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Captivate is now 1 CENT!!

Friend just emailed me....the Captivate is now just 1 cent. Not a bad deal, eh?
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This is Amazon, much like WireFly,LetsTak and any other reseller they can price the phone at whatever price theyd like since they make comission off the monthly plans more so than the actual hardware. Theyll take a big hit ($200-$300) on the phone in order to make it back up with the plan.
BTW this is for new contracts only via Amazon, renewals are still $99 and Family is $149.

I just ordered one from Amazon for a penny. So long Sprint and so long samsung moment (blech)

I ordered mine from Amazon along with 3 other phones on a new family plan with 1400 minutes. Total cost after shipping: $.04.

makes me feel I made a mistake getting the phone in the first place. Good thing I like the phone.
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iamamp3pimp said:
makes me feel I made a mistake getting the phone in the first place. Good thing I like the phone.
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Why would you feel like you made a mistake getting the phone if you like it just b/c the price went down? Hell, I paid $175 for mine (Family plan upgrade-secondary line) and I'm still happy with my purchase. I agree that it is annoying to see them offer such good deals for new users and screw over "loyal" customers though...

AT&T charged me $100, they gave me the $100 discount for being a loyal customer. Funny thing is i joined when the iPhone 3G came out.
I tried to get my wife to get it for 1 cent but she insists on getting the EVO, loyal yo sprint.
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logicrulez said:
AT&T charged me $100, they gave me the $100 discount for being a loyal customer. Funny thing is i joined when the iPhone 3G came out.
I tried to get my wife to get it for 1 cent but she insists on getting the EVO, loyal yo sprint.
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Loyal enough to pay 240 dollars more over the length of her contract? I've been with Sprint for 5 years and I'm not THAT loyal to them

wildkarrde21 said:
Why would you feel like you made a mistake getting the phone if you like it just b/c the price went down? Hell, I paid $175 for mine (Family plan upgrade-secondary line) and I'm still happy with my purchase. I agree that it is annoying to see them offer such good deals for new users and screw over "loyal" customers though...
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To be fair Amazon's a dealer like Wirefly. They make nothing on the sale of phones but get paid on selling the contracts. The Captivate is 99 dollars if you are renewing or adding a line on Amazon. Still a better deal than anywhere else. As a NEW AT&T customer I would have spent $199 on the phone at the AT&T store. I was all about to buy a Vibrant yesterday for 70 bucks on Amazon when I found the penny deal on the Captivate. So here I am.

Difference is, when you buy it from the AT&T store, they cover your warranty for the year - and their warranty is great.
If you buy it anywhere else, you have to deal with Samsung directly unless you get lucky and AT&T ships you a replacement regardless.

wildkarrde21 said:
Why would you feel like you made a mistake getting the phone if you like it just b/c the price went down? Hell, I paid $175 for mine (Family plan upgrade-secondary line) and I'm still happy with my purchase. I agree that it is annoying to see them offer such good deals for new users and screw over "loyal" customers though...
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Not so much a mistake, I am happy with my purchase. It's just the price that we pay to get the best in tech before everyone else.
I've never done that before, and used to tout that my motorola karma was pretty much the same thing as a smartphone.
Obviously I had no clue what I was talking about.

qwertyaas said:
Difference is, when you buy it from the AT&T store, they cover your warranty for the year - and their warranty is great.
If you buy it anywhere else, you have to deal with Samsung directly unless you get lucky and AT&T ships you a replacement regardless.
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Now THAT I dodn't know. Guess I'll be adding insurance.

gunnyman said:
Now THAT I dodn't know. Guess I'll be adding insurance.
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It's what I was told from AT&T and when I spoke to Letstalk, Wifefly and so on. But FWIW, people have stated that they just called AT&T and they sent them a replacement - but that could just be a YMMV. I would try to verify as well before you add insurance in case you don't need to.
But for $.01, I'm jealous!

Amazon has such a great rep that I doubt they'd have entered the Wireless sales business without some assurances from carriers. Wirefly has a shady rep from what I was able to google.

i paid full retail cause i wasnt up for upgrade... and thats for two phones too.. -_-. bye 1000

The thing many of you guys are not realizing is that this price and other similar deals are for completely new accounts only. Upgrades or even new family plan lines will bump up the price to $100-150. Under the circumstances most of the people I know who paid for Captivates, they wouldn't have saved any more money if they had waited, as everyone I know who has a Captivate was already an AT&T customer.
And quite frankly, while the Captivate is a great phone, it's not worth putting up with AT&T over if you're on a good carrier, especially since there is/will be a Galaxy S for all major carriers.
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The thing many of you guys are not realizing is that this price and other similar deals are for completely new accounts only. Upgrades or even new family plan lines will bump up the price to $100-150. Under the circumstances most of the people I know who paid for Captivates, they wouldn't have saved any more money if they had waited, as everyone I know who has a Captivate was already an AT&T customer.
And quite frankly, while the Captivate is a great phone, it's not worth putting up with AT&T over if you're on a good carrier, especially since there is/will be a Galaxy S for all major carriers.
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This man speaks the truth. Listen to his words. And get him a beer!

gunnyman said:
Amazon has such a great rep that I doubt they'd have entered the Wireless sales business without some assurances from carriers. Wirefly has a shady rep from what I was able to google.
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True, but reading through Amazons policy, they only support the phone for 30 days - as do all online retailers besides AT&T itself (they have a full year). Other online retailers pass the warranty to Samsung. But for the period Amazon does cover it - they have great customer service.
I'm not saying that's bad as I never dealt with Samsung for warranty purposes. I just know that AT&T deals with warranty issues very well. But regardless, $.01 for this phone is an amazing deal. The chance of needing a replacement post-30 days might not even occur for you - and if it does - you can always try AT&T for replacement.

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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So I wired my younger brother the money to pick up my phone in the US and send it back with my grandparents who are there visiting... He went to AT&T today and they denied him the ability to purchase me the phone off contract. He said he tried for a little, but they kept saying that they would not sell it to him off contract. I told him to try and go back if he can, but he might not be able to due to work and my grandparents leaving soon.
Can AT&T actually deny selling the phone off contract? I told him that if he is able to go back, to tell them that it is being sold from AT&T stores for $549.00 and to ask how it is possible for them to deny the sale.
I understand that they dont make money selling phones, but rather the service, but to just deny him is crazy...
Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions?
Thanks everyone! Have been at this android thing for almost a year and I am still without one...

I have never heard of them denying someone to purchase a phone off contract. Tell him to go to Target or Wal Mart they sell att phones off contract.
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I'm not sure if there is one near him unfortunately... I guess I should mention he lives in Boston at the moment, not cool on the part of the AT&T he went to.
Do you happen to know how much Walmart and Target are selling them for?

they can deny anything to anyone. but you can buy it on there website. they dont want to run out and are hoping that this will attract many new contracts so they prefer to sell to new subscribers. my att reps dont care either way and i had the option to buy outright, i shoulda taken that option but it is too late now. im not sure if i can cancel an early upgrade in the first month like a new contract.

Heuser1 said:
I'm not sure if there is one near him unfortunately... I guess I should mention he lives in Boston at the moment, not cool on the part of the AT&T he went to.
Do you happen to know how much Walmart and Target are selling them for?
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about $50-$100 more as far as i can tell but some regions are jacking up the price even in the at store. i think it is $579 on att's website. my store is $549 but some stores may be $600 or more

Is he a ATT customer. It is true they wont sell to non customers and they dont have to.

Crazy how some places jack up the price like that. The reason I cannot order it online is because I would have to pay a 16% tax for it to get through customs here in the Dominican Republic. So i have been trying to coordinate with friends and family that have been in the US and this was my big chance so say.
Pretty annoyed about this, seems like everytime I try to get a phone i am unsuccesful for one reason or another. Already had the issue with the G2X not being quad-band.
I hope he was able to go back this evening and get it... Not sure what to do next if that doesn't work out.

Ya. Inspire was $399 off contract at att. Went to buy at best buy because I had a 10% coupon and they wanted $599 for the thing! No.thanks! I'd call corporate and complain about the store. Either way its bad customer service for them to turn you down like that. "Can I give you $550 for this item" rep "no" ... "only $199" doesn't make sense. I'd raise hell. I realize they make money off the data plans and.contracts and how att works but either way you look at it that's poor customer relations and incorrect information directly from a.corporate store.
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Best buy will always price match. I have done it with many off contract phones there.

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Ya. Inspire was $399 off contract at att. Went to buy at best buy because I had a 10% coupon and they wanted $599 for the thing! No.thanks! I'd call corporate and complain about the store. Either way its bad customer service for them to turn you down like that. "Can I give you $550 for this item" rep "no" ... "only $199" doesn't make sense. I'd raise hell. I realize they make money off the data plans and.contracts and how att works but either way you look at it that's poor customer relations and incorrect information directly from a.corporate store.
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I don't think the infuse is only 399 off contract anywhere. I just looked online on att.com and its 550. If you can show me where to get it for 400 bucks I'm buying right now.
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Off topic - I hate you because you have a Transformer and I don't.

I'm not sure I'd plunk down that much for the infuse anyway. It has the same gps issues as the captivate and nexus s phone. To me I'd buy an iPhone and have your brother send it along with your grandparents or even an atrix. I like my phones to work right.

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I'm not sure I'd plunk down that much for the infuse anyway. It has the same gps issues as the captivate and nexus s phone. To me I'd buy an iPhone and have your brother send it along with your grandparents or even an atrix. I like my phones to work right.
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the gps if far better than the galaxy s phones. trust me on that. it can use altered settings as it has quirks but the gps is not the same hardware or drivers and is by far improved

Alex2x3 said:
I don't think the infuse is only 399 off contract anywhere. I just looked online on att.com and its 550. If you can show me where to get it for 400 bucks I'm buying right now.
The inspire not infuse
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Was at at&t store and thought I remember seeing off contract price of $549.00 I am in KC, Mo.
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As long as you have a active account with AT&T then they will sell you a phone out of contract or no commitment pricing. If you don't have a account they don't have to sell it to you
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Dani897 said:
they can deny anything to anyone. but you can buy it on there website. they dont want to run out and are hoping that this will attract many new contracts so they prefer to sell to new subscribers. my att reps dont care either way and i had the option to buy outright, i shoulda taken that option but it is too late now. im not sure if i can cancel an early upgrade in the first month like a new contract.
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+++ Inventory is thin right now. They would rather sell that phone with a contract, which they probably did short after. Or if not, at least sell to a current customer.

Heuser1 said:
I'm not sure if there is one near him unfortunately... I guess I should mention he lives in Boston at the moment, not cool on the part of the AT&T he went to.
Do you happen to know how much Walmart and Target are selling them for?
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Do you happen to know what store in Boston he went to? I live in Boston and was able to buy one from the Downtown Crossing store with no issues. Just be nice to the AT&T reps and don't look/act like a grey market reseller

Heuser1 said:
So I wired my younger brother the money to pick up my phone in the US and send it back with my grandparents who are there visiting... He went to AT&T today and they denied him the ability to purchase me the phone off contract. He said he tried for a little, but they kept saying that they would not sell it to him off contract. I told him to try and go back if he can, but he might not be able to due to work and my grandparents leaving soon.
Can AT&T actually deny selling the phone off contract? I told him that if he is able to go back, to tell them that it is being sold from AT&T stores for $549.00 and to ask how it is possible for them to deny the sale.
I understand that they dont make money selling phones, but rather the service, but to just deny him is crazy...
Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions?
Thanks everyone! Have been at this android thing for almost a year and I am still without one...
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Yes, AT&T rep told me that first couple of weeks no AT&T store will sell a new phone without contract.
You have to go to bestbuy for that. I bought mine there for $599 without contract.
Another option is online purchase from AT&T's website for $549 without contract, but there may be some issues with that.

Heuser1 said:
So I wired my younger brother the money to pick up my phone in the US and send it back with my grandparents who are there visiting... He went to AT&T today and they denied him the ability to purchase me the phone off contract. He said he tried for a little, but they kept saying that they would not sell it to him off contract. I told him to try and go back if he can, but he might not be able to due to work and my grandparents leaving soon.
Can AT&T actually deny selling the phone off contract? I told him that if he is able to go back, to tell them that it is being sold from AT&T stores for $549.00 and to ask how it is possible for them to deny the sale.
I understand that they dont make money selling phones, but rather the service, but to just deny him is crazy...
Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions?
Thanks everyone! Have been at this android thing for almost a year and I am still without one...
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Just happened to me today as i got my Infuse...
ATT store said that they do not sell new phones off contract for the first month after release....
I had to go to Radio Shack to buy the phone...

Walmart/Amazon: $119.98 HTC One X

I've decided its time to move on from my trusty inspire but would like some feedback as it relates to purchasing a One X.
Currently, both walmart and amazon have the phone at $119.98. If I walk into an ATT Corp store, I'm looking at $250+.
I know many people purchased from amazon back when they had that great deal before the phones release, and I would appreciate feedback from both amazon customers and walmart.
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I heard Amazon has excellent service when it comes to their mobile department, but I haven't dealt with them personally
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Walmart only carries the black one in store, other than that it is really no different than going to an AT&T store.

If you don't have the unlimited data to keep, you can buy from anywhere. They are the same. Otherwise, it is a hassle to call AT&T to get your unlimited data back because 3rd party online retailers can't let you keep them. I had one experience with Walmart store. Let's put this way, the guy behind the counter has no idea what is a SIM card and why there is a need for SIM card for my AT&T phone. The activation process asked him to get a new SIM card and he had no idea how it looks. Then when he found it and activated my phone, he promptly threw the SIM card into the trash bin. Walmart online runs through a different outlet (wirefly or something).

Got my HOX yesterday from Best Buy. Called ahead and they pricematched amazon for me. Called 2 att stores before and neither could match. just a heads up if anyone reading is interested.

Amazon is excellent. 30 days no questions asked return policy and at least where I live no Sales Tax.
The only caveat is if you're on an unlimited data plan you'll have to add a tiered plan instead then call AT&T and get them to switch you back.

Amazon was very good to me as well.
I've also heard that Walmart isn't bad either.
Still, I would go with Amazon.

I would love to use amazon and or Walmart/bestbuy etc but they don't deal with business accounts, which sucks...

neonsector said:
I would love to use amazon and or Walmart/bestbuy etc but they don't deal with business accounts, which sucks...
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I have a business account and I added a line just fine through amazon.
FYI to anyone attempting to get this deal. It only applies to people who are new customers to att. If you are already in the system the price of the phone would be 179.99 to add a line. Also if you try to cheat the system and get the line in your girlfriends name and then take over responsibility with your account, they will charge you a fee. It has to be a totally new line of service and kept for 6 months to qualify for the $119 price.

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I have a business account and I added a line just fine through amazon.
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not sure how is that possible, I called 3 times, talked to 2 sales people and one supervisor, all three said they dont deal with business accounts.
I ll give them another call I guess.

neonsector said:
not sure how is that possible, I called 3 times, talked to 2 sales people and one supervisor, all three said they dont deal with business accounts.
I ll give them another call I guess.
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I added a line through their website if that helps.

I'm not seeing anything that says it has to be new customer @ Amazon. They even have an upgrade check tab on the site of the phone, though I am not happy with having to change the plan to try to get the lower price. I went to AT&T store before I knew about this deal and asked them to PM Radio Shack's 179.00 price and they wouldn't so I bolted. Only probem is that RS only offers in white. Need the Gray one for myself. I should try to call AT&T and biotch about the plan thing but only in advance not after buying and then hoping they revert the plan. I don't currently go above 3GB in a month but I'm on a WM6.5 and who knows where the Data usage will go on a new phone.

Manicmechanic said:
I'm not seeing anything that says it has to be new customer @ Amazon. They even have an upgrade check tab on the site of the phone, though I am not happy with having to change the plan to try to get the lower price. I went to AT&T store before I knew about this deal and asked them to PM Radio Shack's 179.00 price and they wouldn't so I bolted. Only probem is that RS only offers in white. Need the Gray one for myself. I should try to call AT&T and biotch about the plan thing but only in advance not after buying and then hoping they revert the plan. I don't currently go above 3GB in a month but I'm on a WM6.5 currently and who knows where the Data usage will go on a new phone.
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Yes there is a button for add a line. When you click it the price changes to 179.

I would NEVER buy another phone from Walmart. I don't care how low the price is. Their employees don't know ****.

SkizzMcNizz said:
I would NEVER buy another phone from Walmart. I don't care how low the price is. Their employees don't know ****.
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You actually ask salespeople for advice? Stopped doing that years ago..
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I would love to buy from Amazon, but I don't want to give up my 2GB data plan which I pay $20.50 for and my 1000 texts. If I buy from Amazon I won't have an option but to choose 3GB for $30 and either no texts or Unlimited for $20. So it is either pay $200 for the phone at AT&T and pay $30.50 for what I need or pay $120 and add $20 to my monthly bill. I would buy from Amazon if I knew I could get back my data and text plans. I just don't trust I will be able to. Anyone with experience in this matter? Have you been successful in getting back your features/services after buying from a third party?

I price matched at Best Buy. Total came out to be around $160 with tax. However, they allowed me to keep unlimited data, which is more than worth it IMO.

RJEvans said:
I would love to buy from Amazon, but I don't want to give up my 2GB data plan which I pay $20.50 for and my 1000 texts. If I buy from Amazon I won't have an option but to choose 3GB for $30 and either no texts or Unlimited for $20. So it is either pay $200 for the phone at AT&T and pay $30.50 for what I need or pay $120 and add $20 to my monthly bill. I would buy from Amazon if I knew I could get back my data and text plans. I just don't trust I will be able to. Anyone with experience in this matter? Have you been successful in getting back your features/services after buying from a third party?
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I got mine from amazon and kept my 2GB plan. You can just ask AT&T to change the plan back when you call them to activate your new phone. They'll do it.

ECEXCURSION said:
You actually ask salespeople for advice? Stopped doing that years ago..
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No. I'm usually telling them how to do their job because they're clueless.

I got mine at Sam's club. They were on sale for $98
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Swap Phone?

So, I want the One lol. I signed a contract with AT&T last year for my XL, does this mean I would get a early termination fee if I bought a One and stuck my sim in it?

KungPow90 said:
So, I want the One lol. I signed a contract with AT&T last year for my XL, does this mean I would get a early termination fee if I bought a One and stuck my sim in it?
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Buy one unlocked
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Why would you want the one when HTC will release another phone in 5-8 months?Let's be smart here, 2 year contract right? 10 dollars is subtracted a month from Etf so 1 year is 120$ so around 200$ for etf and probably another 200 for the phone.400$ total plus tax.

cyanogendroid said:
Buy one unlocked
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Why would I need an unlocked one? It wouldn't work if I got one on craigslist or eBay that wasn't unlocked, for AT&T?

you would only pay an early term fee if you bought it from at&t. if you buy it anywhere else you won't.
if you buy one from craigslist or ebay you'll be fine.

exad said:
you would only pay an early term fee if you bought it from at&t. if you buy it anywhere else you won't.
if you buy one from craigslist or ebay you'll be fine.
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Awh yeah. That's what I'm talking about. Now to find a cheap One...

I think paying etf and the phone price would be cheaper, you would be looking at maybe 440$( if the price above remains true, usually good smartphones start from 199$ and mabye more for the expanded memory on the phone)(32,64,etc)depending on the release price of the HTC one.And usually eBay is sketchy. You should look on amazon, alot more safe.no contract prices online are usually hiked up and you would be looking to pay 500$+

As someone who worked for AT&T wireless, mainly tech support, for three years, here is how the breakdown works. First, the contract does NOT mean you cannot use another phone. The whole point of a contract is to allow you to buy a phone a very low price. For example, the HTC One X+ is aorund $400-500 retail. But when you sign a two-year contract, you agree to stay with AT&T for two years, and in return you get a phone at a discounted price. That is ALL the contract is for. If you dropped the $400-500, then you will not sign a contract. The ETF start at $325, and decreases $10 every month. Yes, even in the 23rd month, you will still have to pay $60 to get out of contract.
Now to answer your other question, if you put your sim card into a new phone, it will not do anything wrong to your account. Just like if you put it into an iPhone, it does nothing, but allow you to use certain network features. Can't remember if the One has LTE, but if it does, then data should still work. If not, call AT&T and get re-provisioned for the regular smartphone data plan. Just wanted to clear it up for anyone who wanted to know.

WhatTheAndroid? said:
I think paying etf and the phone price would be cheaper, you would be looking at maybe 440$( if the price above remains true, usually good smartphones start from 199$ and mabye more for the expanded memory on the phone)(32,64,etc)depending on the release price of the HTC one.And usually eBay is sketchy. You should look on amazon, alot more safe.no contract prices online are usually hiked up and you would be looking to pay 500$+
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Don't forget activation fees. When all is said and done (ETF, activation fee, subsidized price) it might just make more sense for the OP to just stay on contract, and buy from AT&T at the full retail (unsubsidized price), which they will do. Or like you said, Amazon is a good place to check to, as they often have some very competitive pricing.