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I looked on backmarket and they have two tiers of battery level - 80-89% capacity and 90-99% with prices to reflect. I guess it would depend which phones you are moving from to know how much newer would make a difference? Apple Store doesn't go any older than the 15 for their refurbished models.

As to whether it is smart to replace the battery, again that depends on use and if the current phone is near the end of being able to load the newest iOS?

The refurbished ones are available at many levels - almost new - to rough but functional. Prices reflect that. I got a rough one for tuning... I was going for cheap options with a bigger screen!

My 13 now shows a maximum 80% capacity - but since I'm plugged in between appointments for mapping that hasn't been a problem. We do have a couple of mag-safe external batteries that can be used while travelling to extend the charge for long days?

My old 6 plus is still in action as a dedicated "tuning phone" for my piano tuning app (don't recall where I got that one) - I did purchase a battery case which gives me plenty of juice. Since it lives in my tuning case, I don't have to fit it in a pocket.

For a while I was able to get them at local GameStop stores - but more recently used back market - I usually look for reviews like this:

https://www.igeeksblog.com/best-places-to-buy-refurbished-used-iphones/

Since MrsTuner bought her last phone new from the Apple Store, my latest one was a hand-me-down from her instead of getting the trade-in from Apple. We traded in my old 8 and now use her 13.

I've had good luck buying refurbished - always staying a couple of years behind.

Sounds like an opportunity for unintended consequences...

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thank you Canada for trying to smudge the evil out of the US.... (seen today)

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Yes, many times! It's right on the way to the member lounge - small bar and lots of tables in the old restaraunt space. Sometimes we just go straight there for a break during a city walk. We'd be happy to take you up there when you are in town if you haven't visited there with Susan!

Up to 385 now from the sensor not far from us. Thanks for posting the picture that allowed me to find the airnow.gov site

254 showing for downtown - pretty thick out there!

We live in the "south loop" of Chicago - the downtown neighborhood closest to the museum campus. Within an easy 10-15 min walk: Art Institute, Field museum of natural history, Shedd Aquarium and just a little farther away, the Adler Planetarium. We are members of all except the planetarium. What that means for us is that we can stop by and not feel the need to spend a lot of time there after buying a daily pass. A nice perk of this location!

I've been seeing photos of the "proof of life" photo compared with one from a few years back that seem to be a perfect match with questionable photo shop questions - with more youthful appearance than recent photos and and same pose and creases in the shirt... Anyone else seeing those? Wondering why media is sooo willing to believe serial liars..

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