How can I buy the iPhone as a gift for someone else, but still take advantage of their 2-year upgrade eligibility?

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answer:I don’t quite follow. If she is already “lined up” to get the new iphone, why would you buy her another one? You could always just let her buy it, and then give her 300 dollars saying it was for the iphone. But remember, diamonds are a girl’s best friend.

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