Question Posted Thursday November 23 2006, 12:02 am
I've had my cell phone since august 2004. By now, it's pretty scratched and today it just stopped charging on the charger. The little thing inside the phone that the plug plugs into is lost inside the phone, so it can't charge anymore. Pretty much, I need to get a new phone. Keep in mind this phone was extremely cheap, it's not a camera phone, no texts, etc. And this is because of my father. I doubt he will ever trust me to be responsible with anything. But honestly, this phone is pretty old, I've never complained about it once, but I need a new one.
HOW can I tell my dad that it's broken and I need a new one? Should I say it can be an early christmas present or something? Please give me something to tell him. Also, will it cost him money to get me a new phone? Or will sprint somehow pay for it, because I know people who get new phones every month, but idk if they pay or not. I just don't want my dad to be pissed, he will anyway, but anything you could tell me to say to him would help. Thank you.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? Melody answered Thursday November 23 2006, 10:34 am: Your phone didn't break on it's own, and he's going to realize that. He sounds like the kind of guy that will be upset by this, so don't start begging right away. Tell him the phone is old, and it no longer charges. Obviously you can no longer use it, and he needs to realize this. I wouldn't ask him to get it for you for an early Christmas present though, I'd ask for it as just a Christmas present. Make sure he realizes you aren't expecting much, just a phone to call him and for emergencies and things.
It will cost him money. Sprint won't buy you a new phone unless it somehow messed up on it's own. (I doubt this is the case) [ Melody's advice column | Ask Melody A Question ]
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