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How to convince parents?

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JWD*
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just got a ton of money for christmas.... never had phone before and asked if i could get 1... all good until my dad realized he had to pay 50 month for blackberrry/ iphone. anybody in same situation??
need phone, how do i get 1? K+ for answers
Dec 27 2011 4:26PM 0 0
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soulskier
Posts: 17790 - Karma: 3,654
how old are you/what are your legitimate phone needs?
Dec 27 2011 4:28PM 0 0
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Parrish
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get a non-smartphone.
Dec 27 2011 4:29PM 0 0
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bustinthejus
Posts: 2419 - Karma: 73
Just get a cheap $100 phone and like a $15 plan... It's a fucking phone, you don't need to be browsing the internet every minute of the day, and it certainly isn't worth $50 or however much it is a month to do it... Your dad's smart in telling you no. Unless you're paying for it yourself, in which case, tell them it's your money and you should be allowed to do whatever you want with it, as long as it's not on hookers or blow...
Dec 27 2011 4:31PM 0 0
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iSmokeweed
Posts: 4792 - Karma: 1,361
two questions:

1) is your mom hot?

2) is your dad hot?


anywho. just tell them that it will help you keep in touch with them.....
Dec 27 2011 4:31PM 0 0
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Kangbang
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Don't get a blackberry, they suck ass.

Use the ton of money you got to pay your bill.

You are probably going on a contract, chances are high that you are gong to have to pay more than $50. Go on prepad or pay as you go, same thing. Better and cheaper.

Dec 27 2011 4:34PM 0 0
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theBearJew
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Better idea, tell your dad if he doesn't buy the phone you are going to spend your money on hookers and blow...
Dec 27 2011 4:35PM 0 0
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JWD*
Posts: 466 - Karma: 208
lol no
Dec 27 2011 4:37PM 0 0
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Deluge
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non-data phone are great starters
Dec 27 2011 4:43PM 0 0
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Eggbert
Posts: 329 - Karma: 45
virgin mobile... yeah, it sounds gay but the optimus v is a dope starter phone ($79-$100, full android) and its 35 a month for unlimited text, internet, and 300 minutes (who really uses that much anyways)..... and no contract, so it doesnt really matter that much if u run out of money!
Dec 27 2011 4:51PM 0 0
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Lucas
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Yep
Dec 27 2011 4:54PM 0 0
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Haellgren
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Get the Samsung galaxy mini! They dont suck ass but they are really cheap! 100$ or somthing.
Dec 27 2011 4:57PM 0 0
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CatDaddy
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This
Dec 27 2011 5:16PM 0 0
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JWD*
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yea but all the prepaid phones r shit!
Dec 27 2011 7:09PM 0 0
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PJS.
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Don't be such a needy bitch?
Dec 27 2011 7:10PM 0 0
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Kangbang
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I have an iphone 4 for pay as you go. $40 a month and never more. I get unlimited text through out Canada. Unlimited social networking. 500mb of data. Unlimited local calling form 3-6pm 7 days a week, and 100 minutes. If that was on a contract I'd be paying about $55 - 60.
Dec 27 2011 7:12PM 0 0
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skijunkiedtm
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What I came in here to mention. I don't personally have it but have a few friends who do and they love it for the price.
Dec 27 2011 7:15PM 0 0
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CheddarJack
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Damn I wish the US had plans like that. Canada's got it right. Again.
Dec 27 2011 7:37PM 0 0
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Low.End
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this. i don't have one and i do just fine.
Dec 27 2011 7:54PM 0 0
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panojibber
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Just get a cheap, simple phone with unlimited texting and like 100 minutes. I hate having long phone talks, my phone is for brief communication. You can get a really cheap phone and plan, and it will be fine. Plus you can save yourself some skrilla.
Dec 27 2011 8:06PM 0 0
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Eggbert
Posts: 329 - Karma: 45
the other thing is that it runs off sprint, so anywhere sprint has service, you have service
Dec 27 2011 9:26PM 0 0
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Cult_Leader
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Pay as you go plan?? That is what I have haha
Dec 27 2011 9:33PM 0 0
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bustinthejus
Posts: 2419 - Karma: 73
Chances are the US does, and for cheaper. You just gotta know where to look - Canada has some of the most expensive cellphone plans in the developed world...
Dec 27 2011 10:41PM 0 0
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saskskierftw
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Become amazing at skiing and then get sponsored through phone company..
Dec 27 2011 10:49PM 0 0
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Kangbang
Posts: 14211 - Karma: 378
This is true. Canada cellphone rates are crazy!
Dec 27 2011 10:50PM 0 0
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TheRightCoast
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I agree if you are not going to be paying for it monthly then you shouldn't be crying about what you get or "need"
Dec 28 2011 12:23AM 0 0
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B-WASS
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get a droid. begin the hate
Dec 28 2011 12:27AM 0 0
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Eggbert
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for android phones yes... virgin is $35 a month, but for an iphone, with unlimited texting, cheapest is $75 a month, with a 2 year contract, with att, unless you wanted a 3gs, on t mobile no contract, which would be $50 a month, but it would kick you down to edge interned, which is slower than paint drying
Dec 28 2011 12:30AM 0 0
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