What's the best way to buy the S6 at full price for Verizon? Doing it via vzw.com makes me log in and pick a line to upgrade. Since I have unlimited data and will pay full price, is this safe to do assuming I pick the full price option?
Would waiting for amazon to sell it or buying at a VZW store be a better option?
I'm having the same issue. Maybe adding a line and then paying the ETF to cancel the new line? Moving the S6 to the unlimited line.
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sslayer1 said:
What's the best way to buy the S6 at full price for Verizon? Doing it via vzw.com makes me log in and pick a line to upgrade. Since I have unlimited data and will pay full price, is this safe to do assuming I pick the full price option?
Would waiting for amazon to sell it or buying at a VZW store be a better option?
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I'm having the same issue. Maybe adding a line and then paying the ETF to cancel the new line? Moving the S6 to the unlimited line.
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I chose to upgrade my line, then on the next screen you have the choice of paying full price or use Verizon Edge.
I double-checked to make sure that my unlimited data plan was still there a few screens later, and it was (Unlimited web and mobile data) or something like that, with Samsung Galaxy S6 showing as my phone.
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Thanks for the info. I'll try it.
I had the same issue. I used the chat button on the Verizon site and they provided this link:
https://preorder.verizonwireless.com/iconic/
I chose existing customer, logged in, and it allowed me to "just buy the device".
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I had the same issue. I used the chat button on the Verizon site and they provided this link:
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I chose existing customer, logged in, and it allowed me to "just buy the device".
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For anyone else interested, I used the above method and it was smooth sailing.
I've always bought mine at Verizon corporate stores. Never had a problem.
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I've always bought mine at Verizon corporate stores. Never had a problem.
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I did it that way in the past but the last time they lied to me about not having the phone in stock. They had it right up to the point they found out I wanted to pay full price and then all of a sudden they were out of stock. About 30 minutes later I called and they were back in stock. BB got my business that day. I'm told that selling a phone out right hurts their numbers.
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I did it that way in the past but the last time they lied to me about not having the phone in stock. They had it right up to the point they found out I wanted to pay full price and then all of a sudden they were out of stock. About 30 minutes later I called and they were back in stock. BB got my business that day. I'm told that selling a phone out right hurts their numbers.
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I had the exact thing happen to me. They were able to sell phones left and right on contract, but because I wanted to pay full price for mine they couldn't help me.
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I had the exact thing happen to me. They were able to sell phones left and right on contract, but because I wanted to pay full price for mine they couldn't help me.
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This was at a Verizon corporate store too?
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Mine happened at a corporate store. I'll be going to a different store this time.
My store let's me pay full price but you have to be a verizon customer
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This was at a Verizon corporate store too?
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Yup. I avoid the Authorized Dealers.
Pre-ordered mine from Bestbuy and picked it up today. They matched Verizon's full retail price and got a free wireless charger.
I had no problems today. Got in and out....painless.
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Pre-ordered mine from Bestbuy and picked it up today. They matched Verizon's full retail price and got a free wireless charger.
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I tried too get them to match Verizon's price do I had to forgo the wireless charger. They told me that Verizon's price was lower than their cost.
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I tried too get them to match Verizon's price do I had to forgo the wireless charger. They told me that Verizon's price was lower than their cost.
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Thats stinks. They did it for me.
Why Buy at Full Price
What am I missing here? Why would anyone want to buy a phone at full price at a Verizon Store, when you can buy it on their Edge Program, have 24 months to pay for it at no interest, no down payment, can trade up at no penalty after only 75% of the phone is paid for, and you get a line charge discount that is about equal to the monthly charge for the phone, which essentially makes the phone free? (I realize that you can ask for the line charge discount anyway as long as you don't sign another 24 month contract.)
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What am I missing here? Why would anyone want to buy a phone at full price at a Verizon Store, when you can buy it on their Edge Program, have 24 months to pay for it at no interest, no down payment, can trade up at no penalty after only 75% of the phone is paid for, and you get a line charge discount that is about equal to the monthly charge for the phone, which essentially makes the phone free? (I realize that you can ask for the line charge discount anyway as long as you don't sign another 24 month contract.)
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I am "grandfathered" with unlimited data from Verizon. They no longer offer unlimited data at any price and if I use an "upgrade", get a subsidized device or otherwise change plans, I would lose my unlimited data.
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I thought this deal required its own thread. Amazon is selling the HTC One X in gray for $49.99 on ANY family plan line. Unlike the the Radio Shack deal which requires you to be the primary on the line, Amazon does NOT require that.
Here I was, with my $400 saved, thinking this phone was going to be $299 + $55 CA tax + $36 Activation fee... and I end up spending $50 total.
For that price, the Galaxy S3 is not even an afterthought.
Couple of questions -
1. If there are any problems with the phone, do I have to return it to AT&T, Amazon, or HTC?
2. What do I have to do to keep my unlimited plan if I order on Amazon, just call AT&T afterwards?
1. I believe you have to return it to Amazon for the first 14 or 30 days. Afterward, I would assume AT&T.
2. I also have an unlimited plan. The process is as follows:
Call AT&T and let them know you're going to be getting your phone through Amazon which requires a data plan change. If he's a knowledgeable rep, he will annotate your account and will tell you to call them as soon as you receive your equipment so they can revert you back to the unlimited plan. It took me 3 different reps, but the 3rd rep guaranteed me that he will annotate that in my account and verified with his supervisor that its possible to revert back without any issues.
Order through Amazon and choose any data plan, preferably the $30 dollar plan (cheapest one).
everyone i have talked to about ordering through amazon and keeping the unlimited data has said to order OVER THE PHONE. This ensures you keep your data plan instead of them saying "hey you selected this plan and are screwed"
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I thought this deal required its own thread. Amazon is selling the HTC One X in gray for $49.99 on ANY family plan line. Unlike the the Radio Shack deal which requires you to be the primary on the line, Amazon does NOT require that.
Here I was, with my $400 saved, thinking this phone was going to be $299 + $55 CA tax + $36 Activation fee... and I end up spending $50 total.
For that price, the Galaxy S3 is not even an afterthought.
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Whoa!! Thanks OP.. This is really great. Had pre-ordered for $149.99 on Amazon ( me too in the money hungry CA !!) . Was thinking of cancelling the order and re-ordering it, called customer care instead and they took care of it (Amazon--FTW!)
This is truly unbelievable .. Grey ATT HTC One X for $49.99 !! (psst.. dint order grey bcoz of the lower price.. i wanted a grey itself!) .. Yippppeeee...
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everyone i have talked to about ordering through amazon and keeping the unlimited data has said to order OVER THE PHONE. This ensures you keep your data plan instead of them saying "hey you selected this plan and are screwed"
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Amazon has absolutely nothing to do with keeping your unlimited data plan. They don't have the power to do anything about that.
I too called Amazon first. And they simply said that's something AT&T will have to take care of.
the only thing that has me curious is about the exchange policy....i really hate getting a new phone and something being wrong with it. I returned my captivate 3 times, and my inspire 4g twice to finally get a "good" one.
Apparently through Amazonwireless, you can't exchange phones, only return it. So, if you get a good one, then you got a good deal.......but if you don't, then you are kinda screwed.
Hmm debating this... but I really wanted the white.
Anyone do a cancel with ATT on the pre-order? I checked my upgrade status and it says 2014 on the line. I would need to cancel... and see how quick they unlock the upgrade...
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the only thing that has me curious is about the exchange policy....i really hate getting a new phone and something being wrong with it. I returned my captivate 3 times, and my inspire 4g twice to finally get a "good" one.
Apparently through Amazonwireless, you can't exchange phones, only return it. So, if you get a good one, then you got a good deal.......but if you don't, then you are kinda screwed.
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I am willing to take that chance , instead of paying almost $200 more in CA
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Hmm debating this... but I really wanted the white.
Anyone do a cancel with ATT on the pre-order? I checked my upgrade status and it says 2014 on the line. I would need to cancel... and see how quick they unlock the upgrade...
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I cancelled my original Amazon preorder and preordered this gray version immediately afterwards without a problem. Not sure if ATT works the same.
at radioshak the guy said he will price match to online 49.99 so will i be able to get a white one there for that price ?
Worth a try but probably not. This whole thing started w/ radioshack selling the gray HOX for 49.99 on family plan's primary line, and Amazon price-matched radioshack. Hence only the gray HOX is 49.99 while the white remains 149.99.
Given that radioshack is the company that started the low price, I assume they have good reason driven by demand not to lower the cost of the white one.
Does anyone know what I need to do to get Radio shack to match the price on Amazon? I already have a pre order in place. Do I need to print out the AmazonWireless page or something? Thanks!
man.. I really REALLY hope this deal is on until the SGS3 announcement..
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the only thing that has me curious is about the exchange policy....i really hate getting a new phone and something being wrong with it. I returned my captivate 3 times, and my inspire 4g twice to finally get a "good" one.
Apparently through Amazonwireless, you can't exchange phones, only return it. So, if you get a good one, then you got a good deal.......but if you don't, then you are kinda screwed.
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I think you can return phones on Amazon Wireless right?? And we still have 30 days to return it without any penalty right?? I heard somewhere they add another $250 on top of the $350 if we cancel the contract after the 30 day period??
sounds great. im a fan of amazon mobile they have great deals and fast processing and shipping.
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So If I preordered for an upgrade for family plan line, they will do a price match at this point right?
placed my order on the 26th of April for $150... I can cancel and re-order with the new price right? I chose grey both times anyway.
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placed my order on the 26th of April for $150... I can cancel and re-order with the new price right? I chose grey both times anyway.
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I think someone else said that they just called amazon and they refunded the $100 difference
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I think someone else said that they just called amazon and they refunded the $100 difference
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ok thank you
I've decided its time to move on from my trusty inspire but would like some feedback as it relates to purchasing a One X.
Currently, both walmart and amazon have the phone at $119.98. If I walk into an ATT Corp store, I'm looking at $250+.
I know many people purchased from amazon back when they had that great deal before the phones release, and I would appreciate feedback from both amazon customers and walmart.
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I heard Amazon has excellent service when it comes to their mobile department, but I haven't dealt with them personally
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Walmart only carries the black one in store, other than that it is really no different than going to an AT&T store.
If you don't have the unlimited data to keep, you can buy from anywhere. They are the same. Otherwise, it is a hassle to call AT&T to get your unlimited data back because 3rd party online retailers can't let you keep them. I had one experience with Walmart store. Let's put this way, the guy behind the counter has no idea what is a SIM card and why there is a need for SIM card for my AT&T phone. The activation process asked him to get a new SIM card and he had no idea how it looks. Then when he found it and activated my phone, he promptly threw the SIM card into the trash bin. Walmart online runs through a different outlet (wirefly or something).
Got my HOX yesterday from Best Buy. Called ahead and they pricematched amazon for me. Called 2 att stores before and neither could match. just a heads up if anyone reading is interested.
Amazon is excellent. 30 days no questions asked return policy and at least where I live no Sales Tax.
The only caveat is if you're on an unlimited data plan you'll have to add a tiered plan instead then call AT&T and get them to switch you back.
Amazon was very good to me as well.
I've also heard that Walmart isn't bad either.
Still, I would go with Amazon.
I would love to use amazon and or Walmart/bestbuy etc but they don't deal with business accounts, which sucks...
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I would love to use amazon and or Walmart/bestbuy etc but they don't deal with business accounts, which sucks...
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I have a business account and I added a line just fine through amazon.
FYI to anyone attempting to get this deal. It only applies to people who are new customers to att. If you are already in the system the price of the phone would be 179.99 to add a line. Also if you try to cheat the system and get the line in your girlfriends name and then take over responsibility with your account, they will charge you a fee. It has to be a totally new line of service and kept for 6 months to qualify for the $119 price.
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I have a business account and I added a line just fine through amazon.
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not sure how is that possible, I called 3 times, talked to 2 sales people and one supervisor, all three said they dont deal with business accounts.
I ll give them another call I guess.
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not sure how is that possible, I called 3 times, talked to 2 sales people and one supervisor, all three said they dont deal with business accounts.
I ll give them another call I guess.
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I added a line through their website if that helps.
I'm not seeing anything that says it has to be new customer @ Amazon. They even have an upgrade check tab on the site of the phone, though I am not happy with having to change the plan to try to get the lower price. I went to AT&T store before I knew about this deal and asked them to PM Radio Shack's 179.00 price and they wouldn't so I bolted. Only probem is that RS only offers in white. Need the Gray one for myself. I should try to call AT&T and biotch about the plan thing but only in advance not after buying and then hoping they revert the plan. I don't currently go above 3GB in a month but I'm on a WM6.5 and who knows where the Data usage will go on a new phone.
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I'm not seeing anything that says it has to be new customer @ Amazon. They even have an upgrade check tab on the site of the phone, though I am not happy with having to change the plan to try to get the lower price. I went to AT&T store before I knew about this deal and asked them to PM Radio Shack's 179.00 price and they wouldn't so I bolted. Only probem is that RS only offers in white. Need the Gray one for myself. I should try to call AT&T and biotch about the plan thing but only in advance not after buying and then hoping they revert the plan. I don't currently go above 3GB in a month but I'm on a WM6.5 currently and who knows where the Data usage will go on a new phone.
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Yes there is a button for add a line. When you click it the price changes to 179.
I would NEVER buy another phone from Walmart. I don't care how low the price is. Their employees don't know ****.
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I would NEVER buy another phone from Walmart. I don't care how low the price is. Their employees don't know ****.
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You actually ask salespeople for advice? Stopped doing that years ago..
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I would love to buy from Amazon, but I don't want to give up my 2GB data plan which I pay $20.50 for and my 1000 texts. If I buy from Amazon I won't have an option but to choose 3GB for $30 and either no texts or Unlimited for $20. So it is either pay $200 for the phone at AT&T and pay $30.50 for what I need or pay $120 and add $20 to my monthly bill. I would buy from Amazon if I knew I could get back my data and text plans. I just don't trust I will be able to. Anyone with experience in this matter? Have you been successful in getting back your features/services after buying from a third party?
I price matched at Best Buy. Total came out to be around $160 with tax. However, they allowed me to keep unlimited data, which is more than worth it IMO.
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I would love to buy from Amazon, but I don't want to give up my 2GB data plan which I pay $20.50 for and my 1000 texts. If I buy from Amazon I won't have an option but to choose 3GB for $30 and either no texts or Unlimited for $20. So it is either pay $200 for the phone at AT&T and pay $30.50 for what I need or pay $120 and add $20 to my monthly bill. I would buy from Amazon if I knew I could get back my data and text plans. I just don't trust I will be able to. Anyone with experience in this matter? Have you been successful in getting back your features/services after buying from a third party?
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I got mine from amazon and kept my 2GB plan. You can just ask AT&T to change the plan back when you call them to activate your new phone. They'll do it.
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You actually ask salespeople for advice? Stopped doing that years ago..
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No. I'm usually telling them how to do their job because they're clueless.
I got mine at Sam's club. They were on sale for $98
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I'm upgrading one of my line to the S4 but the price went from $199 to $299 at the check out. How much did you guys with ATT Premiere account paid for your S4?
I paid the same as regular at&t. $199
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I'm upgrading one of my line to the S4 but the price went from $199 to $299 at the check out. How much did you guys with ATT Premiere account paid for your S4?
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If you have a premier account, they give you the "$100 off promotion" which brings the phone down from that $299 price to the standard $199. As explained here in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247597
I just pre ordered through an actual store and paid the $199 price.
Okay, can someone explain to me what exactly is the advantage of AT&T premier? It seems that I have it (discount from my place of work), but from everything I've seen, the GS4 is still the same price as in store...?
Maybe I'm missing something..
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Okay, can someone explain to me what exactly is the advantage of AT&T premier? It seems that I have it (discount from my place of work), but from everything I've seen, the GS4 is still the same price as in store...?
Maybe I'm missing something..
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I get about a 22% discount on my service each month and you get a discount on all accessories and some phones. You usually don't get much of a discount on a phone that has just been released.
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I get about a 22% discount on my service each month and you get a discount on all accessories and some phones. You usually don't get much of a discount on a phone that has just been released.
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Gotcha. Thanks. Yeah, it looks like I'm getting a 15% discount which is alright. I was also told by 611 that I get free overnight shipping on all orders via Premier. Not sure if that's 100% true or not because I've always done my shopping at the corp store anyway.
Just contacted Premier CS. I had to upgrade my plan code. Everything works now. Waiting impatiently for my S4. How much could I get for me S3 on the black market?
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Just contacted Premier CS. I had to upgrade my plan code. Everything works now. Waiting impatiently for my S4. How much could I get for me S3 on the black market?
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I got about $350 for my wifes gs3 from tmobile a month ago. I plan on selling my unlocked note 2 on swappa for almost $500.
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I got about $350 for my wifes gs3 from tmobile a month ago. I plan on selling my unlocked note 2 on swappa for almost $500.
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mine they charged me $299 so pissed ordered 2 cells, gonna call in the morning
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mine they charged me $299 so pissed ordered 2 cells, gonna call in the morning
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I got mine for 179.00 I think because I have been a premier member for a while maybe its a credit, I just got my phone yesterday. Its nice and thin but holy moly is it loaded with crap. Cant wait to root this thing!!!!
Weird, I had no such issues with mine when I ordered premier. I preordered 4/16 and got it 4/24. Great phone so far btw. Can't wait for root to clear out the crap on it though.
I ordered mine on the 24th and had an issue with the checkout button sending me to an error page at the very last step. When I restarted the process, it had changed my plan details from "550 minutes" to "Add a line" (my phone is a second line). This reduced the cost to less than the $35 dollar minimum or whatever that the $100 instant off requires.
I cleared my cookies in another browser and restarted the process. I was able to get through that time without an issue and it had reverted back to the "550 minutes" so I got the $100 off.
I did have to choose a "new" data plan though I was still able to select Unlimited Personal Data Plan for 4G LTE Smartphones (what I had previously). The code changed from LTEDPPBVM to LDPPBVM5 or something like that. Probably just a coding change internally.
I do get free overnight shipping with Premier, I don't know if this is the case for everyone. My phone shipped yesterday and is out for delivery today.
im on the phone now with them when i said $299 they guy was taken back a little bit and said that didnt sound right and he was also amazed that i got the phone 1 day after ordering, dont call the sales department tho i called them and have waited 20min to get transfered to internet department
long story short you need to upgrade your plan and they wont help me with any discounts because i have the old plan grandfathered in with unlimited data
Mine came in yesterday. I paid $174.99 and ordered over the phone with the premier dept. I've had better luck over the phone on prices. They seem to be able to "bend the rules" a little more.
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Has anybody here done it for the note 5? I currently have an LG g3 and just transferred an upgrade to my line. If they are truly giving $200 and guarantee for any smartphone I have a working droid x laying here.
I dont think anyone has done this yet since you get the charger and gift card when you pick the phone up, which they wont sell until Friday.
Got Mine at Best Buy
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I dont think anyone has done this yet since you get the charger and gift card when you pick the phone up, which they wont sell until Friday.
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Got mine today, traded old Droid X, got $200 GC that I was able to use towards phone. Pretty easy.
I added a new 2yr contract on my account. Bought the 64gb version for 349. Sold them an iPhone 3GS for 200. BB tried to give me the free wireless charger, but I didn't want it (already have a dozen of these things), I traded that for a $40 tempered glass. Also, they gave me a Samsung-The Next Big Thing is Here t-shirt.
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I did it
And now I have way too much giftcard money to bestbuy. And the wireless charging pad isn't working! It seems many people are having this issue (s6, s6+ ect.), but no real answers.
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Got mine today, traded old Droid X, got $200 GC that I was able to use towards phone. Pretty easy.
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Did you buy the phone out right? They wouldn't let me put it towards the phone on the edge program.
To get $200 trade in you have to either renew 2yr contract or get on new pay plan. Lucky me used one of my data lines. Can't get $200 trade in if buying outright.
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To get $200 trade in you have to either renew 2yr contract or get on new pay plan. Lucky me used one of my data lines. Can't get $200 trade in if buying outright.
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I forgot.
Did everyone else have to pay $50 to get on the pre-order list? They made me pay $50, then they gave me a $50 gift card. That, with the $200 from another smartphone, you can't spend it all on the phone (unless you had over $50 in taxes?). It really bummed me out because I don't shop at bestbuy.
Yeah I had to get $50 f2f also
I got my Note 5 64GB at Best Buy first thing Friday morning. They gave me the free Samsung wireless charger but I passed on the $200 gift card. I'm getting $260 for my Note 4 from Gazelle.
Best buy wouldn't give me the wireless charger or the $200 because I paid full price.(to keep my unlimited data)
The advertising said you just have to activate the phone to get it, but in the store they claim you have to activate it "on a new contract".
I was going to buy it anyway and they price matched Verizon so I went ahead and got it. But I won't be buying from BB again.
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If you get it on the Edge Program, you get a $200 gift card and free wireless charger. Then if you trade in a phone, you get another $200 gift card. You can pay the phone off anytime during the edge program. Where there's a will, there's a way.
All the Best Buys around Los Angeles seem to be out of the 64gb verizon variant. They refuse to talk about stock over the phone so I have no idea when they will get more in. Hope its before this deal runs out.
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Got mine today, traded old Droid X, got $200 GC that I was able to use towards phone. Pretty easy.
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Did you get bestbuy GC and was able to apply it right away? making your phone -200 on VZ payment agreement?
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If you get it on the Edge Program, you get a $200 gift card and free wireless charger. Then if you trade in a phone, you get another $200 gift card. You can pay the phone off anytime during the edge program. Where there's a will, there's a way.
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Do you mean 200$ gift-card Via Verizon? that would mean trading in 2 phones. I wonder if Verizon would know?
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Did you get bestbuy GC and was able to apply it right away? making your phone -200 on VZ payment agreement?
Got $200 GC from BB and used that right away. I renewed contract on 2yr line, not through VZW's new plan line. I still have family plan so I was able to renew using that. New plan only effects new customers.
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patt2k said:
Did you get bestbuy GC and was able to apply it right away? making your phone -200 on VZ payment agreement?
Got $200 GC from BB and used that right away. I renewed contract on 2yr line, not through VZW's new plan line. I still have family plan so I was able to renew using that. New plan only effects new customers.
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Oh I see but just making sure when you went to get the phone the gift-card they give you used it right away to make the phone cost less? that's what I need to know I don't want to look stupid if I go and upgrade and they will tell me they can't apply it towards the phone
thanks!
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cguy1213 said:
Oh I see but just making sure when you went to get the phone the gift-card they give you used it right away to make the phone cost less? that's what I need to know I don't want to look stupid if I go and upgrade and they will tell me they can't apply it towards the phone
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Yep they'll make sure your old trade in phone turns on and off, no cracks, they didn't even ask for my charger. Once they verify it's in working condition they'll do some "rebate thing" and give you $200 gift card. Then at the end they'll renew your contract and give you total for everything. That is when you used gift card and pay difference. If you have rewards certificate make sure you tell them about it also so you can use those also.
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Yep they'll make sure your old trade in phone turns on and off, no cracks, they didn't even ask for my charger. Once they verify it's in working condition they'll do some "rebate thing" and give you $200 gift card. Then at the end they'll renew your contract and give you total for everything. That is when you used gift card and pay difference. If you have rewards certificate make sure you tell them about it also so you can use those also.
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Ok great would you mind going into my verizon and just clicking on your line with note5 and tell me what was exactly the agreement starting price? if it was -200 it should be maybe somewhere 500 something or less if you got the 32gb. That was last question thanks!
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Best buy wouldn't give me the wireless charger or the $200 because I paid full price.(to keep my unlimited data)
The advertising said you just have to activate the phone to get it, but in the store they claim you have to activate it "on a new contract".
I was going to buy it anyway and they price matched Verizon so I went ahead and got it. But I won't be buying from BB again.
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Good to know. I was going to buy mine at best buy just for the charger.
$349.99 for 64gig -$200 trade in= $149.99, this is with contract renewal. Of course tax added on.
cguy1213 said:
$349.99 for 64gig -$200 trade in= $149.99, this is with contract renewal. Of course tax added on.
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Oh you got it on contract alright I thought you did it with device payment. Verizon wants 262$ for me to pay give up my note4 in order to get the 5. I think I will pass on this offer though.
The essential phone is currently $145 on sprint!! Not a promo. This is the new normal pricing. This is basically a steal!!
Is there a way to buy it, pay off the contract and unlock? What would be the total cost? I am going to visit US in December and that might be a deal I am looking for, if possible.
hellot1M said:
The essential phone is currently $145 on sprint!! Not a promo. This is the new normal pricing. This is basically a steal!!
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You might want to go to the Sprint website and do a little more reading. The $5 x 18 months is a lease price. If you want to purchase it after your lease ends you still have to pay the difference between retail $699.99 and what you've paid in on the lease. The full retail price is listed as $699.99 as of a few minutes ago.
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You might want to go to the Sprint website and do a little more reading. The $5 x 18 months is a lease price. If you want to purchase it after your lease ends you still have to pay the difference between retail $699.99 and what you've paid in on the lease. The full retail price is listed as $699.99 as of a few minutes ago.
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The buy out is 30.00(written on contract) for this phone as I did the lease (5.00X18) = STEAL:good:
To unlock the device if going this route you have to have the phone activated on their Network for 50 days
foopy said:
You might want to go to the Sprint website and do a little more reading. The $5 x 18 months is a lease price. If you want to purchase it after your lease ends you still have to pay the difference between retail $699.99 and what you've paid in on the lease. The full retail price is listed as $699.99 as of a few minutes ago.
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Nope, it's actually $145 (plus taxes) Activation can be waived through purchasing online, otherwise I believe it is $30 instore. $25 down, $5/month (flexlease) then a $30 payoff after the lease payments are complete. Yes you can pay the lease off early then payoff the phone. Getting it unlocked immediately after is a little more complicated/"hit or miss". Many people are able to unlock right after paying it off, others have been told they have to stay on Sprint for 50 days. You do have to upgrade/add a line or open an account.
But the price is confirmed and there is many accounts of this in the https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/ subreddit.
Warlord721 said:
Nope, it's actually $145 (plus taxes) Activation can be waived through purchasing online, otherwise I believe it is $30 instore. $25 down, $5/month (flexlease) then a $30 payoff after the lease payments are complete. Yes you can pay the lease off early then payoff the phone. Getting it unlocked immediately after is a little more complicated/"hit or miss". Many people are able to unlock right after paying it off, others have been told they have to stay on Sprint for 50 days. You do have to upgrade/add a line or open an account.
But the price is confirmed and there is many accounts of this in the https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/ subreddit.
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I just got this price on it last night, buying the phone through Best Buy.
I thought the buyout price was still $175 at Sprint stores or sprint.com, rather than the $30 that's showing up at Best Buy... but maybe not?
I had my phone paid for and unlocked within 12 hours of receiving.
25 down + 90 + 30 + taxes
I can verify first hand this is legit. View my post history where I went into more detail in another thread.
Okay I stand corrected. Online it still shows that info on the site. I guess they have a special "pay off" price.
Just signed up for this one. Phone should be here Tuesday. Contract shows $25 down, $5 a month for 18 months with buyout of $30. With taxes my total is $157.
I'll report back when I pay it off and any issues with it.
JoRocker said:
I had my phone paid for and unlocked within 12 hours of receiving.
25 down + 90 + 30 + taxes
I can verify first hand this is legit. View my post history where I went into more detail in another thread.
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How did you get the phone unlocked? Chat on website or call support?
bricky23 said:
How did you get the phone unlocked? Chat on website or call support?
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I didn't even have to deal with customer support. Paid off the phone, next day went to UICC unlock in the phone menu, it unlocked fine. Put in an AT&T sim to test out calls and data work just fine.
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I didn't even have to deal with customer support. Paid off the phone, next day went to UICC unlock in the phone menu, it unlocked fine. Put in an AT&T sim to test out calls and data work just fine.
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Can't seem to find UICC unlock. I have undated to Oreo. Don't know if that makes a difference. Any help would be appreciated.
Edit: never mind. Found it. Under about phone/ omadm updates. Mine still says locked, will try again tomorrow. Just paid it off today. New account.
Let me know if there are any off contract deals.. i wouldn't mind picking up 2 more
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bricky23 said:
Can't seem to find UICC unlock. I have undated to Oreo. Don't know if that makes a difference. Any help would be appreciated.
Edit: never mind. Found it. Under about phone/ omadm updates. Mine still says locked, will try again tomorrow. Just paid it off today. New account.
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Don't worry if it isn't unlocked yet tomorrow either. Took mine two days after paying it off before I could do the UICC unlock, but it's been working great ever since.
I'm new in the US and i dont know how the contract works, i went to Sprint store to buy this and they told me that i'll have to get a plan with the phone which was 45$ a month. I wanna know if there's a way to get just the phone and not the plan. And if i have a friend who uses sprint, can i get the phone showing his plan and not getting any new plan?
Manish54 said:
I'm new in the US and i dont know how the contract works, i went to Sprint store to buy this and they told me that i'll have to get a plan with the phone which was 45$ a month. I wanna know if there's a way to get just the phone and not the plan. And if i have a friend who uses sprint, can i get the phone showing his plan and not getting any new plan?
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You have to get the plan, but you can transfer it or cancel it anytime. What I did (as recommended by the internet) is the following: Get the phone and the $45 plan, pay off the lease, wait +-2 days until the phone is unlocked, then get this simcard off of amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B013OUS19E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You then transfer your sprint line to that simcard. Because it is a pay as you go sim you don't have to pay anything for it and can just let the number die, at the same time it will disappear from your sprint account and because the month wasn't over yet you won't be charged for it.
The only problem if you're new to the us might be your credit score. If you don't have one or it's low then I don't think they'll approve you for the lease.
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You have to get the plan, but you can transfer it or cancel it anytime. What I did (as recommended by the internet) is the following: Get the phone and the $45 plan, pay off the lease, wait +-2 days until the phone is unlocked, then get this simcard off of amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B013OUS19E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You then transfer your sprint line to that simcard. Because it is a pay as you go sim you don't have to pay anything for it and can just let the number die, at the same time it will disappear from your sprint account and because the month wasn't over yet you won't be charged for it.
The only problem if you're new to the us might be your credit score. If you don't have one or it's low then I don't think they'll approve you for the lease.
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Great post! You da man. Thanks
Manish54 said:
I'm new in the US and i dont know how the contract works, i went to Sprint store to buy this and they told me that i'll have to get a plan with the phone which was 45$ a month. I wanna know if there's a way to get just the phone and not the plan. And if i have a friend who uses sprint, can i get the phone showing his plan and not getting any new plan?
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You can buy the phone directly from essential website with no contracts. You can buy it from Amazon with no contracts. And you can buy it from Best Buy with no contracts. The price is $499.09 from essential and Amazon, and sometimes it's $449.00 at Best Buy.
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NavySpark said:
Just signed up for this one. Phone should be here Tuesday. Contract shows $25 down, $5 a month for 18 months with buyout of $30. With taxes my total is $157.
I'll report back when I pay it off and any issues with it.
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Phone was locked right off the bat, online order. I popped in the Cricket sim before the Sprint with no luck. Popped the Sprint sim back in, let it register on the network and then called customer service. Pay off was $120 on top of the $37 i had already paid, so $157 total. Amount matched the lease with purchase price option (buyout)
Requested the phone unlocked for international travel and the agent put in the request and I have the confirmation #'s for ending the lease and the request for phone unlock. Told 3-5 business days for unlock. We will see how it goes. Plan to check the UICC button over holiday weekend.