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Communication:  Without it our already busy & hectic lifestyles would be nearly impossible. It's hard to imagine life without our computers, cell phones, and other gadgets that we rely on every day. However, keeping 'up to date' with the best & top of the line products is tough and fairly expensive. Electronics are something that we cannot function normally without but there's a better option that just makes more sense for the frugal parent:  refurbished electronics.

As your kids grow and develop social lives of their own, it's important to stay in touch -- but let's face it -- you and your kids don't need a brand new iPhone or HTC smartphone to do so. GPS, cameras, internet, Facebook, and games are all nice features but they aren't completely necessary to stay in tune with your family. A phone that can text and make phone call is all you need for your family living on a budget.

Most businesses are already doing this but not calling it 'refurbished'

Although some consumers have issues with purchasing a product that isn't brand new, it's an easy solution if you have a tight budget. While we won't list any names here -- most consumers aren't aware that the 'new' phone they just purchased is in fact not 'new'. This happens since companies that have return policies (usually for the initial month) will lose tons of money if they don't  re-sell their 'already purchased' phones. Actually calling an electronic refurbished is just the correct way of doing it.

How much could I save?

On average, a refurbished cell phone will save you roughly 25% instead of buying the same phone as actually brand new (via TheBlueDot). This is just the average too. Our prices are much, much lower than that. For example, our 16 GB Apple iPhone 3GS, you're saving 47% off the manufacturer's recommended price (MRP).

You'd be helping out the environment

When one of your cell phones has passed on, what did you do to dispose of it? If you're like most Americans, the usual answer is: "I just threw it in the trash". In fact, about 90% of Americans handle their electronics disposal in this way. By bringing your old phone or electronics to a proper disposal location, you can cut down on America's waste. With this process, parts of the phone can be reused and the rest can be recycled properly. Check out the EPA's website for more information on where the proper eCycling facilities are:  http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/donate.htm

We bet it's even closer to you than you think!

 

-Team Thrifty Computer

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This week's deals are here!  Are you interested in a product listed below?  Be sure to take action NOW before it's not available anymore!

Don't see something that catches your eye?  Check back next week (and each week after this) for more of our hottest deals!  These prices can't be beat!

-Team Thrifty Computer

 

Thrifty Deals of the Week:

HTC Quickfire GTX75 Green Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box - $36.95

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Samsung BlackJack 2 SGH-I617 Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box - $35.95

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LG Neon GT365 Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box - $37.95 

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And remember, when you need a refurbished & unlocked phone, Think Thrifty.

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Did we catch your attention? 

If you 'like' our Facebook page and fill out a brief form with your name & email address, you could be the lucky owner of one of our refurbished LG Vu CU920 Unlocked GSM cell phones!

The lucky winner will be awarded on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.

If you don't want to win a FREE LG Vu phone, we will have yet another phone giveaway next month (and so on...).

Stay tuned to our blog and social networks to see what the new flavor of the month is.

And remember, when you need a refurbished & unlocked phone, Think Thrifty.

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It's that time again!  Here's another batch of our newly added phones!

Does something catch your eye?  Snag it before it's gone!

 

Click below on any of the titles or phones to check them out!

 

HTC Ozone XV6175 Unlocked GSM Verizon CDMA Cell Phone Open Box

 

LG Neon GT365 Green Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box

 

Samsung C3050 Slide Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box

 

HTC Touch Diamond Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box

 

Motorola EX115 Pink Dual SIM Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box

 

Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5i Blue Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box

 

Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5i Red Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box

Stay tuned for more updates!  

-Team Thrifty

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Over the weekend, we added five new phones to our large & still growing stock.  We will be updating our blog and social media accounts on a regular basis with new phones when they come into stock!

Click through on the photos or titles for more information on each model.

 

Motorola Krzr K1 Blue Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box

 

Samsung C3500 Chat White Unlocked Cell Phone Open Box

 

Samsung Wave II S8530 Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box

Motorola Milestone XT720 Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box

Sony Ericsson W350 Walkman Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Blue Open Box

 

Stay tuned for more updates!  

-Team Thrifty

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With the popular growth of Pinterest (mostly amongst women), a need was created to have a similar site setup-- but for a more manly background.

At Thrifty Computer, we respect our female & male clients all the same (we have our own Pinterest account set up as well). Although electronics have a place in the Pinterest community (and also among women), it is seriously outnumbered by other categories (weddings, animals, outfits, etc). Over time, these stats and categories will probably even out a bit more for the men-- but for now, a site like Gentlemint will begin to thrive.

When we finally got an invite late on Wednesday night, a good portion of the day was spent 'minting' or posting all of our products currently on sale, technology that impresses us, celebrities on their smartphones and just things we enjoy. Over time, we hope that this site gains more features that really make Pinterest special. Here's a list of things you can't do right now:  you are unable to follow certain people or companies that you enjoy, organize your products/mints in categories or boards like they are on Pinterest, you have to click through at the end of the page instead of the 'endless scroll' on most other similar sites, and the search function doesn't seem to be too responsive.

Attached below is an example of the type of posts that will be usually minted by Team Thrifty:

We remain hopeful that this will follow in the steps of Pinterest and continue it's progression and development.

Invites are currently limited, but I'm sure more expansion (and development) is on the way. Want an invite? You can request one here:  http://gentlemint.com/invite/form/

-Team Thrifty

 

When looking for a unlocked or refurbished phone or accessory, it's tough to successfully weed out the competition online. There are an incredible amount of places offering promises that they have the best services, prices  and overall quality.

But how can you trust them?  

What makes them stand out from everyone else?

An easy way for people to check how valid a company is to check what others are saying about them online. Sites like eBay, Google Places, FourSquare and Yelp offer easy ways for customers to praise or even vent their frustrations of the product and overall company. With a given company or product, you're bound to have some negative reviews where customers have unrealistic expectations, woke up on the wrong side of the bed or maybe your product/customer service is just lacking for that particular example. Basically, what we're getting at-- perfect reviews just don't exist. Except for Thrifty Computer.

Thrifty Computer has been a member of eBay since September 18th, 1999 and has dominated with positive feedback ever since. In the past 6 months, Thrifty Computer has received 2,379 positive reviews and only one negative review. This negative review has also been the only negative review over the last year as well. This kind of feedback and praise is unheard of. You can check out what the general public has been saying here:

 

 

Feel free to check out our eBay Feedback for yourself (if you don't believe us):  http://bit.ly/wu8bMx

Thousands and thousands of customers can't be wrong.  

When you're in need of a cheap and durable refurbished phone or accessory, Think Thrifty Computer.

 

This week's deals are here!  Are you interested in a product listed below?  Be sure to take action NOW before it's not available anymore! Don't see something that catches your eye?  Check back next week (and each week after this) for more of our hottest deals!  These prices can't be beat! -Team Thrifty Computer Thrifty Deals of the Week Get it before it's gone....   Blackberry Bold 9000 Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box LG Vu CU920 Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box Buy Now » $134.95 Buy Now » $49.95 LG HBM-560 Bluetooth Headset LG Optimus GT540 Black Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Open Box Buy Now » $12.95 Buy Now » $97.95

Searching for a new phone online can become a drawn out process without the right guidance.  By defining exactly what you are looking for before you begin, you can save hours of aimlessly searching the web only to find sub-par products from sub-par companies.

Ultimately there are three key factors that play into your decision:

1. Quality of the phone (What are the features you need and want the most?  Have you heard good feedback from people who already have the phone?)

2. Price (What is the price range you are wanting to stay within?)

3. Where you’re getting it from (Is it from a reputable company? Are they easy to work with? How fast is their delivery? What are their user ratings?)

A reason why Thrifty Computer has it’s top-seller status (check our eBay profile if you don't believe us) is because we understand the importance of high quality customer service, fast delivery, quality products, and all at a reasonable price.  We pride ourselves on being the best source for all three of these factors and always catering to our customer’s needs.  Let's make the whole search easier on you-- our prices and service are second to none.  If you're looking for an unlocked and refurbished phone, you've come to the right place.

 

These are just a few examples of why Thrifty Computer is the best option when you're searching for both a refurbished and durable phone at a affordable price.  Thrifty Computer only offers top of the line devices where each refurbished phone is independently tested with the latest software.   When purchasing a phone through Thrifty Computer, you are guaranteeing that you will receive the best customer service, fast delivery, and of course a quality device at an unbeatable price.  Don't believe us?  Test out Google Product Search for yourself.

When you think of refurbished & unlocked phones at discounted prices, think Thrifty Computer.