What's the best option - phones

[LukeHawk]

Alright guys, help a brother out.

So my S7 edge screen is pretty smashed up.

Quote from authorized repair: R4800
Quote from Paki store: R3700

So do I go to a Paki store and get it fixed, then sell it when I get my upgrade in 8 months for, let's say R5000.. netting a R1200 return.. or do I get it fixed professionally, and net pretty much 0 return in 8 months.

Or a third option.. screw them both, buy a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 for R3200 (on special on takealot now) to see me through until my upgrade in 8 months. Could probably sell it for around R2500, making a R700 loss in 8 months, but still having my cracked Samsung which might be sellable for cheap? Not sure.

What would you guys do in my shoes?

 

[skylix001]

Option 4 take pics and post it on the group to see what other options you may have? Hint buy [MENTION=34133]Greekking[/MENTION]s S7e LDU and have the International agent open and swap Boards.

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[LukeHawk]

Option 4 take pics and post it on the group to see what other options you may have? Hint buy [MENTION=34133]Greekking[/MENTION]s S7e LDU and have the International agent open and swap Boards.

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My concern is that his is gold, and mine is black. The screen is a "unit" from what I understand. I would need a black one I think?

 

[Greekking]

My concern is that his is gold, and mine is black. The screen is a "unit" from what I understand. I would need a black one I think?

Gold is cooler plus you'll have a unique phone [emoji14]

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[SCHUMI4EVER]

It's a Samsung, it's gonna display problems anyways 2 months before your contract is up.
I like option 3.

 

[LukeHawk]

Hmm very tempted to head to Xiaomi now.. But a part of me is saying "ag just fix the samsung... its a better phone"

 

[MR.C]

Take 1 more try. Post the "incident" details on Facebook and ask if they can maybe give you a 50% discount.

If you not going to use the Xiaomi after you upgrade then there is a Xiaomi Note 3 on carb for about R2250, might be the better option

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[JollyJamma]

Hmm very tempted to head to Xiaomi now.. But a part of me is saying "ag just fix the samsung... its a better phone"

I got a cheap phone till I could get a better phone and it worked well.
I'd wait for someone to post a dead S7 for sale and take the screen from it and sell the phone.
I wouldn't spend the money on an expensive option when your upgrade is so soon.

 

[valiente]

Buy a OnePlus 3 in great condition which is better than any option for less money than option 2

 

[LukeHawk]

Buy a OnePlus 3 in great condition which is better than any option for less money than option 2

Very tempting...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X for R2k (R2.5k including import duties)... but probably a month wait.
Or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (non-x) for R3.2k from takealot, but will have warranty etc and will come soon.
Or this dudes OP3 for R4.2k... but no long wait, and a better phone.


HOWEVER my upgrade is in 8 months... So I dont really need the expensive one.. hmm