Where to Buy a Discount iPhone 3 G

A decision to buy an iPhone 3G at a discount shows a desire to acquire the unit, but with an unwillingness to spend beyond what amount has been allocated. This demonstrates the rationale and organized mind of one who cannot be badgered into action and who can be expected to check the details of what he goes into.

The following should be considered before finally deciding on the buy: 

1.    Determine exactly what you want before finally deciding on buying an iPhone 3G at a discount. Are you looking for a brand new unit, a used one, or a refurbished iPhone 3G? Will you accept a locked iPhone or would you much prefer an unlocked and jailbroken iPhone. This will allow you to use any carrier you choose and access applications that would normally not be open to you.

Do you want an 8GB or a 16GB memory capacity; would you want all of the accessories that are available for the iPhone? Opting for all of these would add to the cost of the unit and could negate your reason for getting a discount. On the other hand, it might not be such a bad idea to purchase accessories from the discount since it might not entail any cash disbursement. It might not be a bad idea as well to price out the accessories or buy them individually since you might be able to get discounts on the respective items as well.      

2.    Be on the alert for special discount ads. There might be an ad in your local paper or in the web for items that you want. Do not expose yourself to a scam though and be cautious of offers of free iPhones. There would surely be a catch to it since nothing comes free, especially an iPhone that is never cheap. 

3.    Go to eBay Online Marketplace. It is a good source of iPhone 3G sold at a discount, regardless of whether these are brand new, used, or refurbished. 

4.    If you decide on a used iPhone 3G regardless if it is refurbished:
 
a.    Test the phone for damage of any kind, including scratches, those caused by a drop, and water damage. A used iPhone will have signs of wear and tear, the extent of which would depend on the care that the previous owner put to it. A used iPhone is cheap only on a relative basis and better examination should be made in a purchase.
b.    Establish that the iPhone is under warranty and check the return policy. This is important whether you buy from a retailer or from an online seller. 
c.    Be careful with the battery of iPhone 3G that is more than a year old.  An iPhone 3G is not user replaceable.

Decide to buy at eBay. It is a large Online Marketplace where you can either bid or buy outright at a good price. They will even ship some of the items to you for free.