best way to buy iPhone 17 right now?

[vaibhav111vaibhav111 is verified member.]

If you have ICICI bank credit card, you can also try for iPhone for life program by visiting any Apple authorise Reseller store.

i went deep into this thing last year if it worth it or not and it not worthy at all. plus ios 26 is half baked OS.

 

[KLB@96]

isnt 35k less for 13PM? tell me about the 10k discount pls

Cashify and other second hand sellers are giving less than 35k . Also you know how cashify is , they quote something and when they come to pick up its something else. Here the bluedart guy just looked at everything on phone, just basics and told good to go and reset the device. No nonsense nothing and gave my new phone immediately. I used ICICI CC offer it showed at the time of payment on the apple store app. I think the offer is reduced now.

 

[sahil1033]

I've about Rs. 75k in IDFC First Bank debit card reward programme and thinking of redeeming those reward points and buy iPhone 17.

But I'm not getting a good deal and also how to purchase, which voucher to redeem is also a dilemma.

 

[aayusharyan]

I've about Rs. 75k in IDFC First Bank debit card reward programme and thinking of redeeming those reward points and buy iPhone 17.

But I'm not getting a good deal and also how to purchase, which voucher to redeem is also a dilemma.

I was in s similar situation... Ask yourself, do you really need it?I finally decided that I actually don't need it and bought gold coins instead.

 

[sahil1033]

I was in s similar situation... Ask yourself, do you really need it?I finally decided that I actually don't need it and bought gold coins instead.

Do I need it?
Yes.

Do I need it now?
No. For Rs. 55k or below only iPhone 17 makes sense to me and my iPhone 13 will work hopefully till October 2026.

The thing is that IDFC Rewards will be obsolete very soon, that's why I thought to redeem everything and purchase something. Now that you're saying I can purchase something else which can be sold later on at profit, gold bar comes into my mind.

 

[sahil1033]

I was in s similar situation... Ask yourself, do you really need it?I finally decided that I actually don't need it and bought gold coins instead.

From where did you buy gold coins? Kalyan Jewellers?

 

[ashwinikumar900]

Best possible option is to wait for BBD, at that price. iPhone 17 will be solid phone and value for money.

Same here, now I’ll stick to buying one-generation-old iPhones instead of the newest model. When I bought the iPhone 14 Pro Max (at the time of launch), it cost me around ₹1.5 lakh (before card discounts of almost 7K or 8k, if I remember correctly), and during the Navratri sales like BBD and GIF, the price dropped to nearly ₹1 lakh.

 

[ashwinikumar900]

for others who want to know


The "iPhone for Life" program offered through ICICI Bank credit cards in India is an assured buyback scheme that allows you to purchase an iPhone with 24 monthly No-Cost EMIs on 75% of the price, while the remaining 25% is a deferred payment (the "assured buyback" value).


How the "iPhone for Life" Program Works

1. Purchase and EMI: You buy an eligible iPhone model at a participating Apple Authorised Reseller store using your ICICI Bank credit card. 75% of the total cost is converted into a 24-month No-Cost EMI (meaning the interest is given back as a cashback).
2. Deferred Amount: The remaining 25% of the price is a deferred payment that is billed as a lump sum in the 25th month (after your EMIs are complete).
3. Options After 24 Months:At the end of the 24-month EMI period, you have two choices:
   • Upgrade/Return: Return the used iPhone (which must pass a quality check by Servify) to an authorised store and use the assured buyback value (the 25% deferred amount) as a credit towards a new iPhone model.
   • Keep the Device: Pay the 25% balance amount in the 25th month and keep the iPhone.

Key Details

• Eligible Cards: The offer is valid on all ICICI Bank Credit Cards, except commercial, corporate, and business cards.
• Availability: The program is available at participating Apple Authorised Reseller stores and large retail formats like Croma, Reliance Digital, etc., not directly through the Apple India online store.
• Buyback Provider: The assured buyback plan is provided by Servify, not ICICI Bank or Apple directly. All terms and quality checks are handled by Servify.
• Eligible Products: The program typically applies to the latest iPhone models (e.g., iPhone 16 series, iPhone 17 series in current offers), and sometimes other Apple products like MacBooks.

This program essentially functions as a 2-year lease with a guaranteed future value, giving you the flexibility to upgrade or own the device outright after the term.

great info, didn’t know this.

 

[ashwinikumar900]

I exchanged my 13PM for Iphone 17 on apple website. Got 35k for old phone and got almost 10k discount (includes NCEMI) on apple website.

I am getting 45K for the iPhone 14 Pro Max (battery at 89%). Is this a good deal, or should I sell it outside?

 

[aayusharyan]

From where did you buy gold coins? Kalyan Jewellers?

GRT Jewellers, they are quite popular in Southern india. The downside is that they only had 22K coins. Not sure if idfc has their vouchers in it's portal...

 

[6ix9ine]

Same here, now I’ll stick to buying one-generation-old iPhones instead of the newest model. When I bought the iPhone 14 Pro Max (at the time of launch), it cost me around ₹1.5 lakh (before card discounts of almost 7K or 8k, if I remember correctly), and during the Navratri sales like BBD and GIF, the price dropped to nearly ₹1 lakh.

Yeah, the first year price drop is insane man.

I’m thinking of getting the 17 pro in next year’s BBD. Still thinking nothing finalised yet. That BBD shit pass is weird too, too many horror stories

Let’s see what happens next year.

 

[KLB@96]

I am getting 45K for the iPhone 14 Pro Max (battery at 89%). Is this a good deal, or should I sell it outside?

Check cashify offline store and ask for quote. Usually on online they reduce price. Sell wherever you getting more money.