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I'm pretty sure Hoboken Wireless does this. They're on Washington & 3rd St.
Posted on: 2011/7/28 16:23
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i think its just a video store that sells cell phones. they were very aware of what phones won't work on certain networks (ie: verizon dual band phones not holding proper data on at&t and tmobile) for something used and affordable they weren't bad. they also have a ton of listings on craiglist so you can kind of shop for what you're looking for before making the drive.
Posted on: 2011/7/28 0:36
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Yeah I did well on the phone - expect to pay about $100 for a working 3G with cracked glass on ebay -- but you can get a 2G or 1st gen for less that $50... 2G no camera or 3G -- otherwise they are really all the same if you are just going to use it on wifi -- (you really need a min of 3GS for the GPS if you want to use that in your car) -- I pay for text $.10 but can text free with wifi.
If you keep breaking iphones then get an Otterbox -- sure they are big but the clip even covers the screen. Only $15 on ebay...
Moss: "But it's an iPhone, Jen! I may be able to get an iPhone without giving any money to Apple! I'll be living the dream!"
Posted on: 2011/7/27 23:45
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Good score! My son has your plan since he can get unlimited texts for $15/mo. I'm on the similar ATT plan, but the broken phones I've been looking at on ebay for parts have mostly been immersed! I'm really reluctant to get a non-flip phone since I managed to break the little caller ID screen on a flip twice, my pocket is a dangerous place. But it appears what broke after 3 months (bedsides the little screen) is the flex cable between the shells, go figure. The CSR at Nokia told me one had to be very careful opening and closing flip phones!!! But the broken screen prevented me from getting warranty repair for the cable. I'm ranting. whoops.
Posted on: 2011/7/27 23:27
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Most of the ATT phones now a days are all quadband. I got a quadband off a amazon.
I didn't have to go into J&R, at around 4 an Amazon courier showed up with the phone... Amazon should just stick with UPS for its 2 Day deliveries...
Posted on: 2011/7/27 21:58
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For only $20 I bought a broken iPhone 3G (just had a cracked screen) -- I changed the glass and digitizer -- a little work but it cost only $8 for the replacement on ebay - ( I then did a jailbreak and unlocked the phone ) -- I now use it with a prepaid T-mobile service 1000 minutes for $100 good for the whole year (about $8 per month) it has total internet over wifi -- I can even make and receive free Google voice calls over wifi with a special free app. I must say I do it for the sport of Hacking but if you want to do it it isn't too hard...
...there is tons online to learn how to do this... http://www.google.com/search?aq=f&sou ... q=Jailbreak+unlock+iphone
Posted on: 2011/7/27 21:32
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Careful, there's 2 different GSM standards, 850/1900 for US and 900/1800 for Europe. Be sure you get one that does the right frequencies.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM_frequency_bands The prices for unlocked phones are pretty ridiculous. I just got a primitive but reputedly indestructible Moto F3 for $45 after my 3 month old Nokia 6350 crapped out.
Posted on: 2011/7/27 20:30
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Jemma Loan on Newark Ave will unlock your phone for you.
Posted on: 2011/7/27 19:12
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Is there a store name or something?
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Posted on: 2011/7/27 16:59
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I know about J&R and it is my last hope. I need to send it overseas and I had ordered a phone online but It hasn't been delivered and should?ve been here two days ago..
I?m trying to find a local store that has it, otherwise its J&R
Posted on: 2011/7/27 16:56
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20 Belleville Ave in Belleville, NJ near Bloomfield. I bought a used Blackberry 9780 for $240 in great shape....Also they had tons of droids, Blackberry's, etc...
Posted on: 2011/7/27 16:56
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J&R sells unlocked phones. You can search locked and unlocked on their website, jr.com.
Posted on: 2011/7/27 16:48
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I need to get a unlocked phone today and I don't know who sells unlocked phones around here.
I know bestbuy has phones but they are still locked to a network even though you are paying full retail on it..
Posted on: 2011/7/27 16:47
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