I Pulled The Trigger on an iPhone 6

pnoon · 09-18-2014, 08:50 AM

Actually three of them. Me, my wife, and my son.
Verizon offering $200 trade in value for each of our 4S phones sure helped.

Normally, I am not on the leading edge of technology. I prefer to be one generation behind at a fraction of the cost. I was planning on getting 5S phones but my wife convinced me otherwise. Aside from the sticker shock for the entire order, I think I will be happy with getting the 6.

Anyone else here have/getting an iPhone 6?

Chainsaw13 · 09-18-2014, 09:03 AM

Not yet. My 5 is getting a little long in the tooth, so I've been thinking of upgrading. Did you go with the 4.7" screen, or opt to order the 5.5"?

Dude Here · 09-18-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Actually three of them. Me, my wife, and my son.
Verizon offering $200 trade in value for each of our 4S phones sure helped.

Normally, I am not on the leading edge of technology. I prefer to be one generation behind at a fraction of the cost. I was planning on getting 5S phones but my wife convinced me otherwise. Aside from the sticker shock for the entire order, I think I will be happy with getting the 6.

Anyone else here have/getting an iPhone 6?

I'm gonna wait a while. My 4S is still going strong but the wife's is on it's last legs. We'll probably upgrade to the 5S during the Holidays. Congrats on becoming so modern and hip!

pnoon · 09-18-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Not yet. My 5 is getting a little long in the tooth, so I've been thinking of upgrading. Did you go with the 4.7" screen, or opt to order the 5.5"?

4.7" for us, Bob.

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I'm gonna wait a while. My 4S is still going strong but the wife's is on it's last legs. We'll probably upgrade to the 5S during the Holidays. Congrats on becoming so modern and hip!

I was planning to wait, too. But the $200 trade-in offer was too good to pass up. The 16G phone ends up being free. The 64G cost $100 more. Verizon also added an additional 3G/mo data to our shared data plan for no extra cost.

Dude Here · 10-01-2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dude Here

I'm gonna wait a while. My 4S is still going strong but the wife's is on it's last legs. We'll probably upgrade to the 5S during the Holidays. Congrats on becoming so modern and hip!

So, we ended up not waiting as long as I was thinking to upgrade our phones. The wife's 4S just stopped playing any kind of sounds whatsoever and she was just fed up with it. We went to Costco and she got a new 5S for $79. I ended up jumping ship over to a Galaxy S5 and I'm really liking it so far.

They had the 6's on display, and I gotta admit that I was tempted to put myself down for one.

jonumberone · 09-18-2014, 09:16 AM

$200 trade in? This might sway me towards the new 6 or 6 plus!
Thanks, Peter!

pnoon · 09-18-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

$200 trade in? This might sway me towards the new 6 or 6 plus!
Thanks, Peter!

I believe you have to make the iPhone 6 purchase by September 30.

AdamJoshua · 09-18-2014, 09:28 AM

If you aren't trading your phone into your carrier as some people do you can check out https://www.gazelle.com for what their offer is, you can also lock offers in so that you don't have to send off your phone (free shipping) until you have your new phone. I have used them twice and it's a breeze.

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I believe you have to make the iPhone 6 purchase by September 30.

My gazelle offer is good until 10/15, they just pushed them out when apple pushed out delivery dates.

I'll be getting my 6 soon enough. On a side note loving some of the new features of iOS 8

pnoon · 09-18-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

you can also lock offers in so that you don't have to send off your phone (free shipping) until you have your new phone. I have used them twice and it's a breeze.

I don't have to return the 4S phones until the new ones are delivered.

The new features of iOS 8 are cool. Even when used to torture your friends.

icehog3 · 09-18-2014, 09:58 AM

Congrats, Peter. I just moved into 2006 with a 4S a few months ago, but I am curious to learn more about the 6 and IOS 8.

Chainsaw13 · 09-18-2014, 11:21 AM

Peter, did Verizon hit you up with a $30 upgrade fee? I see that on their website when I log into my account and go through the upgrade process. I might be better off just preordering, and then selling mine on CL.

massphatness · 09-18-2014, 07:55 PM

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Peter, did Verizon hit you up with a $30 upgrade fee? I see that on their website when I log into my account and go through the upgrade process. I might be better off just preordering, and then selling mine on CL.

DO NOT PAY AN UPGRADE FEE! If you have been a customer for any period of time, the big carriers will waive the fee if you simply ask. I've gone through 3 or 4 upgrade cycles with AT&T. Each time they charge the fee, and as soon as the bill hits my in-box, I call to have it waived. They've done it every time for every line on my account.

CigarNut · 09-18-2014, 11:37 AM

I preordered the 6+ on the 12th and was told that it will be available mid-to-late November

. AT&T is also offering the $200 trade-in value for my iPhone 5, which is a pretty good deal. I checked with Gazelle and they only offered me $165.

I upgraded to iOS 8 last night and am very happy with it so far -- it seems to be quite a bit faster for me. Still going through and learning about all the new features.

themoneycollector · 09-18-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Normally, I am not on the leading edge of technology. I prefer to be one generation behind at a fraction of the cost.

Android users will say you are at least one generation behind with the iphone 6, just not at a fraction of the cost.

pnoon · 09-18-2014, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Peter, did Verizon hit you up with a $30 upgrade fee? I see that on their website when I log into my account and go through the upgrade process. I might be better off just preordering, and then selling mine on CL.

Yep.
I don't do FleaBay or CraigsList.

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Android users will say you are at least one generation behind with the iphone 6, just not at a fraction of the cost.

No need to drag the Android/iPhone debate into an otherwise amicable thread.

CigarNut · 09-18-2014, 11:51 AM

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Android users will say you are at least one generation behind with the iphone 6, just not at a fraction of the cost.

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shilala · 09-18-2014, 01:55 PM

I've been waffling on the 6+.
I was perfectly happy with my 4 when Weeze got me the 5. I wish it was a 32gb, 16gb just isn't enough space for all the crap I like to keep on my phone.
I'm installing ios 8 right now. Looking forward to seeing what's new.
AT&T says they'll give me $235 for my iphone 5. I'd far rather sell it on ebay or craigslist.
AT&T doesn't want to buy phones anymore, they want to lease them or have folks make payments. I can only get an upgrade on one line, and that's mine. I think the 6+ with 64gb is around $399.
I'd like to at least see one before I leap. The biggerscreen will certainly help with my failing eyeballs.

JPH · 09-18-2014, 03:16 PM

I plan to get it !

Dave128 · 09-18-2014, 03:42 PM

Very soon.

Chainsaw13 · 09-18-2014, 06:55 PM

Another question. The trade in value, was this online or at a store? I just did their online appraisal. $36. WTF?!?!

09-18-2014, 08:50 AM	#1
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	I Pulled The Trigger on an iPhone 6 Actually three of them. Me, my wife, and my son. Verizon offering $200 trade in value for each of our 4S phones sure helped. Normally, I am not on the leading edge of technology. I prefer to be one generation behind at a fraction of the cost. I was planning on getting 5S phones but my wife convinced me otherwise. Aside from the sticker shock for the entire order, I think I will be happy with getting the 6. Anyone else here have/getting an iPhone 6? __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

09-18-2014, 09:03 AM	#2
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: I Pulled The Trigger on an iPhone 6 Not yet. My 5 is getting a little long in the tooth, so I've been thinking of upgrading. Did you go with the 4.7" screen, or opt to order the 5.5"? __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

09-18-2014, 09:16 AM	#6
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: I Pulled The Trigger on an iPhone 6 $200 trade in? This might sway me towards the new 6 or 6 plus! Thanks, Peter! __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

09-18-2014, 09:58 AM	#10
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	Re: I Pulled The Trigger on an iPhone 6 Congrats, Peter. I just moved into 2006 with a 4S a few months ago, but I am curious to learn more about the 6 and IOS 8. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-18-2014, 11:21 AM	#11
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: I Pulled The Trigger on an iPhone 6 Peter, did Verizon hit you up with a $30 upgrade fee? I see that on their website when I log into my account and go through the upgrade process. I might be better off just preordering, and then selling mine on CL. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

09-18-2014, 11:37 AM	#13
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: I Pulled The Trigger on an iPhone 6 I preordered the 6+ on the 12th and was told that it will be available mid-to-late November . AT&T is also offering the $200 trade-in value for my iPhone 5, which is a pretty good deal. I checked with Gazelle and they only offered me $165. I upgraded to iOS 8 last night and am very happy with it so far -- it seems to be quite a bit faster for me. Still going through and learning about all the new features. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

09-18-2014, 01:55 PM	#17
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: I Pulled The Trigger on an iPhone 6 I've been waffling on the 6+. I was perfectly happy with my 4 when Weeze got me the 5. I wish it was a 32gb, 16gb just isn't enough space for all the crap I like to keep on my phone. I'm installing ios 8 right now. Looking forward to seeing what's new. AT&T says they'll give me $235 for my iphone 5. I'd far rather sell it on ebay or craigslist. AT&T doesn't want to buy phones anymore, they want to lease them or have folks make payments. I can only get an upgrade on one line, and that's mine. I think the 6+ with 64gb is around $399. I'd like to at least see one before I leap. The biggerscreen will certainly help with my failing eyeballs. __________________

09-18-2014, 03:16 PM	#18
JPH Ted Peffer Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 125 Trading: (0)	Re: I Pulled The Trigger on an iPhone 6 I plan to get it !

09-18-2014, 03:42 PM	#19
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: I Pulled The Trigger on an iPhone 6 Very soon. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

09-18-2014, 06:55 PM	#20
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: I Pulled The Trigger on an iPhone 6 Another question. The trade in value, was this online or at a store? I just did their online appraisal. $36. WTF?!?! __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.