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Is it safe to buy Android over internet

gonga108

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Jul 16, 2010
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I'm about to buy my first Android phone. I've decided on the Samsaung T-Mobile Vibrant mainly because I need a phone that will work internationally, both in America and in India. I can buy it at a local T-Mobile store in Palo Alto for $199 or I can buy it for $99 over the internet from letstalk.com. Does anyone know if it's safe to buy over the internet? Are there any reasons not to?
 
I'm about to buy my first Android phone. I've decided on the Samsaung T-Mobile Vibrant mainly because I need a phone that will work internationally, both in America and in India. I can buy it at a local T-Mobile store in Palo Alto for $199 or I can buy it for $99 over the internet from letstalk.com. Does anyone know if it's safe to buy over the internet? Are there any reasons not to?

If its a reputable online site then yes, but its always best to pay with a credit card as you get extra protection.
 
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Just remember sometimes those third party sites have their own contract you sign with them while signing up for T-Mobile. For example, wirefly will charge you if you change your plan or deactivate your phone within the first 6 months, etc. It's safe if you buy from a reputable place, I just like going through my carrier only that way if I ever have issues I don't worry about getting the run around. (ie: Me: there's a problem Them: You'd have to take it up with letstalk.com)
 
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