iPhone dilemma

[asianer]

Ok, so I lost my iPhone last night (actually it was stolen from a bar counter), my mistake for keeping it on the counter I guess. The question is: Would you purchase another one or buy a cheaper temporary one until the next gen comes out? I really do enjoy the functionality of the iPhone.

 

[Deanos]

Almost impossible to say without knowing your financial status. If you can afford it.....

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Did you have replacement insurance on the phone? Did you file a report for the phone?

 

[asianer]

no, i do not have replacement insurance and i am on the phone with at&t right now but i need to keep the phone on in hopes that the person answers and returns it.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Dude that is not going to happen, it's not coming back. Not unless someone with it gets locked up with it however you need to file a report with the police for lost property since you didn't see who took it and provide your serial number with the report so they can put an alarm out on the phone. Trust me the phone isn't coming back. Get a new one. Turn that one off.

 

[yeahcheetah]

At lease you can get a new one with $200 less than when it initially came out, without much change on it.

 

[asianer]

Is there a phone number to call to file a police report or do I go to the precinct local to the area the bar is in? Thanks for all the input everyone!

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Precinct local to the bar is advisable but you can go to your local precinct if you want.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Bring your service contract and the serial number to the phone as well.

 

[inkblue]

i LOve mY new iPhone it caMe with names and some 'pics'

 

[asianer]

Thank you Amex!!

my co-worker comes by and asks what credit card i used...i used amex and he reminded me that i had buyer protection on it...i explain my situation to the amex service rep. and after a 5 minute wait she comes back to announce that she was glad i called today as today is the 90th day from the purchase - tomorrow it would have expired. they will be issuing me a credit for the phone.

 

[thirty5]

my co-worker comes by and asks what credit card i used...i used amex and he reminded me that i had buyer protection on it...i explain my situation to the amex service rep. and after a 5 minute wait she comes back to announce that she was glad i called today as today is the 90th day from the purchase - tomorrow it would have expired. they will be issuing me a credit for the phone.

That is AWSOME man. Lucky YOU! People often forget that CC's have extra coverage. I know that MC gives you extended Manufacturer warranty

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I hope you turned off the service to the phone.

 

[asianer]

I did Chief, thank you very much. The only thing I need now is the police report and I'm all set.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

What precinct covers the bar?

 

[asianer]

Looks like the 10th precinct on 20th St. - right by my apt.!

 

[charile1]

Tried to flaunt the phone and it got jacked!

 

[jhale]

WOW you are lucky your friend mentioned that, and your lucky you used amex.

sorry about the phone being taken, but things could have been worse.

Now just hope no one goes through the phone and gets any personal info they can use.

 

[asianer]

charile1 - i really wasnt trying to show it off, i usually keep it in my jacket but i was putting on a scarf and simply put it on the counter

jhale - if you get a phone call from my number with heavy breathing i swear it's not me...lol

 

[juiceguy]

you will need to file a police report in order to protect yourself from any calls the thief made from your phone, otherwise it will be on your next statement