S9 + or S10

[jlrenew]

Hi guys, just wanted your opinion on something. I purchased the S10 on Black Friday from Best Buy for $560 total ($18.74 month for 24 months + $72 sales tax and $40 Verizon upgrade fee). I haven't opened the box yet because I was debating on purchasing the S9+ on ebay from a seller who is selling an open box (condition 9 out of 10) item for $360. I've read the technical differences between the S9+ and the S10 and there are some but I'm just wondering if it's $200 worth in your opinion? I realize I'm posting to an S10 forum so the answers may be slightly biased toward the new model but I was just curious. I know the main things would be New VS Used (open box), 128GB storage VS 64, 8GB Ram VS 6, reverse charging feature, slightly better camera from what I've read, slightly faster processor, Not sure if I missed anything else major. Worth $200 to you guys for the differences? I think the S9+ has a slightly larger battery than the S10 (although I'm buying used so not real sure about the battery usage) and the screen may be like a tenth of an inch bigger. Thanks!

 

[Hadron]

Add "1 more year of software support" to your list of differences. Does that matter to you?

 

[jlrenew]

Add "1 more year of software support" to your list of differences. Does that matter to you?

I really didn't even think about that but I'm coming from an S6 that I really don't have an issue with except for the battery not lasting long now and 32GB of storage without an SD card option getting old. HAHA. The 1 year of extra software support probably isn't a huge issue for me.

 

[ocnbrze]

i'm always leary about buying a used phone....especially from ebay. just make sure that the frp has not been tripped or you will not be able to sign in. also make sure the imei is not blacklisted.....its just to much trouble for me. i guess i'm lazy.

i'd go with the s10, just for its camera.

 

[mikedt]

Hi guys, just wanted your opinion on something. I purchased the S10 on Black Friday from Best Buy for $560 total ($18.74 month for 24 months + $72 sales tax and $40 Verizon upgrade fee). I haven't opened the box yet because I was debating on purchasing the S9+ on ebay from a seller who is selling an open box (condition 9 out of 10) item for $360. I've read the technical differences between the S9+ and the S10 and there are some but I'm just wondering if it's $200 worth in your opinion? I realize I'm posting to an S10 forum so the answers may be slightly biased toward the new model but I was just curious. I know the main things would be New VS Used (open box), 128GB storage VS 64, 8GB Ram VS 6, reverse charging feature, slightly better camera from what I've read, slightly faster processor, Not sure if I missed anything else major. Worth $200 to you guys for the differences? I think the S9+ has a slightly larger battery than the S10 (although I'm buying used so not real sure about the battery usage) and the screen may be like a tenth of an inch bigger. Thanks!

Besides the battery concerns with a used phone, with Ebay there's also the risks of IMEI blacklisting, FRP problems, or even fakes(especially counterfeit Samsungs). I've never bought a second-hand phone myself though, but Swappa is often recommended on AF as a safe place to buy a used device.

 

[jlrenew]

Thanks for your input guys. I know what IMEI blacklisting is but what is FRP problems? The person i'm buying from on Ebay is a reputable re-seller with tons of positive feedback and a good return policy so it appears to be fairly low risk.