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I found on this site that when you pre-order the HTC Evo 3D you get 15%-23% off your monthly Sprint bill, $50 service credit and a $35 rebate. Here's the link to the site if you're interested. I know I've been looking forward to the Evo 3D!
Sprint Evo 3D Pre-Order Discount
I'm buying mine full price, wish I could go ahead and give them the cash and let them ship it to me when its ready lol
niice, thanks for the link bro.
You should clarify that this is for: "New Sprint customers, new lines and add a line"
If you are an already existing Sprint Customer and are qualified for an upgrade:
Waived upgrade fee
Discounts off of Monthly Recurring Fees available to qualified members
Free Overnight Shipping, and
$35.00 StudentRate rebate
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Porting number
I want to port tmobile number nad get $125. How the pre order thing will work with me?
Are you able to add a line to your account and put the EVO3D on that new line, then do a swap of numbers b/w your original EVO4G and new EVO3D so you then have the new phone # on your EVO4G and the original phone number on your EVO3D? Then once done you can cancel the line you just added?
Back with nextel this was common practice by those that upgraded often and was easily done b/c all you had to do was swap the SIM cards back then.
Yep everything but the cancel part
sgt. slaughter said:
Are you able to add a line to your account and put the EVO3D on that new line, then do a swap of numbers b/w your original EVO4G and new EVO3D so you then have the new phone # on your EVO4G and the original phone number on your EVO3D? Then once done you can cancel the line you just added?
Back with nextel this was common practice by those that upgraded often and was easily done b/c all you had to do was swap the SIM cards back then.
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Is this a trust worthy link/site?
karan1203 said:
Is this a trust worthy link/site?
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i second that i wanna know before i get spammed up the ass
IDK if OP is from androidforums or not, but we had a discussion about this:
HTC EVO 3D Discounts
And pretty much all of us decided against inputting our SSN into a studentrate.com site. IDK how this site can offer this deal when no one else can.
Here is what I am planning on doing to get the EVO 3D. First off, I will pay the ETF (which should be about $100, then I will sign a new contract with Sprint and get the EVO 3D at the discount price. Then I will sell my HTC EVO 4G and offset the price. I spoke with Sprint and the rep said that this is just about the only way to get the phone at the discount price without upgrading my contract.
This site seems a bit sketch...
I got this same deal in the past when I got my HTC Evo. The form didn't ask for any social or credit card info. When I filled it out someone called me so I could place the order with them over the phone
Maximiano said:
Here is what I am planning on doing to get the EVO 3D. First off, I will pay the ETF (which should be about $100, then I will sign a new contract with Sprint and get the EVO 3D at the discount price. Then I will sell my HTC EVO 4G and offset the price. I spoke with Sprint and the rep said that this is just about the only way to get the phone at the discount price without upgrading my contract.
This site seems a bit sketch...
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If you do that, Sprint might not take you back immediately. I've heard that if you cancel with them they might make you wait a few months before you're approved for a new account. The other thing is that you could end up hurting your credit. I'm not exactly sure. If you were a sprint Premier member, you might be able to get grandfathered in for your 1 premier upgrade this year, because that's what they did for me.
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If you do that, Sprint might not take you back immediately. I've heard that if you cancel with them they might make you wait a few months before you're approved for a new account. The other thing is that you could end up hurting your credit. I'm not exactly sure. If you were a sprint Premier member, you might be able to get grandfathered in for your 1 premier upgrade this year, because that's what they did for me.
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How??? I called in twice and was told no both times...
If you pre-order one of these phones you're guaranteed the discounts mentioned? Anyone know when the nexus s is suppose to be released?
I have the kinda the same question. Do you only get the discounts if you pre-order? What if I want to just wait till the Evo 3D comes out?
I think the Nexus S is suppose to come out early spring, so maybe this month?
I think you might still be able to get that discount even if you wait until the device comes out... However, considering the shortage of EVOs online due to some of the components being manufactured in Japan, there is a risk that the EVO 3 D will run out and be back-ordered at least that's what I think
Do you think the Evo 3D release date will be pushed back because of this?
Frost25 said:
Do you think the Evo 3D release date will be pushed back because of this?
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It can't be pushed back if it was never announced
for what it's worth. Student Rate is legit. Basically, there's a guy that works there who holds all your info till launch day, and then bulk processes all the pre-orders witha dedicated sprint rep over night.
When I switched to sprint from ATT, my wife and I preordered our Epic4G's that way. I didnt put my CC info or SSN on the student rate form, but I was in constant contact with the guys there over email, and the night before launch day, I gave them the info over the phone.
The Evo is listed here for presale at $475.99 which I find shockingly cheap especially when one considers that the sensation which seems technologically inferior, by far, is listed for over $270.00 more.
http://www.cellhut.com/HTC-EVO-3D-Unlocked-Quadband-TouchScreen-GSM-Cell-Phone-30618.html
The HTC Sensastion is listed here as $749.99 though I have no clue why because
http://www.cellhut.com/HTC-Sensatio...band-GSM-Cell-Phone-Specifications-30632.html
Hmmmm do the releases of either of these phones make any of you want to jump ship LESS? I know I personally am planning to switch to sprint to escape the ATT and Tmobile Merger. BUT I might be persuaded to stay if I can get the Evo 3d for this cheap and stay on Tmobile, and my wireless plan gets grandfathered in. Hmmmm....
its a great price for a great phone
I'm pretty happy with my Inc2 and Verizon for the moment, but I'm such a sucker for 3D that I'm so tempted...
I think it's fake... And if you look at the picture, it's Sprint EVO 3D.
idavid_ said:
I think it's fake... And if you look at the picture, it's Sprint EVO 3D.
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agree, it sounds too good to be true.
Aaaaannnd if you switch to Sprint its 199 LOL.
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its the classic bait and switch program. There are websites all over like this usually selling photo gear phones and computers. there are often more than one site running off one phone number so when you call they dont say the comoany name. although it is a legit company, they sell "grey market" and refurbished items and once they get your order for the item they promptly call and a very fast talking sketchey sales assoc informs you that the item you purchased is the "Chinese model" and not in english with no warrenty, BUT for $299 more I can sell you the US version with a 4 year warrenty worth $200 (that they wont honor later) and ill even throw in a carry case and 2 extra batteries (worth 2 cents) and you think to yourself, aw they already have my info and its still below retail (or is it) so you say...why not. after you realize you payed $75 over retail (that salespersons commission) . that wont work on most of us quick thinking people, but throw in a old lady buying her son that new gadget and we have a mess.
sorry for the rant.
they almost always have a US phone number and
I always stick with the reputable companies. a quick google of "cell hut scam" produces story after story of scammidge.
The list of GSM carriers overseas was released and not one is compatible in the states. You really think Sprint would allow that? FAKE!
Well Idk I'm wondering the same thing, handtec is a pretty reliable website and they also have the gsm version of the evo 3D, they haven't listed a price yet but if you look at the frequencies it seems like they would play well with Tmobile ones. I really want this phone but I don't want to switch carriers specially with how slow sprint's network is in my area!
here's the link http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4800/htc-evo-3d--sim-free-unlocked-black-
While I acknowledge that this could be too good to be true. We do know that there is a GSM version of the EVO 3d. I find it feasible that a company could know that it will acquire the EVO 3d in bulk and have an idea of how it will be priced and not necessarily have a picture of the finalized product. That said I haven't gone and forked over my money for the 'pre-order." I can't decide between trying to get a GSM EVO 3d/switching to Sprint/ picking up an HTC sensation.
I don't want to be an ATT customer so Sprint might be the only viable option for me. Sad state of affairs.
For those former evo owners were there lines at the sprint store. I'm not asking about iphone style lines, because if you think about it they are actually really really sad, but what should I be expecting with the evo 3d. There also doesn't seem to be the amount of promotion for the evo 3d that there was for the evo.
Fortunately the customers service branch of sprint agreed to allow me to upgrade both my phones ahead of my upgrade cycle but I am still unable to pre order from Amazon.
I can't answer about the lines, but I do want to correct one point though.
This phone has probably gotten more promotion prior to launch than the Evo. The Evo didn't really get a marketing push until after it was already launched. I remember seeing a few threads on the forums talking about how the Evo sales would have done even better if there had actually been some marketing behind it prior to release, and basically complaining about the lack of any marketing campaign for the Evo. It was a month or two later that you started seeing ads for the Evo on more than just one channel.
I worked at a one of the largest corp stores in the country during the evo release.
was only 3-4 people in line waiting, and if i recall one just wanted to pay his bill haha.
(now im not talking new york or LA) but we were a top 50 store sales/traffic
actually, the PRE had a much larger line, probably 30 people, we sold out after about 2 hours of being open.
android wasnt really HUGE at the evo release tho, so we'll see.
there could be a slight rush..but like you said, nothing compared to iPhone.
My friend got his evo from sprint on launch day last year
.and he was the first person in, and by the time he was done there were about 7 other individuals waiting.
But all that will probably depend on where you live and what not. In my metro area, there are 4 sprint stores, 3 radioshacks, and 3 bestbuys within ten miles away from my house. So I am confident there will be no issues here.
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ballr4lyf said:
I can't answer about the lines, but I do want to correct one point though.
This phone has probably gotten more promotion prior to launch than the Evo. The Evo didn't really get a marketing push until after it was already launched. I remember seeing a few threads on the forums talking about how the Evo sales would have done even better if there had actually been some marketing behind it prior to release, and basically complaining about the lack of any marketing campaign for the Evo. It was a month or two later that you started seeing ads for the Evo on more than just one channel.
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To be fair I really shouldn't have put that in there because since the evo was released I discontinued my cable subscription and now watch all my tv programming from the internet so that effectively puts me out of the mainstream consumption of traditional marketing. So I really can't gauge the amount of tv advertising the 3d is getting/
I do know is that android now has a customer base that it didn't really have when the evo was released. I purchased the htc hero as soon as they were released. I never received any kind of notification from sprint that the evo was being released but I have released at least 5 emails from Sprint about the Evo3d.
Is there any other observations about 1st day reception of the evo and predictions about the 3d?
So im looking to upgrade from my Evo 4g to a Evo 3D the only problem is i dont quite know what would be best. I got my Evo 4G around october and its in really good conditions since i have had it on my Otterbox defender case most of the time. Is there a way that I can trade the OG Evo and get the Evo 3D? I can only spend about $100 on the Evo 3D. What would be my best choice?
Sorry if i make some mistakes my main language is spanish
egonadrian said:
So im looking to upgrade from my Evo 4g to a Evo 3D the only problem is i dont quite know what would be best. I got my Evo 4G around october and its in really good conditions since i have had it on my Otterbox defender case most of the time. Is there a way that I can trade the OG Evo and get the Evo 3D? I can only spend about $100 on the Evo 3D. What would be my best choice?
Sorry if i make some mistakes my main language is spanish
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If you are an account holder, you can upgrade your phone once per year.
Just mention option "one year account holder upgrade override" (or something like that-they would know). At the sprint's service desk they may not advertise it, coz some sprint reps are so damn lazy or just an a-ho-s. Actually I just upgraded my Evo 4G for Evo 3D at the kiosk in Ridgedale Mall (MN) location. I paid including taxes ~$54 for new 3D. The option is that you can trade-in your old Evo 4G for $150 instantly. Sprint runs this on for some time - this week 06/25/2011 at least, so... Also if you have 2 (two) devices on the account then upgrade one or add one to yours. I have 3 phones on $129/mo plan and can upgrade at least one device every year. You can upgrade one of "N" of your devices at once and swap numbers at the spot if you need to.
The strategy here is pretty straightforward:
The Sprint Buyback plan should buy your Evo 4g for $150 (not bad!): see here: https://secure2.sprintbuyback.com/consumer/app/CartPage/
The harder part will be convincing Sprint to give you at LEAST the 1-year renewal price if you buy the 3D. If you've been with Sprint for a long time, and especially if you're with Sprint Premiere, there might be some wiggle room for you here.
Basically, call in to customer service repeatedly until someone decides to help you. What you want is for someone to offer you a service credit.
One more option: see if you qualify for any discounts on your plan: I'm a USAA member (not an employee, just a cardholder!) and I get 15% off my whole bill. That difference will make the 3D pay for itself pretty soon....
Best,
The Panamaniac
panamaniac said:
The strategy here is pretty straightforward:
The Sprint Buyback plan should buy your Evo 4g for $150 (not bad!): see here: https://secure2.sprintbuyback.com/consumer/app/CartPage/
The harder part will be convincing Sprint to give you at LEAST the 1-year renewal price if you buy the 3D. If you've been with Sprint for a long time, and especially if you're with Sprint Premiere, there might be some wiggle room for you here.
Basically, call in to customer service repeatedly until someone decides to help you. What you want is for someone to offer you a service credit.
One more option: see if you qualify for any discounts on your plan: I'm a USAA member (not an employee, just a cardholder!) and I get 15% off my whole bill. That difference will make the 3D pay for itself pretty soon....
Best,
The Panamaniac
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Thanks for the great reply! I guess the only problem im gonna have is convincing the Sprint to give me the 1year renewal early since ive been with them for way less than a year. Maybe they will give me some mercy since everything has been paid on time. Also do i have to unroot my phone when i give it to them?
egonadrian said:
Thanks for the great reply! I guess the only problem im gonna have is convincing the Sprint to give me the 1year renewal early since ive been with them for way less than a year. Maybe they will give me some mercy since everything has been paid on time. Also do i have to unroot my phone when i give it to them?
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I unrooted before trading mine in, the link I followed was here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
Ya, don't forget to unroot if you trade in!
If you've been with them less than a year..then your best option is to find a friend who loves your 4G and is willing to take over your contract--then you can walk in and pay $200 for a new 3D on a brand new account.
If you pay full price - $150 trade in credit you're still looking at $425, ouch...
Another option (what I did): have any friends you'd be willing to split a plan with? They can be added as a line of service (most likely $20/month +$10/month for data) and then you can swap the two phones, and your friend will have the 4G.
Finally, keep your eyes peeled for if and when the SAVE50 rebate becomes usable again. It seems to come and go (probably only usable on a new line of service tho).
Don't trade in your phone. It will sell in a day on Craigslist at 225 no problem. Why give away that extra 75 dollars to sprint. Usually its hard to get the full upgrade unless you have been with them for a year. Once you get the 75 dollar credit one phone call should give you a full upgrade.
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I'm switching from T-Mobile and was originally going to go with Verizon for the iphone but I found this deal for the EVO 3D with Sprint and it sounds more up my alley price wise. I live in downtown Boston so I think both carriers have decent service there. Do you guys think I should go with this Sprint deal? What do you think of the EVO 3D vs iphone?
Here's the deal I got in my email from Studentrate....
We are pleased to offer great discounts on HTC EVO 3D to qualified StudentRate.com members.
For New Customers:
$20.00 off regular price ($199.00 regular price with new contract)
15%-23% Discounts off of Monthly Recurring Service Fees available to qualified members
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hell yeah comes to mind
I actually got my 3D this way. They send you through Amazon Wireless and then after confirming your order number, billing address and account number with Studentrate they take care of the rest. I actually spoke to them today and confirmed all the info so they said I should see my discount in 1-2 billing cycles. We will see...
I say yes cuz the $20 will cover part of your tax (if any) and then the discounts on monthly bills, trust me it helps. I have corporate discount of 25% monthly bill and with 2 lines of evo, it saves quite a bit.
Well if you're looking to save money a 15%-23% discount off a monthly bill would definitely help you out. Plus I think Sprint already has a pretty low cost plans compared to Verizon. I think you should go for it, maybe I will too haha.
The 3DVO is a beast, the I(wanna-be-a)Phone is a chump... I have a simple mantra, if it starts with i, do not buy.
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It sounds like a good deal and would say go for it, but what is studentrate? You go through them to get the discounts?
I think it's a discount site for college students but they have a bunch of like wireless stuff
Will this discount apply to any Sprint plan?
I think it applys on the Everything Data plans. I saw this posted on their forum
I just ordered the EVO 3D through your deal OP and it was only $144.99 on Amazon Wireless. I'm not sure how long it'll be at that price but if you're still on the fence I'd try to get it now while it's on sale.
Is there any way to just apply for the discount itself? I just bought a Evo 3D but through Sprint.
I went from tmo to sprint and love it! They give you $125 per smart phone line to switch and I got my evo 3d for $149 and an evo 4g for $24.99 with free shipping free activation free everything accept tax! Go for it!
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Is there any way to just apply for the discount itself? I just bought a Evo 3D but through Sprint.
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I don't think so. You have to be buying a new phone, upgrading, or adding a line.
EVO 3D looks like an awesome phone, but right now I'm with Verizon. My contract is ending soon so I could switch over. You get a $125 if you come over from another carrier? 15-23% off my bill would be a major help too. I wish there was some way to test out the EVO 3D for like a week to see if I even like it.
Lizzy345 said:
I'm switching from T-Mobile and was originally going to go with Verizon for the iphone but I found this deal for the EVO 3D with Sprint and it sounds more up my alley price wise. I live in downtown Boston so I think both carriers have decent service there. Do you guys think I should go with this Sprint deal? What do you think of the EVO 3D vs iphone?
Here's the deal I got in my email from Studentrate....
We are pleased to offer great discounts on HTC EVO 3D to qualified StudentRate.com members.
For New Customers:
$20.00 off regular price ($199.00 regular price with new contract)
15%-23% Discounts off of Monthly Recurring Service Fees available to qualified members
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got sero p too bad discounts cant be applied
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got sero p too bad discounts cant be applied
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Isn't sero already discounted?
I think I'm going to go with the EVO 3D, but now do I want to use that deal I posted to get it through Amazon, paying only $144.99 and getting a 23% discount off my monthly bill, or I guess I can use this Sprint Deal, the phone would be $199.99 but I could get the $125 port credit and still get the 23% discount. I'm torn because do I want to pay less now, or get a refund later? I guess the port credit expires tomorrow too.
oh man, looks like I missed the port credit. Guess my best bet now would be to go through the amazon deal. Do you know if there is an expiration date?
plmiller0905 said:
Is there any way to just apply for the discount itself? I just bought a Evo 3D but through Sprint.
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I didn't buy mine through that site but I did chat with Sprint online and they gave me a 23% student discount just by giving them my school name and student ID. I should be seeing that reflected on my next bill.