Worth more on Ebay? Nokia N70 or 6280 on Vodafone simlock

Just had a choice between these 2 phones when I got my new contract.

Told me the 6280 was newer and still retained Symbian Series 60. Got
back. Turns out it's Series 40.

Anyway, I want to sell the thing on Ebay to make back costs - which
would tend to go for more? Is the Series 40 thing the problem I
suspect it might be (?no software, no demand?)

Thanks!

"CM" <chris.geller@angelfire.com> wrote in message
news:42lt12he0t638grmkjvnqlqo75985i6jbn@4ax.com...
> Just had a choice between these 2 phones when I got my new contract.
>
> Told me the 6280 was newer and still retained Symbian Series 60. Got
> back. Turns out it's Series 40.
>
> Anyway, I want to sell the thing on Ebay to make back costs - which
> would tend to go for more? Is the Series 40 thing the problem I
> suspect it might be (?no software, no demand?)
>
> Thanks!

I'd keep the 6280. It is indeed a series 40 phone, which means that it's
fast, stable and has an intuitive, familiar interface - unlike the painfully
slow, bloated series 60 operating system. You won't be able to run any other
applications, but if you want a phone that's a phone, and not a pretend-PDA,
it's ideal.

Benedict.

On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:29:16 GMT, "Benedict Addis" <news@itchest.uk>
wrote:

>"CM" <chris.geller@angelfire.com> wrote in message
>news:42lt12he0t638grmkjvnqlqo75985i6jbn@4ax.com.. .
>> Just had a choice between these 2 phones when I got my new contract.
>>
>> Told me the 6280 was newer and still retained Symbian Series 60. Got
>> back. Turns out it's Series 40.
>>
>> Anyway, I want to sell the thing on Ebay to make back costs - which
>> would tend to go for more? Is the Series 40 thing the problem I
>> suspect it might be (?no software, no demand?)
>>
>> Thanks!
>
>I'd keep the 6280. It is indeed a series 40 phone, which means that it's
>fast, stable and has an intuitive, familiar interface - unlike the painfully
>slow, bloated series 60 operating system. You won't be able to run any other
>applications, but if you want a phone that's a phone, and not a pretend-PDA,
>it's ideal.
>
>Benedict.
>
Thanks

I actually just want to sell it - don't much care about the
functionality!

Wonder if Vodafone 6280's are rare?

"CM" <chris.geller@angelfire.com> wrote in message
news:42lt12he0t638grmkjvnqlqo75985i6jbn@4ax.com...
> Just had a choice between these 2 phones when I got my new contract.
>
> Told me the 6280 was newer and still retained Symbian Series 60. Got
> back. Turns out it's Series 40.
>
> Anyway, I want to sell the thing on Ebay to make back costs - which
> would tend to go for more? Is the Series 40 thing the problem I
> suspect it might be (?no software, no demand?)
>
> Thanks!

use the completed listing option... to see what things have sold for...

http://search-completed.ebay.co.uk/

you'll also see how many are clearly scam buyers (0 feedback delivery to
nigeria for a missing princess \cousin etc)....

recommend avoid putting a Buy it now, that entices them...I usually go for a
low start and stick a reasonable reserve (afterall can reduce it auction
going slow)....


Stuart

CM wrote on 20/03/2006 16:13:

> Just had a choice between these 2 phones when I got my new contract.
>
> Told me the 6280 was newer and still retained Symbian Series 60. Got
> back. Turns out it's Series 40.
>
> Anyway, I want to sell the thing on Ebay to make back costs - which
> would tend to go for more? Is the Series 40 thing the problem I
> suspect it might be (?no software, no demand?)

No idea TBH, but how much are you after? Could be a good stop-gap for me
until Nokia (finally) get the N80 on the shelves.

Contact me by e-mail if you like. Saves the hassle of eBay and all the
scammers, bid shilling, etc that seem to plague phone auctions.

Cheers
Paul.