HIS IP sim card in it and it immediately recognized it as HIS IP.