Hi,
I'm seeing some conflicting into about this in several different threads, so I thought it might help to address it in one location. I'm a Sprint customer and currently have a GS4. Will I be able to use my existing sim card to activate my N5 when it comes, or will I have to get a new sim card?
Thanks!
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maxpower7 said:
Hi,
I'm seeing some conflicting into about this in several different threads, so I thought it might help to address it in one location. I'm a Sprint customer and currently have a GS4. Will I be able to use my existing sim card to activate my N5 when it comes, or will I have to get a new sim card?
Thanks!
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You can use your existing SIM (you will likely need to call in to Sprint customer care to get it swapped over though). I'd suggest that you request a new SIM anyway, for use on the S4 at a later point.
Thanks. I'm selling the S4 and telling the buyer that they'll need to contact Sprint for a new sim.
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Thanks. I'm selling the S4 and telling the buyer that they'll need to contact Sprint for a new sim.
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Yep - it should be free - or you can order it for them too (in case the buyer insists on one)
See you soon Max. I'm getting mine delivered tomorrow.
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See you soon Max. I'm getting mine delivered tomorrow.
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Sweet, that was quick. I'm still working out the logistics. I'm going to have to sell the S4 first because I can't afford to be out 400 bucks until the phone is sold. I was thinking about just taking my upgrade with Sprint on December 1st, but then I found out that Sprint is only selling the 16gb model. I'll probably use my upgrade to buy an iPhone 5S for $200 and hopefully sell it for $600-$700.
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Sweet, that was quick. I'm still working out the logistics. I'm going to have to sell the S4 first because I can't afford to be out 400 bucks until the phone is sold. I was thinking about just taking my upgrade with Sprint on December 1st, but then I found out that Sprint is only selling the 16gb model.
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Yeah, I hear you. Luckily I had a nice bonus at work last month, otherwise I wouldn't have dished out the money. Hoping to sell the S4 soon. Put it on Craigslist with no hits yet so I'll probably try Swappa and Ebay next. Kind of glad it didn't sell yet though because that will at least give me the chance to go back if I have major buyer's remorse.
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Sweet, that was quick. I'm still working out the logistics. I'm going to have to sell the S4 first because I can't afford to be out 400 bucks until the phone is sold. I was thinking about just taking my upgrade with Sprint on December 1st, but then I found out that Sprint is only selling the 16gb model. I'll probably use my upgrade to buy an iPhone 5S for $200 and hopefully sell it for $600-$700.
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Exactly what I did. Bought an Iphone on upgrade contract, sold it for $582 to gamestop (30% bonus)... boom, profit to buy my 32gig
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Exactly what I did. Bought an Iphone on upgrade contract, sold it for $582 to gamestop (30% bonus)... boom, profit to buy my 32gig
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How did you get $582 from Gamestop? I just called them and they quoted me $356.
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How did you get $582 from Gamestop? I just called them and they quoted me $356.
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The in store credit amount is higher, then you get 30% extra on top of that amount if you buy a used game for $1. Then use the in store credit to buy gift cards you would usually use.
You could buy all shell gas gift cards, then take them there and buy all VISA gift cards... or just use them for fuel like I am.
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The in store credit amount is higher, then you get 30% extra on top of that amount if you buy a used game for $1. Then use the in store credit to buy gift cards you would usually use.
You could buy all shell gas gift cards, then take them there and buy all VISA gift cards... or just use them for fuel like I am.
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Interesting. Did they hassle you about the phone being brand new? The guy I talked to over the phone said they they can't buy a brand-new, unopened phone, and he acted like I stole it or something. I had to explain my plan and the fact that I don't even have the phone yet.
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Interesting. Did they hassle you about the phone being brand new? The guy I talked to over the phone said they they can't buy a brand-new, unopened phone, and he acted like I stole it or something. I had to explain my plan and the fact that I don't even have the phone yet.
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Not at all. We opened it together. Heck I literally never even touched the phone itself. He did ask why. I told him the truth, that I was eligible for upgrade and the iPhones bring the most on trade and I bought a Nex5 off contract.
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I know some of you have either sold or thought about selling your phones just wanted to know how much you have been offered or how much you would ask to sell on Craigslist. Phone is in very good condition no scratches or anything anywhere. Cause I'm thinking about selling it to get the Inspire 4G
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a guy on here sold his carbon fiber skin wrapped captivate on ebay for well over 200 bucks, unlocked, rooted and romed!
Hmm. I would be good selling it for 200 bucks. Thanks.
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I paid $300 for my captivate a couple months ago. It came with a 32gb sd card and an extra battery.
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I paid $300 for my captivate a couple months ago. It came with a 32gb sd card and an extra battery.
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I would just sell mine with the soft case, 16GB card and rooted/unrooted, stock/custom ROM however the person would want hopefully I can get at least 200
whatever you do you want it UNLOCKED to any carrier. its the first thing most people will look for if they arent one of us...
They have been selling ~250$ shipped.
The problem would still be finding an Inspire for a good price...
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Hmm. I would be good selling it for 200 bucks. Thanks.
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Then post it in the For Sale forum instead of being so sneaky.
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Then post it in the For Sale forum instead of being so sneaky.
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Yes sir!
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The problem would still be finding an Inspire for a good price...
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I think it retails for $400? Could be wrong though. Just kick out the extra 200
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If you want to sell your phones, you should try Marketplace.
Thread closed.
I'm getting two s3's today. I will be using one and selling one. I am going to use the cash to get my wife an iphone 5 when they come out. Anyway, is it ok to sell it without even opening it, or is the sim card inside somehow tied to my account?
Blasphemy. Why don't you just try to get your wife to use something good?
You can sell it as is, don't need to open it, but why didn't you wait for the iPhone 5 to come out to get it in contract instead? But yeah you can sell it for a good price right now
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Unlimited data, that's why
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Unlimited data, that's why
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I thought you guys were fine if you had it before, the sucks
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I think she is crazy, but hey, each to their own. Had to buy now to get the unlimited data. Getting $600 for it, can't hope to get much more than that.
yep, in the same boat about preordering an extra s3 to save up for the iphone 5.
feel bad for those who didn't think ahead and grab this before unlimited contract renewals disappeared.
SIM isn't tied to your account, but the consensus is you have to open it and activate it first before selling - otherwise you don't complete the 2yr agreement you signed on for when you got it subsidized.
Yes, I had to activate then switch back to the thunderbolt. We did the exchange in the Verizon store to make it easy.
I always buy my phones from eBay and last year when the S3 came out the price of brand new S3 locked to AT&T was around $535-550. But this year the S4 prices have incredibly held up very well... well over $600. I can't remember the last time a branded Galaxy S line commanded such price.
Bought mine for 700$ shipped on release day off EBay...best purchase I've made this year!
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On contract doesnt make a difference for me. Bought mine for $81
I think the GS4 is selling for a higher price off contract compared to what the GS3 costed when it was released. I don't remember the GS3 costing $650 at launch. I bought my GS3 for $475 brand new off ebay a month after launch.
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I got mine S4(AT&T) two days ago from Craigslist for $550, sealed in a box, couldn't be happier
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Orion575 said:
I got mine S4(AT&T) two days ago from Craigslist for $550, sealed in a box, couldn't be happier
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Wow you lucky guy!
I paid exactly 0.00$ for my S4. Technically I was given 8$ to buy it.
I traded in my wife's iPhone 4S. Best buy gave me 220$ for it and the S4 on contract was 212$. So I gave my iPhone 5 to my wife, and walked out of Best Buy with a brand new Galaxy S4 and an 8$ gift card lol
Couldn't be happier and I LOOOOVE the S4!
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Did about the same thing, ditched my HTC One X at Best Buy and paid $87 for the S4 and a case on launch day. Thing has been a beast ever since.
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I got mine S4(AT&T) two days ago from Craigslist for $550, sealed in a box, couldn't be happier
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That screams of a future IMEI lock. I'm happy to sell on CL but I've been burned lately with working phones that suddenly come up IMEI locked 2 months later for issues AT&T or T-Mobile can't seem to tell me about.
if only the price held up as well as the iPhone, Just sold my iPhone 5 for 475, not as much as I thought, but then again bought my 5 in sep
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I paid exactly 0.00$ for my S4. Technically I was given 8$ to buy it.
I traded in my wife's iPhone 4S. Best buy gave me 220$
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wow... that's way better than AT&T's trade in program. Was is a 32/64 GB?
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wow... that's way better than AT&T's trade in program. Was is a 32/64 GB?
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No, I traded in a 16GB, but Best Buy's trade in program has always been great. Newer phones tend to be under what you could potentially get selling it (they wanted to give me 350$ for my factory unlocked and jailbroken i5 when I could sell it for 500$ on eBay) but other phones were definitely higher, like the 4S.
I always try Best Buy first because they usually give the most.
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I always buy my phones from eBay and last year when the S3 came out the price of brand new S3 locked to AT&T was around $535-550. But this year the S4 prices have incredibly held up very well... well over $600. I can't remember the last time a branded Galaxy S line commanded such price.
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Worth every dollar IMO
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That screams of a future IMEI lock. I'm happy to sell on CL but I've been burned lately with working phones that suddenly come up IMEI locked 2 months later for issues AT&T or T-Mobile can't seem to tell me about.
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May be, but I'm not using my S4 with the AT&T, I'm using it on Straight Talk pre-paid
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May be, but I'm not using my S4 with the AT&T, I'm using it on Straight Talk pre-paid
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They can still lock it. It's a nationwide database that all the carriers use.
Doesn't matter, if it's locked on AT&T or T-Mo it's locked on any prepaid carrier using the same network.
Just a FYI.
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They can still lock it. It's a nationwide database that all the carriers use.
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Well it works fine so far and hopefully they are not gonna lock it in a future !
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Well it works fine so far and hopefully they are not gonna lock it in a future !
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Yeah I hope they don't either.
May be I had to keep an HTC One instead of getting an S4
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So, this is my second S4, it may be a short run depending on how the phone ships!
Here is the info to be supplied by this post!
1. Price I paid to Walmart.
2. Time it takes to arrive, (remember I purchased online 8/8/2013)
3. What firmware did it ship with? (will report soon as I get it)
4. If not updated, (possible rooting before the update happens)
5. End result, (those of you wondering if you can get the Samsung 3rd party before the last OTA update) we will solve here!
6. Updates will appear in post #3
Stay Tuned!!!
Walmart Price
$159.95 cheaper then ATT at posting!
this is based on 2 yr renew contract!
FREE FEDEX SHIPPING!
My Device has shipped with an arrival date of the 13th...
Updates will appear here!
:laugh:THINGS WE NOW KNOW:laugh:
1. Good deals exist through out the various carriers, do research before you buy!
2. Good sources, (right here in this thread) suggest the firmware is on the box...(look before purchasing)
3. Athough a good deal can be had online, your taking a chance of getting the updated/locked-down firmware from hell...
4. 3rd parties as well as the carriers still are shipping the old firmware, but as old stock depletes latest will be shipping!
5. If you are fortunate to get the older firmware... do not insert Sim until rooted & booted to prevent OTA..
6. My personal S4 from walmart shipped and has a delivery date of 8/13/2013
7. Please take the pole...
THANKS for STOPPING BY!
Sorry but this thread is pointless, even if you get an mdl (pre mf3) from walmart doesnt mean all wallmarts or third parties will be the same...some att stores are still selling mdl and others mf3...it just depends what that individual store has in stock
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Sorry but this thread is pointless, even if you get an mdl (pre mf3) from walmart doesnt mean all wallmarts or third parties will be the same...some att stores are still selling mdl and others mf3...it just depends what that individual store has in stock
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1. That is true, but some folks want to take some guesswork out of the math equation...
2. Its a better chance for Walmart to have stockpiled S4's directly from Samsung having the old Firmware..
3. If this post is useless to you... Move along!
Thanks, for posting!
Just curious, does anyone know if there is an identifier on the box that could give away the build date of the device? Would only help checking out local inventory, if possible. I threw mine away about 2 weeks ago.
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bigblue95z said:
Just curious, does anyone know if there is an identifier on the box that could give away the build date of the device? Would only help checking out local inventory, if possible. I threw mine away about 2 weeks ago.
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I do not think so... but I can tell you this!
Walmart will not match the online price... its 169 at the local here in PA also you won't get the color choice!:good:
If those things matter!
Thanks for posting!
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$159.95 cheaper then ATT at posting!
this is based on 2 yr renew contract!
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bought mine from sams back in early june for $139. they're still the same price. walmart still doing the $100 gift card? cheers
xBeerdroiDx said:
bought mine from sams back in early june for $139. they're still the same price. walmart still doing the $100 gift card? cheers
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I HATE YOU!!
just kidding!
Thanks for posting!
Bought mine from a an ATT store on Monday and it had mdl. It's really just luck of the ddraw.
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Bought mine from a an ATT store on Monday and it had mdl. It's really just luck of the ddraw.
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Just verified Sam's club $138.88...
Good job xBeerdroiDx
Thanks for the post Max!
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Just curious, does anyone know if there is an identifier on the box that could give away the build date of the device? Would only help checking out local inventory, if possible. I threw mine away about 2 weeks ago.
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It tells you the software version on the box.
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Amazonwireless $150 no tax no shipping..
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Just verified Sam's club $138.88...
Good job xBeerdroiDx
Thanks for the post Max!
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I believe somebody has told me sams club also doent tax the full price of the phone, only the discounted price (in california when you buy a phone you get taxed on the full $600) and that they also waive the upgrade fee...not sure about the truth about that tho
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I believe somebody has told me sams club also doent tax the full price of the phone, only the discounted price (in california when you buy a phone you get taxed on the full $600) and that they also waive the upgrade fee...not sure about the truth about that tho
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In Most states you only get taxed on the paid price...
Thanks for the Post!
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I believe somebody has told me sams club also doent tax the full price of the phone, only the discounted price (in california when you buy a phone you get taxed on the full $600) and that they also waive the upgrade fee...not sure about the truth about that tho
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You live in rancho Santa margarita?
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Just curious, does anyone know if there is an identifier on the box that could give away the build date of the device? Would only help checking out local inventory, if possible. I threw mine away about 2 weeks ago.
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The build number is written right above the imei on the outside of the box.
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The build number is written right above the imei on the outside of the box.
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Thanks for your useful post!
Im outa thanks but will hit ya tomorrow!
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The build number is written right above the imei on the outside of the box.
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Sure is, and I would have the salesperson look for a MDL or they don't make a sale.
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Sure is, and I would have the salesperson look for a MDL or they don't make a sale.
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Helpful tip... Thanks for the post!!
Just received a letter saying the owners of the g2x won in a class action lawsuit. Lol we are entitled to $19 lol. Anyone else get this?
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From???
My kids are using my old phone.
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Got this in the mail aswell. I wonder how they knew I had a G2x and my info.
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From???
My kids are using my old phone.
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Official notice from the untied state district court for the southern district of California. From LG G2x Claims Administor.
lgphonesettlement.com for more info
Same here, I'd rather Tmobile replace that piece of **** with a working device. But $19 is better than nothing, I think.... That whole situation and how Tmobile has treated me makes my blood boil!
Yup just got mine today.
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I guess people who bought them used aren't getting this, right? Sigh. I could have ordered some pizza with that 19 dollars.
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Its kind of weird that it went to my girlfriend's address.
My mom bought it for my birthday, I used it for about a year, then let my girlfriend use it for a while, then I was using it for a few months up until I got my Nexus 5.
Anybody get the money? Any snags?
Thanks lg !
Instead of $19 per litigant, LG should have provided ICS and we would be happy with that but the lawyers must be paid their $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ so they settled for the cash to get their $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$... Lawyers get the most $ out of any class-action lawsuit which is why class-action lawsuits are a farce.
Lol got mine yesterday... funny cuz my wife and I both got our G2X's for free from a co-worker. AND its addressed to my wife! Wonder if we'll get another one...
Sent from my litigated device...
What makes me angry is when you called to have the phone replaced they charged you 20 per replaced phone. I replaced mine at least 3 times
I'm all over this these fools owe me atleast 150
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What makes me angry is when you called to have the phone replaced they charged you 20 per replaced phone. I replaced mine at least 3 times
I'm all over this these fools owe me atleast 150
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If im not mistaken the letter said u can receive up to $19 per replacement
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I guess people who bought them used aren't getting this, right? Sigh. I could have ordered some pizza with that 19 dollars.
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I bought mine used, and I got the postcard.
I'm pretty sure T-Mobile is able to see what phone is being used on their network.
Oh well, 19 bucks is 19 bucks
I got my post card yesterday.
$19 is a ridiculuos amount. but something is better than nothing. Submitted my online claim today.
You don't need to have a claim form to get the money,go to LGPhoneSettlement.com to file a claim. I might get $28 because I had a replacement a few months after buying one.
I heard we get an additional $19 for each replacement phone too.. Which is nice since I got like 5
It is very mysterious how they knew what addresses to send them to.
The address I'm currently living at has never been on my t-mobile account. They're obviously pulling public records searches based on both purchase and usage data from T-Mobile.
I bought mine new from an eBay dealer and I also got one replacement from that dealer. The letter says that you have to had bought your phone from T-Mobile in order to get your $19 and that you might have to submit proof of this. I think it's just a load of BS on LG's part.
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yup got this post card too. I wonder is this legit or its scam for info? Im glad I got rid of that pos phone waiting and waiting for LG to release ICS and the same goes for Samsung Galaxy. Both phones were flagship but they pulled plug on them so quick
I got this as well and got rid of the g2x a few months after release. Thou i think they sent it out to all T-Mobile customers because my mom got one and she never owned a g2x.
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