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[Q] How much did you pay for your Fuze?

I'm thinking of jumping on the wagon and was wondering if you guys would kindly share how much you paid for your Fuze, I have been asking several stores and even with premier account the price is 299.99 after rebate with 2yr contract (plus some upgrade fee and of course sales tax) in total would be close to 400.
Please let me know if and how you could get it for less than what I was quoted for. And is there any official statements from AT&T that lists benefits of having premier account?
Thanks

I was 269 out the door with a 50 mail in rebate i think he messed up (I am not premier that I know of)
http://mangledpoly.com/fuzePrice.jpg

i started a new 2 year contract, was leaving tmo for att.
its 369.99 if you get it bundled with the car charger, case, bluetooth headset, and maybe some more trinkets i don't remember.
then its 349.99 if you leave all that off.
then -50 with the text or data or something like that rebates...

rymonday said:
I was 269 out the door with a 50 mail in rebate i think he messed up (I am not premier that I know of)
http://mangledpoly.com/fuzePrice.jpg
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he definitely messed up...but good for you though~
also, i got it for ~440 aftertax before mail-in rebate. I was only able to get an "early upgrade" with $75 off retail price. Manager was nice enough to waive the $18 upgrade fee for me though. Every bit counts

Bah. Lucky dude who's rep marked it down $100. Where do you live? lol
I was unlucky =/ tax was a lil over 8%!!! :O
Came out to $391 before rebate T.T I'm a return it and see if I can buy it from a city that has less tax.

Baught it online @ Premier for $388 Including $18 upgrade fee..I also think tax came around to $24.
Shipping was Fedex 2day for free. Doubt I will get it this week though.

Bizybone said:
Baught it online @ Premier for $388 Including $18 upgrade fee..I also think tax came around to $24.
Shipping was Fedex 2day for free. Doubt I will get it this week though.
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if you bought it today, you might be able to get it on friday

Kraize92 said:
Bah. Lucky dude who's rep marked it down $100. Where do you live? lol
I was unlucky =/ tax was a lil over 8%!!! :O
Came out to $391 before rebate T.T I'm a return it and see if I can buy it from a city that has less tax.
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really!? gas is going to cost you more than that tax difference, unless you live near border of WA and OR, then i'd see a reason to do that.

Mine was $367 shipped from AT&T Premier site. There was no upgrade fee, and then I have the $50 rebate to add to it. Bought it this morning, it shipped out this afternoon - comes in on Thursday!! I waited over 2 months to upgrade my phone as I wanted this, or the Sony X1. I couldn't wait any longer, so I gave into this phone. I can't wait.

baboola said:
really!? gas is going to cost you more than that tax difference, unless you live near border of WA and OR, then i'd see a reason to do that.
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I think a ~1-1.5% difference would make me drive. Besides, if it's in the way to work, it doesn't matter right?

Mine was $259.99 before the $50.00 MIR. I went into a corporate store in Kansas City Area, and was told they were discounting it $100.00. I asked why and was told: "I am not sure, perhaps revenue or longevity". I didn't ask any more questions and certainly didn't want them to reconsider.

Kraize92 said:
I think a ~1-1.5% difference would make me drive. Besides, if it's in the way to work, it doesn't matter right?
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true that

brnail said:
Mine was $259.99 before the $50.00 MIR. I went into a corporate store in Kansas City Area, and was told they were discounting it $100.00. I asked why and was told: "I am not sure, perhaps revenue or longevity". I didn't ask any more questions and certainly didn't want them to reconsider.
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looks like you got my deal

rymonday said:
looks like you got my deal
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too bad kansas is too far from me...lol

AT&T Authorized Dealer...
Hey all,
I stopped by on Monday afternoon at an AT&T authorized dealer in Pembroke Pines, FL (South Florida). They had the only gotten in one fuze that afternoon which they sold me.
They charged me $300 plus tax, so it was $318 total, plus the $50 rebate when I send it in.
Not quite as good as $269 before rebate, but I didn't want to say otherwise either when they quoted me that price.

mine came out to 387 after taxes and now i gotta mail off the $50 rebate

I paid 349.99 + 24.15 tax = 374.14 - 50.00 rebate = 324.14
I want the 100.00 discount some of you got. I wonder if I call and complain if they will credit me? I love complaining.

just ordered mine about 2hrs ago off the at&t wireless website.
$374.49 w/ 2yr agreement ( contract renewal )
kept my unlimited data plan and unlimited txt.

g2tl said:
if you bought it today, you might be able to get it on friday
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Yep ordered it about 6pm est. Hopefully it gets here friday. I guess that's dependent on when it's shipped also.

I just re-uped my account and purchased the Fuze for $299 online befor rebate. Total came to $327. I'm not really worried about the rebate at this point. Just received the tracking info and it will be here Thursday the 13th.

Just got the best deal for a Fuze

I received this phone a few days ago and it was free with 2 years contract.
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=1031847&highlight=htc
so now, i just need to have it unlock for tmobile.

You do realize that you'll have to pay ETF, equipment cost, and your first bill right? All that should come to about $550.

175(ETF) + 40(1st bill) + 36(activation) = $251 still a good deal.

hohiah said:
175(ETF) + 40(1st bill) + 36(activation) = $251 still a good deal.
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None of you people read the contract agreement? If you cancel a contract (in the first 6 months was it?) then you have to pay EQUIPMENT cost which is like ~$300/$400. I don't remember. I tried to do that when I got my free tilt. They said I couldn't and I would have to pay equipment cost. and this was AFTER 60 or so days.

No 3G on T-Mobile with the Fuze either.

Kraize said:
None of you people read the contract agreement? If you cancel a contract (in the first 6 months was it?) then you have to pay EQUIPMENT cost which is like ~$300/$400. I don't remember. I tried to do that when I got my free tilt. They said I couldn't and I would have to pay equipment cost. and this was AFTER 60 or so days.
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Nope, nobody listens. I have been saying this for ever. You are 100% correct.

I got mine free thru the letstalk deal. but i wont be cancelling.

Letstalk, amazon and newegg are the few retailers that have a clause in additon to the att clause. It usually states if you the buyer cancel before the 6 month of the billing cycle, you will be chagrge the full amount of the phone or to some of that extent since 3rd party have a severe discount when you sign up with them for example letstalk is giving awat the fuze for free.

KD8DNS said:
Nope, nobody listens. I have been saying this for ever. You are 100% correct.
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Finally! Someone who at least knows about the Equipment cost.

Kraize said:
Finally! Someone who at least knows about the Equipment cost.
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I just went through the service agreement with ATT (on there website) - there NO mention of "Equipment Cost". Within 30 days you have to return the phone, after - pay $175 ETF.
Maybe with other retailers agreement differs...

hohiah said:
175(ETF) + 40(1st bill) + 36(activation) = $251 still a good deal.
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It is still a good deal, but why won't you have data charge for the 1st bill?

sclui56 said:
It is still a good deal, but why won't you have data charge for the 1st bill?
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I just got the first bill last week, there was no data charges or it doesn't have a data plan.
The equipment cost is not listed on the ATT contract and I think it only applies to Letstalk, Amazon and other retailers because they make commissions off the contract but that contract has to be valid for 6 months.

Free through the AT&T Premier Site
I got a fuze free with a new line of service and a 1yr aggreement. AT&T Premier offered the fuze free on Dec. 1 only.

cp1md2b said:
I got a fuze free with a new line of service and a 1yr aggreement. AT&T Premier offered the fuze free on Dec. 1 only.
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Same here, but 1 year agreement? wdf? how? I got 2 yr. Are you sure it's 1 year?

The deal is 2 years for the free Fuze
Kraize said:
Same here, but 1 year agreement? wdf? how? I got 2 yr. Are you sure it's 1 year?
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Same deal here. I had to reup for 2 years. I was out of contract on my old line so when I got the Fuze they tried to make me start a new line with a new number. After 2 days of arguing they finally transferred my old line/number to the new contract.

Me and my employees deal with this issue daily............for the record............ATT will charge you 175ETF First Bill and Act fee and small proration of days (if you keep >14days, Less than that only pay ETF and proration)................LETSTALK, Amazon and other authorized dealers (YES some agent locations do this) will charge you their own fees if desired, its in the agreement you sign WITH THEM........Further more, keep in mind Walmart.com prices include "LETSTALK MIR's" these also fall under the above additional charge clause.
PLEASE READ YOUR MIR AND SMALL PRINT WHEN YOU THINK YOU'RE GETTING A DEAL. DON'T SCREW YOURSELF OVER LIKE MANY DO DAILY, I LIKE TO THINK READERS OF XDA ARE SMARTER THAN THAT

im mad because i work at BBY and i bought the fone the day before release then when i went home for thanksgiving break bb employees now can order through premier i coulda got the phone for 300 without a contract
but i dont mind my contract
20 a month. 2000 mins and unlimited everything else

@lbhocky19
Wanna hook me up with a few for $300?

Kraize said:
@lbhocky19
Wanna hook me up with a few for $300?
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Me too me too

sclui56 said:
It is still a good deal, but why won't you have data charge for the 1st bill?
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Call as soon as the line is activated and remove data plan (no term except on iphones).

Cheapest out of contract price?

Just sold my iPhone a good hefty amount Wheres the best place to get out of contract pricing? 400 isnt much, but I've heard of people getting it for 300? Anyone know where?
Also, my two year ends 02/26/2011, do I qualify for the upgrade pricing from Costco which is 79.99 or do I have to wait until that date?
Alex

Yeah, go to Costco and ask them if you qualify for the early upgrade right now. If not, wait until the 26th... its a great price. ($79) I tried yesterday but they turned me down for an early upgrade, told me to go to the corporate store, and I can get it there. Try your luck!

Would love to know where I can buy one online at a reasonable price with no service contract.
att.com don't sell them without a service contract so that is out

AT&T stores have it retailed for 399.99 without commitment. They probably need more than a few in stock to sell it to you but that's the cheapest I have seen.

Just got mine today from ATT off contract $399 seems to be the cheapest right now anywhere. Seems kinda odd that they wouldn't sell u one.
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Seen eBay prices as low as $320. Could probably dip below $300 in a week. I trust eBay more than say, small obscure handset websites, because I've never had a problem bidding on a phone and getting what I wanted in a timely manner, but when it came to an actual online retailer, they would give me the run-around on shipping or send me a defective product.

sometimes http://www.wirefly.com has good deals on early upgrades.

Just got mine at BB for 324 plus tax. That was no contract price.

I got a pretty good early upgrade yesterday.
I have 2 lines, 1 shows ready for upgrade and the other addon line shows eligible on 4/24/11. Contract is up in August.
I went to a corporate store and they said 99 for the normal upgrade and 399 for the other.
I went home and called customer service and got the same story.
I then asked them what charges I would have if I cancel my account early.
They told me and after a couple of min. they gave me the retention rep.
Ended up getting 2 new Inspires, free shipping, for 79.99 each!

xisruno said:
Just got mine at BB for 324 plus tax. That was no contract price.
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how??
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Att store used an early upgrade for a non data enabled line for us and it was $300 and put on the data enabled line for me, but then i gave it to my wife. THEN the data stopped working for her line and we had to call and explain because there was something that needed to be enabled on her line for the 4g phone, EVEN though att was out of the 4g cards. So we have to go back to the store to get the 4g card i was supposed to get, but going to get for her line now.
Untill i buy another one. Maybe today. But that will probably be the full 400 price. Ill check bestbuy store see if its cheaper

xisruno said:
Just got mine at BB for 324 plus tax. That was no contract price.
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Yeah, HOW ???????????
Shows $599 on the bestbuy website. And bestbuy cant do early upgrades for att accounts ........... SO, HOW ???????????????????????????????????????

carhigh said:
Yeah, HOW ???????????
Shows $599 on the bestbuy website. And bestbuy cant do early upgrades for att accounts ........... SO, HOW ???????????????????????????????????????
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I got BB to match ATT. ATT sells the inspire for $399

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He's a cashier there, haha. Kidding, but seriously, the BestBuy POS doesn't allow it to be rung up at that cost.

T-Mobile vs Amazon vs Wirefly for Upgrades (Tried all 3)

T-Mobile.com:
+ Can keep your plan
- $325 ridiculous up-front cost ($250 + $50 tax + $18 Upgrade Fee + $6 Shipping) (See attached screenshots)
- $50 Mail-In Rebate hassle
- $50 SENSATION50 promo code box doesn't appear for upgrades, wtf??
Amazon:
+ $179.99, No Tax
+ Free 2-Day Shipping
- $35 Activation Fee
- Can't keep your current plan at all, you MUST choose from the new plans
Wirefly:
+ $179.99, No Tax
+ Free FedEx Shipping
- $18 Activation Fee
? There is a "Keep My Plan" option available but what plan options does it keep if forced to choose a new data plan anyway??
Is there a less expensive way to go about it?
And what the heck is this "Activation Fee" if my account is already active, and why is it more expensive on Amazon?
(See attached pictures)

The activation fee is a joke. T-Mobile has to do zero work to get the phone to work on their network. All we need to do is move a sim from one phone into the other. I wonder if they'll waive the fee if you call t-mo?

I got mine from letstalk for $149.99 with free overnight shipping.
But I am a new customer.

brian85 said:
I got mine from letstalk for $149.99 with free overnight shipping.
But I am a new customer.
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$249 for existing customers

Wow that sucks.
Let'stalk even paid for the california taxes (which would be $50 since smartphones are taxed the full price of the phone in california), so I only paid a total of $149. Seemed like an awesome deal to me.

You cant go wrong with costco... 199 after rebate, you keep your plan and you can exchange the phone for a new one in the next 90 days.
Got my g2x and after me being very disappointed with it - swaped for the sensation.
Plus, they will match the price if it ever goes down (got my g2x for 200 and got 100 back when they started offering the phone for 99)
So id say -costco has the best deals on cell phones. Ever. And to think that I used to get phones from amazon before....
Good luck in your search!
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk

t0ny0 said:
You cant go wrong with costco... 199 after rebate, you keep your plan and you can exchange the phone for a new one in the next 90 days.
Got my g2x and after me being very disappointed with it - swaped for the sensation.
Plus, they will match the price if it ever goes down (got my g2x for 200 and got 100 back when they started offering the phone for 99)
So id say -costco has the best deals on cell phones. Ever. And to think that I used to get phones from amazon before....
Good luck in your search!
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So let's say you bought a HTC Sensation at full retail price, you can return it within 90days no charge?
I wonder if you accidently bricked your phone.. I wonder if they will let you return/exchange it within 90days.

t0ny0 said:
You cant go wrong with costco... 199 after rebate, you keep your plan and you can exchange the phone for a new one in the next 90 days.
Got my g2x and after me being very disappointed with it - swaped for the sensation.
Plus, they will match the price if it ever goes down (got my g2x for 200 and got 100 back when they started offering the phone for 99)
So id say -costco has the best deals on cell phones. Ever. And to think that I used to get phones from amazon before....
Good luck in your search!
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Unfortunately, they force you into the 5 GB plan no matter what, even if you keep your plan:
And they do charge tax too
And they charge the $18 upgrade fee too (see bottom of picture). They just don't add it to the final price.
So it ends up being almost as much as T-Mobile for a total of $315 (free shipping though at least)

Wait, the SENSATION50 promo code doesn't work for upgrades? What the hell?
The $50 “SENSATION50” discount code is valid for new customers, new 2-yr agreements, or for add a line. http://goo.gl/3Jxa1 (Web Only Offer)
http://twitter.com/TMobile/status/81023766955687937
Isn't a new two year agreement an upgrade?

aNYthing24 said:
Wait, the SENSATION50 promo code doesn't work for upgrades? What the hell?
The $50 “SENSATION50” discount code is valid for new customers, new 2-yr agreements, or for add a line. http://goo.gl/3Jxa1 (Web Only Offer)
http://twitter.com/TMobile/status/81023766955687937
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The box to put the promo code in just doesn't appear.
It's simply just not there.
So maybe the promo works for upgrades, but you can't actually enter it.
Perhaps someone at T-Mobile forgot about that box?

Walmart! $148.88 + 18 upgrade fee + tax. Keep your plan, no MIR.
Good luck.

borodin1 said:
Walmart! $148.88 + 18 upgrade fee + tax. Keep your plan, no MIR.
Good luck.
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But you mean for new customers only though, right?

Paul22000 said:
Unfortunately, they force you into the 5 GB plan no matter what, even if you keep your plan:
And they do charge tax too
And they charge the $18 upgrade fee too (see bottom of picture). They just don't add it to the final price.
So it ends up being almost as much as T-Mobile for a total of $315 (free shipping though at least)
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Ummm... I kept my unlimited Data plan... I just called in to make sure, and Yes - my unlimited Data is still active!
Try your local Costco, its different when you deal with a live person. They tried to sell me the 5GB, but they couldnt. I said that that would be the day that i move to ATT, cause thats the only thing keeping me with tmobile, since their signal at my house is just... missing in action
So try the local store, they can work with you better than the website.

t0ny0 said:
Ummm... I kept my unlimited Data plan... I just called in to make sure, and Yes - my unlimited Data is still active!
Try your local Costco, its different when you deal with a live person. They tried to sell me the 5GB, but they couldnt. I said that that would be the day that i move to ATT, cause thats the only thing keeping me with tmobile, since their signal at my house is just... missing in action
So try the local store, they can work with you better than the website.
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Thanks. Did they charge you tax?

no the walmart deal applies to upgrades as well
i got it for 159 total last week

Alpha Class said:
no the walmart deal applies to upgrades as well
i got it for 159 total last week
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I think the 149 upgrade price expired yesterday.

I asked T-Mobile about the promotion and the rep didn't seem to have a clue about it...
~Tracy W: I am not finding anything in regards to a promotion code, what I would recommend is calling our sales department at 1-800-672-5390

I asked a rep from Amazon and they said that you can keep your $10 data plan and you don't actually need the $30 one.. you can switch it at any time.
Also, I think you clicked 'new plan' instead of existing plan, I get a different checkout page.. see attachment

Hey Paul you should try checking craigslist. I got mine brand new for $365 yesterday. Might be worth a shot instead of paying up to 325 and having to use your upgrade.

Nope, got mine using my full upgrade today for 148.88 + tax at walmart. but the deal only works I'm store though I think.
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$100 off AT&T Galaxy S4 Promo

I was doing some searching through the Premier offers and I found this promo for $100 off the At&t Galaxy S4. It says it works with Upgrade customers. I tried to see if my local store would honor it with my pre order and they said I'd have to cancel my pre order and order directly from At&t Premier. Anyone else have luck getting a store to honor the promotion? The store did say they would allow me 50% off accessories.
Here is a screen shot when I click on the details:

TBayTom said:
I was doing some searching through the Premier offers and I found this promo for $100 off the At&t Galaxy S4. It says it works with Upgrade customers. I tried to see if my local store would honor it with my pre order and they said I'd have to cancel my pre order and order directly from At&t Premier. Anyone else have luck getting a store to honor the promotion? The store did say they would allow me 50% off accessories.
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This is just marketing. I can't attach the screenshot right now but I just checked and they just start at a higher price. It's still $199 after the $100 off.
Here is from the pop-up when I select upgrade on the site.
Retail Price:$719.99
Contract Savings:-$420.00
Your Price:$299.99
$100 off Samsung Galaxy S(R) 4 after instant ...
With Discount:
$199.99

hamzer11 said:
This is just marketing. I can't attach the screenshot right now but I just checked and they just start at a higher price. It's still $199 after the $100 off.
Here is from the pop-up when I select upgrade on the site.
Retail Price:$719.99
Contract Savings:-$420.00
Your Price:$299.99
$100 off Samsung Galaxy S(R) 4 after instant ...
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$199.99
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No, I was able to get it in cart for $199 and the promo took it down to $99. It looks like you aren't getting the full discount on the upgrade.

I'm looking at the same screen, it says $299 - 100 = $199, otherwise the same price as everywhere else.... how are you getting $100 off the $199 price?

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I'm looking at the same screen, it says $299 - 100 = $199, otherwise the same price as everywhere else.... how are you getting $100 off the $199 price?
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You're correct, I could have swore it was $99 after rebate. Not much of a rebate if it brings you to the original price lol.

TBayTom said:
You're correct, I could have swore it was $99 after rebate. Not much of a rebate if it brings you to the original price lol.
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I was gonna say, I'm gonna drive over to your place and jack that thing if you got it for that price! haha, but hopefully someone will have it at $149 at launch which would get me to my goal of $99 at Best Buy!

No go

I did a little finagling with retention and got a $25 credit for three months and the upgrade fee of $36 waived. That brings it down to $88. I'm happy with that. I was also able to get my messaging 1000 back for $10. The unlimited seems like such a scam.

odinfire said:
I did a little finagling with retention and got a $25 credit for three months and the upgrade fee of $36 waived. That brings it down to $88. I'm happy with that. I was also able to get my messaging 1000 back for $10. The unlimited seems like such a scam.
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how did you get this?

shiftkenny said:
how did you get this?
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I have had two lines with ATT since 1995, and both lines expire this month and next. I called in and directly asked for retention. First level customer service can't really make offers. Once I was on with retention, I simply asked for credit for being a dedicated customer. Actually, I joked about it and asked for $1000. She laughed, took a few minutes and offered the credits. She was very nice. I wish they would have given me a survey after the call, but they didn't. I would have rated her very highly. Not only due to the credits, but because she really was a delight to talk to. :good: