[Dracophoenix]

> Android phones just aren't good enough to be worth the switch, especially when they're the same price. I've never paid more than $300 for an iPhone.

Where, if I may ask, do you get such a good deal?

[stjohnswarts]

They either buy used or a couple generation old. I've never paid more than $350 for an iphone myself. If you don't "have to have" cutting edge, then older phones are fine.

[Spivak]

Yep! I’m always sitting 2-3 gens back. My current is an iPhone X which is more than capable and I’ve felt no need whatsoever to upgrade.

[Dracophoenix]

How old is old in this case? 1 or 2 generations of the lowest (SE) or second lowest (mini/regular) tiers?

[alden5]

i just got a 12 mini for $350

[Fezzik]

In the last decade I have never paid more than $0.00 for an iPhone. Just wait for mobile carriers to offer free phones. I switched from T-Mobile to Verizon 2 weeks ago and got a 128gig iPhone 13 mini for free. I actually wanted the SE because I like the home button but it was $400 some bucks. Carriers are constantly having promos like that when they have excess stock, the promos are just not always advertised.

[Dracophoenix]

Did you have to sign a 12-24 month contract with early termination clause?

[hnburnsy]

Try paying cash for your phone and get a data plan from mint mobile or Google fi for $15-17 per month. you will save money.