Repair the cellphone or to buy a new one?
By candy811123
@candy811123 (334)
China
March 18, 2009 9:44pm CST
If your cellphone has something wrong ,would you repair it or buy a new one instead?
Many of my friends choose to buy a new one.Because to repair it should take much more time and the repair charge is not cheap.How about you?Would you like share with me?Good luck and happy mylotting.
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10 responses
@k1tten (2318)
• United States
19 Mar 09
Well, I had a problem with my first phone. It worked just fine for a while but then it wouldn't start texting, recieving or sending, and it would start cutting out on calls. I called the company several times and they said it was nothing and whatever they were doing it worked. Well, it didn't at all so I finally caved and got a new one. There wasn't a point in fighting with the company any more it seemed.
@candy811123 (334)
• China
19 Mar 09
Yes,it is true that to repair cellphone always waste too much time.Thanks for your sharing.Good luck.
@tjsally (287)
• China
20 Mar 09
I think I will buy a new one perhaps. Because I really have no time to waiting for repair it. The cellphone is important for my daily life, it is a tool for me to contact with my friends and families. I can't imagine the life I haven't a cellphone. It is not convinent for me. So, to buy a new one is the best way for me. Happy mylotting.
@Ritchelle (3790)
• Philippines
19 Mar 09
i say, if you have a budget buy a new one. broken is already broken. even if it returns back to normal, you know, been damaged is been damaged.
@gallantman (105)
• China
19 Mar 09
if the cellphones are in need for a repairment, the it's no longer durable. then I think it does not worth repairing maybe it'll cost more money. nowadays cellphones are really cheap.SO I will buy a new cellphone without hesitation if my current cellphone breaks someday!
@kawalnarang (1095)
• Trinidad And Tobago
19 Mar 09
yes,, If the repair takes a little bit of time and money,, I will fix it,, and if there is a big problem,then I will buy a new one,, nowadays most repairs are costly because we dont know the price or the parts,we have to believe the people who going to do the repair,,,, Wish u Best,,love u all,,Kawal
@vu3nnn (85)
• India
19 Mar 09
Depends, if you have been using your cell phone for over 3-4 years its probably
outdated and time to buy a new one anyway.
Ultimately it boils down to the repair charge. If the cost for repair is more than half the price for a new mobile phone, even if the new phone has a lot less features than your existing phone, it makes sens to buy a new one. Most technicians do not know how to do a good repair job and chances are the problem will recur in the near future.
@meticulo (1286)
• United States
19 Mar 09
Hi candy! We'll I will ask first the technician how much would it cost to repair my cellphone. If the price is way too low than a new one then I'll have it fix. But if the cost on repair is just a little similar to a new one then for sure I'll buy a new one if I have enough money.
@elmolovesu (814)
• Philippines
19 Mar 09
Hi candy.
I think it's better to just buy a new one. That way, you get the chance to upgrade the model without having a slight guilt of wasting an old phone.
But if the phone is less than a year old and is still under warranty, then I might consider having it repaired...then again, it would depend on what's broken. If it would take days to repair it, then just buy a new one.
Thanks and Have a great day!