Sarah_Diamond Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hi guys, I'm on vodafone at the moment. I'm after either an N97mini or HTC Magic, not sure which but I've found what seems to be a good deal with T-mobile.It's £35p/m 900 cross network mins, 500txts for 18mths with free GHD straighteners. and the phone costs £10.If I stay with vodafone I'm likely to get the same deal but without the straighteners. Is it worth swapping?Opinions and feedback welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm always wary of these sorts of things, probably cos I'm a cynic who believes that you don't get anything for nothing these days.I think basically if you can get the same deal elsewhere, for cheaper per month, see if over 18 months it adds up to the cost of the straightners.From what i gather, most of the contracts these days are for 18 months anyway, so it's not like you're going to be tied in any longer to that one than you are with any other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj-jay Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I DID ONE OF THEM A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND NEVER GOT MY IPOD FROM THE CARPHONE WAREHOUSE, GOT FROBBED OF SAYING ALWAYS OUT OF STOCK,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1.4sport Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 In my opinion there is usually a catch, do you get the free item right away or do you have to wait til 6 month down the line? Like how the cashback with contracts usually work.I have done this before with adverts from the Sun newspaper, etc.I got a PSP, and a Wii on seperate deals, they turn up about 2 weeks after paying your first billI have never once had a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIRBear Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 i got cash back handed to me with the phone! Go back to your current network and tell them the deal youve been offered. can almost guarentee they will try match it or beat it in some way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I bought my PS3 from someone whom I'm assuming got it from a "phone deal".I got a deal on a brand new PS3 inc game and he got cash in his pocket for nothing apart from an advert, a label and a trip to the post office.So it depends on what they are offering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesU Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have the usual N97.£35 p/m - 24 months, upgrade after 12, contract was £0 to start, 600 mins - unlimited texts and internet.I got no free gift, but i got the phone (£550 i think when i had it) for free... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Diamond Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I just went for an upgrade in the end. I've got an N97mini coming tomorrow. Apparently Vodafone have stopped doing the HTC magic from their disconnections office but the shops still have them in stock.Ended up getting 600mins, Unlimited txts, Unlimited internet and a free phone for £35 a month. Possibly not my best haggling but it'll do :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarroll Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I got a free laptop the day after i signed up, no complaints from me. I did have to fight abit for it having already got a ps3, 360, psp's wii etc from other deals but they gave in eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Diamond Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Well I get 7 days cooling off with vodafone, guess I could just see what I think of the phone after the weekend, can always try and change it next week anyway lol.Anyone got a HTC magic or N97 to give a quick review? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Ask for the value of the product off the bill, your purchasing a contract and the aim is to get that as low as possible not see how many freebies you can get that you probably would never have gone out and bought anyway.My money is on them refusing , therefore there must be a catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Gift deals make me laugh. People genuinely believe they are getting a good deal out of it and dont think twice. Phone companies aren't your friend, they are a business and they have to make money first and foremost. Usually the way they give you gift deals is by 'giving' you factory seconds. Basically stuff thats to good to chuck out but not good enough to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 N97s are good if you like your local repair centre. Means you'll get to go in there a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I got a free £700 laptop and only pay £30 a month for 600 min ul txts. I however didnt get a free phone but didnt care as I needed a latopAsk for the value of the product off the bill, your purchasing a contract and the aim is to get that as low as possible not see how many freebies you can get that you probably would never have gone out and bought anyway.My money is on them refusing , therefore there must be a catch.They buy them in huge numbers and get them cheap thats the reason so a ps3 to them might only cost them £100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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