For example, a good place to look for a Note 7 is Hong Kong, as a store there is selling the recalled model at a special price, even though it’s pretty clear that using this phone is no longer recommended.
Samsung: Stop using the Note 7!
Samsung made it very clear in the official recall published October 13 that using a Note 7 is no longer safe, so it’s working with retailers to get all phones off the market and replace them with S7 Edge or offer full returns to customers.
“Since the affected devices can overheat and pose a safety risk, we are asking consumers with a Galaxy Note7 to power it down and contact the carrier or retail outlet where they purchased their device,” Samsung explained.
‘So why would anyone still purchase a Note 7?’ you could ask. The answer is pretty simple: if they get a Note 7 at a special price (read heavily discounted), they can then return it to Samsung and receive a brand new S7 Edge, the price difference between the two, as well as $100 in bill credit.
So it could all prove to be a pretty smart move for those looking to make some extra money, although we’re pretty sure that there’ll always be people saying that it is not worth the effort.
In the meantime, keep in mind that using a Note 7 is not safe by any means, even though there are so many people out there who refuse to return it. The risk of overheating and the battery catching fire is pretty big, so it’s indeed a good idea to send it back to Samsung or the retailer and get an S7 Edge instead.