[INFO] Refurbed Nook Colors on Buy.com - Nook Color General

I just got my daily e-mail from Buy.com and noticed that they now have refurbished Nook Colors for $225: http://bit.ly/iSSIM3
I don't know that $25 off of list is THAT great of a deal for a refurb (I would have preferred at least $50) - but it was the first of the refurbs that I've seen so I thought I'd pass it along in case anyone is looking to pick up an extra with a few bucks off.

Maybe they are ones without the new partitions. Doubt it though.
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Ha. Two months ago I would have bought a second nook for $200. Now I'll just wait for the gazillions of sub $200 capacitive tablets that will be on the shelves in a few months, that will also have GPS & compass.

iolinux333 said:
Ha. Two months ago I would have bought a second nook for $200. Now I'll just wait for the gazillions of sub $200 capacitive tablets that will be on the shelves in a few months, that will also have GPS & compass.
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Eww... You like crap ;p

iolinux333 said:
Ha. Two months ago I would have bought a second nook for $200. Now I'll just wait for the gazillions of sub $200 capacitive tablets that will be on the shelves in a few months, that will also have GPS & compass.
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Yea that sounds bad. The NC is a gem, everything else around this range and down is ehh.
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opps, posted in wrong thread.

yeah and the most important part - the community support plus the hi res screen just cannot be beat on the nook
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Eww... You like crap ;p
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I Am Marino said:
Maybe they are ones without the new partitions. Doubt it though.
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I just bought a refurbed unit from eBay and it's most certainly affected by the partition change. It even has the blue sticker on the box.

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What is craigslist?

Is it like ebay and amazon.com?
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Its less reliable from what I've heard...
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i love browsing craigslist go to craigslist.org , its pretty much a giant classifieds site with jobs, for sale you name it.
its like ebay , with the difference theres about 2000% more scams ... but on the other hand its the only place where u can get hardware for sexual favors
souljaboy said:
its like ebay , with the difference theres about 2000% more scams ... but on the other hand its the only place where u can get hardware for sexual favors
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You'd know that.. jokes man.
I've never used it, did go on it, and didn't find it easy to use. Just use eBay at least what you pay for you get so better for you
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id write more about it but , hey its xda ...
craigslist is ok for local selling/purchasing of junk. The problem is that everyone wants to lowball your already low low price.
Example: I had a guitar that is worth $800.00 I put it up on CL for $400.00 and people were still trying to either trade it for firewood (i.e. junk guitars) or try and get it for $350.00.
But another good example is I had an Apple 3g - and I was able to sell it for $200.00 no issues. So essentially I had it for free for the 2yrs I owned it.
... so as long as your dealing local and your a hardass - its not bad for selling stuff. Just don't try and purchase out of your area.
And stay away from the personals (which I think they closed anyways) Thats where all the Chester's are hiding with their candies and ice cream.
craigslist is the place where you transact and get killed.
Its the greates place on earth for a high schooler to find used cars.
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I prefer to stay away from it
anyone heard of the craigslist killer?? no?? ok
It's pretty much the best thing ever. I buy/sell all of my phones on CL. Just sold my 6 month old Evo for $300 cash, then turned around and bought a Nexus S for $400. Ironically, I later found out the guy I bought the NS from is a fellow XDA-er.
Yea I saw it on TV. What an asshole that dude was
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anyone heard of the craigslist killer?? no?? ok
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booyakasha said:
It's pretty much the best thing ever. I buy/sell all of my phones on CL. Just sold my 6 month old Evo for $300 cash, then turned around and bought a Nexus S for $400. Ironically, I later found out the guy I bought the NS from is a fellow XDA-er.
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the 400 was a good deal but 300 for evo ??? not at all
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the 400 was a good deal but 300 for evo ??? not at all
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Meaning I got screwed or the guy who bought it did? Between you and me, I'm pretty sure I took him for a ride, it was probably only worth $200-250. I used it for a solid 6 months and it had a couple bumps and bruises.
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Yea I saw it on TV. What an asshole that dude was
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He got everything and he ruined it.
booyakasha said:
Meaning I got screwed or the guy who bought it did? Between you and me, I'm pretty sure I took him for a ride, it was probably only worth $200-250. I used it for a solid 6 months and it had a couple bumps and bruises.
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iono 250 is hd2 money ... last time i checked evos were way higher on ebay
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iono 250 is hd2 money ... last time i checked evos were way higher on ebay
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Maybe, seems like the ones above $300 are either new or very new (within a month), I got mine the first day they went on sale. I'm happy with the 3 i got, maybe I could've gotten $350, but what's another $50.

Going to get a NC, but where?

The NC is $249 from best buy, B&N & walmart. Ya'll recommend any one place over the other?
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Try Walmart as I hear they still have the pre new partitioned NCs, saves you trouble.
I got mine at best Buy because I needed to get an SD card at the same time. It really doesn't matter.
If you want to have the best shot at getting one with the old (non-sucky) partitions, try a walmart in a smaller town. If it's a slightly redneck town all the better, cause there's less chance that people are buying nook colors with any sort of regularity, so you're more likely to be able to get older stock.
Try craigslist. I've found some as cheap as $135. Some people got them as gifts and ended up getting Ipad
So they sell them cheap. Still in the box.
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I got mine new/sealed in the box off Craigslist. Never saw a new/sealed one lower, but still.
If you don't mind a refurb Overstock.com has them for $225
But first go to overstock.com/coupons and click on the $12 off link so you get $12 off costing you only ~$216 shipped.
I would have linked to the pages except I don't have enough posts do that yet!
There was a better deal floating around with Overstock.com however the coupon code stopped working last time I checked. This is what I did and my NC should arrive Thursday.
MCarnage said:
If you don't mind a refurb Overstock.com has them for $225
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Um, or $225 with free shipping from B&N directly, not through the big lame 'O'.
khaytsus said:
Um, or $225 with free shipping from B&N directly, not through the big lame 'O'.
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You mean $249 ? I haven't seen $225 on B&N website
limaunion said:
You mean $249 ? I haven't seen $225 on B&N website
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If I meant $249 I would have said it.
The topic was refurbs, which B&N sells for.......
Ended up getting it through Walmart. Worked out best anyways, as their protection plan was half of what BB & B&N were ($20 vs $45 & $50)
Also try slickdeals.net...they recently had refurbed nooks for $180.
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Refurbished Nook Color $199

Looks like Overstock has some Refurbished Nook Colors for $199
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Nook-Color-by-Barnes-Noble-Certified-Pre-Owned/5924200/product.html
use code 207397 for discount to 185.07.
free shipping and no tax in CA.
I ordered one of these yesterday...can't wait to get a NC and flash CM7 on it!
Just ordered one! Can't wait to put CM7 on it. Thanks for the discount code!
Thanks for the code. Bought a new one from B & N for my son, and had a blast putting CM7 and OC to 1325 Mhz. Very usable and fun device.... I want one for myself!
Was thinking maybe I'd wait for a cool Honeycomb tablet ... after price drops. But after looking at some reviews and PRICE$, why wait? For someone who moves around, 10" is too big.
Was kind of looking for one on craigslist or something, but this works great!
...hmmm. Slight buyer's remorse:
Meritline has the refurbished Samsung SGX540 Galaxy Tab 16GB 7" WiFi Android Tablet for $319 - $49 off with coupon code MLC61J0QTNL1 [100 uses] = $270 with free shipping.
http://www.meritline.com/samsung-p1000-galaxy-tab-smart-media-device---p-64126.aspx
$90 for radio, gps and camera seems like a nice upgrade?
sweet, just picked one up. will be a nice compliment to my atrix and be a fun toy for quick browsing when i dont want to power up the laptop
domin8 said:
sweet, just picked one up. will be a nice compliment to my atrix and be a fun toy for quick browsing when i dont want to power up the laptop
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Nook or Tab?
Not sure if that tab requires some kind of activation or not? Read some reviews/videos lastnight comp Tab vs. Nook and the tab usually wins on most based on "out of box" exp. Don't think they had the latest tweeks on the nooks though. And most where comparing the Tab wi-fi only which is actually downgraded frim 3G one in a few ways.
Can live fine w/ GPS tether, no camera. Get by without actual buttons ok. Better dev here and build quality, and I'm getting used to the dpi and actually like it.
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akenis said:
...hmmm. Slight buyer's remorse:
Meritline has the refurbished Samsung SGX540 Galaxy Tab 16GB 7" WiFi Android Tablet for $319 - $49 off with coupon code MLC61J0QTNL1 [100 uses] = $270 with free shipping.
http://www.meritline.com/samsung-p1000-galaxy-tab-smart-media-device---p-64126.aspx
$90 for radio, gps and camera seems like a nice upgrade?
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AT&T is selling a refurbished galaxy tab for $250, no contract. The only requirement is you have to buy a month of service, which can easily be canceled and refunded with a polite call to AT&T customer service.
My conclusion: DON'T BUY THE WIFI VERSION. Just don't. It is a scaled down version of the cellular version. So for the same price as the wifi one, why not? Also, both the nook and galaxy tab have great hacking communities so ROMs are plentiful in both cases, it just depends on whether the spec bump is worth it.
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AT&T is selling a refurbished galaxy tab for $250, no contract. The only requirement is you have to buy a month of service, which can easily be canceled and refunded with a polite call to AT&T customer service.
My conclusion: DON'T BUY THE WIFI VERSION. Just don't. It is a scaled down version of the cellular version. So for the same price as the wifi one, why not? Also, both the nook and galaxy tab have great hacking communities so ROMs are plentiful in both cases, it just depends on whether the spec bump is worth it.
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Yeah...def no wifi only from what I've read. My NC is sitting in a box on my fron poorch!
I made a thread "so would you trade for a Galaxy Tab"... and got a bunch of responses. Still a tough call... and now $65 diff? I think I can live with my Nook...
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akenis said:
Nook or Tab?
Not sure if that tab requires some kind of activation or not? Read some reviews/videos lastnight comp Tab vs. Nook and the tab usually wins on most based on "out of box" exp. Don't think they had the latest tweeks on the nooks though. And most where comparing the Tab wi-fi only which is actually downgraded frim 3G one in a few ways.
Can live fine w/ GPS tether, no camera. Get by without actual buttons ok. Better dev here and build quality, and I'm getting used to the dpi and actually like it.
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I got the nook, and so far am very happy with it. Does everything I have needed it to, with speed. Threw on the b&n hard shell case and a screen protector and it feels solid and protected now.
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domin8 said:
I got the nook, and so far am very happy with it. Does everything I have needed it to, with speed. Threw on the b&n hard shell case and a screen protector and it feels solid and protected now.
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Got mine too...
Aegis screen and hard/silicone case...nice
CM7 and OC kernel (102 and 1200Mhz)
Zeam Launcher
Netflix
Netflix fixer
Nook tweeks
Great little toy! Tool!!
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Thanks to the OP for this thread. I received the NC on Wednesday and had it up and running with CM7 stable the same night. I've added dozens of programs from both Android Market and Apps for Android Amazon.
I purchased many that I liked in the demo version.
Sling Mobile for Android (which allows me to watch Hulu, Netflix, Pandora and MLB on my Roku, plus everthing on Directv)
Moon+ Pro
PowerAmp
XDA
Thumb Keyboard
ezPDF
When my ATT contract comes up in August I'm giving up on my Blackberry and switching to an Android Phone.
Hubmanx said:
Looks like Overstock has some Refurbished Nook Colors for $199
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I just took advantage of a similar deal from Buy.com
** I was going to post a direct link but it won't let me because I'm new here. **
Mine shipped direct from B&N, not sure if the Overstock deal is the same. Just got it last night, and haven't had much time to play with it yet. I plan to get CM on it ASAP.
dirtysox said:
I just took advantage of a similar deal from Buy.com
** I was going to post a direct link but it won't let me because I'm new here. **
Mine shipped direct from B&N, not sure if the Overstock deal is the same. Just got it last night, and haven't had much time to play with it yet. I plan to get CM on it ASAP.
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Good buy, the one I got from Barnes and noble shipped direct fromxthem also
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I received mine last week and registered it at Barnes and Noble. Then I received an email saying that I could buy the extended warranty, which covers breakage.
I stopped by BN last night and was told that you have two weeks from date of purchase to pick up the two year warranty. For $55 it sounds like a good deal to me!!!
Just curious if anyone with a refurbished nook has noticed any screen defects like dust under the screen or stuck pixels. I know I went through 4 nooks with screen defects before I got one without any problems. I know others have had similar issues. Wondering if a lot of these refurbished nooks are these returned ones.
vtmike said:
Just curious if anyone with a refurbished nook has noticed any screen defects like dust under the screen or stuck pixels. I know I went through 4 nooks with screen defects before I got one without any problems. I know others have had similar issues. Wondering if a lot of these refurbished nooks are these returned ones.
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Returned a new one with a row of greenish pixels. My refurb is fine.... like new.
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is there a huge difference in "new" and "certified preowned"? besides the obvious price tag.
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is there a huge difference in "new" and "certified preowned"? besides the obvious price tag.
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Mine was like new, which is what I expect of retailed pre-owns. If I didn't mind something with a few scratches or dents, I'd buy eBay used.

Oops - Somebody destoyed there nexus 7 already

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Google-nexu...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item35be863af8
Sucks for this person. Bad Accident.
..... But it "still works".
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THEIR
It comes with the original box!!!!! Win!
It might be worth getting if it stays cheap, because we all know that the market for replacing the digitizer on popular phones is pretty fast to start offering parts or repairs, might be able to fix it for $20-$30.
The display is fused to the glass, so fixing that would mean a new display/digitiser/front-glass unit. That's going to be costly.
Might be worth a few bucks as a spare battery, but LiIon degrades just sitting on the shelf, so not really worth keeping one lying around.
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The display is fused to the glass, so fixing that would mean a new display/digitiser/front-glass unit. That's going to be costly.
Might be worth a few bucks as a spare battery, but LiIon degrades just sitting on the shelf, so not really worth keeping one lying around.
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Aah, I keep saying I need to look at the tear-downs... Yeah.. Although if you somehow brick the device, that mobo could be worth more than $40ish if it doesn't go too high
Already at $31 + 10$ shipping
were esiantse
Droid VNC server works on the N7 (with root); just confirmed. I did the same a while back with a Bluelight special.
If the broken glass/digitizer can be removed without damaging the display, it could be turned into a very nice wifi digital picture frame with lots of storage.
Google sells additional Nexus 7 Chargers at $25. That' easy money.
And if all else fails, for $50 sell that 16GB eMMC to someone who regrets going with only 8GB. Big money. I'm kidding. :laugh:
I was thinking it could be used as a media center for music in my BBQ area xmbc.., it would be nice to have 2 seperate xmbc setups in the house, one on the main media center and one just for out the back, it could mount the files on the other media center via UNC... BID!
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$51 .... Damn? That you ^
$51 for a broken N7...wow....
Dude the guy at my work got his then four hours later sat on it like an idiot and shattered the screen yesterday
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CrazyPeter said:
THEIR
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Technically speaking, "Somebody" is a singular noun, and "their" is a plural possessive determiner. They don't really match. So it should be "Somebody... his/her..."
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Technically speaking, "Somebody" is a singular noun, and "their" is a plural possessive determiner. They don't really match. So it should be "Somebody... his/her..."
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You are incorrect. The usage of "their" to show ownership of an object belonging to an unspecified or unknown gender, such as "somebody", is a proper sentence structure.
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Dude the guy at my work got his then four hours later sat on it like an idiot and shattered the screen yesterday
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That dude deserves a broken Nexus 7.
LCD and Digitizer assembly for $140
Also listed on feeBay, LCD and Digitizer assembly for $140 (including shipping). Item 120952864832. Sorry, no link. :crying:
"To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!"
Instead of dealing with the offenders, let's punish all by not allowing useful links and by promoting senseless replies to increase post count.
Ended @ $92.32 + $10 shipping.
That's outrageous... 100$ for a broken n7 shipped...
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CyberCitizen said:
That's outrageous... 100$ for a broken n7 shipped...
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A digitizer is maybe $50. If they can fix it they just got a $150 N7 16GB.

Is $165 a good price?

I really didn't want to sell my nexus s because I used it around my house (have a GS2) but but my friends needs a phone because his just broke is $165 a good price for the phone and a few batteries thanks!
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Darrien13 said:
I really didn't want to sell my nexus s because I used it around my house (have a GS2) but but my friends needs a phone because his just broke is $165 a good price for the phone and a few batteries thanks!
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No... I would sell it for at least $200
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I saw one of those on ebay starting 150$, mint in 200$. I want to buy one :3
If he's your best friend, just give it to him for free. If he's a good friend, $165 is a good price, I just bought one for that price. If he's a crappy friend, $180-$200 depends on the condition of the phone. I would only pay $200 for a Nexus S if it has original box, accessories, and at least 9/10 condition though. Just make sure its a one time payment only.
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I saw one of those on ebay starting 150$, mint in 200$. I want to buy one :3
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Buy from XDA or Swappa, avoid ebay for used phones if you can unless there are lots of photos and a detailed description, speaking from experience here.
I snagged one up on ebay for 120 they have been going for less nowa days. 150 wouldn't be bad..
That is a bit low for a good quality GSM version, I can understand the Sprint version being that low.
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Really I love this phone but I just picked one up for $75 on Craig'slist. Its my second nexus s4g because my last ones power button died. But let's be honest the hardware is being pushed to its limit and for the same $165 with some searching you could find a galaxy nexus. Like I said I love this phone and wouldn't trade it for anything but the price is kinda high.
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I think you should give him this at 165$ because he will feel glad and There's noot mych Difference between 165$ and 200$.Business with the whole world but not with your Friends...So Give him this at 165$ and he would get happy Too.Now all Depends On You.
i think 165$ is fine, in my country the used nexus s (97-98%) with box and accessories is only 150$ because it's m200s :good:
i think that 165 $ are a good price! in Italy Nexus S is sell at 179€
Good is good...but with 80$ plus you can find the Galaxy Nexus so if you have to sell it 165$ is a good price
I plaid $40 for mine, 2 weeks old from my friend, just the phone though.
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You guys are all completely INSANE asking $150+ for a nexus s!!! You can easily find them on ebay for $60....they are a dime a dozen. Anyone who pays that much for a phone that's two generations old (and beyond EOL) should be b!tch slapped to oblivion.
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You guys are all completely INSANE asking $150+ for a nexus s!!! You can easily find them on ebay for $60....they are a dime a dozen. Anyone who pays that much for a phone that's two generations old (and beyond EOL) should be b!tch slapped to oblivion.
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Find a link to a *good condition*, fully working Nexus S for under $100. I'll wait.
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Find a link to a *good condition*, fully working Nexus S for under $100. I'll wait.
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This is for the next auction ending on ebay....5 hours left and still only the 1cent opening bid.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Nex...0525799364?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item53f1031fc4
Yeah...looks like the bidding is ruthless and there's no hope to find one for under $100, right?
/sarcasm
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This is for the next auction ending on ebay....5 hours left and still only the 1cent opening bid.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Nex...0525799364?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item53f1031fc4
Yeah...looks like the bidding is ruthless and there's no hope to find one for under $100, right?
/sarcasm
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Did you read the description? It's missing parts of the bezel. The power button doesn't work. I said *good condition*. Also, do a search of the "Completed Items" for a better feel of what they are selling at. I'm seeing most around the $110-$160 range...
Try these:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Samsung-Goog...ones&hash=item4abf10738e&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1203
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Samsung-Nexu...nes&hash=item5aebf7a8dd&_uhb=1#ht_2170wt_1186
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Samsung-Goog...ones&hash=item2ec3d6cf48&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1203
Next time, don't be a **** when you are wrong, okay?
hp420 said:
You guys are all completely INSANE asking $150+ for a nexus s!!! You can easily find them on ebay for $60....they are a dime a dozen. Anyone who pays that much for a phone that's two generations old (and beyond EOL) should be b!tch slapped to oblivion.
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The CDMA (Sprint) version is way cheap, but the GSM is easily $150. I just spent the last couple weeks shopping for one and, yes, the bidding IS ruthless. You will be VERY hard pressed to find a good condition GSm Nexus S for less than $150. It's not impossible, but you would have to have the cash on hand and be very patient.
What you will not find, though, is even a Sprint version for $60. Well, not one that works anyways.
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The CDMA (Sprint) version is way cheap, but the GSM is easily $150. I just spent the last couple weeks shopping for one and, yes, the bidding IS ruthless. You will be VERY hard pressed to find a good condition GSm Nexus S for less than $150. It's not impossible, but you would have to have the cash on hand and be very patient.
What you will not find, though, is even a Sprint version for $60. Well, not one that works anyways.
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I bought my NS4G used in good condition (insignificant scratches on screen, with a protector on, invisible) for 85 with free shipping. Most NS4Gs go for about 85-95 on ebay. I wouldn't pay more than 100 for one in excellent condition.
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I bought my NS4G used in good condition (insignificant scratches on screen, with a protector on, invisible) for 85 with free shipping. Most NS4Gs go for about 85-95 on ebay. I wouldn't pay more than 100 for one in excellent condition.
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You saw the links I posted above, right?
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You saw the links I posted above, right?
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Just give up, lol.
Bottom line:
4G > Cheap. Nobody wants CDMA phones
GSM > Not cheap. Nexus S still selling very well as decent replacements
Even similar phones, Galaxy S for instance, will share similar pricing.

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