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?
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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!
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Just got mine at BB for 324 plus tax. That was no contract price.
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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
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Yeah, HOW ???????????
Shows $599 on the bestbuy website. And bestbuy cant do early upgrades for att accounts ........... SO, HOW ???????????????????????????????????????
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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.
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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...
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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
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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.
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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.
Hey guys, the G2X is now here, and guess what - I just got mine today from Costco.
The price was $149 after $50 mail-in rebate. For an upgrade. And it came with everything that comes from t-mo, but it also came with an extra car charger, leather pouch, and a bluetooth device. It was a great surprise for me, and if you are waiting for the right moment to get the G2X - now would be a good time.
Go to your local costco and get that badboy!
Dang and i ordered it the day it came out. Why didnt i wait lol. Jk.
I cant wait till mine comes in.
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Went to local Costco and they don't have it in stock.... I'm interested to buy it off contract.
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Hey guys, the G2X is now here, and guess what - I just got mine today from Costco.
The price was $149 after $50 mail-in rebate. For an upgrade. And it came with everything that comes from t-mo, but it also came with an extra car charger, leather pouch, and a bluetooth device. It was a great surprise for me, and if you are waiting for the right moment to get the G2X - now would be a good time.
Go to your local costco and get that badboy!
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BTW, see your location as Atlanta. Which Costco did you go? I went to the Duluth on and they said they don't have any in stock.
nice find im heading there in the morning thanks so much !
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BTW, see your location as Atlanta. Which Costco did you go? I went to the Duluth on and they said they don't have any in stock.
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The one in Alpharetta, off of exit 11 on hwy 400
They had 5 on stock, I got 2 of them. I went there in the late afternoon, and they didnt even know that they have it
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Went to local Costco and they don't have it in stock.... I'm interested to buy it off contract.
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If you want to get it off contract - its the same price in costco as it is in T-Mobile store. Your best bet is to go and look for it in craigslist, as they do have good deals sometimes. But if its over 500 - dont buy it, just get a new one for a few more bucks, and you will know that if something happens - you can return.
Wow, they list it as $399 retail but no option to purchase online for retail...
I knew I should of waited to go to costco.. stupid impulse buy..
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Wow, they list it as $399 retail but no option to purchase online for retail...
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I tried to get it with no contract - they asked for 599 .... so im not sure if 399 exists
Weird they told me that they didn't sell off contact when I tried to buy it from costco.
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Weird they told me that they didn't sell off contact when I tried to buy it from costco.
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That is weird..
just looked at radioshack.com and target and both have the phone for 149 !
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Weird they told me that they didn't sell off contact when I tried to buy it from costco.
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I tried this today at my Costco. No go for the full $400
They said they would not even do it prepaid or on Even More Plus (no contract plans)
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I tried this today at my Costco. No go for the full $400
They said they would not even do it prepaid or on Even More Plus (no contract plans)
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So even if I'm not upgrade eligible, will they do $400 if you sign a two year contract?
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I went to tmobile to buy one. They wouldnt sell one to me off conrract at all and tried to make me upgrade my plan. So i just ordered one off contract at amazon wireless for 509. If tmobile refuses to take my money i guess amazon isnt. But it kinda pissed me off rmob wouldnt sell it. Guess they really are changing into att.
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I went to tmobile to buy one. They wouldnt sell one to me off conrract at all and tried to make me upgrade my plan. So i just ordered one off contract at amazon wireless for 509. If tmobile refuses to take my money i guess amazon isnt. But it kinda pissed me off rmob wouldnt sell it. Guess they really are changing into att.
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You could have upgraded with a 2 year contract, then just paid the ETF and you'd still have it cheaper ~$400 ...
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I tried this today at my Costco. No go for the full $400
They said they would not even do it prepaid or on Even More Plus (no contract plans)
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I called Costco yesterday and the guy said that they won't be getting the phone for a couple of weeks! I guess he doesn't know what he's talking about.
oh and btw, costco will not sell the phone off contract. your better off just getting it at tmo
Got mine yesterday at a T-Mo store.
They discounted the phone to $450 and gave me $95 in accessories for $65.
$515 plus tax.
Even More Plus, no sweat.
I am a Costco Manager so hopefully I can shed some truths.
1. Wireless advocate our subcontract company (owned by CarToys WA) is stocking the g2x. Stores should have received an initial shipment of 5 phones yesterday and another 5 today. If they claim they dont have phone, ask them to check stock. I bet its in receiving dock area.
2. The phone is available to non-contract customers for $399.99. The issue is that the employees do not get a commission for non contract sales. So many times they will refuse to sell full price for a couple weeks so they can get there spiffs. HOWEVER Costco is customers are always first. If you demand, go find an acutual Costco manager and have them assist you with Kiosk personal. That brings me to point 3.
3. Be prepared if in a state that has sales tax to pay tax on full $399.99 This is our policy unless you buy online at Costco.com. But you can use this to your advatage if buying full price and they refuse. Say well than how come upgrade customers have to pay tax on full price. Remind them you know that they are required by Costco to sell Tmobile phones at full price. No other brands in Costco Cell kiosk are sold to non contract. Only Tmobile and that is why the full tax issue. You just need to push and you can get it full price.
4. Best thing is you are protected for 90 days with your phone. You can return, exchange phone for any reason. I use my first phone as a test phone. I test the hell out of it and return for keeper phone before the 90 days is out. Plus if a better phone comes out I get that. Love the 90 days!
Hope this helps!
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I am a Costco Manager so hopefully I can shed some truths.
1. Wireless advocate our subcontract company (owned by CarToys WA) is stocking the g2x. Stores should have received an initial shipment of 5 phones yesterday and another 5 today. If they claim they dont have phone, ask them to check stock. I bet its in receiving dock area.
2. The phone is available to non-contract customers for $399.99. The issue is that the employees do not get a commission for non contract sales. So many times they will refuse to sell full price for a couple weeks so they can get there spiffs. HOWEVER Costco is customers are always first. If you demand, go find an acutual Costco manager and have them assist you with Kiosk personal. That brings me to point 3.
3. Be prepared if in a state that has sales tax to pay tax on full $399.99 This is our policy unless you buy online at Costco.com. But you can use this to your advatage if buying full price and they refuse. Say well than how come upgrade customers have to pay tax on full price. Remind them you know that they are required by Costco to sell Tmobile phones at full price. No other brands in Costco Cell kiosk are sold to non contract. Only Tmobile and that is why the full tax issue. You just need to push and you can get it full price.
4. Best thing is you are protected for 90 days with your phone. You can return, exchange phone for any reason. I use my first phone as a test phone. I test the hell out of it and return for keeper phone before the 90 days is out. Plus if a better phone comes out I get that. Love the 90 days!
Hope this helps!
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Thanks for the great info...I will try tonite at my local Costco store.
Also, I don't see an option to buy the phone off contract at Costco.com....is this correct?
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I just called the Customer Service of AT&T with the argument that I pay $100 bucks extra for the SGSII Skyrocket aditional from other customers that bought it from $149.99 only. After a little talk with the rep. guess what? They refound me $100 dollars to my account as a credit ... I have to say that I'm more than happy! For you guys that try this, good luck!
I hope more people can take advantage of this. I happen to live in a market that won't see LTE until the 1st or 2nd quarter next year and only paid $149.99 from a local corp. store. They should price it the same everywhere (corp stores that is) imho...
Just picked mine up for $149 @ best buy...told them about the att store and online then they price matched. And no $35 restocking fee
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Just picked mine up for $149 @ best buy...told them about the att store and online then they price matched. And no $35 restocking fee
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I would pay the 35$ restocking fee only if the Galaxy Note arrives to AT&T!
I've called 3 times now and gone back in the store. I've been denied this every time. Any tips on what I should say? I am a 20 year customer with 7 lines and internet. You would think that they would treat all their customers the same.
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I've called 3 times now and gone back in the store. I've been denied this every time. Any tips on what I should say? I am a 20 year customer with 7 lines and internet. You would think that they would treat all their customers the same.
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Well, She was very negative with my position so I said, can you transfer me to the contract cancelation department please? Then she tells me, its no necessary Sir 'cuz I can help you with this unic call... so... there is the tip
bacuy82 where do live
decimusmaximus7 said:
I've called 3 times now and gone back in the store. I've been denied this every time. Any tips on what I should say? I am a 20 year customer with 7 lines and internet. You would think that they would treat all their customers the same.
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Strange... I called At&t on Monday and asked if I could upgrade early (I wasn't eligible for an upgrade until January 15th). Not only was I told yes, but I was given the $150 price for the Skyrocket. And in my zipcode it was coming up as 250 online.
Plus, I was told they will waive the upgrade fee. (I still have to call now that I have the phone to make sure that happens).
All I did was just ask nicely for the upgrade and the rest just happened. Now I've got my phone and I couldn't be happier.
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Strange... I called At&t on Monday and asked if I could upgrade early (I wasn't eligible for an upgrade until January 15th).
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i want to early upgrade too! how many months do i have left on current contract to be eligible?
I bought mine for $149.99 also. I called AT&T and complained about the fact that I had to pay $249 when others in CA or NY have only to pay $149.
After 30min on the phone the answer was still "no we can't do anythinbg the best price I can offer you is $239" When I told her that I could buy the same phone for $199 at walmart or Radioshack she said she was sorry but could do more.
I told her it was sad because at least Verizon and T-Mobile are not changing their price depending of the city and then I asked to talk to a manager.
The manager was "not available" but I got the promise he will call me asap. One our later, I got a phone call, the price was accepted, $149.
It was worth the time
Am I the only one who would rather pay the $100 than spend 30+ minutes on the phone with an ATT CSR?
Hmm my local ATT store asked me what area code showed 149.99, but ones I knew that should have showed 149 seemed 250 and he said he cant bring down the price.
What area code shows 149 still from ATT website.
If you bought it from Bestbuy, just print out a screen shot of the AT&T website showing $149 and they will refund you the $100. I attempted only 1 time and had no problem.
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Well, She was very negative with my position so I said, can you transfer me to the contract cancelation department please? Then she tells me, its no necessary Sir 'cuz I can help you with this unic call... so... there is the tip
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I just called and got the difference credited also, and he added 1000 rollover minutes! Thanks for the tip I owe you a beer!
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bacuy82 where do live
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Oklahoma city 73162 Bought phone in Midwest city (73110) because close to work.
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If you bought it from Bestbuy, just print out a screen shot of the AT&T website showing $149 and they will refund you the $100. I attempted only 1 time and had no problem.
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I don't see it for $149 on the AT&T site. It's $249.
Not cool..
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Whenever I get home I am going to do this.... Those extra $135 will definitely help!! ($100 for phone + $35 restocking)
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Tried this with 2 different reps.... no dice.
Before my upgrade, my account expires next month. Told them ill return the phone, and move to verizon as "it seems your company has a $100 mark up" on this device.
Was pretty much told good luck with verizon. LOL
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I just went to Bestbuy and showed them the price on my phone. So he looked on their computers and it said $250 and that it was because my zip was in Oklahoma City on my phone(I used the zipcode a few posts back). I just said my parents moved out there, and after this semester of school I would be moving too. I just said I didn't want to return it and have to have my parents buy it and ship it to me.
He asked a manager and they approved it. Probably didn't want to lose store numbers on contract renewals and bit the hundred bucks.
I would advise saying you didn't want to have to return it and buy it there if your zip is different, they want to keep their numbers up.
Has anyone NOT living in an LTE area managed to get it for $149 either in person or online?
What is a ZIP code I can put in that will show up as a $149 area? I want to see if I can put that in, then proceed with checkout and see if it will let me do it.
If not I may just put in a ZIP code that gives a $149 price and then take a screenshot and see if Best Buy will price match based on what it shows on there.
Maybe it'll be a bit better if you listed where you lived. Someone in your area may chime in. There are so many zip codes that's offering it. I got mine at Manhattan, NY for $149 @ AT&T store.
Ours is $149.
I got it for 149 by calling customer service. I got to upgrade over 2 months early, they have me the cheaper price, and waived the upgrade fee. 95670 is my zip. You can see I was supposed to be charged 249.
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Not where I live...
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Maybe it'll be a bit better if you listed where you lived. Someone in your area may chime in. There are so many zip codes that's offering it. I got mine at Manhattan, NY for $149 @ AT&T store.
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I don't think anywhere near me has it, I live in Eastern Kentucky. I put in the ZIP code for Manhattan and got a price of $149. I plan to try to get Best Buy to price match from the screenshot I took showing $149.
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I got it for 149 by calling customer service. I got to upgrade over 2 months early, they have me the cheaper price, and waived the upgrade fee. 95670 is my zip. You can see I was supposed to be charged 249.
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They wouldn't budge for me. They say that my only options are to buy it for $249 online or in store, or over the phone for $349 (yeah, thats with 2 year upgrade!) so I guess I just have to wait until a better deal comes along unless Best Buy will price match.
Walmart has it for $199 via LetsTalk. Amazon has it for $189. The Best Buys in my area usually will accept Amazon pricematching.
Amazon for me shows $269
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Walmart has it for $199 via LetsTalk. Amazon has it for $189. The Best Buys in my area usually will accept Amazon pricematching.
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Amazon shows $269 for me, but Walmart does show $199. I will probably buy it from them. I just don't know if I would rather have the Skyrocket for $200 or the original SGS2 for $150.
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Amazon shows $269 for me, but Walmart does show $199. I will probably buy it from them. I just don't know if I would rather have the Skyrocket for $200 or the original SGS2 for $150.
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If you're fine with SGS2 then check your local Target. They're selling it for $99
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Has anyone NOT living in an LTE area managed to get it for $149 either in person or online?
What is a ZIP code I can put in that will show up as a $149 area? I want to see if I can put that in, then proceed with checkout and see if it will let me do it.
If not I may just put in a ZIP code that gives a $149 price and then take a screenshot and see if Best Buy will price match based on what it shows on there.
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Put in the zip code 10532. That's where I live and I got it online for $149.
Just call Customer Service and they will take your order and mail it to you.
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Amazon shows $269 for me, but Walmart does show $199. I will probably buy it from them. I just don't know if I would rather have the Skyrocket for $200 or the original SGS2 for $150.
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Amazon $189.
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Amazon $189.
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Amazon new customer costs $189. Renewal on individual plan costs $199. Renewal on family plan costs $264.
Not yet...
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If you're fine with SGS2 then check your local Target. They're selling it for $99
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I am not officially eligible for upgrade until December 1st, but AT&T agreed and notated the account to let me upgrade early but retailers can't see that, they can only see that I am not yet officially eligible for upgrade. So I can either upgrade in an AT&T store or over the phone until December 1st, and as I said they would not give me the discounted price over the phone.
I got in Huntington Beach California for 149 in Att store
I got mine by calling the ATT customer service line and telling them my friend in California(91101) just called and got his for 149 and I wanted to know why I had to pay more. After that I used the old I don't want to switch carriers but ... After that they agreed to sell to me for 149. I had to buy it from them though(over the phone). FYI I live in FL.
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I got mine at Att store for $149. I am in So Cal.
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I am not officially eligible for upgrade until December 1st, but AT&T agreed and notated the account to let me upgrade early but retailers can't see that, they can only see that I am not yet officially eligible for upgrade. So I can either upgrade in an AT&T store or over the phone until December 1st, and as I said they would not give me the discounted price over the phone.
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How can you get an upgrade early? I am not eligible for upgrade until December 2nd, I would love to upgrade my phone now.
Gotta call and complain...
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How can you get an upgrade early? I am not eligible for upgrade until December 2nd, I would love to upgrade my phone now.
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I called and told them I was having problems with my phone and that I had gone through all the steps Apple told me to (I have an iPhone 4) and that it didn't resolve the issue and since it was out of warranty repair wasn't an option. I then told them that a friend of mine had been allowed to upgrade early when he was having problems with his phone and since it was only a month early and I had always been a good customer, never behind on payments or anything and that I wanted to upgrade early.
They put me on hold for about 5 minutes and when they came back they said I could upgrade but with them only, so either over the phone or in person at an AT&T store because they say it is impossible to change your official upgrade date, all they do is put a note on your account stating that you have been approved for an early upgrade and retailers (like Walmart, Best Buy, etc) do not have access to those notes so you could only upgrade with AT&T. I decided to just wait because I would end up paying $50 more for the same phone to buy it from AT&T.
I did find out some good news though, with AT&T upgrades are by the month, even at retailers. So if your upgrade date is 12-29-11 you can still upgrade on December 1st at any retailer you would like. When they check your eligibility it will say you are eligible. Helpful for people with upgrade dates in the middle or end of the month, not so helpful for people like you and me whose upgrade date is at the beginning of the month anyway.
chmcke01 said:
I called and told them I was having problems with my phone and that I had gone through all the steps Apple told me to (I have an iPhone 4) and that it didn't resolve the issue and since it was out of warranty repair wasn't an option. I then told them that a friend of mine had been allowed to upgrade early when he was having problems with his phone and since it was only a month early and I had always been a good customer, never behind on payments or anything and that I wanted to upgrade early.
They put me on hold for about 5 minutes and when they came back they said I could upgrade but with them only, so either over the phone or in person at an AT&T store because they say it is impossible to change your official upgrade date, all they do is put a note on your account stating that you have been approved for an early upgrade and retailers (like Walmart, Best Buy, etc) do not have access to those notes so you could only upgrade with AT&T. I decided to just wait because I would end up paying $50 more for the same phone to buy it from AT&T.
I did find out some good news though, with AT&T upgrades are by the month, even at retailers. So if your upgrade date is 12-29-11 you can still upgrade on December 1st at any retailer you would like. When they check your eligibility it will say you are eligible. Helpful for people with upgrade dates in the middle or end of the month, not so helpful for people like you and me whose upgrade date is at the beginning of the month anyway.
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Thanks for your info.
I'm upgrading one of my line to the S4 but the price went from $199 to $299 at the check out. How much did you guys with ATT Premiere account paid for your S4?
I paid the same as regular at&t. $199
silkshocker said:
I'm upgrading one of my line to the S4 but the price went from $199 to $299 at the check out. How much did you guys with ATT Premiere account paid for your S4?
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If you have a premier account, they give you the "$100 off promotion" which brings the phone down from that $299 price to the standard $199. As explained here in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247597
I just pre ordered through an actual store and paid the $199 price.
Okay, can someone explain to me what exactly is the advantage of AT&T premier? It seems that I have it (discount from my place of work), but from everything I've seen, the GS4 is still the same price as in store...?
Maybe I'm missing something..
snappjay said:
Okay, can someone explain to me what exactly is the advantage of AT&T premier? It seems that I have it (discount from my place of work), but from everything I've seen, the GS4 is still the same price as in store...?
Maybe I'm missing something..
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I get about a 22% discount on my service each month and you get a discount on all accessories and some phones. You usually don't get much of a discount on a phone that has just been released.
TBayTom said:
I get about a 22% discount on my service each month and you get a discount on all accessories and some phones. You usually don't get much of a discount on a phone that has just been released.
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Gotcha. Thanks. Yeah, it looks like I'm getting a 15% discount which is alright. I was also told by 611 that I get free overnight shipping on all orders via Premier. Not sure if that's 100% true or not because I've always done my shopping at the corp store anyway.
Just contacted Premier CS. I had to upgrade my plan code. Everything works now. Waiting impatiently for my S4. How much could I get for me S3 on the black market?
silkshocker said:
Just contacted Premier CS. I had to upgrade my plan code. Everything works now. Waiting impatiently for my S4. How much could I get for me S3 on the black market?
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I got about $350 for my wifes gs3 from tmobile a month ago. I plan on selling my unlocked note 2 on swappa for almost $500.
fix-this! said:
I got about $350 for my wifes gs3 from tmobile a month ago. I plan on selling my unlocked note 2 on swappa for almost $500.
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mine they charged me $299 so pissed ordered 2 cells, gonna call in the morning
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ericos123 said:
mine they charged me $299 so pissed ordered 2 cells, gonna call in the morning
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I got mine for 179.00 I think because I have been a premier member for a while maybe its a credit, I just got my phone yesterday. Its nice and thin but holy moly is it loaded with crap. Cant wait to root this thing!!!!
Weird, I had no such issues with mine when I ordered premier. I preordered 4/16 and got it 4/24. Great phone so far btw. Can't wait for root to clear out the crap on it though.
I ordered mine on the 24th and had an issue with the checkout button sending me to an error page at the very last step. When I restarted the process, it had changed my plan details from "550 minutes" to "Add a line" (my phone is a second line). This reduced the cost to less than the $35 dollar minimum or whatever that the $100 instant off requires.
I cleared my cookies in another browser and restarted the process. I was able to get through that time without an issue and it had reverted back to the "550 minutes" so I got the $100 off.
I did have to choose a "new" data plan though I was still able to select Unlimited Personal Data Plan for 4G LTE Smartphones (what I had previously). The code changed from LTEDPPBVM to LDPPBVM5 or something like that. Probably just a coding change internally.
I do get free overnight shipping with Premier, I don't know if this is the case for everyone. My phone shipped yesterday and is out for delivery today.
im on the phone now with them when i said $299 they guy was taken back a little bit and said that didnt sound right and he was also amazed that i got the phone 1 day after ordering, dont call the sales department tho i called them and have waited 20min to get transfered to internet department
long story short you need to upgrade your plan and they wont help me with any discounts because i have the old plan grandfathered in with unlimited data
Mine came in yesterday. I paid $174.99 and ordered over the phone with the premier dept. I've had better luck over the phone on prices. They seem to be able to "bend the rules" a little more.
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