Just make sure that the phone has the GSM bands you need. For example, the $49.99 C139 phone there is listed as being only for use with 850 and/or 1900, which is what the US and several other countries in the Americas use. The rest of the GSM-using world uses 900 and/or 1800.
Some phones listed there do have all four GSM bands.
For those who prefer not to use Ebay, and/or who are concerned about warranty coverage for (potential) gray market phones, this is still a convenient alternative that may be worth the additional cost.
Just make sure that the phone has the GSM bands you need. For example, the $49.99 C139 phone there is listed as being only for use with 850 and/or 1900, which is what the US and several other countries in the Americas use. The rest of the GSM-using world uses 900 and/or 1800.
Some phones listed there do have all four GSM bands.
An excellent point for which I thank you.
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Originally Posted by Flyer_70
... but these prices are still higher than Ebay.
You really never know what you're buying with Ebay, do you?
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For those who prefer not to use Ebay, and/or who are concerned about warranty coverage for (potential) gray market phones, this is still a convenient alternative that may be worth the additional cost.
In my experience, buying direct from Motorola is even better than buying direct from Verizon. Motorola is superb with service and is very liberal about warranty terms having fixed things a few times for me when either I had no proof of purchase or the warranty had expired.
You really never know what you're buying with Ebay, do you?
In my experience, buying direct from Motorola is even better than buying direct from Verizon. Motorola is superb with service and is very liberal about warranty terms having fixed things a few times for me when either I had no proof of purchase or the warranty had expired.
I believe you get what you pay for.
Actually I have had excellent luck on Ebay. Bought a new Razr V3i for the bf with zero issues.
As well I have not had any problems getting Cingular to unlock the phones I've gotten from them.
Actually I have had excellent luck on Ebay. Bought a new Razr V3i for the bf with zero issues.
As well I have not had any problems getting Cingular to unlock the phones I've gotten from them.
I am happy you have had good luck with your purchases.
I respectfully suggest, however, that if a purchaser wants to be prudent, especially if one is pressed for time before a trip, buying direct from the manufacturer with a credit card is preferable to buying from an unknown seller on Ebay with a money order or Paypal.
