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SIM Card

Chris76 — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:01:00 GMT

Why does the SIM card for Public Mobile cost $10, when most only cost $1 or close to it?

Thanks,

Chris76

Re: SIM Card

JoyLuck — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:01:22 GMT

@Chris76 wrote:
Why does the SIM card for Public Mobile cost $10, when most only cost $1 or close to it?

Thanks,

Chris76

They do go on sale for $5 and even cheaper at times on Canadian Cell Supplies. You may also get them free at some retail outlets with activation.

Re: SIM Card

LovesToPM — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:01:27 GMT

Hi @Chris76

It does go on sale from time to time. The price includes delivery.

You can also look at CanadianCellSupplies as they will often sell it for less.

Re: SIM Card

LurganIeUk — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:01:01 GMT

Good question. That applies to so many things as well. Why is a birthday card $8, a can of Coke $2 etc etc.

Re: SIM Card

computergeek541 — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:01:34 GMT

@Chris76 wrote:
Why does the SIM card for Public Mobile cost $10, when most only cost $1 or close to it?

Thanks,

Chris76

This is for no other reason but to make money. Sellers are allowed to charge whtaever they wish, within any type of agreement that an authorized seller would have with Public Mobile.

Re: SIM Card

popping — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:01:40 GMT

@Chris76 wrote:
Why does the SIM card for Public Mobile cost $10, when most only cost $1 or close to it?

Thanks,

Chris76

It is supply and demand in action.

Some retailers sell PM SIM card for $0, $2.99, $10.

Re: SIM Card

RosieR — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:11:07 GMT

@Chris76 wrote:
Why does the SIM card for Public Mobile cost $10, when most only cost $1 or close to it?

Thanks,

Chris76

Hi @Chris76 really $1 Public Mobile sim card? Where? I love sales!!! lol

Some stores like Walmart will give you a PM sim card for free if you activate with them.

To answer your question why Public Mobile sells sim cards for $10, I would say because that is the actual price of a PM sim card. So if a customer can get PM sim card for less than $10, then good for the customer for finding a better price. Cheers!

Re: SIM Card

Korth — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 04:16:56 GMT

Telus SIM card $20

Koodo SIM card $10 (or $0 plus $40 connection fee, if you prefer)
Bell SIM card $10

Virgin SIM card $10 (or $0 plus $45 connection fee, if you prefer)

Lucky SIM card $10

Rogers SIM card $10 (plus activation fee)

Fido SIM card $0 (in-store only, along with $40 activation fee)

Chatr SIM card $10

Shaw SIM card $? (plus activation fee)

Freedom SIM card $20 (plus $30 activation fee)

SpeakOut SIM card $10

@Chris76 ... seems to me like "most" of these prepaid operators sell their SIM cards for at least $10 (just like Public Mobile) ... and nobody anywhere sells their SIM cards for $1.

Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, etc might knock a few dollars off because their SIM card sales make them money in other ways.

Vendors on ebay or craigslist might sell SIM cards dirt cheap. But if you choose this option then I wish you luck and suggest you google up things like "SIM fraud", "SIM swap", "SIM scam", "SIM hack", "SIM crime".

Re: SIM Card

LurganIeUk — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:32:35 GMT

I will give you another example. I worked for a major retailer and had system access to cost of merchandise. So call it what you like.

You buy a bed. A mattress and box spring.

The box spring cost is $100

The mattress cost is $350

Cost for both is $450

The regular price is is $1800 - and individual price is $900 each

The 40% off price is $1080 - and individual price is $540 each

For warranty you must buy a unit (Matt and Box)

Cost $450, selling $1080 and I will let you figure out the markup.

We rarely sold a bed at regular price.

Moral of the story.....always buy on sale......and you still pay more than what you should have. But you saw 60% off a hugely inflated price.

Second moral of of the story.......if you continually see items that sell for 40, 50, 60% off like mechanics tools, paint, gold jewelry and etc. You should consider to never pay full price.

Re: SIM Card

darlicious — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:57:05 GMT

@Chris76

Here's CCS's current prices....its all supply and demand.

Re: SIM Card

esjliv — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 11:03:47 GMT

Hi @Chris76 ,

I would say, like anything else that is purchased, if you know you can get it at a more reasonable price - shop around or hold out for deals/sales.

Re: SIM Card

Chris76 — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:07:37 GMT

Good to know. I will check other retailers and price match the sim card.

Thanks for you feedback.

Christine

Re: SIM Card

LurganIeUk — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:09:51 GMT

There are lots on Craigslist for free and eBay for $0.00 and up.