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Leithen said:
bad company said:
I meant that the overnight queuing was due to Apple marketing.
As you say strong figures (12% increase in sales) lead to the increased share price.
The forecasts are just shy of a $Billion Revenue a day... bonkers.As you say strong figures (12% increase in sales) lead to the increased share price.
Phone is £1150 (which i agree is crazy)
So paying £229 per year for the contract.
Currently paying £20/ month for contract which would be £240/ year plus the cost of the phone so final cost would be £1870.
Saving of getting through Virgin is £34 over the 3 years but no lump sum coming out.
Granted this is all only ok if you are happy with a 3 year contract and want the X, as i will not argue that ot isnt a crazy amount but all said it seems a way that suits me and is cheaper than buying outright and going sim only.
So paying £229 per year for the contract.
Currently paying £20/ month for contract which would be £240/ year plus the cost of the phone so final cost would be £1870.
Saving of getting through Virgin is £34 over the 3 years but no lump sum coming out.
Granted this is all only ok if you are happy with a 3 year contract and want the X, as i will not argue that ot isnt a crazy amount but all said it seems a way that suits me and is cheaper than buying outright and going sim only.
Sheetmaself said:
Just got deal with virgin
£51/month
5000 minutes
Unlimited texts
40gb data
Iphone x 256gb
But for 36 months.
Seems good to me current phone ive had for 4 years so the terms not an issue to me.
Delivery on 13th Nov as well.
Sheet the bed! £51/month
5000 minutes
Unlimited texts
40gb data
Iphone x 256gb
But for 36 months.
Seems good to me current phone ive had for 4 years so the terms not an issue to me.
Delivery on 13th Nov as well.
Oddly enough, while I’d never consider paying £51 per month for a phone, that isn’t the stand out figure for me.
No, the standout figure is 40GB data per month.
Forty gig of data?!
Seriously, will you actually use that? Or even close to it? That’s a f*cktonne of data man!
Edited by TheJimi on Friday 3rd November 11:33
orhan said:
p1stonhead said:
In what way is that not a scam? iPhone are never available cheaper than retail without a contract.....
Their registered address just up the road from me I’ll go check tomorrow see what there is. I smell something though It was brand new and sealed, it was the 8 plus and with a UK plug so exactly as described, a full £150 cheaper than anywhere else.
bad company said:
Overnight queuing outside Apple stores and the shares rise this morning.
Here we go, great Apple marketing.
At my local Apple store (Bath Southgate) a lady had set up camp outside at 1:30pm yesterday. I figured people would start queueing in the early morning, but wouldn't have predicted someone queuing outside while the store was actually still open. We're through the looking glass folks.Here we go, great Apple marketing.
I've got a Space Grey 256GB one turning up today, but seriously considering selling it on. The phone price is high enough as it is, but the overs on eBay etc are just insane - people paying £1600+
Ordered my 64gb X on the apple website on the 27th at 8.01am. I'm allocated to get mine delivered towards the end of November 
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[benefit of hindsight]I think ordering it to pick up from a store means you get it quicker?[/benefit of hindsight]
.[benefit of hindsight]I think ordering it to pick up from a store means you get it quicker?[/benefit of hindsight]
Edited by hurstg01 on Friday 3rd November 11:47
chrispmartha said:
Had this offer from Sky Mobile (I didn't even realise they did mobiles), think its only available to Sky customers?
iPhone X 64GB
10GB Data
Unlimited Calls/Text
24 month plan
£0.00 upfront
£57 per month
That seems impossible cheap? The quivalent of about a £10 per month contract on top of the phone. iPhone X 64GB
10GB Data
Unlimited Calls/Text
24 month plan
£0.00 upfront
£57 per month
p1stonhead said:
chrispmartha said:
Had this offer from Sky Mobile (I didn't even realise they did mobiles), think its only available to Sky customers?
iPhone X 64GB
10GB Data
Unlimited Calls/Text
24 month plan
£0.00 upfront
£57 per month
That seems impossible cheap? The quivalent of about a £10 per month contract on top of the phone. iPhone X 64GB
10GB Data
Unlimited Calls/Text
24 month plan
£0.00 upfront
£57 per month
Having looked through the small print the sim contract is for 12 months and the phone contract is for 30 months, the wording is weird though I don't think you actually ever own the phone, that's how it reads to me.
From website
This is from the phone T&Cs
"Swap24: 30-month loan agreement required, unless you pay for your phone in full when you order. Swap12: 24-month loan agreement required. A plan subscription is required throughout the duration of the loan. Sky UK is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (authorisation number 712293). Terms & conditions"
This is the SIM T&Cs
"A 12-month minimum term applies to your Sky Mobile services. "
Edited to Add I think they are using the term loan to mean loan the cost of the phone over 30 mionths so you do get to keep it - I think...
Edited by chrispmartha on Friday 3rd November 14:31
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