Does anyone know if costco is going to be carrying this device when released?
which country mate?
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which country mate?
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Here in the US. Bought the G2X and it needs to be replaced
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Does anyone know if costco is going to be carrying this device when released?
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I was at the Costco in Texas and they had the dummy Sensation behind the counter. He said they would be carrying them but he did not know when they were going to get them in stock.
Thank you for the info! Definitely happy I got my phone from costco
What are the benefits of getting it from Costco as opposed to $100 cheaper from http://www.letstalk.com/htc-sensation-4g-t-mobile ? I'm thinking about going to costco tomorrow but want to make sure the benefits are worth the extra $100.
I bought 2 on Saturday at the Costco in Austin, TX (north location). Pulled the trigger when they were offering the same Father's Day data deal as the Tmo stores ($10/mo off). Paid $30 more per phone than other places ($180 vs $150), but felt the 90 day return/exchange policy was worth it considering the issues some people are having.
That said, the 2 we got are working perfect.
Costco also gives you a cheap holster, car charger, and a Plantronics Explorer 200 bluetooth headset for free.
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What are the benefits of getting it from Costco as opposed to $100 cheaper from http://www.letstalk.com/htc-sensation-4g-t-mobile ? I'm thinking about going to costco tomorrow but want to make sure the benefits are worth the extra $100.
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Costco gives you 90 days to return the phone. They also provide a bluetooth earpiece along with a case and a car charger. Also, I have seen them give refunds if the price drops within the first 30 days of the phone.
HTH
My local Costco is showing this phone at $249 for an upgrade. Did you do new contracts for your price?
What's to stop me from just cancelling my line and starting a new account for a "new contract" price?
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My local Costco is showing this phone at $249 for an upgrade. Did you do new contracts for your price?
What's to stop me from just cancelling my line and starting a new account for a "new contract" price?
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Presumably you would be discouraged by the early cancellation fees.
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Why would I? I've had this contract for 2 years. They have no hold on me.
OT: Nice avatar and name. Are you affiliated with the bearing company? My son swears by them. I prefer ceramic for my longboard.
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Why would I? I've had this contract for 2 years. They have no hold on me.
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yes you could do that if you don't mind changing your number.
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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!
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!
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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 want to get a G2x off contract because i work at a radioshack and can go on tmobile's dealer plan if i buy the phone outright. I've checked ebay and craigslist which had pretty good prices but i was wondering if you guys knew of any other places that people may not generally go or know about.
I scoured Craigslist for a couple weeks and negotiated price with a few people until I found a deal I was comfortable with. I would think eBay and CL are going to be your best bet for getting a good deal buying it outright.
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Off contracts it's gonna be pretty much the same price everywhere. I get a 10% discount at target so that kinda cancelled out the tax so I saved around $50
got mine for 330 off somebody on Craigslist
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Craigslist !
I just got one yesterday for $260 off Craigslist.
TMobile wants $535 with sales tax.
I'm going to watch craigslist for a cheap Sensation when its released too.
Usually about a month after release new phones start showing up on there for cheap.
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I want to get a G2x off contract because i work at a radioshack and can go on tmobile's dealer plan if i buy the phone outright. I've checked ebay and craigslist which had pretty good prices but i was wondering if you guys knew of any other places that people may not generally go or know about.
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Open a line at costco for $99? Then cancel it (EFT) for $199 .... in the end $300 for a brand new g2x...
Daamn....260?? And here I was thinking I got a good deal..
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320 Craigslist on release day.
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Daamn....260?? And here I was thinking I got a good deal..
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If you plan on getting a good deal on craigslist you have to almost live on there.
Most really good deals are gone within a half hour from when its posted.
Mine had been on there half hour when I texted him that I'd take it.
I plan on getting a Sensation on there like that too.
Just bored on a saturday sitting on the PC waiting for something good.
i think costco and other retailer add a separate etf
Costco actually sells the phone off contract for 399.99
I got mine from Radio Shack for $450. Signed up for their credit card that gave me 10% off. Not the cheapest but still a pretty good price for this phone IMO.
I bought mine outright from T-Mobile, paid $250 up front but they let me finance the rest through my monthly bill. It's pretty awesome cause even with financing the other 250 bucks my cell phone bill is still $20 less than what it was with AT&T.
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Costco actually sells the phone off contract for 399.99
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Wow thats $100 off what I paid...
/me thinks
I'm still within my 30 window to take back.... I just don't know anyone with a Costco card. I could use $100 though.
Can I get a confirmation at Costco? I'm about to find someone with a Costco card if this is the case.
Lazy have we become that you can't even use google to find a simple answer
http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/shop/do/PhoneDetails/productId/4129
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Lazy have we become that you can't even use google to find a simple answer
http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/shop/do/PhoneDetails/productId/4129
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... or how we don't even read the OP.
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Costco actually sells the phone off contract for 399.99
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No they don't.
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No they don't.
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Yes!!!!!!!!!!
Costco actually sells the phone off contract for 399.99
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They don't. I know because I tried lol. 400 dollars is the price if you're not eligible for upgrade but they still require a contract agreement. That's what I was told when I went there.
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I got one for sale
I got one for sale.. brand new in box. Just listed in the marketplace
let me know if your interested
louiebove @ gmail[dot]com
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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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.
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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
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...use-4g-available-for-50-at-target-july-17-23/
I figured I'd give you guys the heads up
P.S. $50 price is for new contracts AND upgrades
(unlike Amazon that charges more for upgrades vs new lines)
This is no deal!
you will charge taxes on this.
on amazon, no taxes!
Target sells phones?
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netnerd said:
This is no deal!
you will charge taxes on this.
on amazon, no taxes!
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Unless taxes equate to > $40, Target is still the better deal.
That or you're a rebel and refuse to pay taxes...
And damn, I just bought mine a week or so ago from Best Buy...could have saved $100.
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This is no deal!
you will charge taxes on this.
on amazon, no taxes!
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How is this not a deal?
Even if Amazon doesn't charge tax they are currently selling the Infuse for $125 for brand new Att customers (which is more expensive than this deal)...
PLUS you get Targets 90-day return policy right?
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How is this not a deal?
Even if Amazon doesn't charge tax they are currently selling the Infuse for $125 for brand new Att customers (which is more expensive than this deal)...
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Indeed!
Amazon's Upgrade/New Line price was 89 last week, and then they upped it.
I wonder whether someone local (AT&T Corporate store or Best Buy) would price match the Target price, so I can take care of my convoluted account merge/split at the same time, AND get this great price.
Now I only have to decide whether to pull the trigger or await the Samsung SGS2 (AT&T Attain) (assuming it EVER shows up!)
IMMA GO ALL NERD ON YOU ALL!
$50.00X0.08=$4.00+$50.00=$54.00...
so you would be paying anywhere from 54 to 60 bucks at the most...
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...use-4g-available-for-50-at-target-july-17-23/
I figured I'd give you guys the heads up
P.S. $50 price is for new contracts. Not sure pricing for upgrades yet.
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This also applies to upgrades.
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IMMA GO ALL NERD ON YOU ALL!
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lol
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lol
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Cachaaaaoooowww lol
They usually charge taxes on the Non-Contract price of the phone, so you still pay abouy $40 in taxes, but still not a bad deal
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IMMA GO ALL NERD ON YOU ALL!
$50.00X0.08=$4.00+$50.00=$54.00...
so you would be paying anywhere from 54 to 60 bucks at the most...
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what if i want a car charger? or one of those cases with all the pretty jewels on it?
Gonna grab this phone for my mother and swap out my atrix with it. I wonder if the att store will do a price match.
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If you buy it through Target they don't have an option to keep your unlimited data. Is there anyway you can order online and then when you get the phone in the mail call ATT customer service to make sure they keep your unlimited while activating it for the first time?
Has anyone already done this w/ when ordering through Amazon? (since they don't give you the option to keep unlimited either...)
Good question ugh never thought i'd say this but glad I don't have a unlimited data plan lol
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matermine said:
Unless taxes equate to > $40, Target is still the better deal.
That or you're a rebel and refuse to pay taxes...
And damn, I just bought mine a week or so ago from Best Buy...could have saved $100.
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You can go back to BB and get refunded the difference within 30 days, and they won't take any of those activation fees into account. I did this and got back $50 from BB when Costco had it for $50 off.
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well then add the price to that. multiply it buy 0.08 then add your initial balance. then your done you get your final price give or take 10 to 20 cents..
its idiot proof really...
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well then add the price to that. multiply it buy 0.08 then add your initial balance. then your done you get your final price give or take 10 to 20 cents..
its idiot proof really...
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i think tax here in naples is 6% lol
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i think tax here in naples is 6% lol
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point being... you wont pay over 65 bucks for the phone alone...
Hey guys, I got 2 of these. I live in FL, I ended up paying 105 for both in upgrade.
I rooted mine and left the wifey's stock. Its a beautiful beast. And it has $25.00 from the samsung store. Im downloading the dark knight and matrix. Well worth it.
The pricing as other threads have probably shown, prove that sam's club has a silly pricing point for their wireless devices. They had the phone for $144.00 and right across the street at a tmobile retail store I would have had to buy it for $294.00. So, if you have the ability to pick it up at sammy's or costco!
With contract tho right u had to upgrade???
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Most definitely...
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With contract tho right u had to upgrade???
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Oh yeah. Def. with the upgrade or new line. But its still cheaper by far!
Radioshack has it for the same price.
What about if you don't have an upgrade? T-Mobile wants me to pay $499 because I upgraded 8 months ago for the Nexus S.
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What about if you don't have an upgrade? T-Mobile wants me to pay $499 because I upgraded 8 months ago for the Nexus S.
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Without a contract extension, which you aren't eligible for, good luck finding anything below MSRP
I bought mine on ebay for 400 (380 + 20 for S&H). With Tmobile I would have had to pay around 549.99. Yeah right they were going to get that much from me. I also have my HTC G2 on ebay at the moment to help with the cost of the new phone. But this phone is definitely worth the upgrade, its so fast!
Ima just try to find one on Craigslist bc my chick is spoiled and gets what she wants yeah. I just got her sidekick 4g for her bday on 4th of July and now she wants this mytouch 4g slide bc she doesn't like Samsung and bc there's no camera flash kinda gay. She came from the old mytouch 3g slide so that's why I just figured she like the sidekick but yalls know women so yeah but let me know if u cone across ne brand new ones from cheap eBay Craigslist whatever
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I'm waiting on people to throw then on Click or eBay also.
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any idea how much it is there no contract?
costco
they are 130 at costco with a new contract
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they are 130 at costco with a new contract
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....how about with no contract?
Kaczman said:
....how about with no contract?
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Costco (near me anyway) does not sell phones without a contract. They told me I couldn't even choose a T-Mobile Value plan - it's Classic or no sale.
Costco is in agreement with the carriers that it cannot undercut carriers with off contract price. Don't bother looking for that anywhere. Ever.
Craigslist, however, is another story altogether.