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Where do you typically buy your phone accessories?

Mar 1, 2012 2:22 PM

When I buy a cell phone, the agent in the store usually asks me if I want to get a car charger/case/headset. I'm pretty sure that everyone can agree that these accessories are quite a bit more expensive than you can get on Amazon or pretty much any other online source.

The thing is, I used to work at a cell phone retail store, and the reason those guys are pushing their overpriced junk is because they have to meet quota every month. They have to sell a certain number of new contracts/accessories or they get grief from the higher ups.

Since finding this out first hand, if the person selling to me is pleasant enough, I'll try to add a little something onto my purchase, even if it means more money out of my pocket. Maybe a case or screen protectors. Nothing over $15 though. I don't pretend to think that I'm getting a bargain, and sometimes I'll even say "I'm doing this to help you out because I appreciate you not being too obnoxious."

Anyone else do anything like this?

purplefeather purplefeather

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I get my phone accessories at the local swap meet/farmers/flea market. Only about 5% of the merchandise at this large flea market is used, most things are new. It's really a mall without walls. There are several vendors that sell every phone accessory you can think of new for the standard price of $5. Just this weekend I picked up a leather case and a charger for my new phone, $5 each. I buy my phones online, so I am not faced with the dilemma you have described.

moondrake moondrake
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I have been buying covers at Amazon, although I have also bought directly from the Incipio website because I like their brand. I would also go here for a car charger.

I know "they" say that screens are ultra-durable now and I shouldn't need a screen protector, but I'm paranoid so I continue to use them. I have been getting my screen protectors from this site: http://www.powersupportusa.com/accessories/iphone.html
They aren't the cheapest, but they are super clear, easy to apply, durable, and fairly smudge resistant (and easy to clean if you do get some smudges). I really like them!

alpayton alpayton
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I buy almost all my phone accessories on ebay. I can usually find new AC and car chargers for under $5 shipped.

When Verizon (and I assume other carriers)charge $20-$30 for a charger, it is not my responsibility to help a salesperson meet their quota.

rustybender rustybender
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I got my iPhone 4 cases from this store: http://www.topcasesandcovers.com. They are pricey yet great with good quality, I bought two cases from the store, really cool. They fit my iPhone perfectly, I LOVE them, LOL.

samirobards1 samirobards1

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