Hello,
So I bought an HTC One last May at full price so I could use it abroad. I now want to replace it. What are my options here? Will T-Mobile give me credit if I return it to them? Or would I have to sell it and then buy a phone at full price again?
Crazysah
Crazysah said:
Hello,
So I bought an HTC One last May at full price so I could use it abroad. I now want to replace it. What are my options here? Will T-Mobile give me credit if I return it to them? Or would I have to sell it and then buy a phone at full price again?
Crazysah
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Most likely: Sell the device and either buy a new one outright again - or use T-Mobile's EIP financing (and then sell the old one).
Out of curiosity; what are you looking to replace it with?
Crazysah said:
Hello,
So I bought an HTC One last May at full price so I could use it abroad. I now want to replace it. What are my options here? Will T-Mobile give me credit if I return it to them? Or would I have to sell it and then buy a phone at full price again?
Crazysah
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How many days has it's been?
Buy law your under 14 exchange . They will charge you a $50 restocking fee.
Now of it's pass the 14days then some. Places won't do anything. Other will take it in of it's under 30days just charge more restocking.
Other then that sell it for a lost on eBay.
xile6 said:
How many days has it's been?
Buy law your under 14 exchange . They will charge you a $50 restocking fee.
Now of it's pass the 14days then some. Places won't do anything. Other will take it in of it's under 30days just charge more restocking.
Other then that sell it for a lost on eBay.
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He said he bought it last May.
PhoenixPath said:
He said he bought it last May.
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lol. I think it was late or i was half sleep when i read that.I did not see May.
In that case just buy another phone with tmobile trade in. ther give you around $200 for it.
Or try your luck on ebay i seen them go for around $380 ship.
just remember you gotta pay ebay, paypal and shipping fees.
xile6 said:
lol. I think it was late or i was half sleep when i read that.I did not see May.
In that case just buy another phone with tmobile trade in. ther give you around $200 for it.
Or try your luck on ebay i seen them go for around $380 ship.
just remember you gotta pay ebay, paypal and shipping fees.
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Anything better than Ebay? I hate that site and going through all the hassle.
Any places I can trade it in for a value higher than $200?
Crazysah said:
Anything better than Ebay? I hate that site and going through all the hassle.
Any places I can trade it in for a value higher than $200?
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You can try amazon bit I think it will be able the same.
I am just going to keep mines and buy a note 3 in a month and use the HTC one as a backup.
For some reason thos phone lost it value really fast.
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Sorry if this has been asked, but anyone find any good deals to just buy outright?
bella92108 said:
Sorry if this has been asked, but anyone find any good deals to just buy outright?
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Walmart had it for $520.00 (in store) last week. I assume that's still a good price. That's the best I've seen.
Typically 3rd party retailers won't discount on off contract price because they can't make money on your contract. In most cases, their price will be higher than AT&T. So Walmart deal is the best you will ever find.
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Walmart had it for $520.00 (in store) last week. I assume that's still a good price. That's the best I've seen.
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When I went to Walmart their buy-outright price showed as $549 just like AT&T. Did you have to ask about $520 or where did you see it?
Thanks!
bella92108 said:
When I went to Walmart their buy-outright price showed as $549 just like AT&T. Did you have to ask about $520 or where did you see it?
Thanks!
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I bought mine on the release week for $520 at Walmart. Prices change all the time. Also, this is the price to in-store purchase. Walmart.com is a different deal.
foxbat121 said:
I bought mine on the release week for $520 at Walmart. Prices change all the time. Also, this is the price to in-store purchase. Walmart.com is a different deal.
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Release week? As in last week, hehe. ;-)
Yeah, when I was in it was before they had them, so likely they didn't know what they were talking about.... I'll go in today and check it out. I have a seller on CL who may sell me one w\o tax, but may just do Wallyworld if that falls through
thanks for the tip!
Just wondering why Best Buy is charging more. I will ultimately pay everything subsidized price, but am taxed on the $749 price.
Do you have a link?
SPtheALIEN said:
Just wondering why Best Buy is charging more. I will ultimately pay everything subsidized price, but am taxed on the $749 price.
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That's why I decided to go with AT&T, since it was $100 cheaper than what Best Buy offers for full price.
Because that's the price we got them at. it sucks because if we got them at 650 my employee price would be around 500 if you're buying outright though we will gladly price match atts 650
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Just wondering why Best Buy is charging more. I will ultimately pay everything subsidized price, but am taxed on the $749 price.
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Subsidized: BB making money on your monthly bills. It adds up nicely for 2 years.
Unsubsidized: BB making money on phone sale only.
Most 3rd party retailers ask more than AT&T's list price for unsubsided price.
This is not a surprise. Bestbuy's unsubsidized prices are always way over everyone else's. The same can be said for pretty much any product they carry.
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This is not a surprise. Bestbuy's unsubsidized prices are always way over everyone else's. The same can be said for pretty much any product they carry.
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True. It's better to buy the phone outright from AT&T itself. Although BB has one of the best prices when it comes to upgrades, after awhile when it goes down, of course. I've never used Wal-Mart to upgrade, even though I heard they have the lowest price when it comes to upgrades.
I have always been successful in getting Best Buy to match the ATT store price on no commitment prices. Best Buy has no restock fee just in case you are not 100% you will keep the phone, which I am never sure when buying no commitment. Plus, it is easier to get gift cards from Best Buy...
As far as being taxed for $749, sounds like a state issue...
planoman said:
I have always been successful in getting Best Buy to match the ATT store price on no commitment prices. Best Buy has no restock fee just in case you are not 100% you will keep the phone, which I am never sure when buying no commitment.
As far as being taxed for $749, sounds like a state issue...
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I wasn't even clearly aware about price matching AT&T. The BB I've gone to just doesn't do it.
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I wasn't even clearly aware about price matching AT&T. The BB I've gone to just doesn't do it.
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That does suck. They are not required to do it. The one I shop at has like 3 ATT stores within 5 miles so they call to make sure the phone is in stock at the ATT store and then they discount the phone to match.
Maybe find a BB with ATT stores close by?
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That does suck. They are not required to do it. The one I shop at has like 3 ATT stores within 5 miles so they call to make sure the phone is in stock at the ATT store and then they discount the phone to match.
Maybe find a BB with ATT stores close by?
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I'll do that next year once I'm due for my upgrade. I'm going to use it to get the S3 once it comes out and see if anyone would price match it. Although I'm not hopeful.
The Note was the one thing that was going to get me to upgrade and renew my at&t contract...which I hadn't done since 2007 with the original iPhone.
But unless a 3rd party vendor drops the subsidized pricing rather soon to a more reasonable price, I won't upgrade.
On top of that, my current contract doesn't let me use LTE...due to APN issues. So I'm gonna wait to see if someone finds a way around that (if it's actually possible).
They don't make money off the subsidized phone over the 2 years. They get around $200-350 from the phone company after the sale.
I was a part of the group that started BB Mobile in 2006.
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They don't make money of the subsidized phone over the 2 years. They get around $200-350 from the phone company after the sale.
I was a part of the group that started BB Mobile in 2006.
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Thanks for clarify that. The main profit comes from the 2-year contract. What I didn't know is AT&T pay them up front.
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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Cruzerx said:
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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Best Buy Purchase
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.
Best Buy Financing
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.
Which insurance did you get? T-Mobile's? 3rd party?
I'm trying to decide if I should even get insurance or not.
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Which insurance did you get? T-Mobile's? 3rd party?
I'm trying to decide if I should even get insurance or not.
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I use a 3rd party. Worth Ave Group. They have the best prices and cover everything except lost, but as the lady told me on the phone if you leave your phone somewhere and go back to get it and its gone then it has been "stolen". ;o)
Lots of discount codes you can find online as well.
I have my phone and tablet covered for up to $500 reimbursement and it cost me $52 for the year. FYI, if you have a tablet its cheaper to insure that and then add your phone for an additional $10!
I got ins through TMo
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I use a 3rd party. Worth Ave Group. They have the best prices and cover everything except lost, but as the lady told me on the phone if you leave your phone somewhere and go back to get it and its gone then it has been "stolen". ;o)
Lots of discount codes you can find online as well.
I have my phone and tablet covered for up to $500 reimbursement and it cost me $52 for the year. FYI, if you have a tablet its cheaper to insure that and then add your phone for an additional $10!
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Thanks! Im going to look into them. Can I insure at anytime or is it within a certain amount of days after buying the phone?
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Of course! You can do it at anytime. You just have to provide IMEI number.
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Nexus 4 is my insurance.
After discovering the insurance plan for $7/mo had a $150 deductible I decided to forget insurance and purchase a Nexus 4 for $300 if the unthinkable happened.
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Ever since I had a second phone stolen from me and I had to either eat the cost of a full priced phone or get a second line on the account, I've made sure to always have the best protection.
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I got ins through TMo
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Correction. I just got a plan through Square Trade and dropped my TMo ins. TMo ins for this phone for full coverage is 11.99/mo with $130 deductable. Square Trade covers more and is $99 for two years with $99 deductable. Its $125 on their site but I got the $99 price from amazon.
I thought I could buy the v10 through Tmobile without a contract. Pay full price but the person on their chat told me it wasn't possible. So, Im looking for suggestions as to the best options to buy the phone w/o contract and with some type of warranty.
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I thought I could buy the v10 through Tmobile without a contract. Pay full price but the person on their chat told me it wasn't possible. So, Im looking for suggestions as to the best options to buy the phone w/o contract and with some type of warranty.
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You can buy the phone from T-Mobile without a contract but you do need a plan.
Just talk to a different person imo.
If all else fails you can purchase it with a cheap pay as you go plan.
The cheapest I think is $3 for 30 min.
You however will have quite a few hurdles to jump through to get it unlocked from T mobile.
They require at least $100 to be spent on your account and 40 days of active service to unlock it.
You can get around those if you are lucky, some people have not been able to.
If you can do without warranty, your best option may be to use a service like swappa.com
You can buy new and used phones from people there.
Just make sure to check the condition of the phones before purchasing, also note if they are unlocked or not if you will be using a service other than T mobile.
If you must have a warranty of some kind, there are after purchase options available from places like squaretrade, however they are more expensive than I personally think they are worth.
Good luck finding your new phone.
You sure can buy it outright.
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Buy my cracked lol
Milimbar said:
You can buy the phone from T-Mobile without a contract but you do need a plan.
Just talk to a different person imo.
If all else fails you can purchase it with a cheap pay as you go plan.
The cheapest I think is $3 for 30 min.
You however will have quite a few hurdles to jump through to get it unlocked from T mobile.
They require at least $100 to be spent on your account and 40 days of active service to unlock it.
You can get around those if you are lucky, some people have not been able to.
If you can do without warranty, your best option may be to use a service like swappa.com
You can buy new and used phones from people there.
Just make sure to check the condition of the phones before purchasing, also note if they are unlocked or not if you will be using a service other than T mobile.
If you must have a warranty of some kind, there are after purchase options available from places like squaretrade, however they are more expensive than I personally think they are worth.
Good luck finding your new phone.
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You sure can buy it outright.
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Sanadrate said:
Buy my cracked lol
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Thanks guys.
@L0x -- any luck??
I got mine from AT&T right after the release. I spent a bunch of time on various chats until I got someone who told me that I could get the phone unlocked within 3 to 5 days after purchase. Added to cart with the cheapest plan & ordered.
AT&T auto-activated the phone when it showed delivered. As I am using the phone in Europe on Vodafone, this was a problem. It took, all said and done, probably 8 hours across a month and a half on chat, twitter, and phone calls to get AT&T to send me the unlock code, cancel the plan, and wipe the account balance to zero. Unlock code was immediate, the rest took the longest. I didn't mind harassing them very much because I had my unlocked phone.
After it was all said and done, I have the AT&T variant with an unlock code, running on Vodafone, with nothing paid to AT&T except the cost of the phone. It takes time, persistence, and patience to make it happen.
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@L0x -- any luck??
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Not yet per say. I'm about 2 weeks out from purchasing. Holiday kicked my ass. But I will update this thread when I purchase. I'm weighing right now actually going with a Tmobile plan. I use Metropcs right now. Just not liking the 20$ more a month for less data.
I'm in Canada. Bought mine from Best Buy in NYC. They give the option for a friend to pick up. Works great
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I'm in Canada. Bought mine from Best Buy in NYC. They give the option for a friend to pick up. Works great
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just checked on best buy's website and its only listed with an AT&T or Verizon plan. how much did you pay?
$699.00