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PostPosted: 17:02 - 20 Jan 2007    Post subject: Mobile phone internet offers Reply with quote

Has anyone bought a phone on one of those offers giving a free Xbox or ipod or whatever? Like THIS What sites has anyone used.
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PostPosted: 17:09 - 20 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

www.e2save.com always looked OK. But remember they'll be making the money back from the XBox etc somehow, you're probably better off, when looking for a contract, looking at the discounted line rental stuff. The only disadvantage being you have to send off your invoices every 4 months to get a cheque for the money back.
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PostPosted: 17:12 - 20 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's actually for the wife and comparing with her current contract, the only difference I can see is that this offer is for 18 months instead of 12.
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PostPosted: 17:45 - 20 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got a free DS from onestopphoneshop.co.uk just before Xmas, no problems what so ever.
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PostPosted: 17:58 - 20 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

So how long do these things take to come through? I take it the gifts don't come at the same time as the phone?
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PostPosted: 18:20 - 20 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

greg did one of the free xbox deals mate.
cant remember who with but hell no doubt be along shortly with the details Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 18:37 - 20 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Greg did do it.

www.buymobilephones.net

Got my motorola l6 and free core xbox. :D

Make sure you read the terms and conditions though. Incase they have changed.
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PostPosted: 19:43 - 20 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine was 28 days after I set up the contract, I think most of them are the same.
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PostPosted: 19:54 - 20 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

i looked at one of these deals, but the value of the re-payments was triple to that of the products you get. Thumbs Down

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PostPosted: 23:10 - 20 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

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i looked at one of these deals, but the value of the re-payments was triple to that of the products you get. Thumbs Down

HTH


By repayments, I assume you mean the line rental? the line rental and free minutes etc are the same as what Orange are offering me directly, the only difference is the free product and the fact its a 18 month contract.
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PostPosted: 23:13 - 20 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Greg did do it.

www.buymobilephones.net

Got my motorola l6 and free core xbox. Very Happy

Make sure you read the terms and conditions though. Incase they have changed.



That's the mob I linked to in my first post. they had the deal I wanted, I'd just never heard of them.
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PostPosted: 00:29 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

True Blue, I did mean line rental etc, The monthly fee was ridiculous.
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PostPosted: 00:38 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

The line rentals are the same as the high street outlets, as far as I can see. Confused
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PostPosted: 00:48 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm always going to spend minimum £20 a month on a phone contract. Upping it to £30 to cover all my extra spending and getting a free xbox with it, it is a far better deal than I would get in a shop.

Sold the motorola phone they gave me for £50 too.

Richie - Can't recommend buymobilephones enough, pronto delivery of me xbox. You get the contract info with the phone, send them the proof of address and ID they require along with your voucher and your free item gets sent on next day delivery. Thumbs Up I did google it before I went and placed an order, just incase it was a scam. Sounded a bit too good to be true. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 00:56 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think what steve is getting at is the overall price costing.

Take a E900. With Orange you can get it on "Canary" Rolling Eyes ( 12 months contract ) for £40/m with 8 months free so it works out at £160 over the year.
Take the same contract but with the X-box its 12 months @ £40 so works out at £480 over the 12 months.
So there's a difference there of £320.

How much is an X box ?
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PostPosted: 00:57 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

So how long did it take to get the phone from when you ordered it? The deal I was looking at was the £35 with 500 minutes free and 500 text, which is the same as what Orange are offering us. So it sounds pretty fair to me. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 00:59 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

I know your asking Greg, they usually come next day special delivery.
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PostPosted: 00:59 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hmm...not as quick as I would have liked or expected. About 9 days for myself. Neutral Having said that, I am not known for my patience. I don't think it usually takes that long though, on other websites it usually arrives within 3 working days.

They are always sent on special delivery but its the necessary checks they do like any phone company does that takes the most time. Evil or Very Mad


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PostPosted: 01:00 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mr.Everready wrote:
Take the same contract but with the X-box its 12 months @ £40 so works out at £480 over the 12 months.
So there's a difference there of £320.

How much is an X box ?


Yeah Paul, but you're comparing 2 of their offers together. What I'm saying is that either of those offers are better than what I can get on the high street, whether I want the free 8 months rental or the Xbox.
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PostPosted: 01:01 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

What Id and stuff did they need Greg, all mine needed was taken over the phone. Confused
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PostPosted: 01:02 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

True Blue wrote:


Yeah Paul, but you're comparing 2 of their offers together. What I'm saying is that either of those offers are better than what I can get on the high street, whether I want the free 8 months rental or the Xbox.


Aye, was just pointing out what steve was moaning about. Wink Laughing
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PostPosted: 01:05 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

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What Id and stuff did they need Greg, all mine needed was taken over the phone. Confused


Bank statements, a debit card, passport etc.

I wasn't too keen on sending them any personal stuff so instead sent them copies of an unsued student bank account and a dead switch card with my signature on it. Laughing They were quite specific that the statements had to have activity on them which mine didn't so I just chucked in a few University letters with my name and address on them hoping they would accept.

Which they did. They returned my debit card but must have binned my other stuff. Bastids.
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PostPosted: 01:06 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Suppose they've got to be wary of your sort. Razz
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PostPosted: 01:12 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I think what steve is getting at is the overall price costing.

Take a E900. With Orange you can get it on "Canary" Rolling Eyes ( 12 months contract ) for £40/m with 8 months free so it works out at £160 over the year.
Take the same contract but with the X-box its 12 months @ £40 so works out at £480 over the 12 months.
So there's a difference there of £320.

How much is an X box ?


That is exactly what I was getting at. Cool

If there is a deal for anyone of you lot which you find more suitable, good for you. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 01:23 - 21 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's not the same for everyone though.

Option I chose: Canary/Racoon 30 contract £30 a month. Free xbox 360 worth £200 that I wanted anyway. So £360 for the year. Sold the Motorola L6 so final cost for year £310

The other option I would have took: Any contract on £25 a month with the flashiest phone I could get. And that's it. Cost for the year £300.

So xbox for £10. Thumbs Up Crap phone I can live with.

There are cashback deals but I would never have got one. I would have forgotton to apply for the cashback (which they bank on people doing). Plus on the highstreet, well, they don't really do such good cashback deals. Online is much better. Thumbs Up
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