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xtac

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Dec 7, 2016
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I usually pay full price for the unlocked/sim free version from apple directly. Those of you paying full price, is there any way to take advantage of some discounts? I'm with a mvno tmobile provider so no contract.

I'm upgrading from the x which I paid $1250 for, my calculation is basically lost $550 value which works out to less than $2/day but I can't help but think those who can buy it outright must have some ways of saving couple bucks.
 
I've never heard of any. I usually pass my previous generation phone down to a family member and just pony up for the new one. I once got a phone though AT&T's NEXT program, and it made me mad all over again every month when I had to pay for the phone and phone service, too. I am thinking of passing on Apple Care, though. Every repair I've ever had has been a recall, which was free regardless. Even if I had to replace a screen today, I'd still never break even on all the money I've shelled out for Apple Care over the years.
 
Only discount I can see is paying with my Citibank 2% back card. Not much but a little something. I will also sell my 6S Plus to a family member to help a bit.
 
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