eBay and Swappa

[JoshDunc]

I was looking around at what the Pixel/Pixel XL is bringing on these 2 sites. MY GOSH! Who would have thought people are so impatient they are paying $150+, even $200+, over retail for the phone. 128GB Pixel XL going for $1100+. Crazy!!

 

[Philipmom]

You should check Amazon. I saw a 128 xl going for $1500.

 

[JoshDunc]

You should check Amazon. I saw a 128 xl going for $1500.

That is insanity. They'll be upset when they go to sell it next year and they are lucky to get $400ish of that back lol

 

[Philipmom]

I stand corrected, $1650. But hey, you get free shipping!

 

[Morty2264]

My goodness, those prices are STEEP!

 

[JoshDunc]

My goodness, those prices are STEEP!

You're telling me! I was shocked. I'd get a different phone completely before paying more than retail. I wonder if these people buying these phones pay a few thousand over retail on their vehicles too? Lol

 

[Morty2264]

You're telling me! I was shocked. I'd get a different phone completely before paying more than retail. I wonder if these people buying these phones pay a few thousand over retail on their vehicles too? Lol

I'm shocked too! But I'm usually the person who waits until the prices shoot down before buying things... Lool.

 

[JoshDunc]

I'm shocked too! But I'm usually the person who waits until the prices shoot down before buying things... Lool.

I had so many issues with my iPhone 7 Plus that I had no choice but to get the Pixel XL in 32GB. Getting the 128GB would have taken too long. But I refuse to pay more than retail for the 128GB. Thought about buying one off eBay or Swappa until I saw the prices lol I will wait for the second Pixel XL to get the larger storage option lol.

 

[coolbreeze78]

I paid a $250 premium on Swappa for a 128 black XL a few weeks ago. The seller sent my daydream code today. No regrets.

 

[Jeremy8000]

As to eBay, it's very possible folks are trying to cater to buyers in parts of the globe where they can't get the Pixels through normal channels.

 

[camaroz1985]

I looked at those places as well, but was not going to pay that much. I found someone local who wanted to trade for my iphone 6S, and is giving me the Daydream code. No regrets in my transaction. Maybe I should sell it now though and get a nice profit haha.

 

[anon(847090)]

That is insanity. They'll be upset when they go to sell it next year and they are lucky to get $400ish of that back lol

I have a feeling that they wont be upset. They know what they are buying in to

 

[JoshDunc]

I have a feeling that they wont be upset. They know what they are buying in to

I do not think they'll be upset with the phone but I do think they'll be upset with resale value.

 

[coolbreeze78]

Resale value on any Android phone is crap. If thats the most important factor, get an iPhone.

 

[JoshDunc]

Resale value on any Android phone is crap. If thats the most important factor, get an iPhone.

Indeed but why lose even more by paying $250 over retail? It defies all logic.

 

[coolbreeze78]

Indeed but why lose even more by paying $250 over retail? It defies all logic.

To be honest with you it's because I wanted it I didn't want to wait and I had the money. Works for me.

 

[mikef91]

I was looking around at what the Pixel/Pixel XL is bringing on these 2 sites. MY GOSH! Who would have thought people are so impatient they are paying $150+, even $200+, over retail for the phone. 128GB Pixel XL going for $1100+. Crazy!!

To each his own. I bought a Really Blue Pixel XL with Google Protection on Swappa for $975. Considering with tax it would've cost me $921 from Google, I'm more than happy with paying an extra $50 on a device that is sold out and has been since launch. You just have to find the right deal.

 

[Jeremy8000]

To each his own. I bought a Really Blue Pixel XL with Google Protection on Swappa for $975. Considering with tax it would've cost me $921 from Google, I'm more than happy with paying an extra $50 on a device that is sold out and has been since launch. You just have to find the right deal.

Google Protection is transferable, but it doesn't just automatically go with the handset. Make sure to verify that the seller actively went through Google to transfer that protection to you as the new owner. If they didn't, it won't be of any use to you - and they could alternatively (and unethically) cancel the protection now to get that cost back (or later for a prorated refund).

 

[mikef91]

Google Protection is transferable, but it doesn't just automatically go with the handset. Make sure to verify that the seller actively went through Google to transfer that protection to you as the new owner. If they didn't, it won't be of any use to you - and they could alternatively (and unethically) cancel the protection now to get that cost back (or later for a prorated refund).

Already transferred over. I was sure to ask about it before purchasing. The seller filled out the transfer immediately after I paid, I got the email from Google, filled out my information and it was done. Device is covered until 11/07/2018.