I feel like this is a dumb question, but does sending in my old iPhone make the $611 completely go away? Or is it just added to the new bill? I’m not upgrading until I finish paying it off, but I’m curious about how it works.
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From what I’ve seen, you pay $61.01 upfront, and then start monthly payments for the new phone. It’s kind of like a lease deal.
Yeah, if you pay $61 and your phone is in good shape, they’ll waive the remaining $611. Then you just start payments for the new one.
Ainsley said:
Yeah, if you pay $61 and your phone is in good shape, they’ll waive the remaining $611. Then you just start payments for the new one.
Ohhh got it, thank you so much!
Ainsley said:
Yeah, if you pay $61 and your phone is in good shape, they’ll waive the remaining $611. Then you just start payments for the new one.
Ohhh got it, thank you so much!
LOL, I’m in the same boat. Just pay the $61 and take it to the store. They’ll waive the rest as long as your phone isn’t messed up.
I used to work in a phone store. If you pay the $61 and trade in your phone, you can upgrade. If you want to keep your old phone, you’ll have to pay the full $611.
Micah said:
I used to work in a phone store. If you pay the $61 and trade in your phone, you can upgrade. If you want to keep your old phone, you’ll have to pay the full $611.
Oh okay, I think I was overthinking it. I’m just worried there might be some hidden stuff in the deal.
Just make sure there are no cracks or damage on your phone, even tiny ones.
Anik said:
Just make sure there are no cracks or damage on your phone, even tiny ones.
Nope, it’s in perfect condition! I don’t think it’s worth upgrading now, but I wanted to understand how it works.
Like someone else mentioned, your phone has to be in great condition for the trade-in. I’ve done it both ways—trading in and paying off fully. If you trade in, take photos of the phone beforehand to prove it wasn’t damaged in case they claim otherwise.
@Micah
If I trade it in and pay the $61, is it better to go to the store or do it through the app? My phone’s in perfect shape, not a scratch (I’m super careful with it).
Hart said:
@Micah
If I trade it in and pay the $61, is it better to go to the store or do it through the app? My phone’s in perfect shape, not a scratch (I’m super careful with it).
If you’re close to a corporate store, I’d recommend going there. They’ll inspect it and are more likely to approve the trade-in since they work on commission.
@Micah
That makes sense, and yeah, I’m near a big store. Thanks for explaining everything!
Hart said:
@Micah
That makes sense, and yeah, I’m near a big store. Thanks for explaining everything!
No problem, enjoy your new phone!
From a money perspective, check the market value of your phone first. If it’s worth less than $550, the trade-in is a good deal. Otherwise, you might get more selling it yourself, paying off the $611, and starting fresh.
Just a heads-up—if you’re getting monthly credits from a previous trade-in, those stop if you upgrade early.