Buying a used iPhone

[rob.humphrey123]

I've been thinking about getting an iPhone for a while now and when I finally decided to take the plunge, after my iPod broke, I found out AT&T wants a deposit for the account. With the deposit and the cost of the phone I can't really afford the out of pocket expense.

I was wondering if I bought a used iPhone if AT&T will still require the security deposit and two year contract for the service or can I go month to month with them because I didn't get the phone subsidy?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[big9erfan]

If they are asking for a security deposit, it's b/c your credit is pretty poor. I think to do anything other than a "pay as you go"/pre-pay type thing you'd need a security deposit as they don't think you'll pay your bill with your current credit.

 

[flyingember]

the security deposit is to make sure they have money for the usage fees if you don't pay. you'll likely still get this even if you get the phone elsewhere.

 

[ryanwmurray]

That's weird. Asking for a security deposit doesn't ensure they keep your business as long as you're on month to month.

 

[Cypek]

The best mobile ;d

 

[maclover#IM]

dont by it used if tis warranty is no good

 

[iphoneattic1979]

Strange, security desposit. I thought about getting one but why would they ask for a security desposit?

 

[Sammie]

Used phones are always so unreliable, I'd pay the extra buck and get a new one if I wanted to use it myself.

 

[Mr Qwak]

Make sure the wifi is working and battery life is half decent; I came a cropper on both counts with my used iPhone 2G.