Standard O2 refresh trick means a 'buy-out' payment of £144 plus £9.99 initially. Cheapest I could find at the moment for a brand new iPhone 5s.
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scouser100000 to fireman1
20 Dec 1626#2
Not sure - have you posted any in either of the two deals you have posted?
fireman1
20 Dec 1611#1
Any deals about on the iPhone 2?
scouser100000 to FoxTwist
20 Dec 167#13
Step by step guide for this deal
1) Follow the get deal button and purchase the phone
2) Receive your phone and sim card.
3) Put the sim card into your phone and go onto myO2 (app or website) and from there request the unlock code.
4) Call 202 from the same sim card as it will make things much easier, go straight to the I want to leave o2 department or something like that (I think it's thinking of leaving us? Press something) as that will connect you with the right people much quicker.
5) Tell the person you want to pay your device in full and cancel the airtime. They will ask you why, tell them you don't think the airtime is a good value for money, but you want to keep the phone because you think it's an outstanding value for money. They will ask you for card details, you tell those details and that's it, they cancel it for you in about an hour.
6) You own the phone from that point, assumed that you have done this straightaway, there won't be any charges, otherwise you will have to pay as much airtime as you have used.
7) Unlock code will come through in about 2 to 48 hours.
SonoftheSun
20 Dec 166#10
I have tried O2 refresh once and probably won't try it again. I did everything within the cooling off period, paid for the device and cancelled the airtime. Ended up being sent a bill for the full airtime charge and 2 months direct debit charges. It took over 20 calls to get the airtime charges lifted off my account and I am yet to have my direct debit reversed. Great deal if it works for you with no hiccup. But when it doesn't, a very messy situation.
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fireman1
20 Dec 1611#1
Any deals about on the iPhone 2?
scouser100000 to fireman1
20 Dec 1626#2
Not sure - have you posted any in either of the two deals you have posted?
mtuk1 to fireman1
20 Dec 161#6
The iPhone 2 from 2008???!!!!
FoxTwist
20 Dec 16#3
how do you go about with this "buy out trick" I've never used it before?
scouser100000 to FoxTwist
20 Dec 167#13
Step by step guide for this deal
1) Follow the get deal button and purchase the phone
2) Receive your phone and sim card.
3) Put the sim card into your phone and go onto myO2 (app or website) and from there request the unlock code.
4) Call 202 from the same sim card as it will make things much easier, go straight to the I want to leave o2 department or something like that (I think it's thinking of leaving us? Press something) as that will connect you with the right people much quicker.
5) Tell the person you want to pay your device in full and cancel the airtime. They will ask you why, tell them you don't think the airtime is a good value for money, but you want to keep the phone because you think it's an outstanding value for money. They will ask you for card details, you tell those details and that's it, they cancel it for you in about an hour.
6) You own the phone from that point, assumed that you have done this straightaway, there won't be any charges, otherwise you will have to pay as much airtime as you have used.
7) Unlock code will come through in about 2 to 48 hours.
kvn618
20 Dec 16#4
profit to be made from ebay?
mtuk1 to kvn618
20 Dec 16#5
Once the fees are factored in I doubt it. Not worth an entry on your credit report just to do that.
thekanester
20 Dec 161#7
zing!
sam_of_london
20 Dec 163#8
IPhone 5s is very slow after the latest 10.02 update. Very unresponsive. It does work but don't expect it to work as smartphone but as feature phone
monkey1999 to sam_of_london
21 Dec 16#38
Even better with the 10.1 battery drain
Tinker12
20 Dec 16#9
Anyone know what the SE is like? £264 for that on the refresh. My understanding is that you can cancel the airtime as soon as you have the phone and just pay for the device. Don't know how easy this is though?
SonoftheSun
20 Dec 166#10
I have tried O2 refresh once and probably won't try it again. I did everything within the cooling off period, paid for the device and cancelled the airtime. Ended up being sent a bill for the full airtime charge and 2 months direct debit charges. It took over 20 calls to get the airtime charges lifted off my account and I am yet to have my direct debit reversed. Great deal if it works for you with no hiccup. But when it doesn't, a very messy situation.
Inyxzee to SonoftheSun
20 Dec 163#11
Just cancel your direct debit through your bank account :neutral_face:
ktreadwell to SonoftheSun
21 Dec 161#28
far easier to go directly to your bank and make a direct debit indemnity claim. recently had to do this as a change to a DD had not been actioned meaning the full balance of my credit card was paid as opposed to the minimum. my bank instantly refunded me the payment and said they would pursue the credit card company to get the money back. took one 2min phone call.
RogerN
20 Dec 16#12
submitting an official complaint stating what you want and why, and asking for repayment of your costs to date ie postage, improper charges under threat of complaint to OFCOM works without fail :wink:
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Top comments
1) Follow the get deal button and purchase the phone
2) Receive your phone and sim card.
3) Put the sim card into your phone and go onto myO2 (app or website) and from there request the unlock code.
4) Call 202 from the same sim card as it will make things much easier, go straight to the I want to leave o2 department or something like that (I think it's thinking of leaving us? Press something) as that will connect you with the right people much quicker.
5) Tell the person you want to pay your device in full and cancel the airtime. They will ask you why, tell them you don't think the airtime is a good value for money, but you want to keep the phone because you think it's an outstanding value for money. They will ask you for card details, you tell those details and that's it, they cancel it for you in about an hour.
6) You own the phone from that point, assumed that you have done this straightaway, there won't be any charges, otherwise you will have to pay as much airtime as you have used.
7) Unlock code will come through in about 2 to 48 hours.
All comments (95)
1) Follow the get deal button and purchase the phone
2) Receive your phone and sim card.
3) Put the sim card into your phone and go onto myO2 (app or website) and from there request the unlock code.
4) Call 202 from the same sim card as it will make things much easier, go straight to the I want to leave o2 department or something like that (I think it's thinking of leaving us? Press something) as that will connect you with the right people much quicker.
5) Tell the person you want to pay your device in full and cancel the airtime. They will ask you why, tell them you don't think the airtime is a good value for money, but you want to keep the phone because you think it's an outstanding value for money. They will ask you for card details, you tell those details and that's it, they cancel it for you in about an hour.
6) You own the phone from that point, assumed that you have done this straightaway, there won't be any charges, otherwise you will have to pay as much airtime as you have used.
7) Unlock code will come through in about 2 to 48 hours.