iphone
why have 2 different Verizon sales person try to talk me out of buy a iphone the last 2 smartphones I bought, is it the commission or something else?
...
bogert7021 said:
why have 2 different Verizon sales person try to talk me out of buy a iphone the last 2 smartphones I bought, is it the commission or something else?
Dear Bogert,
From what I have read, I learned that iPhones cost the carriers money. Apple does not give carriers any discounts for buying in bulk, plus Apple has several agreements in place to where the carrier has to pay Apple subsidies, so carriers don't make any profit on your account until 20 months into the contract.
With other kinds of smartphones, Verizon doesn't have to be out the money, and they can make a profit sooner so they have their reps steer people toward Android, Windows, etc.
Personally, if you want an iPhone, d...
(continues)
...
Mostly, it's based on a recommendation of A) your actual wants for a phone; B) The price you want to pay; C) The Representative's personal preference; and D) Availability.
In more detail:
A) Typically, a Rep will ask you what you want for a phone. If you want a big screen, the iPhone ain't for you. And if you currently have an Android phone, most Reps will direct to something
B) This is primarily for the 4S right now. There are OBJECTIVELY better phones for 0.99.
C) Expect an Android fan to recommend Androids.
D) iPhones are on back order in a lot of areas. They'll change recommendations based on wait time.
In more detail:
A) Typically, a Rep will ask you what you want for a phone. If you want a big screen, the iPhone ain't for you. And if you currently have an Android phone, most Reps will direct to something
B) This is primarily for the 4S right now. There are OBJECTIVELY better phones for 0.99.
C) Expect an Android fan to recommend Androids.
D) iPhones are on back order in a lot of areas. They'll change recommendations based on wait time.
...
The main reason we don't recommend the iphone is because even though it just came out it's still outdated compared to a lot of other phones out there. Also ios7 really does nothing but give you basic android features.
Has nothing to do with com at all and also you can't get one right now.
Has nothing to do with com at all and also you can't get one right now.
...
cellphoneguy said:
The main reason we don't recommend the iphone is because even though it just came out it's still outdated compared to a lot of other phones out there. Also ios7 really does nothing but give you basic android features.
Has nothing to do with com at all and also you can't get one right now.
Ha ha, I agree with that! My Droid Maxx makes my iPhone friends jealous, especially with the touchless commands. The screen alone makes them green with envy.
...
If you're going to buy an iphone then buy it from AT&T. Not that there is wrong with Verizon or Sprint. I've been with Verizon for ten years now. The fact is that Apple has chosen to make the CDMA iphone without the ability to surf and talk simultaneously. What is the point in forking out $300 for an iphone when one can get a Galaxy S4 that DOES allow one to talk and surf at the same time? That's right...there is NO freaking point. Be thankful that the rep was looking out for you.
...
