My at&t 32gb white 4s is currently in excellent condition. Similar models sell for approximately $400 to $450 on ebay
The temptation to get the new model in September will probably get the better of me. My earliest upgrade with AT&T is May 2013. So, assuming my existing model fetches $420, the cost to upgrade to an iphone 5 32gbs without a new contract will be $337 ($757 (includes sales tax) - $420). In May, I will upgrade through AT&T, buy the latest model (same specs) for $300 and immediately sell it. Assume this will sell for at least $600. My total cost over 8 months is therefore only $37 (ignoring financing charges)
Am I missing something here? Realize there are a few assumptions about the pricing of the next model (which has not even been announced) but it seems reasonable.
The temptation to get the new model in September will probably get the better of me. My earliest upgrade with AT&T is May 2013. So, assuming my existing model fetches $420, the cost to upgrade to an iphone 5 32gbs without a new contract will be $337 ($757 (includes sales tax) - $420). In May, I will upgrade through AT&T, buy the latest model (same specs) for $300 and immediately sell it. Assume this will sell for at least $600. My total cost over 8 months is therefore only $37 (ignoring financing charges)
Am I missing something here? Realize there are a few assumptions about the pricing of the next model (which has not even been announced) but it seems reasonable.
