Timing to Purchase a New Iphone?

[Hamster]

Why must it be an apple?

Because Abby is a winner!

 

[bluepoole]

To answer the OP's original question, nowadays there isn't really a "best" time to buy a phone (relating to new phones). In the past, when new models came out, the old models saw a drop in price (to clear out stock), but I have found that in the last few years this isn't the case anymore.

 

[charlieharper]

Why must it be an apple?

Cause Abby isn't crazy.

 

[Pho3nix]

 

[neoprema]

Why must it be an apple?

She doesn't want to downgrade by replacing the old iPhone to a new "anything else".

 

[sand_man]

Have to give us an idea of your budget?

 

[backstreetboy]

She doesn't want to downgrade by replacing the old iPhone to a new "anything else".

You mean upgrade? https://mybroadband.co.za/forum/threads/pnp-app-removed-from-app-store.1146004/

 

[bwana]

You mean upgrade? https://mybroadband.co.za/forum/threads/pnp-app-removed-from-app-store.1146004/

Hate to break it to you and point out the obvious but there's a replacement app called Pick n Pay ASAP!

 

[backstreetboy]

Hate to break it to you and point out the obvious but there's a replacement app called Pick n Pay ASAP!

Thanks for the update. The suspense was killing me.

 

[bwana]

Thanks for the update. The suspense was killing me.

Don't worry - it's also available on Android so you won't feel too left out.

Judging by the recent reviews on the original PNP it has arrived none too soon.

 

[SlinkyMike]

I think iStore might do you a trade in, have you checked on that?

 

[sand_man]

Buy a second hand iPhone off carbonite.co.za

Sometimes you even find devices which are sealed in the box for great prices. Bought my wife's iPhone 12 off carbonite sealed in the box for 11.5k two weeks ago AND I sold her iPhone 8 on carbonite as well.

Worth mentioning that a good percentage of these deals are unwanted upgrades. There is an element of risk inherent with purchasing a strangers unwanted upgrade.

Having said that, there's great value to be had.

I got my daughter a white 2 week old iPhone 12 64gb for the same price as yours, 11.5k...

 

[rh1]

Watch OLX, Gumtree, FB Marketplace etc in the Durban area over the next couple of weeks. Some great deals incoming.

too soon?

Sad, but true.

 

[Crayons]

Hello!

I am VERY strapped for cash and really need to upgrade my iPhone. There are specific work-related reasons for wanting/needing an iPhone specifically. I currently have an iPhone 8 16GB.

Does anyone know or have an idea as to when it is best to buy a newer model? Not the latest.

I have been told that sometimes after a new release in SA the prices of the previous model drop? Although not massively, due to the demand still being there. Is it usually just before or after? A rough estimate of timing or advice would be appreciated?

Thanks!

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