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Old 02-05-2012, 09:16 AM
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Ok, I am taking the plunge, selling my Galaxy Nexus and buying another iPhone 4s. Here is my question...... Is there any advantage to buy at and Apple Store or from Verizon or vice versa?

I dont care about Apple Care but I do want to carry the Verizon insurance.

Thanks!!
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:23 AM
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Apple is just better in general in terms of speed and stock - when I was with VZW any trip to the store was a painstaking grueling process lol just my 2¢
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:37 AM
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The advantage is that you can maybe meet this guy at the Apple Store...

This Guy
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:56 AM
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The advantage is that you can maybe meet this guy at the Apple Store...

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LOL. What was he doing?
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Old 02-05-2012, 10:30 AM
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Old 02-05-2012, 01:30 PM
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Apple won't try to talk you out of buying an iPhone. Depending on the Verizon store, they may "hassle" you a bit since they're not making as much, or any, money when you buy an iPhone.
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Old 02-05-2012, 02:38 PM
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you could just order it online with verizon and then you don't have to talk to anyone- or wait in line-
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Old 02-05-2012, 02:46 PM
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The question is, does Vzn have restocking fees if you decide you want a different size or color? Apple doesn't.
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The question is, does Vzn have restocking fees if you decide you want a different size or color? Apple doesn't.
This I got a 16gb and decided I wanted 32 apple switched em no prob
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