How Many is too Many?

General
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Some people collect stamps, I seem to collect cell phones. And I want all my phones activated so they can be used if needed. That's why I use CellNuvo, FreedomPop, FreeUP, Tello, Truphone and RedPocket to achieve real working phones at very low prices. So here is the main stash:

1. Pixel = Red Pocket (paid by CellNuvo)
2. Samsung S7 edge on FreedomPop
3. Nexus 4 on Truphone (free incoming talk and text)
4. Iphone 4s FreedomPop
5. Iphone 4 FreedomPop data only
6. Iphone 5c on Tello
7. Sprint Boost on Tello (pay go)

Then I use an Obi 202 and google voice for free home phone with Voip.ms as the 911 provider and CallCentric as a backup DID
I also have an Ooma (that I won in a contest for the title of Mr. Thrifty) that I currently don't have activated.

Have I fallen off the deep end? Do I need an intervention? I hope not because I sure do enjoy all of it!

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Rookie.

I've got more than double that number. :slight_smile:

In fact, now that I add them up-- I've got triple that number. And they're all active.

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@Frasier-----Intervention: probably not. I'm certain that there are others who have a stash of phones far exceeding your amount. But if someone does want to intervene on your behalf, they have many ways to contact you.

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I will take a Galaxy S7 in exchange for a Galaxy s3 supper phone

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I'm definitely in the club! Have to show this thread to my wife, so she can see that there is some more weird people out there :slight_smile:

6

Maybe better than having an entire basement filled with model train stuff ?!?

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Those trains may be worth more than your investment in the future. Cellphones? Doubtful.

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Could be - I have neither, and:
My personal measure for usefulness regards what actually gets used vs. what does not.
This comes of having known way too many hoarders (and currently living with one).

So:
A basement full of model train stuff (IMO) is highly useful if it provides its owner with happiness to be had from its actual usages - as opposed to simply being yet another place for dust to pile up.

VS.:
Having piles and piles of collected stuff that doesn't even get touched, let alone actually used.
(My partner literally has tonnage of unused, untouched krap & will acquire more at any opportunity; Sadly, I am a neatnik & prefer to give stuff away that remains unused...opposites attract ?? Bleah.)

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Just 7 phones Fraiser1? You are a lightweight.

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"My name is Chosen, and I'm a phone-oholic".....twelve phones, all active. Nice to know that I'm not alone!

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There is no such thing as too many. My count is 102.

Currently have 17 devices in active service, and a few sitting around. For the most part they get handed off to others after a couple years.

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Hi, Chosen!

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Sorry guys that I dont post much on here currently,

But I use to collect alot of phones when RingPlus was still active, because the free plans were amazing. Many thanks to you guys though, I am down to just an amazing dual sim smartphone and a mobley hotspot. Couldnt be happier! :slight_smile:

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Weirdo. :wink:

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Glad you found the power to get a grip on your phone collection, and maybe now you can serve as a sponsor to others on this thread, if so desired.:unsure:

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Thank you for this. I was afraid to even try to count mine, for fear I might be the highest. At least one fear can now be laid to rest.

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KentE can you check your message. I have hate mail for you. If you have too many unlocked gsm phones could you gift me a few pieces?