Thud..And something came crashing down.
Hurriedly, I ran to the room to see what had happened, was it my son or his cycle or what, that made this crashing sound? Though the complete room looked perfectly fine, I found my son missing. How come? Where can he go? He was here only some 5 minutes back.
Infuriated, I called my son, where are you? Deep Silence. A second try, and I could hear some wriggling noise from behind the door.
Ahh, there you are hiding behind the door, but for what? What was it that fell down and why were you not responding when I was calling?
Series of questions popped out like an arrow towards him, as he slowly came out of his hiding zone, with head held too low and hands tied at the back.
What? What did you do? And suddenly I could find that he kept something in my hand and just ran away.
No ways, It was my anniversary gift, shattered!
And then began the Tom & Jerry chase between both of us. It took another 5-7 minutes for me to catch him, running, squeaking smartly all across the house. And what all I could hear before I could yell or share my displeasure, “Mama, you are my favourite. I promise I will never repeat it, it was by mistake and I did not do it voluntarily. Do you think I would drop it on my own, when I love my videos on this phone so much? [True him, he loved it tons]. Actually, I jerked and stood up and phone slipped out of my hand and banged all the way to the floor before I could pick it up. I’m really sorry”. He breathed then, after apologising cleverly.
I felt a pain in my heart for his sorry face, broken screen of my 6month old smartphone and awkwardly functioning touchpad. I was mute, but then suddenly I recalled, Man, this was my 3rd handset broken by my darling son. And there began the chase, once again.
Nonetheless, I knew that nothing could happen, except to give it for repairing. I immediately went along with him to Nehru place to get it repaired, but guess my luck was really bad that day.
Some shopkeeper’s said, that original parts were in scarcity from past one week, some offered a cost nearly half of the handset for a screen, some said that repairing will take close to 10-12 days.
What I would do for so long without my handset? I seemed to be completely lost. I had no choice but to pay huge sum and get the screen repaired immediately in next 1 hour.
Screen functioned okay for next 24 hours. But you know, those days, my luck was crawling, hitting the potholes, sliding on the landslides and making me crash all the way. My phone screen became blank and touch went too weird. Mom was being typed as Don and what not..Gosh, I had some really bad discussions (discussions, no explanations on the sudden typos I was doing).
I knew the time had arrived to again get a new phone. And this time I was sure, it would be a 5-7k handset and not more. But what to do of this one? I really did not wish to spend much money (as my Italy trip was due in next month), hence I planned to sell off the box of all 3 mobile phones I had accumulated from past 2.5years. All courtesy, darling son! So darling these kids are, I must say.
Was Past Better?
I now realize that this race was much better than the war, the war I initiated to sell off the handsets and raise some money.
The stage was set, being a communications manager, I had my well drafted plans ready in excel and presentation. Well, the numbers look good in excel only got hold of me here as well. I had done all the cost benefit analysis, but damn it, the real world was getting it all wrong.
I started off with FB, Whats app groups, shared some interesting images, features of my latest smartphone to “show off” its capability. Answers of “Why do you wish to sell then”, were also very well answered to satisfy the potential leads. But, roadblocks never demolished. People got me realized that I was being greedy and over demanding. Gosh, how could that be! The latest one was in a good condition to demand 50% of my purchase price.
My friends started calling me as a “Smartphone packager” instead of a communications manager. Great, they even rolled out some schemes for those who would buy all 3 handsets. Sounds funny? No, not at all, I was crying from within.
It was the time to roll out option II, to try nearest retailer shops. It did do something good to me, in getting the screen work perfectly at very low cost. But still, Aggrawal uncle did not buy the smartphone at a decent deal. I was awry of what was happening and decided to give him all the handsets the next day at the price he asked. I was really sobbing.
As the life turns Greener!
As the older people say, God help those who help themselves, I saw a silver lining for my hard earned luck. I saw FB advertisement of Cashify, assuring on selling the mobile phones in just 60seconds. I bounced, smiled and sensed something really good. In next 48hours, I was suggest of the best Selling price (close to what I had asked), a great discussion with their service agent and a perfect reach of the delivery agent to pick up my phone against the closed deal.
Wow, a blink and my smartphones were gone, I cheered as I woke up to the surprise of a new handset the next day.Thanks Cashify for the support which made my dreams and “excel” come true.
Are you also struggling to clean up your old mobile phones, then catch hold of Cashify for rescue, #CleanUpCashOut . As a promotional offer, Cashify is also giving an additional Rs.250 discount on the sale of your gadgets by using the coupon code – CLEANCASH.
Made me nostalgic. By the way during my childhood days I have a bad track records with not only gadgets but also mum’s perfume and makeup.. :p
nice articles
Oh my goodness, his apology was so sweet, and Cashing sounds like a good idea
Sorry about your anniversary gift!
I’ve never heard about that! He sounds sweet though.
oh no! he sounds so sweet, and that’s a good idea though!
“As the older people say, God help those who help themselves” This line touched me. Nice blog waiting for next blog post.
It always stinks when our gadgets get ruined! Sounds like you got a good deal for your phones at least.
I have not heard of Cashling before, think we have some phones around that we could sell x
Cashify sounds like a great service and a way better option than those sell your phone kiosk we see around Indianapolis
Interesting! I remember back when my oldest was a baby and he temporarily ruined my iphone and we had to get a new one. Ugh.
So happy to hear you got is all resolved.
Wow nice idea.. It’s sound great
Oh no! Your captions make me laugh. We’ve had many broken items in this house, the latest being a candle ?
I have to look into this site. I would love to become more greener.
Phones are so dang expensive now-a-days that the thought of them breaking is scary, it’s like a car repair cost to buy a new one… glad that there’s an option out there to help out with great service it sounds like! NICE!
Heard a lot about Cashify and a good write up
The use of Tom and Jerry reminded me of the good ol days! I love that cartoon.
I wish I read this sooner, I just sold two of my smartphones for pennies. Next time maybe. BTW, I love your writing style, very engaging and easy and fun to follow. Will browse around some more. xo
Can you belive me if I say I just only 3 years ago started to use regulary a mobile phone! Before that I did have one but never use it! Thanks to my cousin who gave an iphone and after that I was hooked! I have a shock proof case on my phone..not very pretty but it has save my phone many many times!
A broken phone is not fun. But three broken phones is the stuff of nightmares lol.
Cashing sounds like a really good service. So glad you found it and got a good deal out of it!
tHIS IS SO GOOD …APOLOGY IN SUCH A SWEET WAY 🙂
I have not heard of Cashtify before. I’m glad everything worked out for you. My phone is very old but for the record I just dropped it for the first time over the summer. I’m glad in the end everything worked out for you.
Sounds like the whole experience was crazy. With this being the third one that he had done damage to, I don’t think I could allow them to use it, even if they didn’t mean to. Glad some things worked out in the end.
you remind me my childhood days by using those images. And seems you had a crazy experience. 🙂
I can relate to such stories as a new parent. My cracked phones are the evidence of my own Tom and Jerry chases:) Nice illustration! Will check out cashify too!
My kids also have broken my 4 phones in last 3 yrs ?. But still your son feel guilty for his mistake. His apology was very cute. Loved reading your article.
True all kids are just same as like yours, my lo also did same
The post is really nice and the story too! Kids are same everywhere. My brother broke a phone…
So many facility cashify is offering love the home pick option and Instant payout
That is really awesome yaar.. i have nearly 5-6 handsets at home which no one uses.. will definitely as my brother to check out cashify
I am too wanting to sell my old phone which doea not have much ezchange value over shopping websites. Shall try out cashify.
I have few phones which I am not using thanks for introducing Cashify to me..
Nice. I didn’t know about cashify. I have some cell phones which I want to sell.
Waoh. This is exciting and informative. I’ll try Cashify !!
I love your writing style, it is so interesting to read. Cashify is so useful and I’ll check it out soon!
Cashify is indeed useful… wasn’t aware at all!! Thanks for letting us know
I’ve never heard about that! Right now I have 3 old mobile phones. Will check this Cashtify. By the way love the way you shared your experiences with us.
I can imagine that Tom & Jerry chase scene at your home..hahaha. Thanks Minakshi for such a useful article.
Sorry to hear about your smartphones! Glad to know about Cashify and sounds like a great platform to sold gadgets!
That’s such a good idea… And the apologize is so sweet and cute..
This is a good idea, I hadn’t heard of this before! Sorry about your gift!
I never heard about Cashify and I think its a great platform. We really should be thankful with technology.
What a cute story. Wer’e so dependent on our devices these days, plus the sentimental value. So glad you were able to find a solution.
I knew Cashify because some friends had your same issues (but that don’t have such a lovely and sweet people around them as you have 🙂 ). Very good platform
Even we sold our laptop on cashify recently and had wonderful experience it’s a very good place to get good value for our old products.
I have never heard of cashify but I love the idea of it! We have all sorts of stuff that we no longer need, must look it up!
Cashify seems like a great option! Never heard of it before and so sorry for your smartphones!
Oh my goodness, his apology was so sweet, and my lil one used to do that all the time… Cashing it is a great idea.
What a cute story! I am sure he felt horrible breaking it. Never heard of Cashify but it sounds pretty great!
Thank you for sharing your take on Cashify. This was a great post! I enjoyed reading it immensely.
I have a hard enough time keeping my phone safe from my own clumsy hands so my daughter knows she is not allowed near my phone ever and I have it screen locked to avoid the temptation lol
Haven’t heard about it but your story makes me so intrigue to check Cashify. Ohh hope its available here in Manila.
I always kind of look forward to – but not really – getting a new phone. It’s good to know there’s Cashify!
I dont think I’ve ever heard of Cashify, but love the concept. They have something similar near me, but have never thought of reselling but may need to check out Cashify
I have heard about cashify before. Your post is convincing me to try out once! 🙂
I hadn’t heard of Cashify before so thank you for sharing it. I’m thinking of getting a new phone soon so I’ll bear it in mind when thinking of selling my old one.
Ami xxx
I’ve not heard of anything like cashify before but that’s a great way of getting rod of an old phone and getting something back out of it.
I am so glad that you managed to find a solution in the end. I can only imagine how sorry he must be. My son would probably gave me those puppy eyes and I’d feel bad myself haha.
Very amusing post, however I can’t relate to these, being a student, and for once, I’m glad I can’t ?
Kidding, but I’m a very careless phone user, this might just help me out
Super Cute!
Glad you had an amazing experience with Cashify. The technology has so changed that nowadays that everything has moved from offline to online. I also recently sold my phone to instacash at good price.