SIM Card Trade Thread
Jul 8, 2005 | 10:56 am
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SIM Card Trade Thread
There's been some talk about doing this in the past, but no one started a thread (as far as I know).
Right now, I'm tapped out of SIM cards, so I have nothing to offer.
But I'd like an Orange card w/ free incoming for use in France for the next six weeks.
Not sure what the best way to work these transactions is.
Right now, I'm tapped out of SIM cards, so I have nothing to offer.
But I'd like an Orange card w/ free incoming for use in France for the next six weeks.
Not sure what the best way to work these transactions is.
Jul 8, 2005 | 11:31 am
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Sorry, I don't have an Orange SIM to offer or I would. My UK Virgin SIM has expired or I'd make that available.
Does sharing/swapping of SIM cards fit with the goal of Coupon Connection?
Does sharing/swapping of SIM cards fit with the goal of Coupon Connection?
Jul 8, 2005 | 11:47 am
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Originally Posted by UAVirgin
Sorry, I don't have an Orange SIM to offer or I would. My UK Virgin SIM has expired or I'd make that available.
Does sharing/swapping of SIM cards fit with the goal of Coupon Connection?
Does sharing/swapping of SIM cards fit with the goal of Coupon Connection?
Jul 8, 2005 | 4:27 pm
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Originally Posted by Spiff
No, it's got to be an actualy travel/hotel coupon/other similar device.
Jul 8, 2005 | 7:41 pm
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Lately, when I have traveled to UK, Germany and Russia, one or more of the phone comanies have been offering SIM's at such a low price that I get a new one each visit. In Russia, I got a Jeans (MTS) card for only $2.50 and it had $5 worth of airtime on it. In London, Virgin had a special for a card with 5 of airtime for only 3. I usually like to get a new number unless I am going back in a month or two. I don't know how long the Virgin SIM's last, but in Russia they are valid for 6 months.
Jul 8, 2005 | 9:23 pm
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CC allows SIM trades and gifts
When in doubt, go to the CC FAQ: 
In an effort to clarify the types of items that can be traded, the moderators have prepared some examples. This is in no way an exhaustive list, and the moderator team will make the call where necessary as to what is or is not allowed.
Allowed:
* Travel-specific coupons (e.g. Upgrades, travel vouchers)
* Travel-related coupons (e.g. Travel-related coupons from Entertainment books - not the full book, airport parking coupons)
* Travel-related items (e.g. travel books, T-Mobile passes, International phone cards and SIM cards)
Not allowed:
* Activity-related items (e.g. Amusement park passes, sports tickets, other entertainment event tickets)
* Products (e.g. Headphones, iPods)
* Cash or Non-Travel Gift Cards (e.g. Cash, department store GC, restaurant GC)
So yes it is allowed in CC - and yet, I can see it making sense to have it here if ScottC and FewMiles allow. One thread with all the seeks and offers could be really useful. I could see it evolving into a round robin of passing off a SIM card once back from a trip to the next person headed there. I'm off to Asia in the morning, and it would be great if I had a SIM card for the countries I'll be visiting.
Mind you, if someone seeks something for a SIM card other than another, then it clearly belongs in CC.
In an effort to clarify the types of items that can be traded, the moderators have prepared some examples. This is in no way an exhaustive list, and the moderator team will make the call where necessary as to what is or is not allowed.
Allowed:
* Travel-specific coupons (e.g. Upgrades, travel vouchers)
* Travel-related coupons (e.g. Travel-related coupons from Entertainment books - not the full book, airport parking coupons)
* Travel-related items (e.g. travel books, T-Mobile passes, International phone cards and SIM cards)
Not allowed:
* Activity-related items (e.g. Amusement park passes, sports tickets, other entertainment event tickets)
* Products (e.g. Headphones, iPods)
* Cash or Non-Travel Gift Cards (e.g. Cash, department store GC, restaurant GC)
So yes it is allowed in CC - and yet, I can see it making sense to have it here if ScottC and FewMiles allow. One thread with all the seeks and offers could be really useful. I could see it evolving into a round robin of passing off a SIM card once back from a trip to the next person headed there. I'm off to Asia in the morning, and it would be great if I had a SIM card for the countries I'll be visiting.
Mind you, if someone seeks something for a SIM card other than another, then it clearly belongs in CC.
Last edited by SanDiego1K; Jul 8, 2005 at 9:26 pm
Jul 8, 2005 | 9:29 pm
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
One thread with all the seeks and offers could be really useful. I could see it evolving into a round robin of passing off a SIM card once back from a trip to the next person headed there. I'm off to Asia in the morning, and it would be great if I had a SIM card for the countries I'll be visiting.
Jul 8, 2005 | 9:37 pm
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I did start a thread for this back in 2003 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283238 ) but got no responses 
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Since then, I have given away a few on CC but am all for a dedicated thread for this! It would be nice if it could be stickied, either here or on CC.
.Since then, I have given away a few on CC but am all for a dedicated thread for this! It would be nice if it could be stickied, either here or on CC.
Jul 12, 2005 | 9:11 pm
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Originally Posted by lorribarnes
If I buy it in Thailand and have time left than can I use the balance in Europe or do I have to have Thailand change to Europe. thanks.
Jul 12, 2005 | 9:57 pm
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Originally Posted by lorribarnes
If I buy it in Thailand and have time left than can I use the balance in Europe or do I have to have Thailand change to Europe. thanks.
Note that I am not sure if this is applicable to both post- and pre-paid customers?
I know one-2-Call (another pre-paid mobile provider in Thailand) requires that you request roaming, by calling their call center, in advance. You might just buy your Orange SIM at an Orange shop and ask about roaming then?
Jul 12, 2005 | 10:23 pm
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Can you just buy an Orange sim card? I tried last November in Bangkok, and was told they only offer regular service, no pre-pay SIM cards (but it could have been a communication issue on my part)
Jul 13, 2005 | 12:10 pm
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Not to be paranoid, but with today's ever more common requirement to register one's ID to buy a prepaid SIM in many countries, I would definitely not try to save a few dollars and use a SIM of unknown origin/history, or give one linked to my name to a stranger.