It Happened...

[Tnnrx7]

Just dropped my iPhone 3G and the whole front is shattered

Luckily my upgrade is due this year and I'll be getting the new one when it comes out, but until then what is the best/cheapest option in my case?

 

[blancoBronco]

go to ur carrier's store and look for the cheapest phone they have that you like

 

[Tnnrx7]

go to ur carrier's store and look for the cheapest phone they have that you like

That's honestly what I was thinking, save the money I won't have to waste on a data plan towards the new one.

 

[Applejuiced]

Spend about $100 and have the screen replaced at an iPhone repair
shop. Or pay Apple $200 to fix it.
Or sell it as is on eBay or CG.

 

[Knowlege Bomb]

Can you see anything through the cracks?

Put a screen protector on and continue using it.

 

[NorrisKillsKids]

I'm currently using an in-between crappy flip phone until the iPhone comes out. Join me

 

[IBradMac]

Go to Ebay and get a elCheapo to get by. I've had to do this before.

 

[Consultant]

It's Tough to Kill an Apple iPhone 3G - PC World
http://www.pcworld.com/article/148310/its_tough_to_kill_an_apple_iphone_3g.html

It doesn't cost that much to replace the glass IF you break it.

 

[Tnnrx7]

Anyone have a good site for replacement glass?

http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Digitizer-Adhesive-Exclusive-Microfiber/dp/B002S4LX20 ?

 

[Applejuiced]

This is the place I used last time.
https://www.ifixyouri.com/
Very professional and fast turnaround.

 

[Surely]

go to ur carrier's store and look for the cheapest phone they have that you like

No.....

It's cheaper to go to Best Buy and buy a cheap AT&T Pay as you go phone.

My wife's phone broke (not an iPhone), and the AT&T Store employees told me to go to Best Buy instead of buying one of their phones. They were right- we were able to buy a basic Samsung phone at Best Buy for $20-30.

 

[Tnnrx7]

This is the place I used last time.
https://www.ifixyouri.com/
Very professional and fast turnaround.

Hmm, I may look into that. Then again, I may just purchase a self repair kit for under $20 and do it myself...

No.....

It's cheaper to go to Best Buy and buy a cheap AT&T Pay as you go phone.

My wife's phone broke (not an iPhone), and the AT&T Store employees told me to go to Best Buy instead of buying one of their phones. They were right- we were able to buy a basic Samsung phone at Best Buy for $20-30.

I've seen those at Walmart too...you don't have to buy a card do you? Just throw my SIM, cancel my iPhone plan, and good to go?

 

[ucfgrad93]

Go to Ebay and get a elCheapo to get by. I've had to do this before.

This is what I would do.

 

[GoCubsGo]

OP if you're under warranty then it's possible you may be able to replace it for $200. I could be wrong.
eBay is a great alternative though.

Cool.

Serious?
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[TheSpaz]

Serious?

Ah who cares! I don't.

 

[-aggie-]

Ah who cares! I don't.

That was unlike you. I hope you're not trying to get banned.

 

[DEE9299]

just look around on craigslist for a shop near you....thats the easiest solution......walk in hand them your phone they fix it and it costs between $70-$100 and depending on the shop you should be in and out in in 10 minutes

 

[TheSpaz]

That was unlike you. I hope you're not trying to get banned.

I don't have to try to get banned. Everyone else can run their mouth, but I can't.

Actually, I don't care if I get banned anyways. I wouldn't be missed by anyone.

 

[hippo206]

ebay is a very good place.

 

[Surely]

I've seen those at Walmart too...you don't have to buy a card do you? Just throw my SIM, cancel my iPhone plan, and good to go?

No you don't have to buy a card. You buy the phone, stick your sim in it, and you're good to go.

I'm not sure about the canceling of the iPhone plan part though. I would imagine that you can cancel the data plan if you aren't using an iPhone anymore.

 

[Applejuiced]

I wouldn't be missed by anyone.

You got that right...