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When's the best time to buy an iPhone? About 48 hours after a new one launches, not on launch day itself. That's when last year's model gets a real price cut, and the same pattern holds for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel, even though all three run on completely different calendars.
RetailMeNot's Stephanie Carls breaks down the full phone-buying calendar: when new iPhones actually drop in price, when the best time to buy a Samsung Galaxy phone hits, why Google Pixel launches in August on purpose, how Best Buy Black Friday phone deals really work once you read the fine print, whether certified refurbished is worth it, and how to get the real final price after trade-in, carrier credits, and cash back.
0:00 - Best Time to Buy an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy
0:40 - Best Time to Buy an iPhone (The 48-Hour Price Drop)
2:01 - Best Time to Buy a Samsung Galaxy & Google Pixel
3:32 - Manufacturer vs. Retailer vs. Carrier Deals
5:48 - Is a Certified Refurbished Phone Worth It?
6:56 - Buy Now, Wait, or Skip (Phone Buying Strategy)
8:01 - How to Get the Real Final Price (Savings Stacking)
8:48 - 5-Step Phone Buying Checklist
Wondering about the best time to buy a new iPhone or the best time to buy a Samsung phone? From decoding how Best Buy Black Friday deals on iPhone actually work to deciding whether to purchase from a manufacturer, retailer, or carrier, this video covers the complete timing strategy.
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