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This forum helped me a lot answering my question so now it's time for me to contribute a little to it.
I don't know about new activations, I'm just talking about my case which is an upgrade and I've been with T-mobile for 5 years already.
My contract has ended for a while so now it's time for an upgrade and I waited for this fone as the GS2 takes too long to come out. So I did a little research online and found out that I can match the price of this phone (currently $199 after mail in rebate on Tmobile website or store) with Wirefly's price at $149 using a promotion code "courtesy" when calling them.
First, don't talk to a regular representative, they have no power to reduce the price, ask to talk to Customer Loyalty, and insist on it if they refuse to transfer u to them. Then just tell them that a friend or other people can match the price with Wirefly. In my case, they even lowered the price to $103 after taxes and shipping, no rebate watsoever. I have a 3 lines family plan with them, I don't know if it helps, but for the price, it's great compared to other people that have to buy them at $149+tax. I'm pretty sure some of u got the fone for free, I don't know how u guys did it, please tell us how.
I got it free Cuz they. Screwed me over on data for 3 months... and they sent me two broken vibrants as refurbished ones..... I was in the process of canceling when the manager came on and offered two new phones I got this one and saving my next free one for sgs2 if it comes to T-Mobile. I have two lines and only been a customer for 11 months. Just gotta know how to talk to them
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Wow, that's a great deal u've got. But ur case is very special cuz they screw u up. At least u got a really good deal on the phones. I guess because I'm not born here in the USA or else I'd get a better deal than that, lol
sorry to bump this but it sort of goes along with my question
on october 27 i'll be eligible for my 22 month upgrade, but can i upgrade earlier and still get the phone for $149? when i'm logged into mytmobile account it shows that the g2x is $149 after rebates but since i'm not exactly eligible to upgrade, would i still get the rebate?
basically i can't stand my current phone anymore and i don't think i can wait a month and a half haha
Go through the checkout and see. You probably will only get a partial discount. I suggest waiting it out to see what the nexus prime is all about...
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If you were looking online a couple weeks ago, you would've gotten them free with a 2-year contract or add-on line.
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If you were looking online a couple weeks ago, you would've gotten them free with a 2-year contract or add-on line.
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nope i tried it, it still said $149 for me when new customers were getting them for free
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r4d14n7 said:
Go through the checkout and see. You probably will only get a partial discount. I suggest waiting it out to see what the nexus prime is all about...
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i'm going to try it, i'm just not sure if upgrading early will affect my contract price in any way. and i just looked up the nexus prime a little bit and found this "It’s said that the Nexus Prime’s screen could be as big as 4.65-inches." that is way too big for me
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i'm going to try it, i'm just not sure if upgrading early will affect my contract price in any way. and i just looked up the nexus prime a little bit and found this "It’s said that the Nexus Prime’s screen could be as big as 4.65-inches." that is way too big for me
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Ouch... Good point. I like 4" and would settle for 4.3" but no higher.
As far as upgrading early, it will just start your new 2-year contract from the date that you actually upgrade, not an extension onto the end. At least that's how my partial upgrade was a few years back. If you have 2 or more lines and can stick it out a while longer, T-Mobile's new $99/mo unlimited for 2 lines is awesome if they're still running the promotion. Unlimited calls, texts, and 2GB data for each line (throttled after 2GB). But it requires that you're not under a contract when you sign the new plan or there are some pretty hefty migration fees. Just food for thought.
Got mine at CostCo as a 2year contract upgrade for $149, then they sent me a $50 gift card, so $99 out of my pocket. Later they had it for $79 out of pocket.
i'm about to order it soon... it will be $149 with mail in rebate so i'm happy with that my g1 was more than that when i bought it haha
tokimaromi said:
i'm about to order it soon... it will be $149 with mail in rebate so i'm happy with that my g1 was more than that when i bought it haha
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I paid $199.00 for my G1.
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KRAZYADROIDMASTER said:
I paid $199.00 for my G1.
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i think i paid like 179 for mine and was promised a $50 rebate but never got it in the mail
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Got mine at CostCo as a 2year contract upgrade for $149, then they sent me a $50 gift card, so $99 out of my pocket. Later they had it for $79 out of pocket.
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Get it at costco, they give free accessories and will price match their own prices within 30 days.
Hello all! My wife and I are about to grab two Galaxy S3's through a new contract with Verizon (AT&T is a black hole in my area). She works at Kohls and is supposed to get a 20% discount on the monthly bill, 25% off all accessories. Someone online said that she should get a discount on the phones as well. Anybody work for a company who has Verizon Employee Discount and know anything about this?
Much thanks!
I was able to get a 15% discount buy ordering through the corporate partners website.
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I was able to get a 15% discount buy ordering through the corporate partners website.
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Through the Verizon site or your company site? That would help out a lot if we could get that discount on the new phones!
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Through the Verizon site or your company site? That would help out a lot if we could get that discount on the new phones!
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I ordered through the link on my company's site. But when I got my wife's iphone we got the same discount on that and we went into the Verizon store for that order so I think it works no matter where you order it.
Anyone know when we will be able to pre order the Galaxy S4 with BB?....
i dont think bestbuy is doing preorders for this one. at least not for at&t.
check this out: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960
They are!
Now! http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Mobile-Phones-Promotions/The-Next-Big-Thing/pcmcat298000050012.c?id=pcmcat298000050012
Eat a pik, Verizon!
Only AT&T, no T-Mobile yet
If I preorder at Best Buy, do I still have to pay the upgrade fee for AT&T?
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If I preorder at Best Buy, do I still have to pay the upgrade fee for AT&T?
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Yes.
749 unactivated price? Wtf best buy?
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RTBee said:
check this out: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960
They are!
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Thanks!!!
Just left my local Best Buy, pre-ordered a white S4 on AT&T for a $50 reservation!
Don't forget to attach your "Phone Freedom" or whatever it's called this year thing to save an easy $50, provided you signed up for it before February....
Also, they are accepting price matching from Amazon Wireless this year, they didn't for the SIII, I had to PM with Target last year as they luckily had it $50 off on launch day, brought the total for my SIII down to $100 the first day it was available! Hopefully someone will have it for $150 again this year....
As title says .. just got the email..course its with 2yr..I have the 10.1 tab2 but thinking of getting this for my daughter..thoughts?
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Sounds good to me, i paid 299 euro for the 8 inch one, and if remember correct the 7 inch was 199 euro. So 49,99 USD sounds almost free, go for it.
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I picked up 2 on Friday from Sprint. There is a $5 monthly plan which gives you basically no data, or a $15 plan that gives you 2GB of data. With the Wifi Tab 3 retailing for $199 with 8 GB of internal storage in the US this is a good deal. The major kicker is if you break your contract right away the fee is $200, so basically you can get a 4G enabled Tab 3 with 16 GB of internal storage for $250 and then no data plan.
I went for this deal last week as well, bought a Case/Pen combo from Amazon for 15$ w/ free shipping.
I used an additional promo code that has since expired, gave me a $50 statement credit.
I went with the $5 for 25MB of data plan, I plan on using this wifi only or with my unlimited VZW line if LTE band 13 is unlocked.
So after tax this is going to cost 54.43 - 50 + (22 * 5.34) = 132.59 USD
Now to start reading about what I can do with this thing Hopefully bootloader unlock, custom recovery and custom rom's are available.
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I went for this deal last week as well, bought a Case/Pen combo from Amazon for 15$ w/ free shipping.
I used an additional promo code that has since expired, gave me a $50 statement credit.
I went with the $5 for 25MB of data plan, I plan on using this wifi only or with my unlimited VZW line if LTE band 13 is unlocked.
So after tax this is going to cost 54.43 - 50 + (22 * 5.34) = 132.59 USD
Now to start reading about what I can do with this thing Hopefully bootloader unlock, custom recovery and custom rom's are available.
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One thing to note on this tab.. it is does not have the same specs as the wifi tab 3.. this one has 1.5gb ram (wifi is 1gb), this one is 1.7ghz, (wifi is 1.2 or 1.5.. I forget), and this tab has 16gb of storage) It seems to have a few quirks... I seem to have issues transitioning from cellular to wifi once in a while which requires a reboot.. I bought the Samsung folio case, which is pretty nice, and doesn't add bulk.. but sometimes the flip cover keeps the screen active...
I'm happy with my purchase.. 49.99 - Activation fee waved, and I opted for the 15/month plan.. sneaky SOB at the sprint store added a 13.00/month protection plan without telling me. Sleaze!.. Luckily I found it and removed it today. Love WAZE on this this tablet, and this fits perfectly in my console so it's like a huge GPS...
I also see that it's loaded down with useless applications.. I hope root comes soon, and somebody cooks a nice bloat-free ROM for this..
Order mine a few days ago just came in today. Ordering 2 more for the kids (and turning mobile data off.)
Went in to the store yesterday and picked this up. It was "Tablet Tuesday" that Sprint is doing this month so I walked out of there without paying anything for it. Tablet Tuesday is $50 off on tablets so of the initial price of $49 is still there next Tuesday it can be gotten for free then also.
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Went in to the store yesterday and picked this up. It was "Tablet Tuesday" that Sprint is doing this month so I walked out of there without paying anything for it. Tablet Tuesday is $50 off on tablets so of the initial price of $49 is still there next Tuesday it can be gotten for free then also.
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did the same thing yesterday, however was unable to open a new line so they asked me for a $50 deposit on the line. activation fee was waived b/c of my discount so i did walk out with one for only $50, not a bad deal....only wondering how come there isnt any messaging app? theres a phone# associated with the tab so...
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Went in to the store yesterday and picked this up. It was "Tablet Tuesday" that Sprint is doing this month so I walked out of there without paying anything for it. Tablet Tuesday is $50 off on tablets so of the initial price of $49 is still there next Tuesday it can be gotten for free then also.
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I went yesterday too but there was no mention of Tablet Tuesday. What do I have to do to qualify for this? Does it have to be a new account? I added the tablet onto my existing Sprint plan.
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I went yesterday too but there was no mention of Tablet Tuesday. What do I have to do to qualify for this? Does it have to be a new account? I added the tablet onto my existing Sprint plan.
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I had read about it on s4gru.com so I went in and asked about it. Not sure if every store is doing it. At my local corporate store they are doing it every Tuesday in October.
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I had read about it on s4gru.com so I went in and asked about it. Not sure if every store is doing it. At my local corporate store they are doing it every Tuesday in October.
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I wish I knew of this when I went in yesterday. If my store was participating in this, do you think I'll be able to go in with receipt to take advantage of the deal after the fact?
I just got mine and I really like it. Do it on sprint.com and use promo code "Mobile50" to get a $50 account credit for doing a new line
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I couldnt get mobile50 to work when I ordered (online last tuesday). Hopefully cust svc can help once I receive the device (back ordered)
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ROMs
Would it be possible to use ROMs from the regular Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 with the Sprint one, or would I risk a brick by doing so?
I got mine rooted and awaiting for custom recovery so far it's great. But I'm spending more time on my note 3 ATM
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How'd you manage to root it?
I am thinking about getting this for my nephew for Christmas.
Go to kingoapp.com and dl the app, once your tab is rooted go to the play store and get supersu and make that the default root app and uninstall the Chinese one
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I just got mine yesterday. Too good of a deal to pass up. Not the best screen resolution, but lots of good features. I hope some rooms show up pretty quick. Can't stand being stock and way too much bloatware..
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The promo code "Mobile50" is no longer valid. Anyone have another?
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I just ordered the Note 5 taking advantage of the $100 discount. I currently have a Note 3 and was wondering if I could get any money or credit for it by trading it in to Verizon. I also heard some people got credit or something from Samsung after buying the Note 5. I just can't find the thread anymore. Anybody know of any credit I can get with my Note 3 from Verizon or Samsung? Thanks.
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I purchased a Note 5 for my son at Best Buy and got a $250 gift card.
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I just ordered the Note 5 taking advantage of the $100 discount. I currently have a Note 3 and was wondering if I could get any money or credit for it by trading it in to Verizon. I also heard some people got credit or something from Samsung after buying the Note 5. I just can't find the thread anymore. Anybody know of any credit I can get with my Note 3 from Verizon or Samsung? Thanks.
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I know VZW had a promo going a couple of months ago where you were guaranteed trade-in credit for the Note5--but that's ended for some time now. You should be able to look up the trade-in value for your phone on the VZW site before going in-store.
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They finally have the gold one, but they aren't letting switch it out unless I buy a new phone or upgrade another line. Sorry this didn't have anything to do with anything. Just a rant.
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Wendemixda said:
I just ordered the Note 5 taking advantage of the $100 discount. I currently have a Note 3 and was wondering if I could get any money or credit for it by trading it in to Verizon. I also heard some people got credit or something from Samsung after buying the Note 5. I just can't find the thread anymore. Anybody know of any credit I can get with my Note 3 from Verizon or Samsung? Thanks.
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I upgraded and bought my note 5 the same way 2 weeks ago. Online with promo code to get $100 off the phone. Before i did, i went to nearby verizon store and said i could get $300 credit if I were to trade in my note 3. But they said up to, if in above good or mint condition, depending on condition of your phone and manager descrition. Hope you enjoy your note 5
dont forget to claim samsung promotions. $50 BBGC and other goodies like bluetooth headphones, etc.
Wendemixda said:
I just ordered the Note 5 taking advantage of the $100 discount. I currently have a Note 3 and was wondering if I could get any money or credit for it by trading it in to Verizon. I also heard some people got credit or something from Samsung after buying the Note 5. I just can't find the thread anymore. Anybody know of any credit I can get with my Note 3 from Verizon or Samsung? Thanks.
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I went from a Note 3 to 5 also and did get an offer from Verizon. The offer said up to $200 back. When I clicked on the link and filed out the form their website it told me they would give me $19.84 for the Note 3. Decided to just sell it on ebay with all the related accessories - I'll do that and get around $200 instead...
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I went from a Note 3 to 5 also and did get an offer from Verizon. The offer said up to $200 back. When I clicked on the link and filed out the form their website it told me they would give me $19.84 for the Note 3. Decided to just sell it on ebay with all the related accessories - I'll do that and get around $200 instead...
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Dang sorry to hear you got sandbaged on the Verizon price. Hope you get better deal on ebay.
KruseLudsMobile said:
I went from a Note 3 to 5 also and did get an offer from Verizon. The offer said up to $200 back. When I clicked on the link and filed out the form their website it told me they would give me $19.84 for the Note 3. Decided to just sell it on ebay with all the related accessories - I'll do that and get around $200 instead...
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Hey man the website price isn't correct. They should text you a promo code about a week after purchase. I traded in a galaxy nexus that was worth $1 when I entered it on the site, but then I entered the promo code and it jumped to $200.
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javamaan said:
dont forget to claim samsung promotions. $50 BBGC and other goodies like bluetooth headphones, etc.
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Can you elaborate on this? What's BBGC and how can I claim these "goodies"? Thanks.
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Can you elaborate on this? What's BBGC and how can I claim these "goodies"? Thanks.
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BBGC= Best buy gift card. He's talking about the promotions you can sign up for on the Samsung website for doing things such as buying a phone, activating Samsung pay, etc. Usually they will throw in a free item or cash back.
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BBGC= Best buy gift card. He's talking about the promotions you can sign up for on the Samsung website for doing things such as buying a phone, activating Samsung pay, etc. Usually they will throw in a free item or cash back.
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Just checked Samsung site. My card is not compatible with Samsung Pay (I already knew that) and I can't find any offers related to buying a new phone. Is that something you need to do before buying? I'd love to get something out of buying the phone if I can ?
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Can you elaborate on this? What's BBGC and how can I claim these "goodies"? Thanks.
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BBGC = Best Buy Gift card. For goodies please go to samsungpromotions.com
All these promotions are for USA buyers.
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BBGC = Best Buy Gift card. For goodies please go to samsungpromotions.com
All these promotions are for USA buyers.
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Thanks. I live in Iowa.
I got the best discount from Best Buy
Wendemixda said:
I just ordered the Note 5 taking advantage of the $100 discount. I currently have a Note 3 and was wondering if I could get any money or credit for it by trading it in to Verizon. I also heard some people got credit or something from Samsung after buying the Note 5. I just can't find the thread anymore. Anybody know of any credit I can get with my Note 3 from Verizon or Samsung? Thanks.
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You did not say where you ordered your phone. It seems like the offers are always changing. I was able to get the best deal through Best Buy back in December. I got Best Buy $100 discount as well as $ off by financing through the Verizon plan of the day. I was planning to buy it out right. But it worked out to be cheaper to add it to there program. I had unlimited and they weren't about to let me keep that anymore.