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Went to Radio Shack today to buy an Inspire case. The guy asked me what I paid for the phone - $99.99 of course. He said they had it for $49.99 through today.
I had seen that earlier in the week but assumed it was a misprint. It wasn't!
So I headed over to Bestbuy where I bought mine two weeks ago, armed with a RS ad & my rewards card and got 50 bucks refunded. No questions asked.
And to think a guy at Radio Shack told me go do it.
Don't know if it's nationwide, but maybe this will help someone.
Wow...I got my Inspire from bestbuy as well. So I can get an ad from radio shack and take it to bestbuy and they'll refund me $50?
I got mine at radio shack like 2 weeks ago for 99.99 and i just brought my receipt back and got my 50 dollars back from them dropping the price, i love price guarantees
You guys are talking about 49.99 with an upgrade right? Because I'm going to be buying an inspire for 300 bucks (1 year discount at AT&T store, factored from renewal price + 200 dollars) and was wondering if maybe radio shack could get me a phone for 249 instead of the 300 with the deal.
Any idea with radio shack does 1 year discounts? And also is the 49 dollars only today, because if so just disregard this post :3
will this only work today? cuz i dont have time to go today and are the ads online or do u actually have to go to one?
Does anyone know if ATT would do a refund if I brought the ad in?
I do not think ATT will match rs price
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newalker91 said:
Deal ends today. No we don't do one year discounts.
Bring something to trade tomorrow.
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Are you allowed to say what exactly the deal is?
Starting Sunday bring in your old phone and trade it in to get the Inspire for fifty bucks at RadioShack. Any phone that works will get you the fifty dollar trade in credit towards the phone.
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Staples has been selling the Inspire for $49.99 w/new contract or upgrade.
I got mine from radio shack 3 days ago for $49.99 as an upgrade straight. I know about the trade in phone, that deal was two weeks ago, $99.99 but if you bring a working phone its $50.00 instant off. I liked last weeks deal $49.99 new 2 yr contract or upgrade, total $53.53 and it took 15 mins, opposed to ATT $99.99 for an hour of BS. Thanks RS!
I got mine at Amazon for 69.99+ no tax - $35 refund for late 4G sim card delivery
For the phone trade-in, is their a specification on which phone? Or could I buy one of the $20 go phones and then trade that in?
Yes thats what i did for one, bought 15$ throwaway and traded it in. The recycle is good on any phone i believe. Gotta call bull**** on a couple of these posts, everyone wants to claim the best deal. How it werked for me was 99 dollar phone - 50 credit PLUS tax on radio shacks price for the phone... (almost $50.00) then att matches the 50.00 rebate.....
Mine came out to.67.00$.... maybe this bull**** tax.thing.is only in cali?
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I would have to say that it is only in Cali because I just sold one from my RadioShack and it came to 54 and change after tax and trade in.
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jerseykirby said:
Starting Sunday bring in your old phone and trade it in to get the Inspire for fifty bucks at RadioShack. Any phone that works will get you the fifty dollar trade in credit towards the phone.
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Is that upgrade price or out right ?
edit: nevermind I just looked it up.
Upgrade and new activation
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Costco has it for $0. No activation fee.
Upgrade for $19.
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Costco can eat it lol
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sadly this does not apply to us that are planning or just bought the phone
$19.99 for new 2 year contracts! $29.99 for upgrade eligible customers!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HTC+-+I...id=1218303009559&skuId=1934448&contract_desc=
WTF! I just paid $99.99 yesterday. Those heartless *****es!
Ephemeralness said:
WTF! I just paid $99.99 yesterday. Those heartless *****es!
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X2. Damn the luck...
Ephemeralness said:
WTF! I just paid $99.99 yesterday. Those heartless *****es!
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Return it if you got it from At&t and buy it at best buy. If you bought it from Best Buy go with your receipt and they should give you a refund for the difference!!
,,,,35 dolla restock fee at AT&T...with unrooting, and drive time, and time spent dealing with sales idiots......Not worth saving the 30 bux...Bastids....
ahhhh i pay $99.00 dollars
I bought mine contract free but thats a good deal. I'll have to show some of my friends.
gayy i paid 99.99!!!!!
Umm, Costco had the Inspire for $49 since day one back in Feb. No activation fee. 90 Days replacement policy (vs. 30 days at most other places.)
My local Costco store had it for $0 new with no activation fee a month ago.
if you bought it from AT&T, you have 30 days to return for a full refund. But if you call them and explain the price change, they can give you a credit on your account for the difference. They have done it for me several times. Its easier for them than return, refund, and then have to get it refurbished to resell again. Just ask, they will do it.
I got mine fir 50 at costco
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I got mine from att for $100, bestbuy overcharges for warranty
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if you bought it from AT&T, you have 30 days to return for a full refund. But if you call them and explain the price change, they can give you a credit on your account for the difference. They have done it for me several times. Its easier for them than return, refund, and then have to get it refurbished to resell again. Just ask, they will do it.
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I just called twice and got no both times, is there anything you said in particular?
I also was able to get a credit for $35. I called and asked for the manager. I explained I had bought 2 weeks ago and was within my 30 days return policy. I explained I could save $70 by upgrading at Best Buy and that I could return the phone for a $35 restocking fee. I asked if there was anything they could do for me so I didn't have to bring my phone back in... He offered me the credit.
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I just called twice and got no both times, is there anything you said in particular?
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The only reason i didnt get mine at costco, amazon wireless or best buy is because NONE of them knew how to grandfather in my unlimited data plan! Any of you best buy guys manage to get your unlimited to stick?
The $99 was well worth it to keep tons of data
skeppley said:
The only reason i didnt get mine at costco, amazon wireless or best buy is because NONE of them knew how to grandfather in my unlimited data plan! Any of you best buy guys manage to get your unlimited to stick?
The $99 was well worth it to keep tons of data
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Guy helping me had to call customer service to get my on the new contract. I told him it was very important that I keep it. Of course I haven't checked my bill yet.
29.99 for upgrade eligible costomer? And $18 update fee in the first bill, and do we have to pay any sales tax, for how much? Please help..
lost2030 said:
$19.99 for new 2 year contracts! $29.99 for upgrade eligible customers!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HTC+-+I...id=1218303009559&skuId=1934448&contract_desc=
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Sweet deal!
Walking into T-mo store, I was thinking the the Sensation is $199 with two year contract. Well it was $249 after mail in rebate. So I would have to pay $299 plus tax... Is that what they really are at every T-mo store? They were also telling me this deal where I pay $249 plus tax but I pay $10 a month for the phone for 20 months? That sounded ridiculous honestly.
That was just too much for me so I hit up my local costco and they have it for $129 after $50 mail in rebate.
They also give you a free bluetooth earpiece, leather case, and car charger on any new phone. Costco is the ****tt!!! BTW, their MT4Gs are 29.99. damn costco gots the hookup!!!
The $10 a month thing comes with a lower service plan cost.
Sams club has it for 180, no tax, and no activation fee.
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Target has the phone for $99
Hgaara said:
Sams club has it for 180, no tax, and no activation fee.
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There pricing is very similar to Costco. Is there a mail in rebate for that as well? If so, with no tax, Sams Club is offering one hell of deal as well!
I paid $179 + tax. $219.86 out the door. No activation fee and a $50 mail in rebate. I hate rebates but whatever, I'll take it. They also give you free accessories. bluetooth, car charger, and leather case. In the end, I've learned to never walk to into a T-mo store ever again. $299 - $50 rebate... JEEEZZZ
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Target has the phone for $99
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Are serious!!!!?
thats target online and you have to wait, costco they give you back your activation fee on your first bill. also you have a 90 return policy at costco... sams sucks, target sucks. if you want to buy a cell phone go to costco first. and the mytouch in my area is actually free
Sadly no mail in rebate. But still a heck of a deal.
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Don't know if still is the same price but I got my sensation for $160, that includes tax, at walmart
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Would you need a new 2 year contract with this deal they offer at costco or sams or can you get this deal if you already in a two year contract?? For the MT4G
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One benefit of costco is that you can return your phone within 90 days and get a full refund or use it as a credit for another phone.
I am holding on to the sensation until the galaxy S II comes out. If I dont like the galaxy SII i can always go back to the sensation.
Oh how the times have changed.
I paid 149.99 for mine at Virgin Mobile Canada, no contract, phone on tab.
costco has a different phone on special each week. last week here the costco had the mytouch for free the galaxy 4g for 30. if you just wait to see when the phone goes on special you get a hell of a deal and if you get it then next week your phone goes lower you can ask for the price difference back with in the first 30 days. the Only down fall is they have different pricing for new contracts and upgrades.
I wasn't fully upgrade eligible, so my only reasonable choice was to go through T-Mobile. My.tmobile.com and the T-Mobile retail location bother wanted $329 before rebate + tax + upgrade fee. It would have cost like $375 up front and I'd get $50 back in the mail. I called customer loyalty and they gave it to me for $199 + tax, no rebate necessary and waived the upgrade fee and shipping cost. Total I paid $136 up front and the other $100 split over my next 3 months bills. In all I saved about $150 by calling. I didn't have to complain or threaten to cancel or anything like that.
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My sister and brother inlaw both got theirs at target for $99 actually my brother inlaw traded his rooted hd2 in got a 105 back for it so he pretty much walked out with a free sensation.. in total they paid about 100 something for both phones.. I was shocked.. no rebates no nothing just a family 2 year contract
thanks for the heads up on target,, confirmed im picking one up tomorro in the store for 99....no extra fees just the "upgrade" fee (which i will try to get tmo to waive bc its ridiculous)... they also have a trade in option... I have an old blackberry 8900 curve they are going to give me $40 for.. In all, I will walk out with a new sensation for $60 !!!! crazy deal
by the way, the deal is only thru the 30th
Bought mine from Costco too for all the same reasons mentioned in this post....great price ($249 + $30 tax = $279 - $50 mail-in rebate for a grand total of $229), free accessories and 90 day return policy. Sweet! Right? Well, I went to Walmart a few weeks later and saw the phone advertised for $149 w/ the same 2-year contract renewal...and NO mail-in rebate needed to get this price. Seeing how I don't use the free bluetooth or leather case that Costco packaged w/ the phone, I would have much preferred to walk out of Walmart w/ the phone for $80 less. (boo-hoo) Oh well, you live and learn to shop around 1st.
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Bought mine from Costco too for all the same reasons mentioned in this post....great price ($249 + $30 tax = $279 - $50 mail-in rebate for a grand total of $229), free accessories and 90 day return policy. Sweet! Right? Well, I went to Walmart a few weeks later and saw the phone advertised for $149 w/ the same 2-year contract renewal...and NO mail-in rebate needed to get this price. Seeing how I don't use the free bluetooth or leather case that Costco packaged w/ the phone, I would have much preferred to walk out of Walmart w/ the phone for $80 less. (boo-hoo) Oh well, you live and learn to shop around 1st.
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$249+ 30 tax is a bit high for Costco... You must have bought yours right when it came out?
I hope I'm not off topic here but, I purchased mine through Walmart.com (aka let's talk) for $139, no activation fees and no shipping fees.
Starting tomorrow tmobile USA will have free down payment for HTC one s after rebate in the month September's in value plans. 50 down and you get 50 back.
Actually you receive your down payment back of $50 only applicable for value plans, paying full price for the device over 20 months.
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ozkerr said:
Starting tomorrow tmobile USA will have free HTC one s after rebate in the month September
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Bought my One S yesterday for $0 after the $50 rebate. Classic plan is still less expensive than AT&T considering T-Mobile's new unlimited data plan. On top of that get the corporate 15% discount on the $400 I will pay over the value plan and I have an insurable One S through T-Mobile and Wells Fargo credit card for $360. Not a bad deal and beats buying one on craigslist.
So, be carefull.... what you think is full price may not be exactly true. $450 comes to mind.
Sorry guys the email I obtained was incorrect I edit to avoid confusion
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I'm curious of what you guys/gals think about this:
Currently I'm an AT&T subscriber and I'm planning to switch to T-Mobile.
If I buy the phone from AT&T, it'll equate to: $199 + $14.88 (tax) + $36 (activation fee) = $249
The ETF for AT&T is $325.
$249 +$325 = $574.
Is this something I should pursuit? I know AT&T will unlock the phone if you pay the ETF. Are there any hidden fees or anything else that should stop be from this?
Tax will not be of the 200, that is the subsidized price but taxes have nothing to do with subsidization.
Taxes are applied to the full price of the phone.
Also I don't think Lte will work. I would not pursue it.
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SlimJ87D said:
Tax will not be of the 200, that is the subsidized price but taxes have nothing to do with subsidization.
Taxes are applied to the full price of the phone.
Also I don't think Lte will work. I would not pursue it.
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I think taxes on the full price only apply in California and Rhode Island.
2 other people confirmed their states did too although I don't remember their states.
I would still not recommend it. To save a few bucks you might sacrifice network compatability.
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I think taxes on the full price only apply in California and Rhode Island.
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Live in Cali and a few miles away from NV. NV = tax on $199, not crazy California subsidized prices lol.
SlimJ87D said:
2 other people confirmed their states did too although I don't remember their states.
I would still not recommend it. To save a few bucks you might sacrifice network compatability.
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Isn't an unlocked 19505 compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T?
Nephilim-Giant said:
Live in Cali and a few miles away from NV. NV = tax on $199, not crazy California subsidized prices lol.
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Awesome work around. My mother lives in Georgia. How do you think it would work renewing my contract online? It probably depends on my credit card zip code right?
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Awesome work around. My mother lives in Georgia. How do you think it would work renewing my contract online? It probably depends on my credit card zip code right?
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If you renew your contract online, they either do by billing address and/or shipping address. I'm pretty sure they go by your billing address that is listed on your carrier contract.
I bypassed the CA taxes with my iPhone 4 by just going to Reno NV and buying the iPhone 4 from the Apple store. Taxed on $199.
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If you renew your contract online, they either do by billing address and/or shipping address. I'm pretty sure they go by your billing address that is listed on your carrier contract.
I bypassed the CA taxes with my iPhone 4 by just going to Reno NV and buying the iPhone 4 from the Apple store. Taxed on $199.
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You can eliminate all the work by just ordering from Walmart online like I did! $189 will be charged to my card upon shipping! I also did this with the gs3. I also live in the blood sucking state of California!
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Nephilim-Giant said:
Live in Cali and a few miles away from NV. NV = tax on $199, not crazy California subsidized prices lol.
Isn't an unlocked 19505 compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T?
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I live in NV and have always been taxed on the FULL price of the phone, however I've always made my upgrades through AT&T online never in store. Going in store to upgrade to the S4 today so we'll see what the tax is.
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You can eliminate all the work by just ordering from Walmart online like I did! $189 will be charged to my card upon shipping! I also did this with the gs3. I also live in the blood sucking state of California!
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really? So you just have to pay a renewal fee and no taxes at all? Can you please double check your statement for me when you get the chance? I'm going to give that a try in June.
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I'm curious of what you guys/gals think about this:
Currently I'm an AT&T subscriber and I'm planning to switch to T-Mobile.
If I buy the phone from AT&T, it'll equate to: $199 + $14.88 (tax) + $36 (activation fee) = $249
The ETF for AT&T is $325.
$249 +$325 = $574.
Is this something I should pursuit? I know AT&T will unlock the phone if you pay the ETF. Are there any hidden fees or anything else that should stop be from this?
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You will have to pay the first month of service as well which will be around $90+ taxes. If you return it too soon (14 days I believe) they will just take back the phone with a 10% restocking fee and not charge the ETF so you must keep it AT LEAST 2 weeks.
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really? So you just have to pay a renewal fee and no taxes at all? Can you please double check your statement for me when you get the chance? I'm going to give that a try in June.
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I'm positive.... As a matter of fact Walmart has lowered there price to $168 now! No tax no shipping just $168 otd. You will be charged the renewal fee on your bill but if you are a premier member like me(I am an at&t employee) you can call in after its billed and have it refunded.
Total cost of a brand new gs4
$168
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I am also getting $168 from Walmart online here in California. No tax, no shipping fee.
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I'm positive.... As a matter of fact Walmart has lowered there price to $168 now! No tax no shipping just $168 otd. You will be charged the renewal fee on your bill but if you are a premier member like me(I am an at&t employee) you can call in after its billed and have it refunded.
Total cost of a brand new gs4
$168
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Are there any other charges than the ETF bill when you cancel a contract from AT&T?
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Are there any other charges than the ETF bill when you cancel a contract from AT&T?
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Honestly I don't know the answer to that. When I said I worked for at&t what i meant was i am a cable maintenance splicer for outside network on at&t core side! So basically I work on all outside network plant including pots, uverse, cell towers.....and everything else basically. So mobility questions like that i would have to ask!
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Nephilim-Giant said:
I'm curious of what you guys/gals think about this:
Currently I'm an AT&T subscriber and I'm planning to switch to T-Mobile.
If I buy the phone from AT&T, it'll equate to: $199 + $14.88 (tax) + $36 (activation fee) = $249
The ETF for AT&T is $325.
$249 +$325 = $574.
Is this something I should pursuit? I know AT&T will unlock the phone if you pay the ETF. Are there any hidden fees or anything else that should stop be from this?
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Also add 1/2 month of service & I believe you have to pay tax on the ETF fee.
I don't think they will allow you to terminate your contract without returning the phone unless its after the 14 day return period.
Dimeezy said:
Also add 1/2 month of service & I believe you have to pay tax on the ETF fee.
I don't think they will allow you to terminate your contract without returning the phone unless its after the 14 day return period.
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You are correct. I also think their current terms state they no longer prorate, they charge you for the whole first month (plus all the BS fees and taxes). In the end, you can't beat the system.
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Also add 1/2 month of service & I believe you have to pay tax on the ETF fee.
I don't think they will allow you to terminate your contract without returning the phone unless its after the 14 day return period.
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Ewwww. That half a month service and tax on ETF really killed the party. :'(
Thanks for the info though! Much obliged :highfive:
Now where oh where shall I get a non taxed S4? (aside form eBay) :silly:
Nephilim-Giant said:
Ewwww. That half a month service and tax on ETF really killed the party. :'(
Thanks for the info though! Much obliged :highfive:
Now where oh where shall I get a non taxed S4? (aside form eBay) :silly:
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Uhhhhhh.... Walmart! I've mentioned it many times already!
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How about people quit trying to scam the system and just either get an upgrade, OR buy the phone outright?
Honestly threads that discuss ways to scam the telcos should be closed by the mods.
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