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I think we have a winner:
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/02/0...or-motorola-xoom-htc-thunderbolt-on-the-14th/
This is confirmation enough for me. Lol
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Hell yeah! Good enough for me.
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Hopefully its true. Still a ton of skepticism due to it not being a Thursday. VZW needs to just drop the bomb. I predict a Superbowl commercial.
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I'll be up bright and early on Sunday if Best Buy does decide to take pre-orders.
Not that this is confirmation but I just got off the phone with a Verizon rep. She couldn't find anything to verify the 14th as the release date but said she "believes" that will be the date. Take it for what it's worth.
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While I was at best buy earlier the Rep said Valentine's day is still the date they're set on. Also said as far as they know 4g wont cost more for now. All things we know but reassuring to hear it again.
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Redneck Trash said:
Not that this is confirmation but I just got off the phone with a Verizon rep. She couldn't find anything to verify the 14th as the release date but said she "believes" that will be the date. Take it for what it's worth.
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I'm totally with you on this. At the time I made this post I swear I was at the point where I thought this date was at least 90% accurate. Now Best Buy IS taking pre-orders as of this morning but won't give me a date or a price? I dunno, sketchy and I don't just hand out money and not know anything about what I get in return, lots of other dates flying around too. I think there will be a Super Bowl commercial I certainly hope so, if not Verizon is shooting itself in the foot here.
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I'm totally with you on this. At the time I made this post I swear I was at the point where I thought this date was at least 90% accurate. Now Best Buy IS taking pre-orders as of this morning but won't give me a date or a price? I dunno, sketchy and I don't just hand out money and not know anything about what I get in return, lots of other dates flying around too. I think there will be a Super Bowl commercial I certainly hope so, if not Verizon is shooting itself in the foot here.
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All you are doing is holding a place in line. They give you a $50 gift card for you deposit. You can blow them off if need be and you'll have $50 at BB. What's the problem?
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All you are doing is holding a place in line. They give you a $50 gift card for you deposit. You can blow them off if need be and you'll have $50 at BB. What's the problem?
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Problem is they don't do 1yr contracts which is a HUGE deal for me at least, big difference between geeting an upgrade in 10 months vs 20.
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Problem is they don't do 1yr contracts which is a HUGE deal for me at least, big difference between geeting an upgrade in 10 months vs 20.
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We can technically do one year contracts but things get really weird/messy
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Problem is they don't do 1yr contracts which is a HUGE deal for me at least, big difference between geeting an upgrade in 10 months vs 20.
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They are offering their buyback program on this phone for free (everything is for the first week). The basis for the price of the phone is RETAIL. This phone minimum will be $599. At the 10 month mark they will buy back your phone for $240. I think that will compare with a one year plan rather well.
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They are offering their buyback program on this phone for free (everything is for the first week). The basis for the price of the phone is RETAIL. This phone minimum will be $599. At the 10 month mark they will buy back your phone for $240. I think that will compare with a one year plan rather well.
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That's not as good as it sounds, I can sell a 1 year old TBolt for 300 on craigslist. Let's do the math a 599.99 phone (regularly priced at 199.99 on contract) will get you a buy back of 240. The retail price of most phones is 599.99 thats 600-240=360. I'd be paying 360 for my next phone!
My next upgrade would cost me almost 1 and a half times more than if I just signed a 1yr contract and paid 70 extra dollars up front. Not to mention Verizon bends backwards when you approach your out of date contract. They've called me a few times about certain "offers" since I'm almost out of contract to get me to renew. On top of all this after I get the upgrade I can still get the 300 extra dollars by selling the phone on craigslist myself making my next upgrade 100% free + profit. I don't sign 2yr contracts it's not worth it in this industry.
This was just tweeted by @Verizonwireless (the official VZW Twitter): "HTC Thunderbolt: no updates to report. We'll share what's real, when it's real, directly. Here."
Looks like we're left in the dark a while longer. Sounds like it's not decided yet, or the release date is too far off for them to announce. Looks like... we should probably be thinking later rather than sooner. Bummer.
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This was just tweeted by @Verizonwireless (the official VZW Twitter): "HTC Thunderbolt: no updates to report. We'll share what's real, when it's real, directly. Here."
Looks like we're left in the dark a while longer. Sounds like it's not decided yet, or the release date is too far off for them to announce. Looks like... we should probably be thinking later rather than sooner. Bummer.
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I just preordered mine and they said at BB that so far the 14th is the launch date.
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I just preordered mine and they said at BB that so far the 14th is the launch date.
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Only way Best Buy could know the release date is if Verizon released it to them. Best Buy is only speculating or Verizon has decided to tell them and no one else. Did you receive confirmation on when you can pick up your Thunderbolt?
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Redneck Trash said:
Only way Best Buy could know the release date is if Verizon released it to them. Best Buy is only speculating or Verizon has decided to tell them and no one else. Did you receive confirmation on when you can pick up your Thunderbolt?
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They told me it will be the 14th but I am going to get a phone call when I can pick it up. So keep my fingers crossed
Its got to be the 14th. Verizon wouldn't let the biggest electronics retailer in the U.S. to be telling thousands of people a false release date. As someone said earlier, the only reason best buy is saying the 14th is because Verizon told them!
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Android central said best buy will have exclusive rights to sell thunderbolt probably because HTC knows vzw sucks ass and treat us customers like crap ..if it wasn't for the phones (and sadly the service is good ha) I'd switch carriers ..but best buy is the place..I pre ordered mine yesterday ..I read..199.99 after rebate minus the 50 pre order fee..they put on gift card..and the 14th is when we get them..can't wait
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Rebate would be nice. 249.99 is steep.
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Not sure how I can get one... I've been with Sprint less than a year, I believe my wife and I got our EVOs in September... I'm Silver Premier automatically through my employer. Is there any way for me to get a discounted EVO 3D or am I looking at $599?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
You can trade your EVO in to Sprint or Target and get $150 off ($449)
Or i have 1 on Marketplace on here for $450 which ill have in hand tomorrow ordered 4 keeping 3 selling 1.
sell ur evos on CL, use that to knock off some of the retail price, may save about 50%+
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Not sure how I can get one... I've been with Sprint less than a year, I believe my wife and I got our EVOs in September... I'm Silver Premier automatically through my employer. Is there any way for me to get a discounted EVO 3D or am I looking at $599?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
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I've been with Sprint since September and I'm getting mine on Friday for the discounted price. I called the retention line (posted in another thread) and asked them to do a manual override on my upgrade.
I also received a $70 credit on my account for renewing my contract.
You can find the number and more by clicking here.
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I've been with Sprint since September and I'm getting mine on Friday for the discounted price. I called the retention line (posted in another thread) and asked them to do a manual override on my upgrade.
I also received a $70 credit on my account for renewing my contract.
You can find the number and more by clicking here.
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Is it the number in the first post of that thread? Thank you very much, I will try...
Just add a line. Its $20 but thnk about it like financing a phone
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Just add a line. Its $20 but thnk about it like financing a phone
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20 bucks over 24 months is $480 bucks, plus $199 = 680 Don't be silly. You may not even be able to transfer your phone number.
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Is it the number in the first post of that thread? Thank you very much, I will try...
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+1 to this method. I called 877-775-4886 (Account Services I think) and I just asked them to reset my eligibility. There was no hold time, the CSR was very friendly, and the end result is 30 minutes later I was eligible for the 2 year upgrade promo. I was already over the 1 year upgrade eligibility, but I have seen others post that they will reset your upgrade even before the first year, so it's worth a shot. Just call them and politely ask them to reset your upgrade eligibility so you can get the Evo 3D for $199. Also mention that you want to sign a new 2 year contract extension (you are going to have to do it anyways if you buy with an upgrade promo).
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Is it the number in the first post of that thread? Thank you very much, I will try...
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Yup, the 1-877 number!
Not bein silly. And yes you can transfer your line. Some people do it some dont. To be honest, more people do it than dont
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Well, I failed... She said if I was at least a year into my contract... I could have maybe gotten something, but because I'm not a year into my contract until August that there wasn't much she could do... Very, very nice though...
Oh well...
We have 2 EVOs since August and wanted to upgrade to 1 EVO 3D...
She spoke to supervisor as well, and at the end even offered to let me speak to the supervisor but I just gave up...
BTW: I am Premier Silver due to the association of Sprint with my work...
I just got my upgrade reset..........I was 9 days away from a year upgrade 75.00.
Sprint gave me the full upgrade. 199.00 evo3d here i come
Congrats... I'm sure if I was 9 days, I would have had a chance, but 2 months was a no-go at least according to the rep I talked to and her supervisor...
The Rezound is now $199 online at VZW.com. I wonder if they will honor our "worry free" period and give us the difference back?
I upgraded to the GNEX and was told I had to the 15th to return it. I did return for a $35 restocking fee, then go the Rezound. Can I still get $100 credited? What should I say to the CSR, I have a feeling that aren't going to give in easily?
They must have a lot in stock, surplus or b/c of the sales decline in HTC.
EDIT: Just got off the phone with the rep, he credited my acct $100 of my next bill. I don't know if thats because I had until Jan 15th until my "worry free" grace period was up or if they will honor everyone? I would try it though, he didn't give me any problems when I asked for it. He actually said he had no idea there was a price drop.
They usually do if you buy it within 30 days, so it wouldn't hurt to try and post your results. Good luck
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Tell them you bought the phone for the $299 and now its on sale. I did that with the thunderbolt they sent me letter with $50 dollars off and the price also dropped a $100 so they gave me $150 off three weeks later.
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For what it's worth, I bought it from Verizon on the 5th (Thursday) for $269.99, called this morning and had a $100 credit already applied to my account. I ordered online and haven't even received the phone yet.
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Just in time! My upgrade day is sat the 14th. I've been checking it every day cuz I'm cheap and I refuse to pay $300. Can't wait...
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I doubt for those of us who bought it day 1 will get anything. I mean it has been 2 months. They are probably prepping for all the CES releases.
Funny thing, their "flagship" Razr, and Nexus are still $299.
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For what it's worth, I bought it from Verizon on the 5th (Thursday) for $269.99, called this morning and had a $100 credit already applied to my account. I ordered online and haven't even received the phone yet.
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What did you call in and say? I bought mine the same say and I am waiting for mine in the mail too and was just about to call.
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What did you call in and say? I bought mine the same say and I am waiting for mine in the mail too and was just about to call.
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Nothing exceptional. I just explained I purchased it on Thursday online, and noticed that the price dropped $100 today. I said, "Can I get a credit applied, or do I need to refuse delivery and reorder", but I doubt it's even necessary to say that.
Just ask for the credit. There won't be a problem with timing of a few days.
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Hopefully this will increase interest in the phone.... and increase the pace of development activity!!
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They usually do if you buy it within 30 days, so it wouldn't hurt to try and post your results. Good luck
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Worked for me, first try. All he did was call the store to confirm the price and credited me the money on my next bill. He didn't give me any problems, all I said was I ordered the phone for $299 and I saw $100 price drop.
I just got off the phone with Verizon. I have to wait until I accept the delivery and activate the new phone before they can issue me a credit.
FYI, Verizon offers a 14 day price guarantee (that's what the rep told me on the phone), So if you ordered yours within the last 14 days, call in and get your money!
If I bought my phone at the Verizon store do you guys think they will honor the 100?
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Rep I just spoke with said they only honor price changes up to 15 days after purchase. I asked about the people who bought it during the holiday return period and she said no. I was nice to her, and she was nice back, incase anyone is curious how the convo went.
Rep said the credit is automatic but she did notate my account.
Good call. I got my phone new years day and they had no problem crediting my account. Good looking out.
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Now... I'm waiting for it to be $99
I have always been an early adopter and paid full price when things come out. My current Droid Incredible works fine for what I use it for so I will just wait a bit. Figure another month perhaps and $99 will be the new price. Keep the other $200 I saved for other toys.
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Now... I'm waiting for it to be $99
I have always been an early adopter and paid full price when things come out. My current Droid Incredible works fine for what I use it for so I will just wait a bit. Figure another month perhaps and $99 will be the new price. Keep the other $200 I saved for other toys.
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if you were an early adopter I don't think you'd be rocking the original incredible...
you are right.... I stopped doing that.
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you are right.... I stopped doing that.
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but did you pre-order the fire??
I actually got my rezound for a penny from amazon.
There must be a new flagship from HTC coming to VZ. I meant wth?
If it matters, I bought my Rezound on December 9th and Verizon credited my account $100 today. I called 611, had to sit on hold for a while, but I'm $100 richer now!
Wondering if anyone has had this happen to them:
I have a family plan with 5 lines. All the lines are do up for 2 year upgrades. I went into BestBuy yesterday and upgraded my brothers line to the LTE for 60 with trade in. I checked sprint online and his contract was already showing updated with the contract detail locked in for 2 years.
I upgraded my line thru Walmart to the LTE about 2 weeks ago and my line is still showing with a $150 upgrade available. I checked through the Sprint online and through the automated line. Both say the same.
I am wondering if I can just go into BB and upgrade my line again and get another LTE...
Probably so. Same thing happened to me at best buy last year. I waited three months and it never showed the new contract locked in. I went to the sprint store a few months later and upgraded again with no issues.
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Wondering if anyone has had this happen to them:
I have a family plan with 5 lines. All the lines are do up for 2 year upgrades. I went into BestBuy yesterday and upgraded my brothers line to the LTE for 60 with trade in. I checked sprint online and his contract was already showing updated with the contract detail locked in for 2 years.
I upgraded my line thru Walmart to the LTE about 2 weeks ago and my line is still showing with a $150 upgrade available. I checked through the Sprint online and through the automated line. Both say the same.
I am wondering if I can just go into BB and upgrade my line again and get another LTE...
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Same thing happened to my wife at Wal-mart. The upgrade is still showing as available for her. I'll think she'll hold onto it for next year though, she likes being able to get a new phone every year HAHA
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Sleep bug is starting to bother me now.... I'm not getting texts and calls until I turn the screen on
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Same thing happens last year after I upgraded my line on the 3d and got me another phone 2 months later
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andrusk said:
Same thing happened to my wife at Wal-mart. The upgrade is still showing as available for her. I'll think she'll hold onto it for next year though, she likes being able to get a new phone every year HAHA
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compneo said:
Probably so. Same thing happened to me at best buy last year. I waited three months and it never showed the new contract locked in. I went to the sprint store a few months later and upgraded again with no issues.
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Thanks for the reply. Here is my situation. I bought through Walmart and paid 170 and we went to Best Buy for my brothers and got his for 60 with OG Evo trade in. I was going to return my LTE to Walmart and go to best buy to get the 60 dollar deal becuase I have an extra EVO with a broken charging port that has been laying there for a while with no use.
But when I saw the my upgrade is still available I think im just going into Best Buy to try to upgrade another on my line and just sell my EVO LTE on Craigslist or something. I dont want to risk returning and losing out on the upgrade...
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Thanks for the reply. Here is my situation. I bought through Walmart and paid 170 and we went to Best Buy for my brothers and got his for 60 with OG Evo trade in. I was going to return my LTE to Walmart and go to best buy to get the 60 dollar deal becuase I have an extra EVO with a broken charging port that has been laying there for a while with no use.
But when I saw the my upgrade is still available I think im just going into Best Buy to try to upgrade another on my line and just sell my EVO LTE on Craigslist or something. I dont want to risk returning and losing out on the upgrade...
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Whatever your prerogative is man, go for it. I was tempted to do another upgrade on my wifes line and just sell the phone for cash, but alas, she wants to keep her upgrade for next year lol
It's gotta have something to do with the cahsiers doing the upgrades wrong. My wife and I both got our phones at Wal-mart, but mine shows the upgrade as used. Oh well
same thing happened to me through wal-mart. upgrade eligibility retained after buying at wal-mart. woot.
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Whatever your prerogative is man, go for it. I was tempted to do another upgrade on my wifes line and just sell the phone for cash, but alas, she wants to keep her upgrade for next year lol
It's gotta have something to do with the cahsiers doing the upgrades wrong. My wife and I both got our phones at Wal-mart, but mine shows the upgrade as used. Oh well
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Thinking of waiting for the Iphone 5 and flipping that one. Thinking I will make a bigger profit....
I just saw this pop up earlier this afternoon: http://www.wirefly.com/product/veri...refly_Google&gclid=CMmSwZniz7MCFUid4AodAmsAIw
It says for new Verizon accounts only. I don't know how long this will last. Think for Black Friday there will be deals to be had for the phone?
damn you beat me to it. but yeah, really good deal!
I read somewhere that best buy will have 20% off cell phone purchases but I'll be damned if I'm going to wait in line for 2 days to save $40...
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I read somewhere that best buy will have 20% off cell phone purchases but I'll be damned if I'm going to wait in line for 2 days to save $40...
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Yeah, I hear ya. As with the previous few Black Friday deals for me, it'll all be done with a click of the mouse and that's it.
Man, I hope they keep it at this price.. I have 3 other lines I'll be bringing over to VZW if the DNA turns out to be as good as they say.. (I'm switching to VZW anyhow, not just for the DNA) :silly:
Wirefly would let me create the pre-order. But, VZW configrmed that I am not eligible for an upgrade until February.
Then, the fine print for Wirefly said that if for any reason the service is not maintained for 181 days, or the service is fraudulently added, etc, they will charge an additional $400 per smartphone.
I figured that this was just yet another way for VZW to screw me over, so I bailed.
Best thing i can do is vote with my dollars and take revenue away from Verizon ASAP.
Please refer to the last few pages in this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978271
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Please refer to the last few pages in this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978271
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Thanks!!!
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Please refer to the last few pages in this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978271
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Thanks!!
I just pre-ordered mine through VZW and got 50 dollars off (149.00) for signing a new contract. Though there was a 30 dollar upgrade fee and 11 dollars tax. Came out to 191.XX and I'm selling my Rezound for 200! Good deal! xD
Just ordered mine through my available upgrade, no tax and did overnight shipping. Came out to 169.99
Does anyone know of any current deals going on for the DNA. I was hoping to wait for Amazonwireless to put it on sale for a .01 like they did the rezound but no luck so far :/
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hello im a new member
I ordered mine from Wirefly as well, but for $129.99 with free overnight shipping.
$20 coupon code: TB20 or RETAILMENOT20
Call them and tell them the coupon was for $20 off AND a free overnight shipping
Profit
So far I have bought 3 DNA's using wirefly. For my girlfriend, her mother, and myself. Of course I end up getting the one with light leaking through the screen from the menu key light. Looks like a light/dead pixel but its much larger than a pixel would be on this screen and only visible when the menu keys light up. Customer service has been very good, they are going to ship me a new one and once I get it and set it up I can ship the other one back.
I used WIREFLYBLUE83 coupon code and got a free bluetooth.