A Comedy of Errors in Smartphone Spending

I have a peculiar habit of splurging on flagship phones at least once a year. Since 2017, I've faithfully purchased Samsung's Galaxy 'S' series flagship smartphones without fail. My journey began with the S8 Plus, followed by the S8, S9 Plus, S10, Note 10, S20 Plus, S21, and now the S23 and S24.

Funny thing is, I somehow managed to skip the S22 in 2022. Instead, I took a leap of faith with the OnePlus 10R that year, only to regret it yet again.

My first foray into this expensive habit occurred in July 2017 when I acquired the Samsung S8 Plus, complete with insurance, through a 24-month EMI plan. However, after just seven days of use, the pressure of owning such a pricey device became overwhelming. Despite having insurance coverage, the fear of any potential mishap loomed large.

During the brief period of using the phone, I even noticed some quality issues with the device. The back of the phone seemed to lack quality; I observed that the battery part was bulging out, leaving a rather concerning impression. This discovery further reinforced my decision not to keep the phone for long and ultimately pushed me to sell it right away. Unable to bear the burden, I decided to sell it after merely a week of ownership. Though I incurred a loss of INR 16,341, I felt an immense sense of relief.

Finding solace, I opted for the more affordable Galaxy J7 Pro at the time, which even fetched me INR 30,900 in cash. Despite the initial setback, I considered it a triumph and felt genuinely content, despite the financial loss incurred.

Coming soon: the gripping chronicles of my perpetual dance with flagship phones, where every transaction is a masterclass in financial wizardry... or so I jest.

From the Samsung S8 Plus misadventure to the latest Galaxy S24 fiasco, join me on this sarcastic rollercoaster ride of monetary mishaps.