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K750i scratched/Insurance |
MAKADON
Joined: Jun 03, 2005
Posts: 53
From: London, Uk
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Hey,
Iv had my phone for 10 days now and i accidently dropped it today on concrete and its got two minor scratches. And i want a new phone now lol
As iv got 3 months free insurance, i was thinkin of phoning '02' or where i purchased my contract and phone from and telling them that 'as i went to take out my phone to answer it, someone walked past and hit my arm/hand and it fell out of my hand. And eva since, my phone turns on and off wheneva it likes, so can i have a new one plz?'
Do u think this sounds good? Do u think they will giv me a new phone? |
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DaveRich
Joined: Jun 06, 2005
Posts: 25
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Just ring them say you have smashed the screen once they agree smash it for real
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Sammy_boy
Joined: Mar 31, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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You want a new phone cos you SCRATCHED it? Catch a cab to realityville! 
Live with it. It's going to get scratched or damaged through everyday use, it's like worrying about your car getting scratched - no matter how carefully you try, some moron's going to bash a shopping trolley into it! Look at this this way, it's now been scratched so you don't now have to be paranoid or overprotective with it, you can use it without having to worry about it getting scrached..... as it already is! 
As long as it still works, who gives a toss, really?
"All it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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rich_jtg
Joined: May 30, 2005
Posts: 9
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Yep, left mine out of its case in my bag during a train journey - the camera cover got a dint in it.
Wouldn't dream of claiming on the insurance for superficial cosmetic damage! |
tomcoolj
Joined: Jul 05, 2003
Posts: 193
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Free insurance, why not?
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Pradhika
Joined: Jan 11, 2005
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From: India
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Who knows if you have lot of luck you may get a new one. Try and tell us. |
Sammy_boy
Joined: Mar 31, 2004
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From: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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My concern is that if many people did this mobile charges and the cost of buying handsets/upgrading them will go up for everyone....
I still say live with the scratches and don't be a fraudster, it's not the end of the world!
"All it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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vanquish
Joined: Mar 20, 2003
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From: Wor Newcastle Phone: V600i
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Run into the O2 shop screaming someone has just nicked my phone! Then run out, screaming, come back all flustered saying i managed to get it off him! but its all damaged. When you run out the shop go round the corner and hit it with something, mess up your hair then run back  and ask for a new phone under insurance.
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ericsdad1
Joined: Jun 14, 2005
Posts: 2
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People dont realise this but your local service cen' will re-case the phone 4 peanuts, i dropped my old k7i and damaged it quite bad tried the ins thing 2 no avail. Sbe charged me 25quid for a full re-case and they charge 10quid for a screen!. Only took a couple of days to.. Thanks simon! (Sbe)
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Nigma
Joined: May 31, 2005
Posts: 13
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Most insurance policies cover accidental damage, so your perfectly within your rights to claim without having to lie.
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s0real
Joined: Jun 15, 2005
Posts: 47
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i sent my k700 (o2) to get the joystick repaired, and they sent it back with a new front cover (which previously had a huge scratch across the screen) and new firmware at no charge!
they must have been feeling generous!
watch out though. even with o2 gold insurance they'll charge you a £25 excess...
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MAKADON
Joined: Jun 03, 2005
Posts: 53
From: London, Uk
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Thnks for all ur advices
Anyway, im gona ask 02 'wot are u gna do with my fone when i send it to u....are u gna giv me a new phone or are u gna repair it and send it back to me?'.......or i can jus say, can i have a new fone plz, jus incase my original phone plays up again, and i cant b assed to send it back again lol |
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Posted: 2005-07-10 22:57
