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I'm glad it's coming soon. I'm wondering what benefits would buying from best buy vs verizon.
I am actually looking to buy two.
One as an upgrade for myself. The other for my girlfriend, porting her number over from sprint.
Upgrade for me I know either will be fine. But I am unsure how well BBY can port numbers and if it would be better dealing with verizon directly.
Best Buy no MIR (I guess none at Verizon too), larger selection of cases and accesories. Best Buy still has a machine that can transfer contacts and photos (e.g. if you're not coming from a prior google phone w/ backed up contacts). If you want protection best buy has a 9.99 a month option, covers accidental damage, battery replacement, hardware issues (but not theft) no deductible while verizon's insurance is cheaper, has a deductible. Free enrollment right now with the buy back program.
Cons: limited stock, generally not sent as many units as verizon (highly suggest you pre-order), some people just hate best buy and refuse to shop there. some accessories might be more expensive
As far as porting goes, just bring in your girlfriends bill or account number and best buy will have no problems porting over her sprint number. just make sure she is fully out of contract vs eligible for an upgrade. Otherwise she will pay an etf with sprint.
Thanks for the info!
I don't care much for best buy either but will shop there when deals are good.
She will have a etf regardless but with her contant dropped calls it is worth it.
Anyway, I don't usually load up on accessories. When I do it is usually an extended battery and holdster from seidio. I love seido.
One question.... can best buy bill equipment to my account if I pre-order?
I'd like to have one billed on my account for my upgrade... I asked a best buy rep.... said not possible. So VZW for at least one of them
Yea they cannot bill through Verizon. As far as extended batteries go, the one that is currently sold for the evo probably wont work
Does anyone know if BB can transfer an upgrade from another line on the account for a preorder?
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Omen87 said:
Does anyone know if BB can transfer an upgrade from another line on the account for a preorder?
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just activate it on that line then call vzw and have them move the phones to the correct lines... I had to do this for my incredible... you just have to call and then hit *228 and reprogram both phones after they correct the esn numbers...
If i have an early upgrade (upgrade after 13 months on a 2-year contract) can i buy the phone at a 2-year contract price from best buy?
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Does anyone know if BB can transfer an upgrade from another line on the account for a preorder?
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Yea, that's not a problem and can be done
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If i have an early upgrade (upgrade after 13 months on a 2-year contract) can i buy the phone at a 2-year contract price from best buy?
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And no, has to be done with Verizon.
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And no, has to be done with Verizon.
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Yeah i thought so. Does anyone know if verizon will have the same release date as best buy?
I don't think VZW will let anyone release this phone before they do.
They are too controlling.
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And no, has to be done with Verizon.
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Darn, guess I won't be preordering.
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If you're buying off contract you'll have to go to Verizon. New contracts and upgrades only at Best Buy.
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If you're buying off contract you'll have to go to Verizon. New contracts and upgrades only at Best Buy.
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Best buy won't sell you the phone at full price off contract? Really?
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Well I went and preordered, and no one said anything about requiring an upgrade. And I know that isn't true because you can buy phone's on BestBuy's website at full price without adding a contract.
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Well I went and preordered, and no one said anything about requiring an upgrade. And I know that isn't true because you can buy phone's on BestBuy's website at full price without adding a contract.
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I hope you're right. I have $450 reward zone points with thunderbolt written all over them. (I did not buy all that myself) I'm just waiting for 4g pricing...
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rossiscatch said:
I hope you're right. I have $450 reward zone points with thunderbolt written all over them. (I did not buy all that myself) I'm just waiting for 4g pricing...
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If they won't do it then they can have their gift card back, I want my $50 back, and I'll never be back.
I bought at best buy cause it included the buy back program for free promotion... they estimated the phone will be worth 130 in 2 years when its at end of life...
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Best buy won't sell you the phone at full price off contract? Really?
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Best Buy will sell the phone out right without a contract
Best Buy will not do 1 year contracts, I refuse to sign a new contract that says I have to wait 20 months for an upgrade. Not in this day in age anyway.
Just pre ordered. Buy back program is a good incentive makes for earlier upgrade possibilities. Paying full retail
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How much did you pay for your Atrix through ATT. My contract is done and I can get a new phone, the best price I got from them with contract is 174.00
Anybody get better and where
Thanks
If you can wait for something better to come along. There should be some better choices soon.
Just got mine today, I paid full price ($500) for mine but as soon as my captivate is fixed I'm returning the atrix and waiting for the samsung infuse.
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I got mine on costco.com for $119.00 (upgrade) and it came with free car charger, free carring case and handfrees kit.
I paid 500 happily
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499 no contract
Paid $300 for both the phone and laptop dock. Right now there is 200 in rebates going on. $100 instant and $100 mail in.
I paid $250 for the phone and dock bundle.
Can you please give me details as to where you see the rebates and that sweet deal. 300 for both phone and lap dock.
Ask at any AT&T kiosk or store. I'll see what I can dig up for you this weekend.
Is it true that you can get this phone without contract for $500 but you have to be an AT&T and if you are not, the phone cost $599 without contract....Im getting my friend from US to buy this phone for me.
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Ask at any AT&T kiosk or store. I'll see what I can dig up for you this weekend.
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Thanks a lot squassss
I'll buy paying 599.99+tax (Canada) next Thursday when it's out. Pre-ordered it yesterday at Best Buy
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I got mine on costco.com for $119.00 (upgrade) and it came with free car charger, free carring case and handfrees kit.
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Same here.
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500. Really didn't want to extend my contract another 2 years. In fact, pretty certain I won't ever sign another contract on any carrier.
$150 on Amazon with upgrade.
$199 with 2 year upgrade at a at&t store. Phone only.
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Paid 199.99 for the phone, with a new 2 year contract. Bought at the corporate AT&T store here.
£521 thats $833 includes delivery and unlock. Still... I am one of the first in the Europe and UK to get one. Great phone!
I paid U$S 875 for a unlocked one.
249.99 phone + lapdock w/contract Let's Talk (Walmart)
Price went to 449.99 the next day.
How is it that this phone is $199 at AT&T and at Best Buy I can get it for $99?
How could there be that big of a difference in price?
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It's like the same thing where I work in Wal-Mart wireless it is basically there phone and they do their own pricing.
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Trying to get rid of it I'm sure. I just wonder how much of a kick back they get for getting people to sign 2 year contracts.
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I would guess close to $100.
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Yea picked mines up from BB. I can't stand them but they are still the best with pricing. Art will price match over CS if you call but their retail. Stores have always been stingy in my experience
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clago87 said:
Yea picked mines up from BB. I can't stand them but they are still the best with pricing. Art will price match over CS if you call but their retail. Stores have always been stingy in my experience
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Customer service could give the phone for free, if they wanted. I've seen it happen. Lol
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Customer service could give the phone for free, if they wanted. I've seen it happen. Lol
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That's how I ended up with my One X.
If you want the BB price, but want to buy from AT&T, check if your credit card has some sort of price protection. My card has it. I just had to call in and they open a claim. You fill out some paperwork and send in the advertisement with the price and they send you a check for the difference up to $250. I'm waiting for my paperwork for the OG right now.
BBUY price match to Amazon $50
Best Buy has a deal right now where you can sign up before Sunday to get a $50 gift card when you upgrade, but they will also price match to Amazon.
I got the price match a few weeks back and got the phone for $50. The $50 gift card would've been nice, but I had to buy before the end of last month for another deal. $50 credit on my AMEX is better than $50 at Best Buy.
tl;dr Best Buy price match to Amazon = $50 plus tax [on unlocked price].
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How is it that this phone is $199 at AT&T and at Best Buy I can get it for $99?
How could there be that big of a difference in price?
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Best buy makes commission based on how many they sell. So if it is free they make commission only but if it is more they make commission plus the price. The phones are worth 600 so either way your carrier loses money in the short term which is why there are contracts to keep you locked in. Best buy is paid by carriers for giving them 2yr customers.
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Where would I get a best price for an upgrade for OG?
I tried Best Buy and they said they only activate new lines. I'm not sure if I was lied to by a sales rep so they would not waste time on customers with lower commission than activation a new line. Other places have the same attitude. It seems only ATT stores do upgrades and also phones are the cheapest there when you upgrade.
BTW, I am eligible for an upgrade (not early or anything).
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Where would I get a best price for an upgrade for OG?
I tried Best Buy and they said they only activate new lines. I'm not sure if I was lied to by a sales rep so they would not waste time on customers with lower commission than activation a new line. Other places have the same attitude. It seems only ATT stores do upgrades and also phones are the cheapest there when you upgrade.
BTW, I am eligible for an upgrade (not early or anything).
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Best Buy Mobile employees do not receive commission, and they also do do upgrades so you were lied to or at least misinformed but it wasn't because of commission... Perhaps a misunderstanding or a new employee, but as far as I know Costco is the cheapest right now but Best Buy will match any ones price so Best Buy is always the cheapest if you use price match.
The question is which stores have good prices on phone upgrades?
(They usually advertise new line prices only and upgrades are more expensive than AT&T store)
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The question is which stores have good prices on phone upgrades?
(They usually advertise new line prices only and upgrades are more expensive than AT&T store)
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When you ask a question try reading the answers already posted before repeating the question BEST BUY IS THE CHEAPEST BECAUSE THEY WILL MATCH ANYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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When you ask a question try reading the answers already posted before repeating the question BEST BUY IS THE CHEAPEST BECAUSE THEY WILL MATCH ANYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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OK, but do they do it also for upgrades or just new lines?
Maybe you haven't read my question.
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OK, but do they do it also for upgrades or just new lines?
Maybe you haven't read my question.
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I got mine at Best Buy and it was an upgrade. So I think its new or upgrade.
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OK, but do they do it also for upgrades or just new lines?
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They do both.
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So I want to sell my phone and was wondering if anyone has any experience with swappa ?
Also it's only a month old and carrier unlocked do you think 590 is too much ?
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Sold my unlocked TMo on eBay for $609 last month. Was used.
Missed it and bought another one locally for $450. Paid $10 to unlock.
Toss it up, take lots of photos, be honest about it's condition. See what happens. If it doesn't move, lower the price every 2 days.
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So I want to sell my phone and was wondering if anyone has any experience with swappa ?
Also it's only a month old and carrier unlocked do you think 590 is too much ?
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Absolutely to much as sick as it seems , these phones have always been 580 new outright and now the s4 is also 580 new .
Just like with cars trucks anything once u buy it use it walk away with it the value is cut drastically.
They go for 425-480 roughly used now regardless if it's a day old or a month .
Think of it like this the price your asking is same as what anyone can buy it new at the store .
I've bought two ones ans one s4 paid well under retail, people will just look right past your price .
Good luck.
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I have to agree I'm not gonna pay retail for a phone when I'm not getting the ability to return to tmibile or warranty plus not that you would but if the seller reports it stolen or lost also so for me to buy used the price Der has to be worth the tradeoff
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I am shocked that the price for the G2 has dropped for a phone that just came out on 9/12
http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-g2-moto-x-amazon-price-cut-281886/
Amazon will do that a lot even with brand new phones. I can't say that I'm surprised to be honest...
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hd-renegade said:
I am shocked that the price for the G2 has dropped for a phone that just came out on 9/12
http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-g2-moto-x-amazon-price-cut-281886/
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Same goes for Note 3... it's really not that crazy. Amazon wants you to buy through them, so they beat other prices even on new phones sometimes. Amazon is awesome like that
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I am shocked that the price for the G2 has dropped for a phone that just came out on 9/12
http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-g2-moto-x-amazon-price-cut-281886/
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thats typical for a third party retailer
goto the carrier store if you want to pay full price
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Same goes for Note 3... it's really not that crazy. Amazon wants you to buy through them, so they beat other prices even on new phones sometimes. Amazon is awesome like that
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Just shocking that the price came down that fast. To think I paid full retail for mine so I could keep my unlimited data.
In Singapore, a few days ago, it was about 730 dollars. It's 715 today with free OTG, screen protector and official LG window case. I'm getting a brand new one for 650 without the freebies. It would have been 700 couple of days ago. But I'm not complaining.
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Who is this shocking to? Anyone who had any slight of a experiences in buying an LG device should have known that.
This was exactly the case with the Optimus G and the G pro. Hey even the HTC One went down in price the first month.
Shocking? No not really
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sacredsoul said:
In Singapore, a few days ago, it was about 730 dollars. It's 715 today with free OTG, screen protector and official LG window case. I'm getting a brand new one for 650 without the freebies. It would have been 700 couple of days ago. But I'm not complaining.
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I was reading a lot of posts on the Verizon Community form that there is a bad batch of G2's out there where folks have not been able to use their phone due to a bad SIM. I bought mine day 1 and I have not had any issues.
Par for the course, welcome to getting a phone as soon as it comes out. You wanna play early your gonna pay.
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Who is this shocking to? Anyone who had any slight of a experiences in buying an LG device should have known that.
This was exactly the case with the Optimus G and the G pro. Hey even the HTC One went down in price the first month.
Shocking? No not really
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Right. Only phones that don't do that are Apple's but we already know why they don't discount any of their merchandise
I got my GS3 for $149.99 from Radioshack about a month after its release.
Note that this is the case for subsidized pricing which is simply the retailer cutting into their margin since the carrier kicks something back for the new contract or re-up. You never see msrp come down like this.
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Radio shack now selling Verizon g2 for $99
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I got my LG G2 9-22-13 at Costco, $162 out the door, with no Activation (bone-you) fee.
Paid $399 plus tax outright from Bell. Mind you price error on there part of course.
Those Price drops man... i always a little stupid Buts its a commen thing in the Mobilephone Market...
I paid 529€ for it.
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I am shocked that the price for the G2 has dropped for a phone that just came out on 9/12
http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-g2-moto-x-amazon-price-cut-281886/
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Samsung Note3 was launched in India for INR49990 with in 15 days the price has come down to INR47990. what's the big deal. if the product is good & the user is satisfied, it's worth the money else even for free, the phone is not worth it.
amazon does penny phones that are brand new too. when the dna came out, I think, or the rezound, one of them, it was a penny like a month after it came out... and they were both high end phones at the time. why is anyone complaining that there's a price drop?
hell, from day one if you went to Verizon online and used their 30 percent off code, the phone was only 140, which is what I paid for it.
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Sprint's version of the G2 is already on sale and its not even out yet. How about that for fast?
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