Good evening fellow XDA and AT&T SGN enthusiasts. Been off the scene here for a long while. I preordered my SGN from BB and will get it tomorrow. BUT, I've come onto a deal at my local Costco Wholesale warehouse I feel I needed to share as I'm planning to do it myself.
So here's the deal:
Costco will offer the SGN starting the 19th for home delivery. Usually 2 days to deliver. I know, bummer to have to wait.
Price for upgrades and new lines should be around 270-280. So less than AT&T and Best Buy. (I know the 50 gc) But the savings continue past that 50
IN ADDITION, you should have no upgrade fee(save 36), no restocking fee (save 35 if you decide to return it), possibly the first month of data free (save 30), 90 days to return versus the 30 by BB and AT&T, free accessory kit (includes car charger, screen protectors, belt holster/pouch).
All said and done, this is one heck of a deal. They will offer both White and Blue. The only downside is the wait. But if you didn't preorder and were or are planning to wait, and you have a Costco membership, this should be the way to go!
Simply put in dollars, here is the breakdown if the info I got was correct.
Save 20-30 in price alone. Save the upgrade/ activation fee of 36. Save 30 (+/-) for first months free data. That's 66 minimum saved versus the 50 from BB. 116 at most.
Add the free accessories (not the best quality but will do and is more than a case)
Add the fact you have 90 days of protection from Costco none the less.
I make no guarantees of this information other than that's what I was told. I'm planning to try the SGN from BB tomorrow for a week. If I like it, I'll pay the restocking fee of 35 and get my Note from Costco STILL coming out ahead if the figures are correct.
Anyways, thanks for reading and I hope to see you all around the forums. I hope this information is valuable to whomever may need/ want it. Let me know what your experiences are with this if anyone decides to go this route. I've bought MANY a phone from Costco and believe they are the best place to buy. Too bad they were late on the draw for this phone.... :-(
That sure looks like a very good deal. Only accessory we got from at&t is the charger. Lol.
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Actually I have heard there is no restocking fee at BB on phones.
As with Amazon wireless, I would verify whether that long return period is equipment only (or one could be on the hook for a contract if the device is returned after AT&T's return window). Just something to check into if it isn't stated plainly beforehand.
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I can check tomorrow and will make a report about this. Hopefully that this rumor is true as I love costco's additional accessories.
BTW, if you will join in an existing family plan (new number/new contract) .. will I get this benefit too from Costco?
What accessories do they give you?
Where did you hear that you get a month of free data? I also think I did have to pay the upgrade fee last time I bought at costco, though it could have changed I guess.
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As with Amazon wireless, I would verify whether that long return period is equipment only (or one could be on the hook for a contract if the device is returned after AT&T's return window). Just something to check into if it isn't stated plainly beforehand.
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The 90 days is equipment-only. If you return within 30 days you can also have AT&T cancel your contract, but after that you can only exchange the phone for another on-contract AT&T phone (or return the equipment for cash and throw the subsidy away I guess). Costco itself is very lenient with returns but they can't do anything about the 30 day AT&T contract cancellation period.
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I can check tomorrow and will make a report about this. Hopefully that this rumor is true as I love costco's additional accessories.
BTW, if you will join in an existing family plan (new number/new contract) .. will I get this benefit too from Costco?
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Costco has add-a-line prices, but it's often a bit more expensive depending on the phone.
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What accessories do they give you?
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It varies by phone. Usually it's something like a car charger, case, screen protectors, and/or earbuds.
I definitely recommend at least checking out buying from costco. The 90 day exchange period alone is a great reason. I've found their prices are usually a smidge higher than amazon wireless, but if you want the free accessories or aren't 100% sure on the phone you want it's great.
Just curious.
I'm part of a family plan and I'm waiting to upgrade. The $50 discount at Amazon is not available to me because of the family plan. Will I get a discount at Costco... or am I stuck paying the $300?
Starting to look better for prices, still waiting out on it going lower, come on $199 .....or less lol
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Just curious.
I'm part of a family plan and I'm waiting to upgrade. The $50 discount at Amazon is not available to me because of the family plan. Will I get a discount at Costco... or am I stuck paying the $300?
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Most costco upgrade prices are the same as the new contract prices, and they don't differentiate between family/individual plans (they have three prices--new contract, upgrade, add a line). However they don't generally discount as deeply as amazon. If I had to guess the Note will probably be $280-$290 for upgrades when it comes to costco, but we won't know for sure until they have it. In my experience the guys at the kiosk in costco don't generally know much ahead of time what their upcoming options will look like, but you could go ask.
Take a look at their website; they have all their current offerings there, and I've never seen them have different online and in-store prices. I'm sure the Note will show up there when it is available.
Best Buy clearly has a sticker on the test unit I saw that had a $35 restocking fee will apply on it.
No restocking fee. 90 day equipment guarantee. 30 days for service return timeframe. Typically they sell new handsets at 70-80 less than the selling price, which in this case is around 350. So hence the 270-280 range on the purchase cost.
Keep in mind also folks, Amazon Wireless is an ONLINE service with additional ETF rules and guidelines, more than just the carrier. If you need to return or want to return, there will be headaches to face. At least Costco is local and brick and mortar.
Accessories have been covered in prior posts and replies.
You WILL need to be a member of Costco ($55-$110 with $110 the Executive and has cash back accruals of %2 of purchases made for the entire year! So get paid to shop, that's what I do!) to purchase this.
Looking at the total package, I'm glad to be a member and make my phone purchases there! Piece of mind, great pricing, local locations and some additional monies back make me stay.
Not impressed I would rather get it for $250 and a free case that's a $80 savings not to mention the black tie insurance and I plan on keeping the note so I Really don't care about a restocking fee
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Not impressed I would rather get it for $250 and a free case that's a $80 savings not to mention the black tie insurance and I plan on keeping the note so I Really don't care about a restocking fee
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Are you paying an upgrade fee? What about a car charger, screen protectors, possibly ear buds or a leather holster versus the flip case?
Just pointing out some additional advantages...
To each his own. For me, it'll work out better in the long run.
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Are you paying an upgrade fee? What about a car charger, screen protectors, possibly ear buds or a leather holster versus the flip case?
Just pointing out some additional advantages...
To each his own. For me, it'll work out better in the long run.
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i go with the SGP screen protectors...what kind are they giving you?. The accessorizes i pretty much got taken care of already
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500630
just curious tho how is there insurance is there a deductible ? because with besdtbuy there is none
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i go with the SGP screen protectors...what kind are they giving you?. The accessorizes i pretty much got taken care of already
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500630
just curious tho how is there insurance is there a deductible ? because with besdtbuy there is none
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There is no insurance. You'd have to go through AT&T or buy 3rd party like square trade or similar.
Looks like Best Buy is a better route for you. Especially for that no deductible coverage. I'm wondering if that Black-Tie plan could be purchased for phones not bought at Best Buy. Something to cOnsider.
I had gone to 3 different Costco's on friday to ask about the Note and they had no clue about it. I had already pre-ordered from Best Buy so I'm sticking with them.
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There is no insurance. You'd have to go through AT&T or buy 3rd party like square trade or similar.
Looks like Best Buy is a better route for you. Especially for that no deductible coverage. I'm wondering if that Black-Tie plan could be purchased for phones not bought at Best Buy. Something to cOnsider.
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Black tie protection can be purchased on iPhone bought somewhere else but no other phones. And we don't have any restocking fees regardless of what you've seen/ been told. Some managers got in trouble not long ago for telling people we had restocking fees to avoid return/exchanges.
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I work at Costco. Yesterday when I checked the price of the phone they had it for $350. Yes $50 more than retail. also it is only available for home delivery meaning they have to special order it.. I don't know nothing about getting the first month data for free.
It maybe different if you order at Costco.com
Ok so here it is. Costco will begin selling via home delivery on the 21st fir a cost of 269.99. You'll get the phone, accessories with no upgrade/ activation fees. No credit will be given for the first months data plan though.... 90 day return/ exchange program. There was also mention of a free extended battery as well but ill see that if and when it happens. No restocking fee either! Available in white or carbon blue.
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Galaxy Note at Costco
dakleenupman,
thx for the good info. curious though as to how u get ur intel on costco selling the note starting on 2/21. i called our local costco wireless folks and they had no idea. no reason to question the reliability of ur info but also don't want to rely upon it if it turns out that it will be several wks b/f costco starts selling it.
thx!
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Sprint and target are offering 150 for used evo 4g, which isn't really a bad deal if you're evo is bad condition, but if yours is in good condition you can easily get 200, probably 250, and a slight chance at 300 if you post at the right time and include the right stuff.
Now there's also radioahack who is offering a whopping 100 for your evo. Like I said above if yours is in good condition go with Craig's or eBay, if not go with target or sprint. $100 ? Really radio shack?
Last of all is best buy. I'm not quite sure about there buy back program but its probably similar
Edit: wirefly is also sellin it right now for 179.99, but according to user RDCRDS, they ill jack I up to 300 if you switch the phone to another line. So for those upgrading your mom/brother/daughters lines, don't go through wirefly.
If you decide to sell your Evo through inline services, I highly recommend starting with craigslist. There are no fees or taxes, but the buyers are usually cheap compared to eBay buyers. With eBay you get a larger customer base and your item will sell for more, BUT and this a big but, sir mix-a-lots type of butt, eBay and PayPal combined, charge an arm and leg for their services. Those fees can be paid back with in 30 days so you can take them out of ur next paycheck to make your self feel better.
Heres a link to an eBay and PayPal fee calculator. If your start your item at 100 and it sells for 270 plus 10 shipping and handling, your total fees will be about 35 bucks
Once you sell, I recommend buying from sprint if the instant rebate service they're offering is still available at the time of launch. The tax charged on these phones is based on the full retail price and sprint usually has the cheapest out of all of the others.
I personally will be buying fromnbest buy because I put 50 bucks down on may 5th to pre order mine through that "secret pre order" thing they were doing.
So where are you guys going to buy from?
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We are lucky they even offer to buy back our phones.
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I think this is a pointless thread and is really irrelevant based upon the title. Ill humor you though. ATM im going with Best Buy but if sprint expands their new activation credit from another carrier thing that gives you $125 off the phone then it will be Sprint and the Sprint store I am near is not doing Pre-orders.
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I think this is a pointless thread and is really irrelevant based upon the title. Ill humor you though. ATM im going with Best Buy but if sprint expands their new activation credit from another carrier thing that gives you $125 off the phone then it will be Sprint and the Sprint store I am near is not doing Pre-orders.
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Much better thread then the another released date one.
So what you are saying is if Best Buy sells the phone for an extra $100 then everyone else, say $599, that is the price I will be paying tax on? Do you have to pay the tax on the full price of the device anywhere you go? If that is the case, I wish I didn't put $50 down at BB because that just seems wrong!
Can someone confirm this is how it works....
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Much better thread then the another released date one.
So what you are saying is if Best Buy sells the phone for an extra $100 then everyone else, say $599, that is the price I will be paying tax on? Do you have to pay the tax on the full price of the device anywhere you go? If that is the case, I wish I didn't put $50 down at BB because that just seems wrong!
Can someone confirm this is how it works....
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Its to what YOU pay. Lets say sprint is the only one that gave an instant rebate and all other places you have to mail it in. $200-50=150*1.07(for 7%)=$160.50 vs 200*1.07=214-50=164. OK so the difference is 164-160.5=$3.50. So it costs you
roughly a gallon of gas. Nothing to fret about. Also Best Buy has reward zone stuff and well the people that work there usually aren't as dumb as the people that work in a sprint store.
Also in reference to your $100 more that would cost you $7 in tax. Basically take the difference and multiply it by your tax. add the 1 in front of the decimal to add the tax or add a 0 to find out how much the tax is.
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Its to what YOU pay. Lets say sprint is the only one that gave an instant rebate and all other places you have to mail it in. $200-50=150*1.07(for 7%)=$160.50 vs 200*1.07=214-50=164. OK so the difference is 164-160.5=$3.50. So it costs you
roughly a gallon of gas. Nothing to fret about. Also Best Buy has reward zone stuff and well the people that work there usually aren't as dumb as the people that work in a sprint store.
Also in reference to your $100 more that would cost you $7 in tax. Basically take the difference and multiply it by your tax. add the 1 in front of the decimal to add the tax or add a 0 to find out how much the tax is.
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I understand the math but thought I would be paying the tax on $200 and not on $600 from Best Buy. So it is actually $400 more then I ws expecting to pay tax on and we are about .0875% here. If you trade in your device, do they give you the tax for it like when you trade in a car?
when I preordered mine at best buy the guy who rang me up told me that the gift card is refundable. I'm pretty sure bsed on past experience that best buy is going to charge 599 for full retal and sprint is going to charge 499. So pretty much you're looking at a 10 dollar dfference if the tax rate in your area is 10%! 50-60 dollars.
Wow that's pretty much the 50 down payment
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i'm gonna order from my sprint premiere account on the 21st (gonna check @ midnight, i know, terrible)
and i should get no later then the 23rd.
im gona get mine at best buy because in oregon i can get a real deal. probobly around 250 with my 2 year upgrade in september
I already purchased two from wirefly. 179.99 no tax, free shipping and 50 bucks off when used with my BofA add it up. I might have to wait a few extra days after launch but I am patient. So out the door 129.99. This is of course upgrade price.
I went in to Sprint to preorder mine today. This is a corporate store and I asked about the mail in rebate, he told me they are going to be using mail in rebates again with the EVO 3D. He may not have been right, but I do remember when Sprint stopped mail in rebates they said it would be temporary.
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I understand the math but thought I would be paying the tax on $200 and not on $600 from Best Buy. So it is actually $400 more then I ws expecting to pay tax on and we are about .0875% here. If you trade in your device, do they give you the tax for it like when you trade in a car?
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I have read elsewhere on here that Best Buy charged people tax on the total cost of the phone. I have no reason to disbelieve these people but that was not my experience. When I purchased my evo from BB last year, I was only charged tax on what I actually paid for the phone. I'm not complaining but I do wonder why this is not uniform all over.
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I have read elsewhere on here that Best Buy charged people tax on the total cost of the phone. I have no reason to disbelieve these people but that was not my experience. When I purchased my evo from BB last year, I was only charged tax on what I actually paid for the phone. I'm not complaining but I do wonder why this is not uniform all over.
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It depends on the state. From what I've read, that's how it works in California. Stores don't get to decide how they charge sales tax on items people buy...state/local government does that for them and they just pass it along to us .
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It depends on the state. From what I've read, that's how it works in California. Stores don't get to decide how they charge sales tax on items people buy...state/local government does that for them and they just pass it along to us .
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Makes sense. I learned something new today!
Is it true that if you purchase at Sprint store you don't get charged activation and upgrade fees..I might of heard that about Telesales
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Is it true that if you purchase at Sprint store you don't get charged activation and upgrade fees..I might of heard that about Telesales
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That's only if you order online I think. I recently upgraded one of my lines and had to pay the $18 'upgrade fee'. I tried a couple times to get them to credit it back since I've never had to pay an activation fee because of my work discount, but they just told me their policies changed and it was a 'valid' fee lol. They said the only time it was not charged was online orders only. I can activate/switch as many phones as I want using the online activation thing and not get charged...but having the guy at the store punch in a few numbers costs me $18.
Just Bought mine from WireFly moments ago, $179.99 Free Shipping.
Wirefly is ok but if you have a problem with the phone it is 100% harder to get it fixed replaced because they do not have local stores.
For 20$ more ill go with best buy.Plus if in 5 months if you take the phone off that line they can hit you up for 300$
I got 1 evo from them and had a lot of problems.
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Wirefly is ok but if you have a problem with the phone it is 100% harder to get it fixed replaced because they do not have local stores.
For 20$ more ill go with best buy.Plus if in 5 months if you take the phone off that line they can hit you up for 300$
I got 1 evo from them and had a lot of problems.
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i've heard/read nothing but bad things about wirefly. i wouldn't know personally b/c i've never used them. is there a perk to preorder with best buy over preordering with local sprint store? seems like i will pay tax/upgrade fee in both places.
I just switched to to sprint. I had the Nexus S 4G but i had reception issues, so I went and got the EVO. I'm gonna return that when the EVO 3D comes out atBest Buy.
I just upgraded three lines in my 5 line family plan to SG2's (I loved it, got my parents and uncle to love it too, iPhone converts! I should get a medal or something. Hah)
Costco.com has the SG2 for 199.99 with a 30 dollar instant off, PLUS a case, screen protector, and headset with purchase. That turns out to be more than 100 dollars in instant rebates and accessories (counting all 3 new phones). I just ordered from ATT, and the phones are already shipped, so I can't cancel yet. However I can return the phones, wait till the system resets my upgrade status, and buy from Costco. I'm more interested in the instant offs, since the cases aren't good, and I already ordered cases and screen protectors from amazon.
Any way ATT can "match the price" or something?
The accessories Costco gives you is $2 eBay junk.
Sometimes they will match a price but YMMV. Depends on the manager. Better off buying from Costco anyway because you can swap your device within 90 days rather than 30.
Walmart sells it for 148.88 unless they randomly upped the price.
If the $100 was for 3 phones, then they would save you over $150.
I have had no luck getting AT&T to match prices. Upgraded 2 lines on launch day at a COR store, and have since tried twice, once against online retailers, and more recently against the 148 price at walmart. No joy, the best I got out of either the store directly or AT&T customer care was credit for upgrade and activation fees (which I have always gotten credited in the past just by asking nicely). Was thinking about returning them and re-purchasing at walmart, but COR was gonna hit me with 70 bucks of restocking fees, so the net 30 dollar gain wasn't worth the hassle.
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Walmart sells it for 148.88 unless they randomly upped the price.
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That's where I got mine last Sunday. If you have an unlimited data plan call 611 and make sure you still have it. Mine got removed when I upgraded even though I told the guy I wanted to keep it. They don't know how to do it on their computers.
I don't upgrade through AT&T you get better deals through Walmart, Amazon and Costco.
The key at Walmart is to either call while the assoc is doing the paperwork, or, when they call to verify everything, MAKE THEM REMIND ATT ABOUT KEEPING UNLIM DATA!!! We've done it multiple times now, only reason I know.
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I have had no luck getting AT&T to match prices. Upgraded 2 lines on launch day at a COR store, and have since tried twice, once against online retailers, and more recently against the 148 price at walmart. No joy, the best I got out of either the store directly or AT&T customer care was credit for upgrade and activation fees (which I have always gotten credited in the past just by asking nicely). Was thinking about returning them and re-purchasing at walmart, but COR was gonna hit me with 70 bucks of restocking fees, so the net 30 dollar gain wasn't worth the hassle.
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Same here couldn't get them to price match and returning would be a lateral move with the restocking fee
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My corporate store did price match the Walmart price. You just have to try for yourself to see if they will accept it.
i had to try 2 different stores the 1st one told me its impossible to match and that they are not allowed to do that but if i want i could return the phone pay the restocking fee they would reverse my upgrade and then to go buy it at walmart but i said f*** that and went to another store to try again they did it with no questions asked they just needed proof so they went to walmart website once they saw it they put the credit into my account they will not give it baCK in cash or anything like that but they did put the 51. bucks back into my account as credit so im good with my next bill lol
Best buy will match walmart price(just ask them to look it up) IF you pay tax on the full retail price. Otherwise I think amazon wireless upgrade department also has it for $140 and also saw it at Fry's electronics for $130.
For those of us who can't do the $0.01 Amazon deal, this is the next best thing. I've got mine coming with free next day air.
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For those of us who can't do the $0.01 Amazon deal, this is the next best thing. I've got mine coming with free next day air.
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Nice find. I already have my Rezound on the way through the Amazon penny sale through a new activation, but only because I wasn't attached to my last phone number. In the end, it might end up being a bit of a headache because Amazon's system estimated that I have to wait 1 week because of the holiday weekend for the phone to show up.
-e- Ah, I missed the fact that Costco's price is an online-only deal too. Anyways, it's a nice offer for those that want to upgrade for a decent price.
Why couldn't you do the one penny deal. NM upgrade LOL sorry.
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For those of us who can't do the $0.01 Amazon deal, this is the next best thing. I've got mine coming with free next day air.
http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/shop/do/PhoneDetails/productId/4907
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THANK YOU! Just need to double check tomorrow that I can keep my current data plan and I will have mine on its way. You did it just in the right time too. I was going to order or pick one up tomorrow no matter what but you saved me 150$.
What about saving money on activation fees. I might transfer over 5 lines to Verizon, that's almost 180 bucks in activation fees.
Anyway to avoid this silly fee or get it waived?
I just bought my phone from Verizon last week for $300. Would it be possible for me to return the phone, get my money back (-$35 restocking fee), get my upgrade date back, and order this from Costco (not a member, so 5% surcharge)? I noticed that it said you need to have your current plan for 22 months, would getting my upgrade date back affect this at all?
You might be in luck
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I just bought my phone from Verizon last week for $300. Would it be possible for me to return the phone, get my money back (-$35 restocking fee), get my upgrade date back, and order this from Costco (not a member, so 5% surcharge)? I noticed that it said you need to have your current plan for 22 months, would getting my upgrade date back affect this at all?
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Some good news for you.
According to my understanding, Verizon's holiday return policy as of Nov 15 is the following....all phones can be returned until January 15th (was Jan 9 but they extended it). Minus a 35 dollar restocking fee, you can probably ask them to waive it. Also make sure the rep rolls back your upgrade date. I once returned a phone to T-mobile and they didn't roll back my date, it showed I had used my upgrade even though the phone was returned.
Next good news. I'm a Costco member and have purchased several phones from Wireless Advocates, the company who actually runs the Wireless cell phone sales. (ps they are horrible...Costco needs to go with someone else). Anyway, back to the good news, unless they changed their policy, CELL phones purchased online for non-costco members are exempt from the non-costco member 5 percent surcharge!!! So you get the same benefits as a Costco member would!!! I might be wrong, but maybe Sam's Club online cell phone sales works the same way?
Seems like you're in luck
im a costco member...and i'd totally do it, but honestly, i don't feel llike going through the hassle..if there's a bad batch out there, mine wasn't part of it, so i'd hate to get a bad one and return a perfectly good one lol...plus honestly, the 267 total with tax i paid for the phone feels justified because this phone was ACTUALLY worth every penny to me
I am tempted to return my Rezound also and then get this deal. I wonder how long it is going on for though!
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im a costco member...and i'd totally do it, but honestly, i don't feel llike going through the hassle..if there's a bad batch out there, mine wasn't part of it, so i'd hate to get a bad one and return a perfectly good one lol...plus honestly, the 267 total with tax i paid for the phone feels justified because this phone was ACTUALLY worth every penny to me
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I know exactly how you feel. The one that I got has been perfect, no lag, no dead pixels, no issues. I really don't feel like going through the hassle and potential lemon..but saving over 200 dollars is just too much for me to pass up lol. I paid $300 at the Verizon BJs store I frequent. Any idea how long they're doing this deal?
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I know exactly how you feel. The one that I got has been perfect, no lag, no dead pixels, no issues. I really don't feel like going through the hassle and potential lemon..but saving over 200 dollars is just too much for me to pass up lol. I paid $300 at the Verizon BJs store I frequent. Any idea how long they're doing this deal?
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Again, having dealt with Wireless Advocates(costco) several times, they don't really ever put expiration dates on promotions. Which is very annoying. Also, remember you will pay tax on full retail value of the phone(before subsidy), which the website also doesn't state what the full retail value exactly is. Anyway regardless you would have to pay full unsubsidized tax direct from Verizon too depending on your state.
Another thing, if the website suddenly says "sold out" just check a few hours later, sometimes minutes later, and it will be back in stock.
The free accessories it comes with is JUNK. You would find better stuff at the 99 cent store. You usually get a car charger, a case, and something else. Whatever it's free but still looks and feels like junk from the 99 cent store.
I say do it if you are tight on money.
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Again, having dealt with Wireless Advocates(costco) several times, they don't really ever put expiration dates on promotions. Which is very annoying. Also, remember you will pay tax on full retail value of the phone(before subsidy), which the website also doesn't state what the full retail value exactly is. Anyway regardless you would have to pay full unsubsidized tax direct from Verizon too depending on your state.
Another thing, if the website suddenly says "sold out" just check a few hours later and it will be back in stock.
The free accessories it comes with is JUNK. You would find better stuff at the 99 cent store. You usually get a car charger, a case, and something else. Whatever it's free but still looks and feels like junk from the 99 cent store.
I say do it if you are tight on money.
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I live in a tax free state (Live Free or Die baby), so would I have to pay said tax? Also, the only thing I'm interested in is the screen protector, I have my own case. Would you say that is junk also?
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I live in a tax free state (Live Free or Die baby), so would I have to pay said tax? Also, the only thing I'm interested in is the screen protector, I have my own case. Would you say that is junk also?
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Well if you live in a tax free state, then you probably don't have to pay taxes. LUCKY [email protected] J/K
What state are you in? I'm so jealous, I'm sick of paying nearly 10 percent sales tax in California, errrr. Every time I buy a smartphone I have to pay 50-60 dollars in taxes on the full unsubsidized retail value, this state is stupid.
The screen protector is probably from the 25 cent gum ball machine. The free accessories they give you are seriously junk, but then again I've never gotten a screen protector from them, so it might actually be good, who knows.
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Well if you live in a tax free state, then you probably don't have to pay taxes. LUCKY [email protected] J/K
What state are you in? I'm so jealous, I'm sick of paying nearly 10 percent sales tax in California, errrr. Every time I buy a smart phone I have to pay 50 dollars in taxes on full unsubsidized retail value, this state is stupid.
The screen protector is probably from the 25 cent gum ball machine. The free accessories they give you are seriously junk, but then again I've never gotten a screen protector from them, so it might actually be good, who knows.
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Aw that sucks. I live in New Hampshire, and I love not paying sales tax They process the family line upgrade switch right? I used one of my other lines upgrades on my line.
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Aw that sucks. I live in New Hampshire, and I love not paying sales tax They process the family line upgrade switch right? I used one of my other lines upgrades on my line.
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I didn't understand what you were asking.
"They process the family line upgrade switch right?"
Huh?
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I didn't understand what you were asking.
"They process the family line upgrade switch right?"
Huh?
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Using an upgrade that is on another line in your family plan on your line. I think Verizon calls it the buddy upgrade?
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Using an upgrade that is on another line in your family plan on your line. I think Verizon calls it the buddy upgrade?
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Oh I didn't even know that was possible. You would have to ask wireless advocates directly. That might be something exclusive that Verizon representatives do for you directly as a courtesy, but probably Wireless Advocates(costco) wouldn't have the same ability to do. Make sure because you don't want to end up upgrading a different line on your account and be stuck paying data fees for 2 lines if your line isn't eligible for an upgrade.
Maybe you can call Verizon, tell them you're getting it at Costco, then have them do the buddy switch on the phone for you after?
I talked to Verizon via online chat and the rep said that this is possible through Costco, but I tend to take their info with a grain of salt lol. Thanks for your time and information Much appreciated!
I only got charged tax on $50. I do hope mine doesn't have any problems. I was expecting it would be like dealing with Costco (super easy) but from what you guys are saying, its not going to be easy if I have any issues.
There's no activation fee on upgrades, only on new lines, in which case you should do the Amazon 1 cent deal.
Tell me more about buddy upgrades please.
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I talked to Verizon via online chat and the rep said that this is possible through Costco, but I tend to take their info with a grain of salt lol. Thanks for your time and information Much appreciated!
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Hey, tell me more about this "buddy upgrade." Is this a known and allowed Verizon wireless policy? Also what is a "dummy phone line" they are talking about in that link?
PS read this I found via Google, talks about buddy upgrades and Costco, also someone mentioned something about being careful not to lose your grandfathered unlimited data.
http://community.vzw.com/t5/Upgrade-and-Activation/buddy-upgrades-and-Costco/td-p/626622
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I only got charged tax on $50. I do hope mine doesn't have any problems. I was expecting it would be like dealing with Costco (super easy) but from what you guys are saying, its not going to be easy if I have any issues.
There's no activation fee on upgrades, only on new lines, in which case you should do the Amazon 1 cent deal.
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Oh really tax only on 50 dollars? What state are you in?
Trying to decide if I want to pre order from best buy or straight through ATT. I wish Amazon Wireless would announce something already!
Anywhoo . . . I don't have any real reason NOT to order from BB apart from the fact that I don't like and have sworn never to shop there again. Long, unrelated story, but so far I've made good to myself on that promise.
If I do order from BB, is there any downside? Am on contract with them in any way, or only through AT&T? Can I still take my phone to ATT for warranty claims or do I have to take it to BB?
Thanks!
You will not be in contract with BB in anyway. For warranty I'm not sure. If you order through ATT it ships out on 02/16 while supplies last. If you order through BB it ships out 02/19 with the official flip case (free) while supplies last.
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Trying to decide if I want to pre order from best buy or straight through ATT. I wish Amazon Wireless would announce something already!
Anywhoo . . . I don't have any real reason NOT to order from BB apart from the fact that I don't like and have sworn never to shop there again. Long, unrelated story, but so far I've made good to myself on that promise.
If I do order from BB, is there any downside? Am on contract with them in any way, or only through AT&T? Can I still take my phone to ATT for warranty claims or do I have to take it to BB?
Thanks!
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Plus you can register your number(s) with Best Buy for their "Phone Freedom" promo and get a $50 gift card per line when you activate the new phone. Can use the card immediately on the phone purchase or on a future purchase. And you can upgrade anytime during 2012.
I registered my number and will use the $50 on the note. Registered my wife's number, who's due for an upgrade in late summer.
Thanks...had no idea it ran all year
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Plus you can register your number(s) with Best Buy for their "Phone Freedom" promo and get a $50 gift card per line when you activate the new phone. Can use the card immediately on the phone purchase or on a future purchase. And you can upgrade anytime during 2012.
I registered my number and will use the $50 on the note. Registered my wife's number, who's due for an upgrade in late summer.
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Plus keep in mind @ best buy Black Tie protection Plan with no deductibles and buy back program.
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Plus keep in mind @ best buy Black Tie protection Plan with no deductibles and buy back program.
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Keep in mind the BB insurance does not cover lost / stolen and is more expensive than AT&T insurance.
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Keep in mind the BB insurance does not cover lost / stolen and is more expensive than AT&T insurance.
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If you buy the Black Tie protection upfront, it's $170 for 2 years (+$30 buyback). That's only $2 more than AT&T at $7 a month.
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Thanks...had no idea it ran all year
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It does - but I believe you have to register any and all lines/numbers sometime this week. Nothing to lose - no obligation to actually do the upgrade. But $50 off per phone isn't shabby.
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It does - but I believe you have to register any and all lines/numbers sometime this week. Nothing to lose - no obligation to actually do the upgrade. But $50 off per phone isn't shabby.
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hahaha..you don't know me that well yet...I have had 6 phones in the last 6 months lol. I know I will get more.
best buy wins hands down.
not everyone has the luxury of six lines but this is what we do
We have 6 lines on our family plan (5 phones, 1 pc connect {cross upgrade HELLO})...
1.Buy device, purchase buyback, get discount on buyback for purchasing black tie (cancel black tie after 30 days)
2.Sell back Device
3.Use store credit from the buy back to purchase new phone on another line due an upgrade
4.use left over amounts for other toys, or save towards next upgrade.
I always get the newest device
It's worked out pretty well so far. Currently we are out of upgrades until September..but have a few phones that are eligible for buy back should I decide to trade them in towards one device at full price (unlikely)
our next round of upgrades start in September..right about time for the s3
sept, oct, dec, feb, then the following January '13
Oh, and you can't forget price matching...this is a very important part of the process
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Lost and stolen for most people isnt an issue, its broken screens. While ours is slightly more expensive if you do the 9.99 a month, there is NO deductible for breaking you phone. The note will be classified as a tier 3 in att's insurance which means its a $200 deductible on top of the $7 a month. That is just ****ing insane lol if you do our outright price for the protection at best buy its $170 for the two years, putting it right under $7 a month. All without a deductible and unlimited claims. And Im not just trying to push our protection because I work there because frankly, you wont be buying from my store so it wont affect me. I just fully support our protection, coming from 3 broken iPhone 4's and most recently a skyrocket.
Side note, I have a concession line with ATT which I cannot get BB protection on and broke the phone. $200 to replace the vivid lol I just cancelled the line and threw the vivid in the trash
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Lost and stolen for most people isnt an issue, its broken screens. While ours is slightly more expensive if you do the 9.99 a month, there is NO deductible for breaking you phone. The note will be classified as a tier 3 in att's insurance which means its a $200 deductible on top of the $7 a month. That is just ****ing insane lol if you do our outright price for the protection at best buy its $170 for the two years, putting it right under $7 a month. All without a deductible and unlimited claims. And Im not just trying to push our protection because I work there because frankly, you wont be buying from my store so it wont affect me. I just fully support our protection, coming from 3 broken iPhone 4's and most recently a skyrocket.
Side note, I have a concession line with ATT which I cannot get BB protection on and broke the phone. $200 to replace the vivid lol I just cancelled the line and threw the vivid in the trash
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If you buy the protection Plan outright and need to service your phone you'll have to subscribe to the 9.99 afterwards or purchase it again.
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If you buy the protection Plan outright and need to service your phone you'll have to subscribe to the 9.99 afterwards or purchase it again.
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Yikes. Idk which best buys you guys are going but theres tons of false info here. Right now, most phones fall into the rapid exchange program. With this, the phone is sent away and a refurbished phone is sent at the same time, making the turn around time about 2-4 business days. This does NOT fulfill your protection plan, meaning it is still active and can still be used again and again with no limit to the amount of claims. If you chose to send your phone as a repair instead of exchange the typical wait time is 14-30 days. If they are unable to repaid your phone in a cost effective manor to them or it exceeds 30 days they will issue you a gift card for the full retail value of the phone so that you can pick out a new one. This WILL fulfill the protection plan. So in a strange, completely misleading way, your initial statement was kind of accurtate. If we give you a $600+ gift card to replace your phone with a different model, yes your $170 protection plan is void. What would you expect?
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Yikes. Idk which best buys you guys are going but theres tons of false info here. Right now, most phones fall into the rapid exchange program. With this, the phone is sent away and a refurbished phone is sent at the same time, making the turn around time about 2-4 business days. This does NOT fulfill your protection plan, meaning it is still active and can still be used again and again with no limit to the amount of claims. If you chose to send your phone as a repair instead of exchange the typical wait time is 14-30 days. If they are unable to repaid your phone in a cost effective manor to them or it exceeds 30 days they will issue you a gift card for the full retail value of the phone so that you can pick out a new one. This WILL fulfill the protection plan. So in a strange, completely misleading way, your initial statement was kind of accurtate. If we give you a $600+ gift card to replace your phone with a different model, yes your $170 protection plan is void. What would you expect?
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that is one of the negative sides AND positive sides to the black tie protection plans.
in some cases it just isn't worth the expense (i.e. when the cost of the plan exceeds about the 50% mark, I don't buy it)
it's rare, but in some cases it just isn't logical.
In this case...$300 for the phone plus $170 for the plan...it's a hard choice.
You realistically are looking at $470 vs $600 which isn't much of a difference...unless you utilize the plan towards the end of its life
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that is one of the negative sides AND positive sides to the black tie protection plans.
in some cases it just isn't worth the expense (i.e. when the cost of the plan exceeds about the 50% mark, I don't buy it)
it's rare, but in some cases it just isn't logical.
In this case...$300 for the phone plus $170 for the plan...it's a hard choice.
You realistically are looking at $470 vs $600 which isn't much of a difference...unless you utilize the plan towards the end of its life
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Sorry but that logic doesn't make much sense to me. Buy a phone at 300, break it and pay 650 that equals 950, which is twice the price of the upgrade and coverage for unlimited replacements. I guess its just that I see a lot of customers coming in after multiple broken screen replacements that I don't see the logic of buying other protection or buying outright replacements. To each his own tho I suppose
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Consider BB insurance has no deductible. ATT charges a $200 deductible if you phone needs repair.
No you are right...my point being that breakage occurring in the first 6 months to a year the plan makes sense...beyond that it wouldn't .
Its a gamble...otherwise best buy wouldn't offers it haha. The odds are in their favor. Unless of course one pretty much knows they are going to break the phone, or manipulate the program later to get a new device.
Curious question, only because I receive multiple asnswers in store
Does best buy black tie cover cosmetic damage? I have been told yes and have been told no.
Is there a wear and tear clause? I know att has a wear and tear clause and can deny coverage. Reading their fine print I also notice they can deny if its manufacturering related as well.
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Sorry but that logic doesn't make much sense to me. Buy a phone at 300, break it and pay 650 that equals 950, which is twice the price of the upgrade and coverage for unlimited replacements. I guess its just that I see a lot of customers coming in after multiple broken screen replacements that I don't see the logic of buying other protection or buying outright replacements. To each his own tho I suppose
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hahaha..you don't know me that well yet...I have had 6 phones in the last 6 months lol. I know I will get more.
best buy wins hands down.
not everyone has the luxury of six lines but this is what we do
We have 6 lines on our family plan (5 phones, 1 pc connect {cross upgrade HELLO})...
1.Buy device, purchase buyback, get discount on buyback for purchasing black tie (cancel black tie after 30 days)
2.Sell back Device
3.Use store credit from the buy back to purchase new phone on another line due an upgrade
4.use left over amounts for other toys, or save towards next upgrade.
I always get the newest device
It's worked out pretty well so far. Currently we are out of upgrades until September..but have a few phones that are eligible for buy back should I decide to trade them in towards one device at full price (unlikely)
our next round of upgrades start in September..right about time for the s3
sept, oct, dec, feb, then the following January '13
Oh, and you can't forget price matching...this is a very important part of the process
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U can go to att website and upgrade for 299 even if line is not ready till 2013.u still get the cheap peice untill pre orders ends
For whatever reason it does not work for any of our lines. I tried.
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U can go to att website and upgrade for 299 even if line is not ready till 2013.u still get the cheap peice untill pre orders ends
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No you are right...my point being that breakage occurring in the first 6 months to a year the plan makes sense...beyond that it wouldn't .
Its a gamble...otherwise best buy wouldn't offers it haha. The odds are in their favor. Unless of course one pretty much knows they are going to break the phone, or manipulate the program later to get a new device.
Curious question, only because I receive multiple asnswers in store
Does best buy black tie cover cosmetic damage? I have been told yes and have been told no.
Is there a wear and tear clause? I know att has a wear and tear clause and can deny coverage. Reading their fine print I also notice they can deny if its manufacturering related as well.
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In my store, and I assume in most stores, if a customer wants their phone to be sent out AND they have GSBTP, they are fully entitled to send it out. There is almost no way coverage can be denied, although the plan does specify that submersion and extreme damage (i.e, running it over with a car) is not covered. As long as the customer doesn't explicitly say that was the issue, it is usually fine.
I will say, in two years at BBYM, I have never seen a customer who purchased the protection be denied a phone being sent out. While my store is pretty good at making sure the customer is treated fairly, I can assume that BBYM wouldn't be gaining the market share it is if customers were not being treated properly.
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In my store, and I assume in most stores, if a customer wants their phone to be sent out AND they have GSBTP, they are fully entitled to send it out. There is almost no way coverage can be denied, although the plan does specify that submersion and extreme damage (i.e, running it over with a car) is not covered. As long as the customer doesn't explicitly say that was the issue, it is usually fine.
I will say, in two years at BBYM, I have never seen a customer who purchased the protection be denied a phone being sent out. While my store is pretty good at making sure the customer is treated fairly, I can assume that BBYM wouldn't be gaining the market share it is if customers were not being treated properly.
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Cool cool. I have not had any claims on mobile purchases. I have run into issues on laptops in the past (worn mouse tracker) where I was told it was wear and tear/ cosmetic and had to physically show them that the tracker no longer worked properly. The same with USB ports.
Thanks for chiming in!
OK here's the deal. I am currently phone-less being I sold my GS2 in wake of the note. Now I have two upgrades due in May. My GF also wants a Note and she said she is more than happy with waiting. Me, I tried but I can't lol. Being smart phone less sucks. Not fun bringing my new Transformer Prime around and hoping for wif lol. So here are my options.
One of the upgrades is deff going to my GF. So that leaves one. I figured I could buy the note today for $650 and instead if paying early upgrade price of $550 saving my May upgrade for future phones like a SG3 or whatever. Or better yet I could buy a Note for $300 "full upgrade price" in May and eBay it and make some profit. I have went to all local ATT stores asking to upgrade early, but no go. Even tried customer service. Last year I got my GF a iPhone 4 early 30 days early, but they say they are much more strict now.
Basically should I just pay the retail of $650 and pocket my upgrade for the future? Or pay $550 and extend ans save $100, which seems silly.
I already told my GF I'd sacrifice my PS Vita if I was able to get the Note. I'm dying g to get one!
I also know $650 seems expensive. But I look at it as a investment. Being I would be able to sell it down the road if needed or wanted for at least 60% of my money back. And I'm not signing a contract extension. And I believe not having to pay the $36 new activation fee.
Thanks, I've been reading these forums all day yesterday. So ready for my Note!
Go to best buy they will price match at$t and you get rewards zone points, if you're a silver member they even have a 3x points coupon out now that's good through today.. 650 would get you 1950 points with coupon, equals almost 40 back in reward zone certificate.
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Very good point. I am a silver premier member. Thanks for the double points heads up.
I just ordered it from gosale.com for $149. I added a line and am selling my skyrocket. With the money from the skyrocket, i'm paying the cancellation fee. I gotta wait for after 30 days of course but who cares. I'll be getting my note on Wednesday. http://www.gosale.com/5792771/samsung-galaxy-note-4g?gclid=CMDc883cu64CFQxX7AodSkcwNQ
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I just ordered it from gosale.com for $149. I added a line and am selling my skyrocket. With the money from the skyrocket, i'm paying the cancellation fee. I gotta wait for after 30 days of course but who cares. I'll be getting my note on Wednesday. http://www.gosale.com/5792771/samsung-galaxy-note-4g?gclid=CMDc883cu64CFQxX7AodSkcwNQ
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Damn that's a good deal. I'd be all for that if I wasn't at 5 lines already in our family plan. 150 is a steal for the note! Lucky you
Exactly. I just went to google and typed in Samsung Note for sale in US and that link came up. I thought it was bs but the live chat lady actually said its a great deal and she'd walk me through it to ensure I get the $150 discount. Can't wait. Bye-Bye Skyrocket.
Man I'm always missing the great deals! Maybe I should see if I can return my note and get this deal!
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Man I'm always missing the great deals! Maybe I should see if I can return my note and get this deal!
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It's still up there. I mean $150 is still $150. That's beer money, game money, etc.
I paid full price. Gonna get another new one in June when get full upgrade and give this one to the wife. By that time might be free upgrade. Then I can sell the international I just handed down to her.
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Same here. I just got home and I got mine! Super happy, we had to stop at the grocery store and I was bumping into people playing with it lol.
I paid full price, gonna get my gf hers in may. And then save my other upgrade in case the galaxy s3 intrigues me. But I can't see it getting much better than the note, very happy with it thus far.
I just purchased mine for 150... I will try at&t service and determine if i will keep it.. If I decide i don't like it I will cancel my service and buy out my contract... 325... That's a total of 475 for the phone itself... Now that's a deal compared to paying 650...
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I just purchased mine for 150... I will try at&t service and determine if i will keep it.. If I decide i don't like it I will cancel my service and buy out my contract... 325... That's a total of 475 for the phone itself... Now that's a deal compared to paying 650...
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I hear ya man, today was the first time I laid out full price for a device. I usually go full upgrade or early I must really love the phone
But in my case my other two lines are due for upgrade in may so my gf gets one. And the other I can save for a future "me" device . Or get a note and sell it for $600 on the bay with my upgrade. Thus means I got mine for $300.
We utilize 3-4 of our lines between me and my gf. Id like to drop one off as well and save the $10 a month.The other we give to her parents in the mid west. Otherwise I would have done the $150 deal.
The ATT reps were totally unaware of the 50% off deal too, go figure lol.
Of course they were. They don't know of any of the deals I ask about.
Pay full price. I've been selling almost 10 $500 per Note in Craigslist. Only $100 more from early upgrade
Maybe try another store I just bought a phone back in November when I signed up for At&t. I called the store and said I wanted to buy the phone outright and the guy said why do that when you can do and early upgrade because they were not able to sell the phone off contract at the time. Do you live on Los Angeles? The store I go to is really customer focused.
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I paid $375
I just purchased one for $375, because my contract wasn't up until 08/12, so I had to do what they call an "exceptional upgrade". $300 for the phone and $75 for the early upgrade. I did it at one of those authorized AT&T stores, looks like the real store but they have their own price for early upgrades , compared to AT&T with their $175-250 fee. And now I see that premiere customers are eligible for 50% discount so I'll be calling them in the morning to try and get some kind of credit. Even though I really didn't spend any money because I sold my Skyrocket for $400!
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Pay full price. I've been selling almost 10 $500 per Note in Craigslist. Only $100 more from early upgrade
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sell me one lol
I'll be buying mine outright. $100 difference between outright and extending my contract and losing out on my scheduled upgrade in July? Kind of a no-brainer.
I did an early upgrade and was expecting to pay $550. It rang up at $500. The rep didn't know why. My upgrade wasn't due until March of '13.