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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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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

samven582 said:
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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.

Great price for the G2X at Costco !!!

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.

t0ny0 said:
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 !

rukawa2k said:
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
rukawa2k said:
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..

nomisunrider said:
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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j0hnZ said:
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 !

j0hnZ said:
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)

Das_mobile said:
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.

tr.slate said:
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 ...
Hope that helps...

Das_mobile said:
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!

iceshark said:
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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Price match ??

Any early adopters bring there Sensation back to Walmart for a price match on the $550 price that tmo has? Im going in to the store in about a half hour to try myself and wondering has anyone done it yet.. please report if you have , thanks

Try getting a Costco price match first. They are selling for 500.
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BiGMERF said:
Any early adopters bring there Sensation back to Walmart for a price match on the $550 price that tmo has? Im going in to the store in about a half hour to try myself and wondering has anyone done it yet.. please report if you have , thanks
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Let us know if it works, Ill do the same thing then

just came back from walmart and yes they priced match with no issues and no restock fee.. did not know about the cotsco deal , smh.. o well. truthfully i do not think they match wholesale outlets anyway.. maybe sams would.

Just came from Walmart.
After showing Costco Membership card, they matched the price to $499 and I did an exchange due to a dead pixel in my first phone...

darn, good job... congrats
by the way my new phone will not sound upon notification.. a text for example.. it rings fine when someone calls me . but texts stay silent.. any ideas?

Huh, i'm a Costco member, and I didn't know they were selling the Sensation so low.
I hate contracts (and am on TMo with a Nokia on Even More +). But, i was going to go for hte contract by stacking the SENSATION50 code with Saturday's Father's Day promo. That's $170 savings.
Even More + (off contract) will only save me $15 a month = $360. Add the cost of the phone upfront, and I am at break even.
Might as well not spend $500 today. Unless, of course, I need to break the contract, then i would be $200 down by going with the contract.
Decisions, decisions....

So do I need an actual print ad from T-Mobile when I go to walmart? Or will they honor online prices?
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Just price matched the costco price at my walmart. The cs manager was skeptical but they did it anyway because costco doesn't have a paper ad.

Profondo_Rosso said:
So do I need an actual print ad from T-Mobile when I go to walmart? Or will they honor online prices?
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When they asked me I told them I didn't have one. If there was a problem to just refund me the money and I will just go tmo and buy another. Transaction completed. Lol

Verizon Galaxy S3 for 149.99 at Amazon

I'm an existing Verizon customer and just upgraded to GS3 for 150.00 from Amazon. This is my second GS3. I think it's a great deal for this top of the line phone.

Good thing I didn't buy the phone yet since I'll most likely be taking this offer instead of paying an extra 50 bucks.

to bad amazon charges tax now..
you can get it for 149 on radioshack.com

Karl said:
to bad amazon charges tax now..
you can get it for 149 on radioshack.com
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How much are Amazon's taxes? Also, on radioshack.com the 32GB is 199 which is the price of the 16 on Verizon.

JetBlue said:
How much are Amazon's taxes? Also, on radioshack.com the 32GB is 199 which is the price of the 16 on Verizon.
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i was gonna buy two from amazon it was like 88 bucks tax, radioshack you can get the 32 $199 and they dont charge tax and i got fedex free shipping

Just remember, if you use amazon you get into a second contract basically stating you cannot changes phones on that line for 6 months!

Karl said:
to bad amazon charges tax now..
you can get it for 149 on radioshack.com
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Whoa, really? When did they start charging tax? Is that the same for every state?

You can get it at any radioshack for 149.99, and the Nexus is 99.99
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JetBlue said:
Good thing I didn't buy the phone yet since I'll most likely be taking this offer instead of paying an extra 50 bucks.
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If you have an unlimited data plan and you try to order from Amazon you can only upgrade to the new All Share BS. So if you want to keep your current plan and pay for the new data packages you can't use them. For example I have a 450 minute plan and all I needed to do was change data packages with VZW but Amazon couldn't do that.

Thanks for the heads up!

I got mine from radio Shack for $160 after tax but don't forget about the $30 upgrade charges so I really only saved $20 after taxes
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I got my 16Gb for $150 from Best Buy. I went in looking for the G'Nex but the guy told be best buy wasn't stocking them anymore but he would give me a GS3 for $150. I wasn't happy about it (I REALLLY wanted the G'Nex) But I'm more than happy with my purchase.

$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.
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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 ...
With Discount:
$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?

KryptosXLayer2 said:
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: