I have a Google Pixel that's fully paid off and use Verizon. I'm looking to get the newest iPhone and willing to change providers. I'd like to stay with Verizon but could move to AT&T. Not really sold on any other providers, unless someone can give me a good reason to use someone like T Mobile. Where I live only AT &T and Verizon have good service. Should I wait for black Friday, or is there a better time to buy? Also wondering if walking into one of the Verizon or ATT stores is the move. I feel like walking into those stores is hit and miss, whether the sales person is just looking for a sale, or wants to help you get what you need. Looking for any advice y'all might have. Thanks in advance!
Where's the best place to get an iPhone?
byu/Blaaamo inFrugal
Posted by Blaaamo
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Best thing to do is buy it from Apple. Pay upfront, switch to Visible or Mint.
Look into Xfinity. They use Verizon towers but cheaper plan.
There may be slight discount on Black Friday. Its soon enough that it may be worth waiting.
Right now visible has a deal to get an iPhone 14 if you pay for a year of their pro level service up front. I was just on the page looking lol
Visible is Verizon’s track phone
You can buy a pre-owned iPhone at Best Buy for a significant discount. The return period is only seven days so you need to put it through its paces but the last three iPhones we’ve bought have all been around $200.
Apple refurb store. Get a used one with warranty and AppleCare still in place, then sign up for service with Mint. Most cost efficient solution.
Visible is good and that is the Verizon network
Swappa
Bought my iPhone 14 Pro from there. Also bought my iPhone XR from there and it lasted me 4 years.
Verified sellers, verified listings. Negotiable pricing, can choose from New to Okay condition and the website clearly lists all the details like battery 🔋% and pictures.
Idiotic to buy current gen phone (or apple anything). 3 gen old unlocked phone, plus year of prepaid mint is way to go.
I used to buy Apple Refurb iPhones, but found [www.backmarket.com](http://www.backmarket.com) great prices and same great iPhones, and always buy unlocked.