The price of cell phones

[docellis]

The cell phone I lost this weekend was free when I signed a new contract with sprint.

I didn't have insurance on it.

If I want to buy another one just like it I will have to spend at least $175 on craigslist (used) and similar on ebay.

It was....free...before...and it was only 2 months old...

[M1IRONMIKE]

The cell phone I lost this weekend was free when I signed a new contract with sprint.

I didn't have insurance on it.

If I want to buy another one just like it I will have to spend at least $175 on craigslist (used) and similar on ebay.

It was....free...before...and it was only 2 months old...

It wasn't free .......you are bound by the contract regardless of any situation that comes up.....I agree though its [expletive]!!!

[jeffbgoofy]

I am a clutz...I am on my third razor since they broke on me twice, glad I got the insurance...

[JCShutout]

I always get the $20-$25 model.

[lukethedrifter]

I have Sprint insurance and they have replaced my phone twice w/o problem. Now a friend tells me that there is a $50 deductible for every repair or replacement. This blows. If true I might as well bag carrying the insurance.

[cardinalkarp]

I have Sprint insurance and they have replaced my phone twice w/o problem. Now a friend tells me that there is a $50 deductible for every repair or replacement. This blows. If true I might as well bag carrying the insurance.

Hmm, I thought its always been that way. I know the insurance plan on my phone has been that way.

[lukethedrifter]

I have Sprint insurance and they have replaced my phone twice w/o problem. Now a friend tells me that there is a $50 deductible for every repair or replacement. This blows. If true I might as well bag carrying the insurance.

Hmm, I thought its always been that way. I know the insurance plan on my phone has been that way.

Not for me. I have paid my monthly insurance pmt of $5 or $6 and they have given me a new or refurb at no additional cost when needed.

[docellis]

the sprint store people told me the cheapest phone they had was $170.

[JL21]

So what you're saying is... now is a bad time to Rick Roll you.

[haltz]

Call a customer service representative and plead your case. Say you thought you put insurance on your phone, that you're willing to extend your contract, have paid your bill so far, blah blah blah, but can't pay $300 for a new phone and see what they say. I've done this before when I was eligible for nothing and it worked (I paid like $50 for a new one).

Worst case, check out eBay and get an older one for the same amount.