Online shopping for mobile phones

[Joe_Fox]

Has anyone on here bought a mobile phone (contract) from any online mobile phone shops such as dial-a-phone or mobiles.co.uk?

I went into phones4u to see if they would match a deal I saw online and the salesman said that the only reason the deals online are so much better is because they use reconditioned and returned phones.
Anyone know if this is the case?

Strangely he said that the only place he knew of that would get close to my deal is Carphone Warehouse (not sure why he would recommend their main enemy over online shops really).

Hope to hear of your experiences with online mobile phone shopping soon.

Thanks,
Joe_Fox

 

[Jeff]

the salesman said that the only reason the deals online are so much better is because they use reconditioned and returned phones.

Or because they don't have to employ salesmen.

 

[FryattFox]

Has anyone on here bought a mobile phone (contract) from any online mobile phone shops such as dial-a-phone or mobiles.co.uk?

I went into phones4u to see if they would match a deal I saw online and the salesman said that the only reason the deals online are so much better is because they use reconditioned and returned phones.
Anyone know if this is the case?

Strangely he said that the only place he knew of that would get close to my deal is Carphone Warehouse (not sure why he would recommend their main enemy over online shops really).

Hope to hear of your experiences with online mobile phone shopping soon.

Thanks,
Joe_Fox

From my experience they have always stated if this is the case on the website, although it may be hidden in the FAQ.

I've used E2Save before for one of their cashback deals and they were brilliant - as long as you send the bill in at the correct time they send you a cheque out promptly.

Also used Mobiles2yourdoor, who were a lot less efficient. I always got my cashback, but often had to chase it up with proof of postage, etc.

However, if you're just going for a straightforward contract I wouldn't see why these sites would be a problem.

 

[Matt_B]

I've used mobiles.co.uk and they were fine. Most are owned by Carphone Warehouse anyway, as shown by the copyright notice on mobiles.co.uk

 

[Durham Fox]

Yep mobiles.co.uk are good and an even better deal to be had often if you go via quidco