My cheapest long term option right now is to buy a Note straight up. I haven't seen any place under VZW right now. I wanted to get one for around 600. Most of the ones on ebay are going for more than original price right now.
Any suggestions for is VZW price of 699 the lowest price?
VZW price is the lowest I have found. I am going to buy it at Best Buy though so I can put it on my Best Buy CC and get 18 months no interest.
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My cheapest long term option right now is to buy a Note straight up. I haven't seen any place under VZW right now. I wanted to get one for around 600. Most of the ones on ebay are going for more than original price right now.
Any suggestions for is VZW price of 699 the lowest price?
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Search this forum and you will find a few threads already but I would say Amazon wireless is the cheapest but it is out of stock as of now... Tax depends on your state of course.
Best buy will pm vzw, then open a cc account...they will knock $20 off, then if you opt to pay the full amount when bill comes in, they take 4% off. Not a bad deal.
I purchased mine at BB and they PMed VZW. Also 18 months no interest or 4% rewards points. I just checked Amazon and they have it in stock for 644.99 and free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-N7...4845271&sr=8-1&keywords=verizon+galaxy+note+2
textron said:
My cheapest long term option right now is to buy a Note straight up. I haven't seen any place under VZW right now. I wanted to get one for around 600. Most of the ones on ebay are going for more than original price right now.
Any suggestions for is VZW price of 699 the lowest price?
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Dailysteals dot com has the International version for $569... its not vzw but its a great deal. Only 45 minutes left though.
chikmagnet said:
I just checked Amazon and they have it in stock for 644.99 and free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-N7...4845271&sr=8-1&keywords=verizon+galaxy+note+2
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That's the internation version that's not compatible with Verizon.
For the OP, keep an eye on Craigslist. Saw one the other day one day old with body skins for $600 but warranty is questionable when buying second hand.
mi7chy said:
That's the internation version that's not compatible with Verizon.
For the OP, keep an eye on Craigslist. Saw one the other day one day old with body skins for $600 but warranty is questionable when buying second hand.
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I've never had a problem as long as you maintain the TEP on that line.
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I've never had a problem as long as you maintain the TEP on that line.
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So they'll TEP devices that weren't directly purchased from them?
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I've never had a problem as long as you maintain the TEP on that line.
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Same here... I started with a 16gb S3 from Craigslist and had that swapped out about 3 times and then I got a 32gb from craigslist and swapped that one out once so as long as you keep the insurance on your account than I think you are okay... They never questioned me about any receipts or asked me where I purchased my device from. :good:
I got one of craigslist for $500 on Saturday. I'd been watching them on ebay when I found this one. There are a couple more in my area for around that price.
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My local Best Buy matched Amazon for 642 plus the 18 month 0% financing
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My local Best Buy matched Amazon for 642 plus the 18 month 0% financing
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How did you get them to pricemwatch the international version when the Verizon version is $699?
Showed him the link on my phone and he looked to see if it was fulfilled by Amazon.
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Hi everyone,
I see people have purchased their Note II through Best Buy using some 18 month 0% financing. Does this mean that you can pay installments of the full retail price of the phone?
My mom's current VZW plan that I am on only has one basic phone on it in which I plan to transfer someones upgrade on it to get the Note II. But if Best Buy does the installment payments, I'm going to figure out which is cheaper to purchase and which is cheaper to upgrade between the Note II and the iPhone 5, which my sister really wants.
Looking forward to advice/suggestions.
Thanks,
SlyG07
SlyG07 said:
Hi everyone,
I see people have purchased their Note II through Best Buy using some 18 month 0% financing. Does this mean that you can pay installments of the full retail price of the phone?
My mom's current VZW plan that I am on only has one basic phone on it in which I plan to transfer someones upgrade on it to get the Note II. But if Best Buy does the installment payments, I'm going to figure out which is cheaper to purchase and which is cheaper to upgrade between the Note II and the iPhone 5, which my sister really wants.
Looking forward to advice/suggestions.
Thanks,
SlyG07
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Yes you can make a min payment of $25.00 a month and as long as you pay it before the 18 months are up you pay no interest. Just don't be even a day late or BB will start charging you interest and you lose the 0 % financing. Also as of today you have to spend a min of $429.00
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Yes you can make a min payment of $25.00 a month and as long as you pay it before the 18 months are up you pay no interest. Just don't be even a day late or BB will start charging you interest and you lose the 0 % financing. Also as of today you have to spend a min of $429.00
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Well you'll definitely have to pay $429.00+ if you're going for either phone at retail value, lol.
Love using Amazon Wireless.. no tax in my state, 2day free shipping and 30 day return policy on the phone!... even returned my SGS3 on the 30th day and no problems what so ever
I bought mine off of craigslist for $500. Just gotta watch the listings and haggle with people. Always check the ESN before accepting any device. Just call Verizon tech support and they take care of it no questions asked. I swap phones every couple months or so and my TEP has remained in tact, no questions asked. I carried my TEP over from a Verizon Galaxy Nexus, an iPhone 5 and now to my Note 2.
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Just read up on the 18 month financing if making a purchase from Best Buy...You need a Best Buy Reward Zone credit card. I guess that's not an option anymore.
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I know I know I'm crazy right?
But Amazon has a history of dropping prices like crazy every couple of months on Android phones.
Look at the droid bionic... it already has been dropped $170 off the retail subsidized price by Amazon a mere month after it was release
And of course we also have black friday/cyber monday sales coming up soon
Not looking for an exact answers, just interested in your opinion on how many months you think it will take before the Amazon price drop to $0.01 w/ a two year contract?
Btw anyone else holding out for the Amazon price drop?
unfortunately for 1-3 months I believe that this phone may be one of the best on the market, without much competition until other phones are released. Retailers are likely to capitalize on this.
I got mine from Amazon Wireless for $149 out the door with 2 year contract.
Would have been over $200 directly from AT&T.
Don't know about Amazon, but I got mine for 50% off last Tuesday (online, with free activation, and free next day shipping). It was $99 per phone with new 2yr contract.
If I have to guess, maybe in 1yr it may be .01?
SEE WHAT I MEAN GUYS?!?!?
A mere month since it's release date and Amazon Wireless has already dropped the $300 Droid Bionic down to FREE http://wireless.amazon.com/dp/B005IQOFW0
Makes me wonder just how quick the Att Galaxy S II will get the same treatment... it has to right? Especially considering that it sells for $100 less than the Bionic and the Bionic has only been out a month with a $300 price drop.
Cant wait boys, cant wait
I bought my last phone for $0.01 on Amazon. Great deal at the time. Unfortunately I payed $240 plus $40 activation for this one.
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Today is the day. http://wireless.amazon.com/dp/B005PT14FQ
My question, I still have two weeks to return to Best Buy before my 30 days are up, will Best Buy cut me a deal based on this?
Or, more importantly, will Amazon honor my unlimited data grandfathered in if I upgrade through them?
Well damn I just did an upgrade last week with Amazon wireless on the at&t galaxy s2 for 220$ i'm wondering can I get it for 1 cent and have the rest of money added back to my card?
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igotdez said:
Well damn I just did an upgrade last week with Amazon wireless on the at&t galaxy s2 for 220$ i'm wondering can I get it for 1 cent and have the rest of money added back to my card?
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If not, then send it back and have them credit you... then do the upgrade for a penny.
The penny deal is for new contract and line only. Can't do upgrade for a penny.
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Good catch. You probably saved some people a lot of hassle for nothing.
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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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!
jjshroomer
I was at the Costco in Azusa CA where they were selling the phone for 129.99.
Seemed like a good price. They sold out of the silver ones though. No blacks either. Call around to local Costco to see.
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I was at the Costco in Azusa CA where they were selling the phone for 129.99.
Seemed like a good price. They sold out of the silver ones though. No blacks either. Call around to local Costco to see.
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I stumbled upon this at Costco over the weekend and was happy to find the deal. I'd been thinking about moving from Verizon to AT&T for a while now due to needing better 4G/3G coverage in a few areas and this sealed the deal.
Funny thing is that if you'd asked me what phone I was getting a few weeks ago I probably would have said a Galaxy S4. My last few phones on Verizon have been Samsungs (a Fascinate and a Galaxy Nexus) and I've been pretty happy with them overall. But after playing with the HTC One for a while I found that it fit better in my hands and that I liked the screen better. (Those are two of the most important phone features, IMHO.) The more distinctive looks of the phone sealed the deal and great pricing was just icing on the cake.
It is a great price and Costco has gear return policies. 90 days.
I regret purchasing square and trade be a because Costco has a 100 up front and only 25 deductible.
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Can you do an upgrade with Costco in the store? I was looking at their website and it seems like the offer is only for online.
I asked them and he said you can, but I would call for clarification. I'm confused with this:
The $70 discount said you have to have an "available 2 year upgrade" and sign a 2 year new contract.
What qualifies as a 2 year upgrade? Just a general available upgrade or it has to been 2 years?
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I was on a month to month contract with ATT (switched from Verizon and used an old GS2) and upgraded in store at the $159.99 price. I actually need to go back and get my $30 back for the price reduction.
Most contracts for subsidized phones are for 2 years so the carrier can get their money back. You have to sign the 2 year contract agreement with ATT or face an ETF should you choose to end it earlier. Pretty standard these days.
Another important thing to mention about Costco is that they only charge you taxes on $270 rather than the full retail ($549 IIRC) so it came out to much less than what it would've cost direct through ATT (about $180 total after tax with the $159.99 device price).
does this mean no taxes online order or through the in-store? Also, no HTC One in black at this point. I will wait another week and see if they get it in stock.
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does this mean no taxes online order or through the in-store? Also, no HTC One in black at this point. I will wait another week and see if they get it in stock.
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I'm not quite sure about online but I certainly had to pay taxes while in store.
Marcismo55 said:
I was on a month to month contract with ATT (switched from Verizon and used an old GS2) and upgraded in store at the $159.99 price. I actually need to go back and get my $30 back for the price reduction.
Most contracts for subsidized phones are for 2 years so the carrier can get their money back. You have to sign the 2 year contract agreement with ATT or face an ETF should you choose to end it earlier. Pretty standard these days.
Another important thing to mention about Costco is that they only charge you taxes on $270 rather than the full retail ($549 IIRC) so it came out to much less than what it would've cost direct through ATT (about $180 total after tax with the $159.99 device price).
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I see you live in CA, so those taxes will apply to me as well when I upgrade. I'm excited to get my HTC One and SGS4 in July. Hopefully they have similar deals to the ones right now!
Anyone know if Costco will allow me to use the upgrade on one of the lines on my family plan, then just switch the One to my line??
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Yep. They can handle that
I picked up the one from costco over the weekend. They had no problem keeping my grandfathered unlimited plan. They didn't have the black and told me to come back any time within 90 days to exchange when it arrives.
Just picked up the One on this deal. mmm. Initially, I really wanted black, which they will ship you, but I also wanted immediate gratification. I am getting to like the silver more and more and the free accessories kit isn't horrible
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If you upgrade through Costco and sign a 2 year renewal would you need to stay on the data plan for 2 years as well?
Or you can still drop the data plan by switching back to a dumb phone without any penalty from Costco?
Looked at one today at a local Costco. The silver one on display was full of gaps and the buttons sticking out all over. They told me that they could order a black one to have it sent to my place. Also, I got 90 days to exchange or return if I don't want it. I think I'm gonna wait till HTC straighten out this gap issue.
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If you upgrade through Costco and sign a 2 year renewal would you need to stay on the data plan for 2 years as well?
Or you can still drop the data plan by switching back to a dumb phone without any penalty from Costco?
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I looked over all the paperwork and the best I can tell is there is no penalty by Costco and it seems you can kill the contract after 14 days and pay the $325 ETF.
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Looked at one today at a local Costco. The silver one on display was full of gaps and the buttons sticking out all over. They told me that they could order a black one to have it sent to my place. Also, I got 90 days to exchange or return if I don't want it. I think I'm gonna wait till HTC straighten out this gap issue.
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Is this the tiny gap along the top, most noticeable near power button? It almost looks like the edge of the white plastic there has a slight difference in level.
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Looked at one today at a local Costco. The silver one on display was full of gaps and the buttons sticking out all over. They told me that they could order a black one to have it sent to my place. Also, I got 90 days to exchange or return if I don't want it. I think I'm gonna wait till HTC straighten out this gap issue.
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This is interesting. I might have to stop by to confirm they can do this.
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This is interesting. I might have to stop by to confirm they can do this.
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You still have the ATT ETF to deal with if after 14 days.
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You still have the ATT ETF to deal with if after 14 days.
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I already have my One...my comment was directed at having Costco order me a black version.
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I already have my One...my comment was directed at having Costco order me a black version.
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my bad. Heh, I want to do the same. The black is now on Costco's website, but listed as Backordered :\
I was going to pick up a Note II on Sunday but the debate between the S4 and Note 2 lasted a bit long. By the time I was ready to buy, it was late and we needed to get the kids home and tucked in. That was Sunday. I look today and... $299 online. What the hell?
Best Buy's got it for $199 wit a $50 BB gift card. Tempted to do that so long as I can still upgrade it on my wife's line and move it over to mine, keeping unlimited data.
Yeah, do a round of online shopping. I got 2 for 216.00 from price matching sams club. If you can find a deal without gift cards verizon onlone match.
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Yup, I'm looking around. Best Buy's deal is pretty decent as the price was already approved and I'm sure I can make use of the $50 gift card
The one alternative stuck in my head now is that the House Finance Committee has said she's fine with me picking up the Note 3 for the assumed $299 price.
The only thing I'd have to check on there is whether or not TrevE gets tethering working on it. I might just get the Note 2, then upgrade later to the 3 as the wife wants the Note 2 once I'm done with it.
Just get it at best buy. I got my note 2s with 100 gift cards due to a price match and recently got an s4 from a deal match at Dell for 129. It isn't worth it to buy through Verizon since they don't price match and you can get it elsewhere for cheaper from vendors that don't charge a restocking fee.
Never never never buy a phone directly from the carrier. Carriers don't offer deals that can beat third party stores such as Radio Shack, Best Buy, Wirefly and etc. For example, yesterday I purchased the Galaxy Note 2 and S3 from Radio for the total cost of $179. The Note 2 is only $149 at Radio Shack online store and Wirefly.
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Amazon has it for $150 as an upgrade and $80 for a new line.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AB7FVCY
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Yup, I'm looking around. Best Buy's deal is pretty decent as the price was already approved and I'm sure I can make use of the $50 gift card
The one alternative stuck in my head now is that the House Finance Committee has said she's fine with me picking up the Note 3 for the assumed $299 price.
The only thing I'd have to check on there is whether or not TrevE gets tethering working on it. I might just get the Note 2, then upgrade later to the 3 as the wife wants the Note 2 once I'm done with it.
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I always print an online offer and head to Best Buy and they price match. Just did it a month ago for an s4 for my daughter. They matched amazons sale price and saved $100 by not going to a Verizon store.
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Amazon has it for $150 as an upgrade and $80 for a new line.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AB7FVCY
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I clicked the link and it shows $699. I then tried to search Amazon and it said not available for my zip code? Weird!
Sprint is giving me the boot for excessive voice roaming and best buy said they'd give me $275 for my phone and it's only 199 for a new line so I'm already making money off the deal I guess I'm just being greedy and trying to squeeze them for more lol.
Gonna miss unlimited data but I guess the silver lining is being paid to switch. Bonus is I'm running goodness rom now and it's available for Verizon too!
Edit: found the Amazon deal. Just needed to use the computer lol
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Honestly I work at a Verizon premium retailer and I can say I don't know why we don't price match. Thing I hate though is people getting the phone somewhere else and asking us to fix the screwed up plans or transfer contacts and put on screen protectors. If you don't want to spend the extra money here, don't ask us to do work for free, as we are 100 percent commision.
iluciferi said:
Honestly I work at a Verizon premium retailer and I can say I don't know why we don't price match. Thing I hate though is people getting the phone somewhere else and asking us to fix the screwed up plans or transfer contacts and put on screen protectors. If you don't want to spend the extra money here, don't ask us to do work for free, as we are 100 percent commision.
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Not saying you are out of line or anything, but that's part of retail/customer service.
wuestsider said:
Never never never buy a phone directly from the carrier. Carriers don't offer deals that can beat third party stores such as Radio Shack, Best Buy, Wirefly and etc. For example, yesterday I purchased the Galaxy Note 2 and S3 from Radio for the total cost of $179. The Note 2 is only $149 at Radio Shack online store and Wirefly.
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Only problem is he wants to transfer upgrade and when I got my Note 2, best buy told me that only Verizon could do it because they would only do it when I upgraded, not before and have it ready on my acct. Amazon couldn't do it either.
Looks like I missed Amazon's $149.99 price. I was going to hit Best Buy yesterday and got caught up with other things so it didn't happen and we figured on getting it Saturday. Amazon has it at $179.99 right now. Not bad and still the cheapest price for upgrading a line (new service is cheaper).
As to the upgrades, no, I won't be moving upgrades around. I'll be upgrading my wife's line as it's eligible for an upgrade. Then just move the phone to my line and reactivate her current phone. Once the Note 3 is out, I'll need to move my upgrade over to her line to do it again so I may run into the necessity of using Verizon there. I'll have to see how that goes.
Radio Shack is offering $149 for new customers & $199 for upgrade.
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Costco has it for $179.99 2yr. upgrade.
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Only problem is he wants to transfer upgrade and when I got my Note 2, best buy told me that only Verizon could do it because they would only do it when I upgraded, not before and have it ready on my acct. Amazon couldn't do it either.
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Costco did it for me. It was 199 but I think it just went down to 179
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Well damn. Amazon went back up to $199. NewEgg's got it at $189. I'd do Costco but Best Buy won't price match them (the $50 BB gift card is still a solid deal) and I doubt the Costco deal includes extras. I guess if you snooze, you lose
Whatever the best price, hopefully I'll have a new Note 2 later this afternoon.
$149 deal
Gnoop not sure if you've already made your Note 2 purchase, but if not "letstalk" is still running deal for $149 new customer or upgrade and it includes upgraded free next day shipping as well.
Gnoop said:
Well damn. Amazon went back up to $199. NewEgg's got it at $189. I'd do Costco but Best Buy won't price match them (the $50 BB gift card is still a solid deal) and I doubt the Costco deal includes extras. I guess if you snooze, you lose
Whatever the best price, hopefully I'll have a new Note 2 later this afternoon.
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Gnoop not sure if you've already made your Note 2 purchase, but if not "letstalk" is still running deal for $149 new customer or upgrade and it includes upgraded free next day shipping as well.
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I did pick it up but thank you for the info. I ended up getting it at Best Buy on the last day of the gift card deal. The gift card was able to be used immediately so it came to $149 and I walked out of the store with the phone working. Now I just need to wait for Amazon to ship my case and memory card.
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Costco did it for me. It was 199 but I think it just went down to 179
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If you want to be a frugal shopper, you can provide your receipt to the kiosk booth to get back your $20 for the difference in the price drop.
I took a quick look and didn't find any Best Buy topics. I pre-ordered a Verizon Note 8 Orchid Gray. Still charged and no movement. Btw I did the best buy preorder to get the 150 instant off
daboyal006 said:
I took a quick look and didn't find any Best Buy topics. I pre-ordered a Verizon Note 8 Orchid Gray. Still charged and no movement. Btw I did the best buy preorder to get the 150 instant off
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I read on reddit that someone called BB andthey said they were sticking to the 9/15 date
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote...d_tracking_and_received_updates_post/dmfqx7j/
[–]cmxxiv 1 point 12 minutes ago
Just got off the phone with Best Buy to see if I'm among the fortunate of getting it before 09/15 with the preorder. Sadly, Best Buy is gonna keep that solid 09/15 date.
[–]JayPCarnage 1 point 7 minutes ago
Same response I got. Debating if the 150$ was worth it. (Probably was, but Im not patient)
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I ordered through AT&T, but Best Buy also told me 9/15 in person when I went there to fiddle with the floor model.
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I read on reddit that someone called BB andthey said they were sticking to the 9/15 date
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote...d_tracking_and_received_updates_post/dmfqx7j/
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foulmouthedruffian said:
I ordered through AT&T, but Best Buy also told me 9/15 in person when I went there to fiddle with the floor model.
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Hey thanks guys..been off xda for awhile. I cancelled two Verizon preorders for the Best Buy deal because it was worth it for me. Guess we have to wait
We're talking $10 a day here. Maybe 15
I cancelled my VZW pre-order yesterday and went with Best Buy to save the 150. I'll be OK waiting until the 15th.
happens everytime lol. so funny. I pre order from vzw. best buy ships early.. I order from bestbuy. verizon ships early... i give up lol.
Anyone notice you can no longer make changes to your Best Buy pre order? I didn't notice that yesterday. It seems like at least 2 of the carriers are shipping now despite what VZW and Samsung say.
I ordered from best buy kinda wish i would have from vzw for the chance to get it early but with the 150 savings and i just ordered the whitestone dome screen protector guess its a good thing i have to wait
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I ordered from best buy kinda wish i would have from vzw for the chance to get it early but with the 150 savings and i just ordered the whitestone dome screen protector guess its a good thing i have to wait
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I know. I had a VZ pre-order done within minutes when it went live. I cancelled yesterday to get the 150 off and still get the 480 for my S7 Edge. Oh well, in the long run we'll be glad we saved the 150.
150 buys the vr goggles.
So from reading the other chats, looks like Samsung is holding the deliveries for everyone. Maybe we'll get them the same time as everyone
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We're talking $10 a day here. Maybe 15
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Great way to look at it lol
Does anyone know how the trade in works. It says you have to go through Verizon. I didn't see anything about it when I ordered
I ordered two of them a couple of days ago. Best Buy says that they'll be in my hands by 9/15. Hope it's true.
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Does anyone know how the trade in works. It says you have to go through Verizon. I didn't see anything about it when I ordered
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Check out the VZW waiting room thread. I spoke to VZW and Best Buy at length about this. VZW told me if you buy from Best Buy I don't get the 480 for my S7 Edge. Best Buy says I do and that they made that deal with Verizon months ago. The idiot from VZ said he saw the promo for buying it from VZW and one for when you walk into Best Buy and preorder it but nothing about buying on line. I did screen shots from the Best Buy site showing that the 480 deal with the fine print that the deal is directly with VZ. Best buy says once I activate my Note 8 I have to take my S7 Edge into a Verizon corporate store and they will take the phone and apply the discount to my monthly payments. They also told me that it takes 3 months before the credit will come through but it's pro rated from the day you buy the phone.
We will see. To save 150 I'm willing to beat up VZW.
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Check out the VZW waiting room thread. I spoke to VZW and Best Buy at length about this. VZW told me if you buy from Best Buy I don't get the 480 for my S7 Edge. Best Buy says I do and that they made that deal with Verizon months ago. The idiot from VZ said he saw the promo for buying it from VZW and one for when you walk into Best Buy and preorder it but nothing about buying on line. I did screen shots from the Best Buy site showing that the 480 deal with the fine print that the deal is directly with VZ. Best buy says once I activate my Note 8 I have to take my S7 Edge into a Verizon corporate store and they will take the phone and apply the discount to my monthly payments. They also told me that it takes 3 months before the credit will come through but it's pro rated from the day you buy the phone.
We will see. To save 150 I'm willing to beat up VZW.
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Thanks for the information.. before I ordered I thought best buy did the trade in but I guess not ..I'm still looking on eBay and swappa for a trade in device
It would be hilarious if the carriers are instructed to hold the shipments at the distribution centers until the 14th! LOL
Classic story.
The guy on the first shoulder says "You are saving money every month by waiting a week or two, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the phone."
The other guy says "Cancel that Best Buy order today, order from AT&T. You've been using an iPhone for 9 months you have suffered enough. The discount isn't worth using an iPhone for one more week."
Then the first guys says "Oh come on, the iPhone isn't THAT bad."
Then the second guy pulls out a handgun and shoots him.
I don't know what to do.
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My Best Buy order status has changed from "Processing" to "Preparing". I logged onto my Verizon wireless account and attempted to trade in my Pixel XL. It shows a promotional $480 trade in value! I also noticed my line is no longer eligable for trade in and I owe $786/24 payments! I hope it ships soon!