My frnd is getting the phone from America..
16 gigs black.. Let me knw the final price.. 349 $is quoted by playstore.. Are there any tax or local shipping after tat..
I am from India, so just want to make sure the phone is unlocked.. How do v ensure that v get a unlocked phone..
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milan.gadakari said:
My frnd is getting the phone from America..
16 gigs black.. Let me knw the final price.. 349 $is quoted by playstore.. Are there any tax or local shipping after tat..
I am from India, so just want to make sure the phone is unlocked.. How do v ensure that v get a unlocked phone..
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Phone will 100% ship factory unlocked.
If he is buying it in America, shipping will be $10 for 3 - 5 day shipping, or $14 for 2 day. Taxes will vary depending on what state he is in.
If it helps at all, my final price was $388 total including shipping and taxes.
Okay.. Hw is travelling this weekend.. So he will ask his frnd to block one handset who works for Google.. Why did u pay approx 40$more.. Shipping shudnt b this high.. Is it some kind of sales tax..
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milan.gadakari said:
Okay.. Hw is travelling this weekend.. So he will ask his frnd to block one handset who works for Google.. Why did u pay approx 40$more.. Shipping shudnt b this high.. Is it some kind of sales tax..
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in the U.S. a state is like its own little country inside of America. Some have sales tax, some have income tax, some have both.
Most states have some kind of sales tax. It was $10 for shipping on top of the $350, so $388 minus the $360 means I paid $28 in sales tax,
If your friend lives in a state with no sales tax, it would be $360 or $364, depending on what shipping method he used.
There are 50 states and only 5 do not have a sales tax, so odds are your friend will pay some sales tax unless he lives in Alaska, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, or Oregon.
Yup I paid $21 in taxes, cos I'm from Maryland. It varies from state to state.
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HTC+-+I...id=1218303009559&skuId=1934448&contract_desc=
The Inspire is Free as in $0.00 not including taxes (which are like $35) this week at Best Buy!! Check it out!
Ugh got mine from radioshack for $35 but oh well.
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Ugh got mine from radioshack for $35 but oh well.
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You poor thing.
The $399 off-contract price I paid makes it difficult to sympathize.
Scott_S said:
You poor thing.
The $399 off-contract price I paid makes it difficult to sympathize.
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Lol I would never pay more than $100 bucks for a phone especially now that newer and better phones are coming out so often. But that sucks though I must admit.
Well 1 penny at amazon. So def not worth returning just for a penny.lol
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Mister J said:
Lol I would never pay more than $100 bucks for a phone especially now that newer and better phones are coming out so often. But that sucks though I must admit.
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i paid 260 for mine. bought it from ebay...
it depends, but atleast i m not stuck with it for 2 years, or giving it back early and paying another 100 some for new device.
i will use it five six months and sell it for 240 i guess..
35$ at the shack . Happy so far .
is back at $79.99
its free(+tax) at costco, well at least in northern cali. plus if u break it in the first 90 days, they will still accept it as a full return
Just go to at&t,ask them to price match someone who has it cheaper. I bought a case,car charger,and got screen protectors free (buy 2 get 1 free). And they made the price of the phone free
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gsbryanxr said:
its free(+tax) at costco, well at least in northern cali. plus if u break it in the first 90 days, they will still accept it as a full return
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Same price NO tax on AmazonWireless. Except, ironically, in Cali where I believe Amazon now charges tax.
How broken does it have to be for a Costco return...i.e. will they take a bricked phone? Will they also swap it out for a different model (Infuse?)
Nice find.
Wabi Sabi
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I called them and argued that my "NEW" phone was old and I shouldnt have to pay a restocking fee so i got my $35 dollars refunded to my credit card bill.
Also ( I asked for 100 dollars off at the point of my SGII purchase)
so I ended up getting the phone for 250-100-35= 115
djarpit said:
I called them and argued that my "NEW" phone was old and I shouldnt have to pay a restocking fee so i got my $35 dollars refunded to my credit card bill.
Also ( I asked for 100 dollars off at the point of my SGII purchase)
so I ended up getting the phone for 250-100-35= 115
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I purchased the SGII October 20th online for $199 because they didn't have it in my att store and then on Nov 7th I went into the att store and exchanged it for the skyrocket, not only did I not have to pay the $35 restocking fee but they are offering the skyrocket for $149, so I got a $50 refund
The $150 price is only in certain markets. It's still $250 here
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This is exactly what I experienced 2 days ago. I traded in my SGII at a local AT&T store, which I bought online a week earlier, and they credited me $50. So strange. Who am I to argue?
Always argue. They give more
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So I should call? What should I say? I had to pay the Restocking fee :/
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Starting tomorrow tmobile USA will have free down payment for HTC one s after rebate in the month September's in value plans. 50 down and you get 50 back.
Actually you receive your down payment back of $50 only applicable for value plans, paying full price for the device over 20 months.
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ozkerr said:
Starting tomorrow tmobile USA will have free HTC one s after rebate in the month September
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Bought my One S yesterday for $0 after the $50 rebate. Classic plan is still less expensive than AT&T considering T-Mobile's new unlimited data plan. On top of that get the corporate 15% discount on the $400 I will pay over the value plan and I have an insurable One S through T-Mobile and Wells Fargo credit card for $360. Not a bad deal and beats buying one on craigslist.
So, be carefull.... what you think is full price may not be exactly true. $450 comes to mind.
Sorry guys the email I obtained was incorrect I edit to avoid confusion
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I'm curious of what you guys/gals think about this:
Currently I'm an AT&T subscriber and I'm planning to switch to T-Mobile.
If I buy the phone from AT&T, it'll equate to: $199 + $14.88 (tax) + $36 (activation fee) = $249
The ETF for AT&T is $325.
$249 +$325 = $574.
Is this something I should pursuit? I know AT&T will unlock the phone if you pay the ETF. Are there any hidden fees or anything else that should stop be from this?
Tax will not be of the 200, that is the subsidized price but taxes have nothing to do with subsidization.
Taxes are applied to the full price of the phone.
Also I don't think Lte will work. I would not pursue it.
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SlimJ87D said:
Tax will not be of the 200, that is the subsidized price but taxes have nothing to do with subsidization.
Taxes are applied to the full price of the phone.
Also I don't think Lte will work. I would not pursue it.
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I think taxes on the full price only apply in California and Rhode Island.
2 other people confirmed their states did too although I don't remember their states.
I would still not recommend it. To save a few bucks you might sacrifice network compatability.
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kenshi1023 said:
I think taxes on the full price only apply in California and Rhode Island.
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Live in Cali and a few miles away from NV. NV = tax on $199, not crazy California subsidized prices lol.
SlimJ87D said:
2 other people confirmed their states did too although I don't remember their states.
I would still not recommend it. To save a few bucks you might sacrifice network compatability.
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Isn't an unlocked 19505 compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T?
Nephilim-Giant said:
Live in Cali and a few miles away from NV. NV = tax on $199, not crazy California subsidized prices lol.
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Awesome work around. My mother lives in Georgia. How do you think it would work renewing my contract online? It probably depends on my credit card zip code right?
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Awesome work around. My mother lives in Georgia. How do you think it would work renewing my contract online? It probably depends on my credit card zip code right?
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If you renew your contract online, they either do by billing address and/or shipping address. I'm pretty sure they go by your billing address that is listed on your carrier contract.
I bypassed the CA taxes with my iPhone 4 by just going to Reno NV and buying the iPhone 4 from the Apple store. Taxed on $199.
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If you renew your contract online, they either do by billing address and/or shipping address. I'm pretty sure they go by your billing address that is listed on your carrier contract.
I bypassed the CA taxes with my iPhone 4 by just going to Reno NV and buying the iPhone 4 from the Apple store. Taxed on $199.
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You can eliminate all the work by just ordering from Walmart online like I did! $189 will be charged to my card upon shipping! I also did this with the gs3. I also live in the blood sucking state of California!
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Nephilim-Giant said:
Live in Cali and a few miles away from NV. NV = tax on $199, not crazy California subsidized prices lol.
Isn't an unlocked 19505 compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T?
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I live in NV and have always been taxed on the FULL price of the phone, however I've always made my upgrades through AT&T online never in store. Going in store to upgrade to the S4 today so we'll see what the tax is.
eroracing said:
You can eliminate all the work by just ordering from Walmart online like I did! $189 will be charged to my card upon shipping! I also did this with the gs3. I also live in the blood sucking state of California!
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really? So you just have to pay a renewal fee and no taxes at all? Can you please double check your statement for me when you get the chance? I'm going to give that a try in June.
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I'm curious of what you guys/gals think about this:
Currently I'm an AT&T subscriber and I'm planning to switch to T-Mobile.
If I buy the phone from AT&T, it'll equate to: $199 + $14.88 (tax) + $36 (activation fee) = $249
The ETF for AT&T is $325.
$249 +$325 = $574.
Is this something I should pursuit? I know AT&T will unlock the phone if you pay the ETF. Are there any hidden fees or anything else that should stop be from this?
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You will have to pay the first month of service as well which will be around $90+ taxes. If you return it too soon (14 days I believe) they will just take back the phone with a 10% restocking fee and not charge the ETF so you must keep it AT LEAST 2 weeks.
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really? So you just have to pay a renewal fee and no taxes at all? Can you please double check your statement for me when you get the chance? I'm going to give that a try in June.
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I'm positive.... As a matter of fact Walmart has lowered there price to $168 now! No tax no shipping just $168 otd. You will be charged the renewal fee on your bill but if you are a premier member like me(I am an at&t employee) you can call in after its billed and have it refunded.
Total cost of a brand new gs4
$168
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I am also getting $168 from Walmart online here in California. No tax, no shipping fee.
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I'm positive.... As a matter of fact Walmart has lowered there price to $168 now! No tax no shipping just $168 otd. You will be charged the renewal fee on your bill but if you are a premier member like me(I am an at&t employee) you can call in after its billed and have it refunded.
Total cost of a brand new gs4
$168
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Are there any other charges than the ETF bill when you cancel a contract from AT&T?
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Are there any other charges than the ETF bill when you cancel a contract from AT&T?
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Honestly I don't know the answer to that. When I said I worked for at&t what i meant was i am a cable maintenance splicer for outside network on at&t core side! So basically I work on all outside network plant including pots, uverse, cell towers.....and everything else basically. So mobility questions like that i would have to ask!
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Nephilim-Giant said:
I'm curious of what you guys/gals think about this:
Currently I'm an AT&T subscriber and I'm planning to switch to T-Mobile.
If I buy the phone from AT&T, it'll equate to: $199 + $14.88 (tax) + $36 (activation fee) = $249
The ETF for AT&T is $325.
$249 +$325 = $574.
Is this something I should pursuit? I know AT&T will unlock the phone if you pay the ETF. Are there any hidden fees or anything else that should stop be from this?
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Also add 1/2 month of service & I believe you have to pay tax on the ETF fee.
I don't think they will allow you to terminate your contract without returning the phone unless its after the 14 day return period.
Dimeezy said:
Also add 1/2 month of service & I believe you have to pay tax on the ETF fee.
I don't think they will allow you to terminate your contract without returning the phone unless its after the 14 day return period.
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You are correct. I also think their current terms state they no longer prorate, they charge you for the whole first month (plus all the BS fees and taxes). In the end, you can't beat the system.
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Also add 1/2 month of service & I believe you have to pay tax on the ETF fee.
I don't think they will allow you to terminate your contract without returning the phone unless its after the 14 day return period.
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Ewwww. That half a month service and tax on ETF really killed the party. :'(
Thanks for the info though! Much obliged :highfive:
Now where oh where shall I get a non taxed S4? (aside form eBay) :silly:
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Ewwww. That half a month service and tax on ETF really killed the party. :'(
Thanks for the info though! Much obliged :highfive:
Now where oh where shall I get a non taxed S4? (aside form eBay) :silly:
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Uhhhhhh.... Walmart! I've mentioned it many times already!
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How about people quit trying to scam the system and just either get an upgrade, OR buy the phone outright?
Honestly threads that discuss ways to scam the telcos should be closed by the mods.
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I thought of opening this thread to see how much money people paid for their GS4 just being curious
also posting where and when you bought it would be helpful and if its i9500 or i9505
i will keep this post updated with people's comments
2/5:most of the people here bought their i9505 for 790-820$
3/5:iraq's i9500 760$ (wow this thing sold out in my city in just 3 hours)
2/5:cheapest i9500 so far pakistan's for 700$
since now more people bought the s4 would like to see more comments
$800 AUD.... In hand today (White Frost) 16GB
0 euro. 9505 version Couse I'm from The Netherlands
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Paid 507£ for my i9505 sim free (unlocked)
599€ for my I9505 at a local retail store.
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0€ and 35€ every month for a couple Flatrates (Internet(no LTE as far as i know, SMS, Call to T-Mobile & 100 Minutes)
in the end i'm paying ~ 840 € over 24 Months (Germany)
610 euros..
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Paid 507£ for my i9505 sim free (unlocked)
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Was this deal online and if so who was the supplier?
$649.99 usd straight from verizon (pre-ordered)
cant wait to get it!
Got it for 5500 norwegian krones unlocked.
I see now that you can get it for 5000 nok online now.
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Was this deal online and if so who was the supplier?
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Yes mate it was through a site called isme.com my wife uses it to order clothes lol there doing 15% off until the 5th may that's why it was only 507£
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Hi, I'm in South Africa. Got the 32gb I9500 on contract for ZAR399 per month that's about $35-40 US. Includes 100 minutes, 100 text messages and 1gb data per month. To buy out of contract costs about $700-800 here.
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got mine for free , my contract is unlimited calls, unlimited textmessages and 4gb data on 3G and LTE. this all cost me 70euros per month.
1€ But I have to pay 35€ every month for the contract . It includes 3000sms, a Flatrate for calls and 1gb Internet (21mb). :thumbup:
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$900 before release
$99 with $100 2 year and another $100 with our business promotion with Verizon! Just sucks having to wait until the end of this month to get it...
Baryyt said:
Yes mate it was through a site called isme.com my wife uses it to order clothes lol there doing 15% off until the 5th may that's why it was only 507£
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Do you have a code for the 15% off?
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Baryyt said:
Yes mate it was through a site called isme.com my wife uses it to order clothes lol there doing 15% off until the 5th may that's why it was only 507£
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Thanks for that information...i did check their website but unfortunately the listed price is £599.00