Looking to buy a new Pixel phone (screw google, but I want Graphene and there aren’t many options for privacy with phones), but want to try and purchase from a Canadian seller. Currently my main option appears to be BestBuy but I’d like to avoid them if possible
List of vendors I know but seemingly don’t carry phones: ShopRBC, Memory Express, Canada Computers
I think I might follow suit. Will keep watching for updates on this post.
You should; grapheneOS is a lifechanging breath of fresh air after living with a normal smartphone spying on you for so many years 👍
Used? Facebook marketplace, craigslist/kijiji (are either of those still a thing?)
Yes they are still a thing. I’ve never even used Facebook marketplace. Can’t wait for that one to die out.
Ya marketplace sucks. Kijiji is Canadian at least!
I shopped used before I got my pixel 8 (and graphene). People wanted more money on marketplace for a used pixel 7 128gb than a brand new pixel 8 256GB costs on contract. AS LONG AS YOU UNDERSTAND THE CONTRACTS, you can take advantage of the deals.
Here’s the deal I got. Similar deals throughout the year on current models, just wait for the price to drop and snag it.
Koodo BF 2023 Deal (wait for current model to be <$10/month IMO, seems fairly common.) I went thru a best buy mobile kiosk to also get the $100 GC.
- Pixel 8 256GB (no expansion so unless you like running out of space for apps and stuff don’t get a 128GB in 2025 ppl) - $6/month for 2 years = 6*24= $144
- Buyout amount after 2 years to keep the phone= $240
- Plan amount stayed the same from $60/month for 50GB to $60/month for $120GB CAN/US, so zero increase in cost
- Received $100 Best buy gift card
- Received free pixel buds.
Total cost for phone over 2 years = $388. Try and find a used pixel for that cheap 🤷♂️ obv the bonus items are usually just around BF, but the cost is still cheaper than buying outright or used, and you get a 0% interest loan on the $344 cost for 2 years, if you needed it.
I’d check the refurbished stores like secondcell.ca, reebelo.ca, mobileklinik.ca etc
WirelessWave?
never heard of them before and sadly don’t think I have one local
Maybe try Tbooth Wireless? I did a quick search on Wikipedia, and seems the company that owns WirelessWave also owns that store franchise as well.
Holding company (Glentel) is Canadian, and going further, they’re jointly owned by Bell and Rogers.
Don’t buy the Pixel 8. There is an issue with the screens where you get a hot row.
my plan was to get the 9a seeing as it’s now released I believe. seems to be a pretty great price spec wise.
