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I posted a while ago in a thread I can't remember that I had talked with Verizon online and they told me that the free gear s2 was the 3g model. Yesterday I went into a Verizon store to play with the s7e and asked the rep the same question. He said it was the Bluetooth only model. Either way they both said that it comes directly from Samsung with no requirement to add it to my account which if it was the 3g model then it would cost $5/mo for data. I'm just going to flip it. Thanks for the $300 off big red!

When i pre-ordered my s7e they required the $5/month activation with $175 cancellation to acquire the watch. I have a hard time thinking the its just the bluetooth version due to my required fee but we will see. I figure its easier to not activate it and sell private party and eat the extra $5/month. ($5/24 = $120, cheaper than the $175 to cancel)
Edit: I looked over my receipt and see that its the $300 version gear s2, meaning that it is the Bluetooth model. Once I receive it, I will go into store, play dumb and cancel it saying that i thought i needed it for the watch.

Well jeez, I wish they would be consistent. I'm going to call them soon and get another opinion.
Edit: just got off the phone with them. Its the 3g model ($299 is the contract price). And It will cost $5/mo even if I never use it or give it away so I'm going with the vr headset. I have a moto 360 and don't consider the s2 an upgrade, and so I'm not willing to pay anything let alone $120 for it.
3 reps with three different stories. Really frustrated.

itsjusttim said:
When i pre-ordered my s7e they required the $5/month activation with $175 cancellation to acquire the watch. I have a hard time thinking the its just the bluetooth version due to my required fee but we will see. I figure its easier to not activate it and sell private party and eat the extra $5/month. ($5/24 = $120, cheaper than the $175 to cancel)
Edit: I looked over my receipt and see that its the $300 version gear s2, meaning that it is the Bluetooth model. Once I receive it, I will go into store, play dumb and cancel it saying that i thought i needed it for the watch.
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You guys are confusing me. I thought you need the phone first so that you can register it with your imei number? Then you pick either the Gear VR or the S2 and it ships from Samsung in 4 to 6 weeks (basically confirming that you still have the phone after the return period).
You guys are buying the watch directly from Verizon; not getting it free from Samsung! The S2 even shows up in Samsungs rules section 4. It's a Verizon S2 promo but through Samsung.

3/4 the page will go live. You have to give the receipt, Mac Address, and ECID/IMEI. Then you can pick which part of Verizon promo you want. This is a Verizon promo which is run through Samsung. You will get the 3G model, and there is no contract required for it(Just like with all promos if a contract is required it will say it in the promotion rules).

Thank you for confirming Tidbits! But even if the page goes live on 3/4 us Verizon users are basically stuck in a holding pattern until we receive the phone right? We won't have access to the MAC or IMEI until we have the phones in hand next week (unless Verizon delivers before 3/11).

Correct.
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Correct you need the phone for the Mac Address. Also the reason why you wait 4 weeks is to lock you in so you can't refund. 30 days(California). Just food for thought.
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Tidbits said:
3/4 the page will go live. You have to give the receipt, Mac Address, and ECID/IMEI. Then you can pick which part of Verizon promo you want. This is a Verizon promo which is run through Samsung. You will get the 3G model, and there is no contract required for it(Just like with all promos if a contract is required it will say it in the promotion rules).
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Where in the promotion rules does it say that it's the 3g model? I can't find it. I just don't know which rep to believe, I'll probably call again when I have the phone in hand. Thanks for your opinion though.

Do you think Verizon would not give you the 3G model when they can probably convince at least 1/3 of them to get a plan for it? Samsung is selling both models for the same price right now. you know how Verizon loves money.
As if you look at the promotional details when Verizon advertises it. It says retails for $349.99 which Verizon sells the 3G model for that much. They sell the bluetooth model for $299.99
http://www.verizonwireless.com/landingpages/samsung/?tab=why-verizon
Galaxy S7 and S7 edge requires a new device payment activation. *Gear VR MSRP is $100, 6-game bundle is estimated at $50 value, Gear S2 MSRP is $349.99. Free Gear VR or S2 takes 4-6 wks to deliver. Visit SamsungPromotions.com/VerizonOffer to redeem the free offer.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/connected-devices/samsung-gear-s2/

Yeah, at this point I'm hoping Samsung gives out more information on the 4th. Even if I get a VZW rep to corroborate your opinion, I'm going to have a hard time believing them when three reps have said three different things already. Hopefully Samsung has the details.

just look at the pricing.
Retail value 349.99. There is only one Gear S2 that cost that much and that's the 3G version which I listed. If the retail value was $299.99 then it would be the bluetooth model.

I already got my free s2...bad news is when I called in to pre-order they messed up. They weren't supposed to discount one, I was supposed to wait. But they did and I got a free s2 with 3g from verizon. I can still get the offer from samsung as well.
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Verizon has both versions of the s2 listed fur $299.99 on their website.

The 3G version $299.99 price is with Contract. Without which is retail $349.99
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Ah well anyway, I got mine free. Just need to decide if I want another or a vr lol
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Still sucks that verizon is waiting until the 11th to ship the phones out though

Naemion said:
Ah well anyway, I got mine free. Just need to decide if I want another or a vr lol
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Still sucks that verizon is waiting until the 11th to ship the phones out though
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The number of gifts are limited and you already received a gift. The moral and ethical choice would be to inform Verizon of their mistake or not claim a gift.

Verizon already know that the reps messed up but caught if early enough that they didn't lose to much.

squallz506 said:
Well jeez, I wish they would be consistent. I'm going to call them soon and get another opinion.
Edit: just got off the phone with them. Its the 3g model ($299 is the contract price). And It will cost $5/mo even if I never use it or give it away so I'm going with the vr headset. I have a moto 360 and don't consider the s2 an upgrade, and so I'm not willing to pay anything let alone $120 for it.
3 reps with three different stories. Really frustrated.
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I ordered mine over the phone and with my emailed receipt it shows that my free watch will be coming with my phone on 3/11. I will screenshot the receipt.
cdmoore74 said:
You guys are confusing me. I thought you need the phone first so that you can register it with your imei number? Then you pick either the Gear VR or the S2 and it ships from Samsung in 4 to 6 weeks (basically confirming that you still have the phone after the return period).
You guys are buying the watch directly from Verizon; not getting it free from Samsung! The S2 even shows up in Samsungs rules section 4. It's a Verizon S2 promo but through Samsung.
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It is the 3g model which is $300 with contract and $350 without. I called to check my order and they confirmed for me.
Tidbits said:
Correct you need the phone for the Mac Address. Also the reason why you wait 4 weeks is to lock you in so you can't refund. 30 days(California). Just food for thought.
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Maybe to get the watch from Samsung sure, but Verizon is shipping mine to me on 3/11, with my s7e

You sure it's the watch and not a "voucher" to get a watch. T-Mobile receipt has some that appears like you are getting the gear but as you can see in all those unboxing videos none of them have gotten their gears.
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Tidbits said:
You sure it's the watch and not a "voucher" to get a watch. T-Mobile receipt has some that appears like you are getting the gear but as you can see in all those unboxing videos none of them have gotten their gears.
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On my order it along side my s7e which logically means i should be receiving them at the same time (3/11), I guess i just have to wait to see. only 10 more days. I do remember the person on the phone saying that both items will be shipped at the same time, but we all know how reps are.

Who pre-ordered from T-mobile?

If you pre-ordered from T-mobile, have you gotten your gear vr yet? did you get an ETA on your delivery/shipping from samsung? how long if so?
Thanks

I preordered my phone from t mobile and got it this Monday. But to redeem the GR you need to go here and type your email. But since the phone isn't officially out yet I think that you have to wait until the 4th

As far as i know you can register your device to get the preorder reward a free gear VR. On the t-mobile homepage they give the info that you can register from o8.o3.2o16 until 28.o3.2016.
Gonna try to register mine once i've stopped to smile , arrived about 5 hours ago :laugh:

I pre-ordered mine and got it on the 3rd. i immediately went to samsungs promo page and registered there. got an email saying that it'll take 4-6 weeks for review.

BluDever said:
I pre-ordered mine and got it on the 3rd. i immediately went to samsungs promo page and registered there. got an email saying that it'll take 4-6 weeks for review.
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Yeah that. Pre-ordered mine on 2/26 and got it 3/3 as well.

Pre-Ordered on 02/23 & got mine on 03/01.. Registration was not open until the 3rd for the Gear VR so I did my redemption on the 3rd & am waiting for my 4-6 weeks to pass.

I've been trying to pre order (and buy the phone out right, full price). Since making this thread. 3 days now
I've had nothing but problems, they will not/can't ****ing sell me/upgrade me the phone at full price? WTF. 2 different stores, i give my info they select the free 2 day shipping, blah blah blah, do you agree to this price, blah blah.. SUBMIT.
it charges me 24.99 for shipping and i'm like you selected free shipping. They call customer care and get transferred literally like 6 times at each store, both reps give up and told me to call. I said forget it, i'll pay the 24.99 idc just submit my order. The order gets submitted, then error shipping delay *continue with order?* yes.... error card declined, 4 different cards later, all declined..bruh my accounts stay full and my cards have a limit higher than the cost of this phone...
the lady behind me pre ordered on their monthly phone payment plan and her card went right through no problem. I even called my bank and had them verify my account could handle a huge charge, even told them where i was, what i was doing..still got declined. The bank rep said they would be able to see any declined transactions in the system no matter what, and nothing has shown up as declined on their end, so it must be a connection issue with t-mobile....so i just left
I call customer care myself, get transferred 4 times, they take my info over the phone.. ^ all that happens again.
why is it so gah damn difficult for me to say HEY TAKE MY MONEY!!!!! and them say HERE'S A NEW PHONE. WTMF?!
any of you work for T-mobile? get at me cuz this is major major bs.

HTCMDA said:
I've been trying to pre order (and buy the phone out right, full price). Since making this thread. 3 days now
I've had nothing but problems, they will not/can't ****ing sell me/upgrade me the phone at full price? WTF. 2 different stores, i give my info they select the free 2 day shipping, blah blah blah, do you agree to this price, blah blah.. SUBMIT.
it charges me 24.99 for shipping and i'm like you selected free shipping. They call customer care and get transferred literally like 6 times at each store, both reps give up and told me to call. I said forget it, i'll pay the 24.99 idc just submit my order. The order gets submitted, then error shipping delay *continue with order?* yes.... error card declined, 4 different cards later, all declined..bruh my accounts stay full and my cards have a limit higher than the cost of this phone...
the lady behind me pre ordered on their monthly phone payment plan and her card went right through no problem. I even called my bank and had them verify my account could handle a huge charge, even told them where i was, what i was doing..still got declined. The bank rep said they would be able to see any declined transactions in the system no matter what, and nothing has shown up as declined on their end, so it must be a connection issue with t-mobile....so i just left
I call customer care myself, get transferred 4 times, they take my info over the phone.. ^ all that happens again.
why is it so gah damn difficult for me to say HEY TAKE MY MONEY!!!!! and them say HERE'S A NEW PHONE. WTMF?!
any of you work for T-mobile? get at me cuz this is major major bs.
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Here's an idea...not ideal, but may work. The free shipping may only be with device payments. That being said, there's nothing that says you can't pay off the EIP the first couple days after you get the phone and the EIP shows on your account. I know that doesn't necessarily fix any issues with the CC and their billing, but perhaps in the week or two between now and when the EIP shows, their system will allow the CC to go through?
I don't work at T-Mob, so I can't speak for what is going on. Just figured I'd chuck in my $0.02
I pre-ordered mine 2/23 and got it 2/29.

UPDATE:
I called today and gave it another shot, good ole Kyle at T-mobile helped me out more than anyone else thus far. I'm on that $30 prepaid plan everyone wants on T-mobile. Ultimately Kyle told me to just start a new line of service, pay $50 for a no credit check line, order the phone and cancel service. So that's what we did, I basically just paid $50 more than the total cost of the phones full price, got a brand new line and completed my order and got free overnight shipping (although it's Sunday I'm sure it will still take 2-3 days which I'm cool with). I will probably keep that line active for a month/30 days just to make sure I get my promotional gifts. Then I'll cancel service on that line. As a protection against any future BS, I recorded that phone call and made sure specific questions were answered like no $200 ETF, or any ETF at all, My # won't change and so forth. This guy was much more helpful than previous reps. So, Kyle if you ever read this...thanks man!
TLDR:
If you're prepaid you'll need to go post-paid if you want to pre-order the galaxy S7.
I'll update this again if anything else happens and or when I get my gear vr and free netflix.

Got my phone today!
However, I didn't get a receipt in the package. The only receipt I got was in my email when I purchased the phone. How the hell do I submit that to complete the promotion registration? Screen shot the section that has my name and how much I paid and attach it? Is that what you guys did?
also, will samsung be the ones delivering the netflix code?

HTCMDA said:
Got my phone today!
However, I didn't get a receipt in the package. The only receipt I got was in my email when I purchased the phone. How the hell do I submit that to complete the promotion registration? Screen shot the section that has my name and how much I paid and attach it? Is that what you guys did?
also, will samsung be the ones delivering the netflix code?
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From the offer Terms and Conditions:
Netflix Code is valid for 12 months after redemption and may be applied to existing or newlyformed
accounts. No more than 25,000 Netflix Codes are available in this Offer. Netflix Codes
subject to Netflix Terms of Use. Netflix Codes are available for a limited time, while supplies
last, on a first-come, first-served basis. Netflix Codes will be emailed to verified Participants
at the email addresses provided at the time of registration after verification of Offer Claim
Form. To redeem Netflix codes, a Participant must visit www.netflix.com/specialoffers
and follow the instructions. Netflix Codes must be redeemed by April 30, 2016 or they
will expire

BOGO is official on t-mobile get one free

The leaked offer became official. Here is the article. I read that people who pre-ordered, still can go for it.
https://newsroom.t-mobile.com/news/gs7-launch.htm
How does this offer work?
Buy a Samsung Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge from a participating T-Mobile location and get a second Samsung Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge of equal or lesser value free (up to a $779 value) via rebate on a Prepaid MasterCard® card. Existing customers must also add a line to your account, one of your two new Galaxy S7s must be on this new line. OAC. For well qualified customers.
Who is eligible for this ’Buy One, Get One Free’ offer? What are the requirements at the time of purchase?
New and existing customers are eligible. During the promotion period you must:
Purchase 2 eligible devices on Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) on a single account; credit check required.
New customers must open a new account and existing customers must add a line to existing account
One of the 2 Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge devices must be on this new line of service
Pay all taxes and applicable down payments at time of purchase
Keep your account in good standing, including paying the monthly EIP balance for both phones
If you cancel wireless service, remaining EIP balance on phone becomes due
Not available in CT, RI or Miami/Dade county
How do I redeem the ‘Buy One, Get One’ (BOGO) offer?
Submit your rebate redemption at www.t-mobile.com/promotions. You will need the following information to complete the rebate submission:
T-Mobile phone number
Promotion Code (GS7BOGO)
Your T-Mobile account PIN (default is the last 4 digits of your SSN)
Then, within 30 days of the purchase of your second phone, submit your rebate redemption at www.t-mobile.com/promotions. You will receive your rebate as a Prepaid MasterCard® card in the mail within 8 weeks of this submission.
Where is this offer available?
This offer will be available at all participating T-Mobile branded retail locations, Customer Care, TeleSales and online at www.t-mobile.com. Not available in CT, RI or Miami/Dade county.
What if I’m in CT, RI or Miami/Dade, do I get anything?
Yes. If you buy two qualifying devices on an Equipment Installment Plan and add a qualifying line of service, we give you up to $779 back w/ Prepaid MasterCard® Card. Submit your rebate redemption at www.t-mobile.com/promotions. You will need the following information to complete the rebate submission:
T-Mobile phone number
Promotion Code (GS7BOGO)
Your T-Mobile account PIN (default is the last 4 digits of your SSN)
When does this offer end?
The ‘Buy One, Get One’ promotion is a limited time offer, so get it while you can!
Do I have to trade-in my current device?
No trade in is required to participate in this offer.
Does it require me to bring over my number form my current carrier?
If you want to keep your existing number you can but at this time it is not required.
What plans qualify?
Any Simple Choice postpaid rate plan qualifies.
What devices are eligible?
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge are both eligible for the ‘Buy One, Get One’ offer.
Is there a limit to the number of devices I can purchase?
Customers can get up to 2 free Samsung Galaxy phones per account.
Do T-Mobile @work customers qualify?
Yes. @work customers are also able to get up to 2 free Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge phones per account.
Will T-Mobile cover my switching costs if I take advantage of this ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ (BOGO) offer?
Absolutely! When you switch to T-Mobile you can get up to $650 or more to cover you costs when you trade-in your device. This offer can be combined with the Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge BOGO.
Can JUMP! On Demand customers take advantage of the offer?
The Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ (BOGO) offer cannot be stacked on top of the JUMP! On Demand early upgrade benefit.
I already bought a Samsung Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge. Can I get one free?
Yes. If you bought the first Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge on an Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), you may also purchase a second Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge on EIP, then add a line for that second device and, if you meet the requirements, you will be eligible for the rebate.
I already got the Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge with JUMP! On Demand. Can I get one free?
An Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) is required for this ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ (BOGO) offer. Customers who who already got their Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge with JUMP! On Demand enjoy many benefits including the most flexibility to upgrade whenever they want at no additional cost. JUMP! On Demand customers looking to purchase with the BOGO offer will need to end their JUMP! On Demand plan and purchase using EIP, and ensure that they still meet all other eligibility criteria.
Why can’t I get one free with JUMP! On Demand?
JUMP! On Demand is a program designed for customers who value flexibility over ownership. Unlike with Equipment Installment Plans, customers who choose JUMP! On Demand get tremendous value in that they are able to upgrade to a new phone whenever they choose. Having both programs allows customers to choose the benefits that best meet their particular needs.
I already got two of Samsung’s new devices (Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge) on an Equipment Installment Plan. How do I get my rebate for one?
Please make sure that you added a line, and meet the requirements. If you do, submit your rebate redemption at www.t-mobile.com/promotions no later than 30 days after the purchase of the second device.
When do I have to complete the rebate by?
You must complete your rebate submission within 30 days of the purchase of your second eligible device.
Is there a way to track my online rebate?
If you want to track your online rebate, please go to www.t-mobile.com/promotions and use the “Promotion Status” link in the upper left hand corner.
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The question is if people who bought the phone in full can just return the phone and get this offer. Because it doesn't make sense to leave a free phone on the table.

omf05 said:
The question is if people who bought the phone in full can just return the phone and get this offer. Because it doesn't make sense to leave a free phone on the table.
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It requires an added line - probably with some tough requirements

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65746532&postcount=15

Yea the newly added line requires a 24-mo financial agreement.

EclipseEntity said:
Yea the newly added line requires a 24-mo financial agreement.
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That's true a new line is a must. Since my wife doesn't care about her number, we got her a new line and will cancel her old one. I called and confirmed this and the new phone is on the way.

matteosaeed said:
The leaked offer became official. Here is the article. I read that people who pre-ordered, still can go for it.
https://newsroom.t-mobile.com/news/gs7-launch.htm
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This should be added to the top:
http://www.t-mobile.com/offer/galaxy-s7-faq.html

Just got the BOGO offer. Dialed 611, told them I wanted to add a line. From there, once I was connected with Sales, I told them I preordered a S7 Edge (I already have it, but I didn't mention that--even though it's pretty obvious since I'm a new customer and wouldn't be able to dial 611 from my old phone lol) and wanted to preorder another one so that I can do the BOGO offer. CSR didn't know about the offer yet, so he asked supervisor. As long as you order it before your order is completed (so before launch I'm guessing?), you are eligible for the BOGO. Paid about $460, have my order already being processed and almost ready to ship.
Once you get it you have to apply for the rebate I guess and you get the card with all the money for the device on it... Still charged monthly for it.. Only thing I wish is that device is just waived from bill. I guess you can still do that by using the card to directly pay off the EIP though..
TLDR; everyone here that has the phone or preorder it can still take advantage of this offer.
Great deal, came at a time where I was actually going to buy another phone for my boyfriend anyways, so I'm pretty stoked I got it for free lol.
Edit: The promocode doesn't work yet. But you have 30 days to submit the offer anyways.

StrumerJohn said:
Just got the BOGO offer. Dialed 611, told them I wanted to add a line. From there, once I was connected with Sales, I told them I preordered a S7 Edge (I already have it, but I didn't mention that--even though it's pretty obvious since I'm a new customer and wouldn't be able to dial 611 from my old phone lol) and wanted to preorder another one so that I can do the BOGO offer. CSR didn't know about the offer yet, so he asked supervisor. As long as you order it before your order is completed (so before launch I'm guessing?), you are eligible for the BOGO. Paid about $460, have my order already being processed and almost ready to ship.
Once you get it you have to apply for the rebate I guess and you get the card with all the money for the device on it... Still charged monthly for it.. Only thing I wish is that device is just waived from bill. I guess you can still do that by using the card to directly pay off the EIP though..
TLDR; everyone here that has the phone or preorder it can still take advantage of this offer.
Great deal, came at a time where I was actually going to buy another phone for my boyfriend anyways, so I'm pretty stoked I got it for free lol.
Edit: The promocode doesn't work yet. But you have 30 days to submit the offer anyways.
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Did the same thing and they didn't even care if I had the S7 Edge already and I told them that I would cancel my other line and they said as long as you add a line that's all they care about. So there ya go.

Wonder if i can do this and still get the VR headset and netflix.

As long as you regester device before the end date for that. This doesn't affect the pre-order bonus.

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This should be added to the top:
http://www.t-mobile.com/offer/galaxy-s7-faq.html
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Cool. will do

Thinking about getting my brother a phone to replace his LG G3 with this. Anyone see a reason the below scenario won't work?
I was going to pickup an S7 tomorrow in store and add a new line in order to get the BOGO from my S7 Edge. After activating it, take the SIM out and put his in it. Although we'll initially have to pay $10 + EIP for the S7, once the reimbursement card comes in the mail, I'd pay off the EIP and the phone would be owned outright. I'd then cancel the new line and get the $10 off my account. The only hitch I see is that cancelling the line makes the full balance due on the phone, but it would be paid off in full, so that wouldn't affect anything.
Am I missing anything obvious?

NotATreoFan said:
Thinking about getting my brother a phone to replace his LG G3 with this. Anyone see a reason the below scenario won't work?
I was going to pickup an S7 tomorrow in store and add a new line in order to get the BOGO from my S7 Edge. After activating it, take the SIM out and put his in it. Although we'll initially have to pay $10 + EIP for the S7, once the reimbursement card comes in the mail, I'd pay off the EIP and the phone would be owned outright. I'd then cancel the new line and get the $10 off my account. The only hitch I see is that cancelling the line makes the full balance due on the phone, but it would be paid off in full, so that wouldn't affect anything.
Am I missing anything obvious?
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Double check but i think someone said you have to keep the line for 24months.

NotATreoFan said:
Thinking about getting my brother a phone to replace his LG G3 with this. Anyone see a reason the below scenario won't work?
I was going to pickup an S7 tomorrow in store and add a new line in order to get the BOGO from my S7 Edge. After activating it, take the SIM out and put his in it. Although we'll initially have to pay $10 + EIP for the S7, once the reimbursement card comes in the mail, I'd pay off the EIP and the phone would be owned outright. I'd then cancel the new line and get the $10 off my account. The only hitch I see is that cancelling the line makes the full balance due on the phone, but it would be paid off in full, so that wouldn't affect anything.
Am I missing anything obvious?
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I think you'd have to keep the line, and you're correct about the full balance when cancelling the line. Also keep in mind, that this wipes out the Jump on Demand if you're on it. The guy at the store told me that they're trying to get rid of the JOD anyways. So, technically you'd have to keep the phone for 24 months.

Man I bought mine outright... I am dissapointed right now. Now I have to jump through hoops just to get one free... I hope they can make exceptions for people.

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Double check but i think someone said you have to keep the line for 24months.
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The fine print I read does mention the full balance coming due if cancelled, but that would be $0 if paid off using the card. Unless it's like a cable TV agreement when you receive the $400 card and is essentially a 2 year agreement to keep the device active.

Tidbits said:
Man I bought mine outright... I am dissapointed right now. Now I have to jump through hoops just to get one free... I hope they can make exceptions for people.
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Worst case, return the phone and immediately re-buy it on EIP. Wait a week and pay off the balance.

jump through hoops. such a pain and i gave to do it and wait a few weeks potentially

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I think you'd have to keep the line, and you're correct about the full balance when cancelling the line. Also keep in mind, that this wipes out the Jump on Demand if you're on it. The guy at the store told me that they're trying to get rid of the JOD anyways. So, technically you'd have to keep the phone for 24 months.
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T-Mobile doesn't technically do 24 month contracts anymore. As long as you pay off your EIP for the phone, you are good to close the line. I would keep the line open for 2-3 months to be safe so the rebate can be fully processed.

$200 trade in rebate issues.

I decided to reach out to T-mobile and LG regarding my $200 rebate trade-in status. T-mobile gave me an lg email address to inquire about it. After 2 days of no response I called lg. lg informed me there is a problem with their rebate system. basically they do not have anyone's information and can not send out the rebate unless we call in and give them our information. it has been 2 days since i gave them my information and still no response. Just wanted to give you guys a heads up.

that doesn't sound good at all. now we will wont get rebate or what.
I wonder what happens when we won't get rebate from promotion. Many of us bought the phone just because of the promotion

No problem with sprint received mine two weeks after purchase.
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Just got off the phone with Tmobile They now said it is up to lg to send it out .After telling them the situation they agreed to credit my account. my advice is to all tmobile and make them aware of the situation and have them credit your account since they are the ones in possession of our trade in devices.

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I decided to reach out to T-mobile and LG regarding my $200 rebate trade-in status. T-mobile gave me an lg email address to inquire about it. After 2 days of no response I called lg. lg informed me there is a problem with their rebate system. basically they do not have anyone's information and can not send out the rebate unless we call in and give them our information. it has been 2 days since i gave them my information and still no response. Just wanted to give you guys a heads up.
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Whats the email address?

[email protected]
It's been 4 days and all haven't heard from LG so I had to take it to the next level.

flexte said:
[email protected]
It's been 4 days and all haven't heard from LG so I had to take it to the next level.
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Did you process your trade online or in store? Im guess the rebate is coming from LG and not the carrier?

frome901 said:
Did you process your trade online or in store? Im guess the rebate is coming from LG and not the carrier?
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Online. It is supposed to come from LG.

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Online. It is supposed to come from LG.
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Ya i was just on a chat with LG and they said there was never any such promo, Im a little pissed since its still up on the at&t webpage. I also found the requirements page

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Ya i was just on a chat with LG and they said there was never any such promo, Im a little pissed since its still up on the at&t webpage. I also found the requirements page
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That was the point of my post. People are waiting on something that LG knows noting about. 1 LG rep admitted they messed up on their end and they have no record of anyone's trade in because the system they set up to handle the rebate functioned. Sprint is the only company that seems to have realized LG made a mistake and started handling it on their own.

No issues whatsoever here with Sprint. I upgraded in a Sprint store on 10/24/2016, and received the $200.00 credit on my account on 11/05/2016 (12 days later).

MidwestDrummer said:
No issues whatsoever here with Sprint. I upgraded in a Sprint store on 10/24/2016, and received the $200.00 credit on my account on 11/05/2016 (12 days later).
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It may just be a tmobile issue. Our promo states an electronic check not a credit.

flexte said:
My last post stated people from sprint are getting the problem resolved through a credit. The original promotion was no supposed to be a credit on either carrier. So that is proof LG dropped the ball and the carriers will have to accept responsibility.
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That's just patently false. The promotion was announced as a credit when Sprint officially announced they'd be carrying the phone on 10/07/2016 (see the 3rd paragraph and footnote 1). The promotion was then confirmed as a credit when Sprint officially announced the launch date of the phone on 10/21/2016 (see the 3rd paragraph and footnote 2).
EDIT: Footnote correction on second link.

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That's just patently false. The promotion was announced as a credit when Sprint officially announced they'd be carrying the phone on 10/07/2016 (see the 3rd paragraph and footnote 1). The promotion was then confirmed as a credit when Sprint officially announced the launch date of the phone on 10/21/2016 (see the 3rd paragraph and footnote 1).
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I updated my last post. Our promo was different. I attached a copy of ours bellow.

frome901 said:
Ya i was just on a chat with LG and they said there was never any such promo, Im a little pissed since its still up on the at&t webpage. I also found the requirements page
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That's a lie on that rep's part(maybe just misinformed), as it was even up on LG's own website prior to the V20's official launch date.

So ive been on the phone, LG says it At&ts deal, so now im on the att for like 40 minutes plus and i think it gonna be figured out. Ill edit if its not handled after the call.

I got to get on this I haven't received anything

Same here. T-Mobile I called weeks ago. They said 1-2 billing cycles for the credit to show up. Problem here is that I was never able to access the promotions page. It always said there were no promotions for my line. I had to do the trade in over the phone with a label the rep emailed to me.
They received that phone probably a month ago now and still nothing. I don't even have anything that shows I traded in a phone.
I would so rather have gotten a check than a credit. I had intended to use it towards my monthly lease payments. Now it will probably end up just coming off my bill and only after I call and "make" them do it.

I just signed up with Tmobile after being with Verizon for almost 16 years. I'd like to keep my Note 4 instead of trading it in. Is it possible to purchase a cheap verizon phone to trade in to tmobile get the $200 rebate?

sirfroggz said:
I just signed up with Tmobile after being with Verizon for almost 16 years. I'd like to keep my Note 4 instead of trading it in. Is it possible to purchase a cheap verizon phone to trade in to tmobile get the $200 rebate?
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Doesn't matter what carrier as long as it's a 4g capable phone. I turned in a sprint evo 4g and was approved. I'm on T-Mobile as well.
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Has anyone been successful at purchasing the Immersive Gear VR bundle for $99

Has anyone been successful at purchasing the Immersive Gear VR bundle for $99 when registering for the Free Gear VR on Samsung.com ?
Seems like nobody can purchase this bundle when registering.

hopefully they aren't opening up the promotion till Friday if/when i get my phone

I did. The first time I went to do it, it said I couldnt charge it to the payment plan. Few days later I tried it again and everything went through. I completed my order April 12

Not yet my wife and I are having problems. They're asking for the work Mac # and the ieim # when she puts them in it says not matching, and they do. So we're going to call tomorrow.
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rkerrddd said:
Not yet my wife and I are having problems. They're asking for the work Mac # and the ieim # when she puts them in it says not matching, and they do. So we're going to call tomorrow.
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trying using the shop samsung app, it was a LOT faster for me. that said i didn't opt to purchase the bundle myself and went for the free gear vr. When using the shop samsung app (available on the play store), it gets the mac and imei automagically.

I got mine Immersive bundle ordered today.

I got mine to work. Registered through the Shop Samsung app, then a few hours later they e-mailed me saying my registration was approved. In that e-mail there's a link that will take you to the store where you can buy it.

I posted in the accessory section a big thread about it.
basically, you have to wait for approval, regardless of what the website says. Can take 24 hours. I got mine 23 hours after registering. Even though their website said I was approved immediately and gave me a buy now button. Per the rep I spoke with, that button was only supposed to work for people who purchased from Samsung themselves.

I selected the $99 bundle at last night. I've been in a pending review status since then. I finally received a confirmation email 18hrs later.. "Please allow approximately 2 weeks for review, then you will receive an email with next steps."

xenx said:
I selected the $99 bundle at last night. I've been in a pending review status since then. I finally received a confirmation email 18hrs later.. "Please allow approximately 2 weeks for review, then you will receive an email with next steps."
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Did you buy via walmart or sams club? They had really specific instructions for those places to get approved quickly.

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Did you buy via walmart or sams club? They had really specific instructions for those places to get approved quickly.
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Best Buy... and I registered via the app.

I am having the same issue

I pre-ordered mines straight from Sprint. Registered for the bundle yesterday (2017/04/19), got my confirmation email and link to order the bundle just a couple hours ago, and was able to purchase it with no problems. $99+Free shipping ($14 waived). Be sure you log into your Samsung account or it'll show up as a $500 bundle instead of $99.

I did. Received email to pay and paid thru pay pal.

I still haven't received my email to pay, however I received email that? Submission have been approved

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I still haven't received my email to pay, however I received email that? Submission have been approved
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You'll get another email that will be the confirmation email and it will have the link in it to purchase! I just received mine about an hour ago!

I've been given the run around I did mine with the app and still do t have anything. That was on the 19th. I received a email saying it could take up to two weeks for review

Sold out what BS how could i have ordered it faster? i got the phone the minute they opened the doors at Best bBuy but the jerks started the pro mo early hence sold out by the time i got home with phone so very mad right now

rdcrds said:
Sold out what BS how could i have ordered it faster? i got the phone the minute they opened the doors at Best bBuy but the jerks started the pro mo early hence sold out by the time i got home with phone so very mad right now
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Yeah, this is BS especially for those on the West Coast. They should have not let you register until the 22nd to level the playing field.

Yep. Was a little nervous after reading this thread but everything went smooth. All done via Samsung's site. Even received the 1,000 points for activating Samsung Pay. Well..it's now 900 since I keep buying the scratch off chances to win more points. LOL 0 for 10. 900 more points to go!