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Non- Commitment pricing.

Anyone know what the price is going to be without contract?
I contacted an AT&T retail store and they didn't really know, but had read that Samsung posted $350 dollars on facebook. That seems low to me.
I haven't seen any pricing for non-commitment anywhere. Thanks!

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I would also want to know, because I'm planning on buying it with no contract.

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AT&T Hi Mark - the Captivate is $199.99 w/ contract, and $349.99 without.
July 8 at 8:13am
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@harishv79 - The Captivate is $350 w/o contract
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Hopefully this is the actual price since a few people are able to confirm it with a few AT&T reps.

OMG if this is the price for the phone I am definitely getting this phone off contract and using my upgrade for another phone aka iPhone 4 to sell for a profit!!!!!!!!!!

How much is IP4 going for?

sl8125 said:
How much is IP4 going for?
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$700+ on ebay!!!!!

I had my iPhone 4 since it came out (16 gb) and used it the whole time.
I just put it on craigslist and sold it for 600 in less than a day.
Now, I have money for the captivate!!!

What kind of fees would AT&T charge you for the switch? If it really is $350, I'll do the same

Yes! The price is $350 without contract! That's very nice, I'll check tomorrow my local AT&T store to see if they have any in stock already as some people already bought it.

I'd love to go get one tomorrow, but I go to an authorized retailer and there is one person in particular that I deal with. She's always treated me well, and they are a lot nicer than AT&T retail stores. She is out of town until monday I guess I'll be waiting for my phone 'til then.
The one thing I know nothing about is how to load custom roms, as this is my first open source phone! (first had symbian, then iOS) I am excited to see what else is out there.

If its only $350. I'll be buying this Phone off Contract ASAP.
Even tought i wanted an HTC or Motorola. Device ie nexus one, desire. This will do, since my G1 keeps overheating and is on its last legs.

There's people been buying them since yesterday for $350 off contract, so the pricing is real.

wow $350?!...hard to believe really when the tmo version is $499.
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Cell-Phone-Detail.aspx?cell-phone=Samsung-Vibrant
wait and see 3 more days...

I just returned from AT&T here they let me handle the phone. He showed me the price of the off contract phone as $300.00. He was shocked, but it was right there in living color. They will sell me one this Saturday morning. I will be there.

Wowz0rz
If this pricing is the same here in Arizona Ill be posting my HD2 for sale, use that money to buy a Captivate, and use my phone upgrade for an Iphone4, turn around and sell that beast as well.. Should come out wayyyyyyyyyyyy on top. Good god what a good deal. Thank you AT&T for getting something right.
Good luck to all who seem to be going down this cash flow road. Wooooop!

@willthebill - I am surprised that the Captivate is going to be 350 when the one for t-mobile is 500 as well! I am quite excited about it!

Finch44 said:
If this pricing is the same here in Arizona Ill be posting my HD2 for sale, use that money to buy a Captivate, and use my phone upgrade for an Iphone4, turn around and sell that beast as well.. Should come out wayyyyyyyyyyyy on top. Good god what a good deal. Thank you AT&T for getting something right.
Good luck to all who seem to be going down this cash flow road. Wooooop!
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Thats was what I thought when I heard the Captivate was only going to be 350 off contract!! I can not wait to get that iPhone 4 and post it up on ebay to sell it to some iPhanboi.

abezapata said:
I can not wait to get that iPhone 4 and post it up on ebay to sell it to some iPhanboi.
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HaHAHAHAHA. Exact. Same. Thought. Process. They just eat those things up. In a way Im glad their out there. Who else would be dumb enough to pay $600 for a phone that needs duct tape to work? I love our Isheep.
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Finch44 said:
HaHAHAHAHA. Exact. Same. Thought. Process. They just eat those things up. In a way Im glad their out there. Who else would be dumb enough to pay $600 for a phone that needs duct tape to work? I love our Isheep.
!!!!!!!!!!LLLLLLOOOOOLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!​
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It is the very sad sad truth. On the bright side I am getting a very bad a** Android device that I can not wait to get my hands on.

abezapata said:
I can not wait to get that iPhone 4 and post it up on ebay to sell it to some iPhanboi.
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my thoughts exactly buy it off contract , then upgrade to the iphone 4 and sell iphone 4 and may my money back and some....

Price is $499, verified on facebook

Looks like they had a royal screw up. The price is $499 with out a contract.
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Hey Kristie, sorry it took so long to get a response. We’ve reached out to the product manager to confirm the pricing. The latest pricing for the Captivate is $199 with 2 year agreement and smartphone data plan is required. The non-commitment pricing is $499.

skullvet said:
Looks like they had a royal screw up. The price is $499 with out a contract.
AT&T
Hey Kristie, sorry it took so long to get a response. We’ve reached out to the product manager to confirm the pricing. The latest pricing for the Captivate is $199 with 2 year agreement and smartphone data plan is required. The non-commitment pricing is $499.
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wow ghey, how do you fk that up?

I get a kick out of them using the word "latest"

The other thing that was brought up is this was somewhat of a bait and switch, and maybe price discrimination. Lots of people purchased this for $350.
Will ATT be involved in 2 class action lawsuits in the same month?

I guess I'm gonna have to f'in upgrade. If I wasn't on a family plan I'd leave right about now.

i wouldnt waste that upgrade, there are still links to them false advertising up. Because they just recently corrected themselves and only through one medium (facebook), it would be smart to go up there with some proof that its 350 and then pull the word false advertising out and leave with a 350 captivate.

systoxity said:
i wouldnt waste that upgrade, there are still links to them false advertising up. Because they just recently corrected themselves and only through one medium (facebook), it would be smart to go up there with some proof that its 350 and then pull the word false advertising out and leave with a 350 captivate.
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Great, where can I find the proof?

Bought mine for $350. I might post part of the receipt later
They originally thought it was $500 but when they rung it up it was $350, so I was like hellzyes

Well unless someone else is successful with it, I'm not wasting my time talking to mindless reps.

Got mine for 199 on contract and a buddy got his at the same time for 350 off contract.
Both got ours at the AT&T store in Eastview Mall, Victor NY yesterday evening.

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=8576093908&topic=14787#topic_top
page 2, 6th post down. Im gonna dig up some more.

I see what they did. Not that sneaky really. They told some stores to start selling them early to see how popular they were. When they realized people actually want the phone, they hiked up the price since it is not officially released yet. Interesting.

yes when you put it that way in store im sure you'll get some special treatment..
man im having a hard time finding the tweet where they offered it up for 350 off contract. anyone remember where that link was? It was on here or on androidandme.

systoxity said:
yes when you put it that way in store im sure you'll get some special treatment..
man im having a hard time finding the tweet where they offered it up for 350 off contract. anyone remember where that link was? It was on here or on androidandme.
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Check the other big thread, I've posted it numerous times and once again today somewhere.

good call thanks, heres a link to their tweet that tysj found.
it states: @espectr0 Hi there... The Captivate will cost $349.99 without a contract.
9:24 AM Jul 15th via web in reply to espectr0
http://twitter.com/shareatt
its on the first page, print it out b4 it gets pushed back into oblivion

systoxity said:
good call thanks, heres a link to their tweet that tysj found.
it states: @espectr0 Hi there... The Captivate will cost $349.99 without a contract.
9:24 AM Jul 15th via web in reply to espectr0
http://twitter.com/shareatt
its on the first page, print it out b4 it gets pushed back into oblivion
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I have screen shots, pdf, and physical printouts.

rahlquist said:
I have screen shots, pdf, and physical printouts.
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pwned. Now it can be safely said that the sooner you get in and demand your captivate the better. Also, first ask for it and make sure they are going to sell it to you. Dont go in there all offensive cuz they can always pull the oh, we arent supposed to be selling that till sunday anyway crap.

rahlquist said:
I have screen shots, pdf, and physical printouts.
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Can you e-mail? I gave my e-mail address on facebook message.

skullvet said:
Can you e-mail? I gave my e-mail address on facebook message.
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http://pcsites.com/captivate.jpg
http://pcsites.com/captivate2.jpg
http://pcsites.com/sh.pdf
Enjoy!

Screen Shots of AT&T saing $350 for the Captivate
Hopefully these screen caps can help. I plan on printing these out and taking them to the two local stores that also told me $350 for the non-commitment price just yesterday.
AT&T Says $350 on Twitter
AT&T Says $350 on Facebook
AT&T Says $350 on Facebook again
This really pisses me off. I am out of contract, and going to be an angry customer come Sunday if I don't get one for $350.

Att htc one x vs beach

thats right just after a few days with my one x i decided to take my gf to a beach party for her bday, she got drunk and sat on my phone. yes sea water got in the phone and trust me it was bad. phone still worked but screen was flashing. phone works fine except for the screen theres no backlight but with a light (flashlight) pointing at the screen you can see stuff. i opoened the phone to see how was the inside and the sea water completly rusted almost eerything its incredible the phone still works seriously its a very bad mess. i cleaned it with some cottons with alcohol and scraped some of the rust but screen is bust. i didnt have insurance so i am screwed. going to try to buy a new screen see if that works.
edit: i was able to get att insurance on it lol 199 deductible is better than no phone or buying a screen

Ha! I love the title of this thread! Sorry about your misfortune though. Glad you were able to get the insurance... hopefully they won't cry foul play.
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Don't most insurance plans have like a certain time frame from when you sign up to when you can make your first claim? Like 90 days or something
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I thought At&T was 30 days, which in this case is good because the phone has barely been out for 30 days. I'd wait a week or two before submitting the claim maybe just so it doesn't look like you broke the phone then bought the insurance rather than the other way around lol.

That blows. My One X lost the fight against a swimming pool so I know you're pain. I had to pay the $199 deductible too. Just be prepared to wait for them to backorder the phone. You definitely won't be getting one overnight probably. I had to wait a week and a half, but it's getting here today finally!

yeah, am planing on waiting a few weeks before i make the claim, ive been looking and reading to see if there's like a period before my first claim but haven't found anything yet. currently using my old iphone 4s lol i miss the one x. without a doubt htc one x is better, and ive been using iphones since iphone 3g

Awesome...nothing like bragging about insurance fraud on a forum.
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powerwagon said:
Awesome...nothing like bragging about insurance fraud on a forum.
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Its not fraud. AT&T insurance covers accidental damage. They cover everything actually, which is why its 7 or 10 dollars a month PLUS a $200 deductible.

Red5 said:
Its not fraud. AT&T insurance covers accidental damage. They cover everything actually, which is why its 7 or 10 dollars a month PLUS a $200 deductible.
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besides that the only thing they ask for you to add the insurance is an upgrade or new line and less than 30 days with it.

Red5 said:
Its not fraud. AT&T insurance covers accidental damage. They cover everything actually, which is why its 7 or 10 dollars a month PLUS a $200 deductible.
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Actually it technically is insurance fraud because they expect you to sign up a device that is fully functional and not already broken. Why do you think apple stores require an inspection of the device in which you are purchasing apple care plus for when purchasing within the 30 day period? To prevent fraudulent claims.
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Pretty sure the insurance covers lost or stolen phones also. because you opened it they might not like that. Dont ask me why but they dont. Or you could accidentally run over it, then it wouldnt matter lol.
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broseph23 said:
Actually it technically is insurance fraud because they expect you to sign up a device that is fully functional and not already broken. Why do you think apple stores require an inspection of the device in which you are purchasing apple care plus for when purchasing within the 30 day period? To prevent fraudulent claims.
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Well you should tell the ATT salesman that helped me that its fraud. He told me that even if something happened to the phone i could still come buy the insurance as long as i was in the allotted time frame.. Otherwise they would require an inspection. Dont you think its odd that they dont? because it doesnt matter. At least thats what ATT told me.

broseph23 said:
Actually it technically is insurance fraud because they expect you to sign up a device that is fully functional and not already broken. Why do you think apple stores require an inspection of the device in which you are purchasing apple care plus for when purchasing within the 30 day period? To prevent fraudulent claims.
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They give you 30 days. Otherwise they would only let you sign up at the time of purchase. I know what Im talking about, Ive asked this very question to a Regional Manager (not a store manager). They dont care, because then you're locked into paying $200 and $10 every month for 24 months.

thats why they do it via the phone, how are they going to inspect?

broseph23 said:
Actually it technically is insurance fraud because they expect you to sign up a device that is fully functional and not already broken. Why do you think apple stores require an inspection of the device in which you are purchasing apple care plus for when purchasing within the 30 day period? To prevent fraudulent claims.
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You can get insurance on the phone even if it is broken, they are still making money so they don't care.

nugzo said:
Pretty sure the insurance covers lost or stolen phones also. because you opened it they might not like that. Dont ask me why but they dont. Or you could accidentally run over it, then it wouldnt matter lol.
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Well you should tell the ATT salesman that helped me that its fraud. He told me that even if something happened to the phone i could still come buy the insurance as long as i was in the allotted time frame.. Otherwise they would require an inspection. Dont you think its odd that they dont? because it doesnt matter. At least thats what ATT told me.
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I don't think an AT&T rep would be the best source. He makes commission off selling you the insurance, so of course he wants to sign you up.
At POS, you can sign up. Within 30 days, you can sign up with an inspection. Beyond 30 days, no insurance options. Anything else is fraud.
And there's no contract on the insurance. You can cancel at any time, but if it's after 30 days you can't re-enroll.
BTW, I worked for AT&T and reps like you're describing were the least favorite part of my job. When I told the customer the truth, I was made out to be the bad guy.
Sent from my HTC One X

joker96 said:
thats why they do it via the phone, how are they going to inspect?
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if you try to do it over the phone, they are supposed to send you in to a store to get it inspected.
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Red5 said:
Its not fraud. AT&T insurance covers accidental damage. They cover everything actually, which is why its 7 or 10 dollars a month PLUS a $200 deductible.
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Sorry...you're 100% wrong. You can justify fraud all you want, but he is insuring a broken phone...the fact that at&t covers water damage is irrelevant.
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powerwagon said:
Sorry...you're 100% wrong. You can justify fraud all you want, but he is insuring a broken phone...the fact that at&t covers water damage is irrelevant.
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Do you know what fraud is? Fraud is an intentional deception made for personal gain. So when AT&T allows you up to the first 30 days to put insurance on your phone, even if its damaged, please tell me how thats being deceptive. Its not if the company allows it in any condition as long as its within the 30 days.
If you want to call it fraud, then go ahead. Call it whatever you want. The point is, is that AT&T will put insurance on the phone within the 30 days, working or not because you will still have to pay the $200 deductible and the $10/month plan for 24 months.
There is no reason to argue just for the sake of using a term. The main point here, is AT&T allowing insurance.

Red5 said:
Do you know what fraud is? Fraud is an intentional deception made for personal gain. So when AT&T allows you up to the first 30 days to put insurance on your phone, even if its damaged, please tell me how thats being deceptive. Its not if the company allows it in any condition as long as its within the 30 days.
If you want to call it fraud, then go ahead. Call it whatever you want. The point is, is that AT&T will put insurance on the phone within the 30 days, working or not because you will still have to pay the $200 deductible and the $10/month plan for 24 months.
There is no reason to argue just for the sake of using a term. The main point here, is AT&T allowing insurance.
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Not arguing...simply stating fact. You described exactly what he was doing to a tee...he is intentionally deceiving at&t for his gain. You seem to think because at&t covers water damage, that he is OK within 30 days. That would be true if he didn't already have the damage...that's like buying homeowners insurance after your house burned down. I'm done on this, as it's not a huge deal...but it is fraud in every way.
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Though it may technically be fraudulent, give the guy a break man. With the high prices AT&T charges (I just signed up with them for this phone @ $110/month!!!) I'd like to think they would cover an accidental situation like this. It isn't like the OP intentionally threw his phone into the beach. If it happened to anyone I'd wish AT&T would allow it.

I just got 2 V SGS3 (prior iphone man)

I decided to say f*** the iPhone 5 and got the beautiful SGS3 for me and my GF. I got 2 32GB models for $375. PM me if you want to know where as I dunno if it is allowed to say here.
Anyway, planning to root and install CM this weekend (if Isaac doesn't strike me Sarasota house).
Coming from ifon 4 are there any tips?

qo0op said:
I decided to say f*** the iPhone 5 and got the beautiful SGS3 for me and my GF. I got 2 32GB models for $375. PM me if you want to know where as I dunno if it is allowed to say here.
Anyway, planning to root and install CM this weekend (if Isaac doesn't strike me Sarasota house).
Coming from ifon 4 are there any tips?
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Welcome aboard! I also live in Sarasota and I'm watching the weather very close.

Welcome. You paid $375 for each or for both?
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Are you OK with the new interface, which can be very iOS-like (i.e., grids of app icons, Home button, folder, basic notifications, wallpaper), but also allows for different sized widgets anywhere they fit, theming as a standard capability (as is live wallpaper), notifications stay resident until you clear them and can be detailed, quick phone settings are available in the pulldown, and . . . well, here's an overview.
You can place your phone into MTP mode when connected to a computer and use programs such as Media Monkey to synch content much like iTunes, though Samsung has tried to make it easy in their own way to move from iTunes.
The ecosystem is not so tight with Android - you have lots of options for most things and much capability is built in without requiring the need for rooting and unlocking, I feel. Still, we're in the early days of unlocking, so back up your IMEI if you go that route since there is still a problem with phones being sent back to roaming through apparent loss of that value after applying a new ROM. I am not going past rooting (which allows for deeper backups and easy tethering, among other things) until that issue is resolved.
Have fun!
- ooofest

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yyhd said:
Welcome. You paid $375 for each or for both?
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Just Google around i found deals via Amazon for Verizon 16gb for 150 and 32gb for 189. Here's the 16gb for 150:
http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-...=INDIVIDUAL_NEW&sr=2-2-entd&qid=1345818550286

piiman said:
Welcome aboard! I also live in Sarasota and I'm watching the weather very close.
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That makes three of us in Sarasota I guess

Not quite Sarasota but your east coast just follow state road 60 neighbor, good luck over there hopefully the storm is more flash than actual damage.

amebiasis said:
Just Google around i found deals via Amazon for Verizon 16gb for 150 and 32gb for 189. Here's the 16gb for 150:
http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-...=INDIVIDUAL_NEW&sr=2-2-entd&qid=1345818550286
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I got my 16Gb for $150. I walked in to best buy looking to buy a GNex and was told they didn't sell them at the store anymore but he would sell me a GS3 for $150...Thank god they didn't sell the GNex anymore, bc I am much happier on this phone than I would have been!

yyhd said:
Welcome. You paid $375 for each or for both?
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Dang, that's impressive, but not too impressive if it was subsidized. VZW will give it to you at $155 on corporate discount with subsidization (but then charge you $30 in fees)

amebiasis said:
Not quite Sarasota but your east coast just follow state road 60 neighbor, good luck over there hopefully the storm is more flash than actual damage.
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It's looking like a rain event at best. But damn it, I haven't cut the grass for almost 2 weeks from all the raining so I'm not to keen on more rain and longer grass.
It kind of reminds me of Charley's track and strength though and that's not good as Charley blew up and turned inland tearing up the state just south of me along with my parents house.
So I'm off to buy flashlights. I still have the plywood from 2005 (we had like 8 storms that year) LOL Probably all dry rotted by now though.
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JohnnyTToxic said:
Dang, that's impressive, but not too impressive if it was subsidized. VZW will give it to you at $155 on corporate discount with subsidization (but then charge you $30 in fees)
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Isn't that fee ridiculous? They give you 30.00 to "upgrade and extend" your contract and then charge you a fee for "upgrading and extending " your contract WTF?! one hand give the other hand takes away

piiman said:
It's looking like a rain event at best. But damn it, I haven't cut the grass for almost 2 weeks from all the raining so I'm not to keen on more rain and longer grass.
It kind of reminds me of Charley's track and strength though and that's not good as Charley blew up and turned inland tearing up the state just south of me along with my parents house.
So I'm off to buy flashlights. I still have the plywood from 2005 (we had like 8 storms that year) LOL Probably all dry rotted by now though.
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Isn't that fee ridiculous? They give you 30.00 to "upgrade and extend" your contract and then charge you a fee for "upgrading and extending " your contract WTF?! one hand give the other hand takes away
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I can tell you from experience, they won't waive it (easily) either. I pretended I was going to buy the phone as an upgrade, acted surprised by the $30 fee, and then refused to buy it if they wouldn't waive it twice before just buying it on the third try. Maybe someone else could be a bigger shiester, but I got met with poker faces. They must have had a team meeting or something.

I live in Gainesville ~

Cocoa Beach! But from the Tampa Burb known as Brandon
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Google Black Fridays (Got scroogled)

This is my convo with the Google rep.
TLDR. I have to return everything and re order Monday to get the deal...
Julia A2:11 PM
Thanks for contacting Google Support. My name is Julia A.
Julia A2:11 PM
Hello, Xaikar!
Xaikar2:12 PM
Hello
Julia A2:12 PM
I see that you are experiencing an issue with device and would like to get Black Friday deal.
Xaikar2:13 PM
Yeah I just purchased it, I am waiting for my RMA what are my options looks like the phone is now $150 off
Xaikar2:14 PM
Actually $200 off
Xaikar2:14 PM
According to your website
Xaikar2:14 PM
https://store.google.com/category/black_friday_cyber_monday_promos
Julia A2:14 PM
Xaikar, I would like to inform you that the Black Friday promotion is going live on Nov 22, 2018.
Julia A2:15 PM
You can place an order for the phone during the offer period.
Xaikar2:16 PM
Really so I am having issues with my current device and I placed the order of the phone within the return window and I am still out of luck?
Julia A2:17 PM
Just to confirm have you processed return request for the device?
Xaikar2:17 PM
Yes I have still waiting for the RMA to show up
Julia A2:17 PM
Oh I see.
Julia A2:18 PM
Could you please help me with the order ID to pull up the details?
Xaikar2:18 PM
Order #GS.0000-0000-0000
Xaikar2:19 PM
RMA Order #GS.0000-0000-0000
Julia A2:19 PM
Thank you for sharing the Order ID.
Julia A2:19 PM
Let me quickly check this for you.
Julia A2:20 PM
Please allow me 2-3 minutes.
Xaikar2:20 PM
Sure thing
Julia A2:21 PM
I have gone through your order details and I would like to inform you that you can return the device and place order on Nov 22, 2018, to get this deal.
Julia A2:21 PM
Thank you for staying connected.
Xaikar2:21 PM
So just want to make sure I am reading this correctly
Julia A2:22 PM
In this regards you need to refuse the delivery for the replacement device and once you refuse it let us know, we will initiate a request for return and help you accordingly.
Xaikar2:22 PM
Instead of just giving me a credit or something else you want me to instead. Return the phones and order them again. Taking up everyone's time and resources and shipping time etc.
Julia A2:22 PM
I absolutely understand what you are saying, Xaikar.
Julia A2:23 PM
I really wish I could have an option to provide you price adjustment for this.
Xaikar2:23 PM
Your method is a total waste of everyone's time and resources.
Xaikar2:23 PM
Its a MASSIVE discount too, its not like it went down $50 it came down $200
Julia A2:23 PM
Since, this is a special event promotion we do not have an option to provide price adjustment.
Xaikar2:24 PM
Just to be clear as day. You want me to.
Return the RMA, Return the original Device
Return the Pixel Stand
Re Order everything on Monday to save the $200
Julia A2:24 PM
I know you must have something in mind with the Black Friday promotion and I really wish I could help you out.
Xaikar2:24 PM
Which will cost Google in shipping costs etc
Xaikar2:25 PM
Return inspection of both devices restocking fees
Julia A2:25 PM
Yes, absolutely correct.
Julia A2:25 PM
You will not be charged with restocking fee.
Xaikar2:25 PM
So there is nothing that can be done I can't just get a Google home or buds or something instead
Julia A2:26 PM
You will not be charged for shipping too.
Julia A2:26 PM
I know it might not be feasible for you but each promotion has certain terms and conditions.
Xaikar2:26 PM
I know I won't but Google will be someone pays
Julia A2:26 PM
But, I am afraid that I cannot surpass the terms associated with any promotional offer.
Julia A2:26 PM
I really wish I had an option of doing something for you in this case however, I am sure you understand there are certain limitations at my level.
Xaikar2:26 PM
Cool throwing this conversation up on XDA and Twitter have a good day
Julia A2:27 PM
I really appreciate your understanding, Xaikar.
Julia A2:27 PM
Would there be any other queries, you would like to ask me? I would love to help.
Xaikar2:28 PM
Nope this whole process might actually have me looking at an iPhone now
Xaikar2:29 PM
No one wants to help everything is out of everyone's power etc etc no one even tries anymore
Julia A2:29 PM
Xaikar, had it been under my support boundaries I would definitely have made an exception for you.
Xaikar2:29 PM
I am not the only person who feels like they are getting scroogled here

Yeah, it's a pretty whack system they use to process orders. Don't feel bad, they do this for all returns. No price adjustments.

PuffDaddy_d said:
Yeah, it's a pretty whack system they use to process orders. Don't feel bad, they do this for all returns. No price adjustments.
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I wouldn't be so pissed if the phone came the way it was supposed to... Unlocked I left my pixel 2 and OG pixel alone but there are things I want to try again.

I've done some searching but haven't found anything specific for Pixel 3 but how do I return to stock from unlocked/rooted so I can RMA and get the Black Friday deal? Is it as simple as flashing the stock image from google and then relocking the bootloader from fastboot?

Yeah I was kinda ticked about the deals after purchasing mine the day it was announced. I would have waited but Google never has sales of their own store phones, only Verizon seems to do that. Next year hardly anyone will order day of release for the Pixel 4. Most everyone is gonna hold out for the possibility of black Friday deals like these.

So, on black Friday they are giving $200 off and still giving away free Pixel Stand?

trentonmc24 said:
Yeah I was kinda ticked about the deals after purchasing mine the day it was announced. I would have waited but Google never has sales of their own store phones, only Verizon seems to do that. Next year hardly anyone will order day of release for the Pixel 4. Most everyone is gonna hold out for the possibility of black Friday deals like these.
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That was certainly true last year. No BF deal on Google and VZW had 1/2 off one day only, no trade in, no new line needed. This year I needed 2 devices so I went with BOGO and the BF Verizon deal is the same thing except you don't need to buy 2. There will always be those that don't care for the savings and they will be first with the device in October. For the rest of us, always.. always wait for BF deals.
As to the OP, they never give refunds even if you bought it 5 minutes ago. You must return it and reorder. Must be something to do with their ordering system which locks in the payment. You'd think they had a way to do it but they don't.

can someone tell me what you mean when your phone is not unlocked?

dgrobe2112 said:
can someone tell me what you mean when your phone is not unlocked?
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Locked are 2 different locks. Sim lock, which Verizon has and I believe can be unlocked to be used on AT&T.
The other type is bootloader unlock, which you cannot unlock the bootloader to root the phone or do any customization. Verizon has it locked, and the google version is bootloader unlockable.

https://www.phonearena.com/news/ver...-galaxy-note-9-pixel-3-iphone-x-more_id111198

I don't understand why anyone would be upset that there are now Black Friday deals. They are always great deals on phones this time of year so buying one a month or so before and paying full price is your own doing.

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Locked are 2 different locks. Sim lock, which Verizon has and I believe can be unlocked to be used on AT&T.
The other type is bootloader unlock, which you cannot unlock the bootloader to root the phone or do any customization. Verizon has it locked, and the google version is bootloader unlockable.
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ok, i bought the unlocked google version, not the verizon version. guess i could unlock it.. but i dont see a need to unlock the bootloader.. only thing i miss about my unlocked Galaxy S8, was that i could use wireless hotspot with it, and not have to pay ATT for it..

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ok, i bought the unlocked google version, not the verizon version. guess i could unlock it.. but i dont see a need to unlock the bootloader.. only thing i miss about my unlocked Galaxy S8, was that i could use wireless hotspot with it, and not have to pay ATT for it..
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Sometimes carriers can lock you out of hotspot or make it really slow (3G) speeds capped at 512 kbps.
Try this app from the play store. It should have an option to hide your hotspot from the carrier and you would get good speed on your hotspot.

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Sometimes carriers can lock you out of hotspot or make it really slow (3G) speeds capped at 512 kbps.
Try this app from the play store. It should have an option to hide your hotspot from the carrier and you would get good speed on your hotspot.
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thanks for that.. i will see how it works.. is there a reason unlocked Samsung phones allow hotspot.. without ATT knowing.. i bought the samsung phone from Bestbuy a couple years ago.. unlocked.. and was able to hotspot the kiddos phone on the car no problem.. yet the unlocked google phone doesnt?

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I don't understand why anyone would be upset that there are now Black Friday deals. They are always great deals on phones this time of year so buying one a month or so before and paying full price is your own doing.
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You don't understand why anyone would be upset? Seriously? I'm surprised there's not more uproar.
Google billed and PRICED this phone premium - their whole narrative was that good software is as valuable as good hardware, damn the supply-chain economics. I was surviving on a burner last month and desperately needed a new phone - instead of going for a OP6T I paid their iPhone-like price and therefore had iPhone-like expectations. Barely a month out they essentially cut the price in half. **** move. As a longtime Google user, Nexus, Fi user, etc. this was a total slap in the face to not even get the Fi credit.
I think Google should treat their target demographic and early-adopters with a little more respect. Sometimes it just feels like we're paying for the privilege to beta test for them.

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You don't understand why anyone would be upset? Seriously? I'm surprised there's not more uproar.
Google billed and PRICED this phone premium - their whole narrative was that good software is as valuable as good hardware, damn the supply-chain economics. I was surviving on a burner last month and desperately needed a new phone - instead of going for a OP6T I paid their iPhone-like price and therefore had iPhone-like expectations. Barely a month out they essentially cut the price in half. **** move. As a longtime Google user, Nexus, Fi user, etc. this was a total slap in the face to not even get the Fi credit.
I think Google should treat their target demographic and early-adopters with a little more respect. Sometimes it just feels like we're paying for the privilege to beta test for them.
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All the major phones go on sale during Black Friday and it's been this way for years. I knew when I bought mine mid October that it would be on sale during Black Friday but I didn't want to wait for it so I essentially paid extra to get it early. $200-300 off (not half price) would have been nice but I wanted the phone sooner rather than later.