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Post #848628

2026-03-30 13:37 UTC

FYI, here’s the story behind the unused Pixel 10: I got a new Verizon account in December 2025, and was surprised to learn they’d give me a free phone. I chose a Pixel 10 (128GB, Obsidian). When I opened the Verizon account, the Verizon employee touched this Pixel 10 just enough to make sure the eSIM was configured, but we never even set up the OS. I moved the eSIM to my phone, so this Pixel 10 has never been used, never even finished the initial boot process. I think Verizon carrier-locks their phones for 60 days. I got the phone on 12/17/25 so it should be out of carrier lock now. This Pixel 10 is boot-loader locked and I use GrapheneOS, so it’s of no use to me. I tried to sell it on eBay, but they wanted me to upload photos of my ID or some such nonsense, which I won’t do. I tried to sell it on Swappa, but they refused because the phone is “financed”*. This phone is technically in new condition except the plastic seal on the box has been broken. If you’d like to buy an unused Pixel 10 for $500 + shipping, please send me a private message and we’ll work out the details. Photos can be seen here (link available until 4/30/26): immich.thewooskeys.com/s/pixel10 Let me know if you have any questions about the phone. Offers will be considered. *The “free phone” deal with Verizon is that they charge me the cost of the phone ($800) prorated monthly over 2 years, and each month they also credit me that same amount so the total charge each month is $0.00. If ever I cancel my plan with them, they will charge me the balance.

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