Tips on buying new (or used?) Torch on eBay?

[Rooster99]

My current Storm 2 is dying, and my Telus contract is up for renewal Jun 2011, about 6 months after it seems the new Storm 3 will arrive in Canada. I want to keep my current plan as it has unlimited data, so my thought is to buy a Torch off eBay just to last the next 18 months. I looked into an early renewal or a buyout but Loyalty & Retention says if I do that I will lose my unlimited data.

Any comments or guidance on the points below will be appreciated :

1) Is eBay the right way to go?
2) If it is, any tips? Have bought off eBay before, but never a cell
3) My assumption is I should go with new due to the moving parts of a slider and I've read of people having problems with wobble - does this make sense?

To be honest, the cost savings aren't great on a Torch right now - say $50-$100 on a new one. But still ... And I could save $150 or so on a used one.

TIA - R.

[SCrid2000]

Ebay tips: better not to buy a used one, and only buy electronics from sellers with high positive feedback within North America, preferably your own country.
I would check craigslist, but make SURE you meet the seller at a store for your carrier to be sure it's not stolen.
As far as getting a torch, if that's what you want get one. but if it's only for a couple months, a 9700 might be a lot cheaper.
Lastly, if your retention dept says you'll lose your unlimited data if you upgrade now, doesn't that mean you'll lose unlimiited date when you upgrade later on?

[TheDeej]

As the torch is a GSM device you would lose your unlimited data as you would have to switch plans compatible with the new network.

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[surgeon1919]

Originally Posted by TheDeej

As the torch is a GSM device you would lose your unlimited data as you would have to switch plans compatible with the new network.
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The Torch isn't only a GSM device. You are right that he would need to change his data plan to something non unlimited. Telus doesn't offer unlimited data plans on their HSPA network.

[Elvis Da King]

He will lose his unlimited plan. I did. The next question that needs to be answered is if he buys an unlocked device, will it work on the network? Telus may not provide a new SIM card (the card in his Storm is only for international calling) for an unlocked device.