So I'm a little confused about the whole trade in price of the original Evo 4G. According to the ad is states that they are giving $100 toward the purchase of the Evo 3d, but on Radio Shack's website the trade in value for an Evo in excellent condition is $158. If anyone that works for Radio Shack could answer this it would be greatly appreciated. I was actually thinking about trading in my Evo tomorrow to see what the value would be.
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So I'm a little confused about the whole trade in price of the original Evo 4G. According to the ad is states that they are giving $100 toward the purchase of the Evo 3d, but on Radio Shack's website the trade in value for an Evo in excellent condition is $158. If anyone that works for Radio Shack could answer this it would be greatly appreciated. I was actually thinking about trading in my Evo tomorrow to see what the value would be.
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thanks for the post im on the same boat in this confusion, truth be told id rather get 158 for the phone and then not have to pay anything for my 3d
why dont you call a few radio shacks and ask?
The Radio Shack by me is already closed. Just trying to see if anyone had the answer. Working all day tomorrow and was gonna have someone do it for me.
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The Radio Shack by me is already closed. Just trying to see if anyone had the answer. Working all day tomorrow and was gonna have someone do it for me.
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lol. well, I'm $43/hour. how many stores do you want me to call tomorrow?
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lol. well, I'm $43/hour. how many stores do you want me to call tomorrow?
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I lol'd...
call them all. at the very least 15 in each state
I just called my radio shack. They will only do the $100. I told them the site says $158. They said they can't price match it when it comes to the 3d purchase because it has come from corporate. So maybe trade in for a different phone. Return it after 15 seconds and get the 3d? Me, I'm just going to sprint first thing in the am and if they have stock I'll just get it there and use my RS gift card for accessories.
Not much use in a RS thread,but my local sprint store is giving 150... and I don't even have to unroot. Keep the SD card and charger... just hand over the phone
NO NO NO NO!!!! guys! i worked at the shack and now dont lol. SO! heres what you do! You trade in your EVO for the regular trade in price of 158, you DO NOT trade it in towards your evo3d that will only get you your 100 trade in.... so go in and say hey i wanna trade in this phone, it should still be 158 till at least thursday or friday then im sure it will plummet, i traded mine in for the 158 and then used 50 of the trade in to preorder it =) soooo theres your insider tip!
Did just that at the Sprint store today. Gave them my rooted OG Evo for a $150 credit. Kept sd card and charger. No issues at all.
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I work for RadioShack. It's a little strange but trade-ins handled through the site aren't necessarily indicative of what you would get should you trade in at a store.
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So I'm a little confused about the whole trade in price of the original Evo 4G. According to the ad is states that they are giving $100 toward the purchase of the Evo 3d, but on Radio Shack's website the trade in value for an Evo in excellent condition is $158. If anyone that works for Radio Shack could answer this it would be greatly appreciated. I was actually thinking about trading in my Evo tomorrow to see what the value would be.
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I work for the shack you get $150 for your evo towards the 3d at target mobile locations (the kiosks inside target stores) which are owned and operated by the shack.
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RS sales associate here. We got a notification from corporate yesterday saying that if the traded in phone is worth more with a normal trade in, the higher price will be honored. The $100 is basically for phones that have damage to the point where the traded in value will be below $100 (same goes for the $75 deal too). If your evo is in good enough condition, the $158 trade in value will be honored.
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RS sales associate here. We got a notification from corporate yesterday saying that if the traded in phone is worth more with a normal trade in, the higher price will be honored. The $100 is basically for phones that have damage to the point where the traded in value will be below $100 (same goes for the $75 deal too). If your evo is in good enough condition, the $158 trade in value will be honored.
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I've always done that sort of thing - as in giving normal appraised trade-in price if it was higher than minimum "guaranteed" - because really, there was no one that told us not to.
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Did just that at the Sprint store today. Gave them my rooted OG Evo for a $150 credit. Kept sd card and charger. No issues at all.
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Awesome!.. i hope all the Sprint stores are the same way.. i have a feeling my store will be anal.. altho it is one of the "ghetto'er" stores lol
My evo is pretty beat up but it functions and the screen is fine. Ill even be happy with a $100 trade it. Im just going to wipe my Evo and take it with me to Sprint store on Friday that i pick up the 3D
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Awesome!.. i hope all the Sprint stores are the same way.. i have a feeling my store will be anal.. altho it is one of the "ghetto'er" stores lol
My evo is pretty beat up but it functions and the screen is fine. Ill even be happy with a $100 trade it. Im just going to wipe my Evo and take it with me to Sprint store on Friday that i pick up the 3D
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Well I just went to a Sprint store to pre-order my 3d and two different reps had mentioned to me that I should turn my phone in today as they are unsure the $150 price will stick tomorrow on trade-in. So i'm going back after work to turn it in. Cause well they wouldn't say that if wasn't going to happen and I would rather get the $150 instead who knows. Used to work at the Sprint HQ for years.
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I have called two Radio Shacks about this and not surprisingly they were clueless on the details. From the Radio Shack site:
Trade-in offer good 6/24 - 7/31/2011. $75 offer valid on select smartphones only. To be eligible, the phone must power on, cannot be PIN locked and must be in fully functional, working condition without any broken components, including, but not limited to, cracked display. In addition, the cell phone housing or casing cannot be cracked or broken, and neither the display nor the housing can exhibit any signs of liquid damage: Limit 1 per customer.
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My Hero that has been beat to **** actually meets that criteria and I'd take $75 for it in a heartbeat. So...which phones are the "select smartphones" they reference? Is the Hero one of them?
When I called RadioShack, the guy I spoke with said the store has a list of phones 'guaranteed' to get $75 and that it was 'quite a few'. Unfortunately for me, an old HTC Touch Pro2 was not on that list .
I've been wondering the same thing because I would trade it no doubt for $75
if the list has been published, it'd be helpful! I have a htc snap, touch pro, centro, htc vogue that i'd love to get rid of for $75... total
Actually have a Question for you guys, if I take a Samsung Epic today will they traded in for a Gift Card?
The trade in right know is 140 for the Epic 4G... What do you think?
BTW.. The Epic is not in my name, it was a gift but it cannot be activated because the person has not pay the last bill, and the phone shows active.
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Radio shack told me that my cdma hero would only get $52 Max from their buyback program. However, the guy seemed to be clueless as it took him 30 minutes to complete 2 Evo 3d preorders.
Can someone please post the $75 list if you have it?
Also, does it mention anything about the trade ins being stock/rooted?
EDIT. Signing up for RS email gets you a $10 off coupon. Maybe/maybe not work for Evo 3d as it says "May not be valid on certain other discounts." Whatever that means... worth a shot, I guess.
2.3.4 on a Hero? Yup
I just checked out my local RadioShack on 3rd Avenue in New York City and they had the list of cell phones that qualified for the $75 credit. Unfortunately the HTC Hero was not listed
See attached picture for the complete list posted at this RadioShack.
What a scam! $75 is theft for most of those phones!
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Sprint has their own buyback program that you can use as a credit toward you account. They are currently offering $150 for the original EVO! I'm using that and my $45 "stay with us" credit they just gave me on top of my upgrade...which will land me the 3D for $5! Check Sprint's buyback program and see how much they will give you for your phones: https://secure2.sprintbuyback.com/consumer/
They also accept phones from other carriers...
$40 for my Hero via sprint
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$40 for my Hero via sprint
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Better than nothing...and probably better than what anybody would give you for that phone! Hahaha! I paid $450 for the EVO on launch day because I bought the Hero on it's launch day with my upgrade and wasn't eligible for an upgrade in June when the EVO launched...I couldn't stand one more moment with the Hero! Sprint gave me $80 for it a year ago...win-win if you ask me!
I just checked out my local RadioShack on 3rd Avenue in New York City and they had the list of cell phones that qualified for the $75 credit. Unfortunately the HTC Hero was not listed
See attached picture for the complete list posted at this RadioShack.
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Thanks for posting this. Saved me a call to the idiots @ RS.
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Also, does it mention anything about the trade ins being stock/rooted?
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I traded in a Hauwei Ascend that was rooted running cm7 for $25. All they care about is it turns on and works.
Deltatristar500 said:
$40 for my Hero via sprint
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Verizon will buy a Hero for $52
Damn. $25 for a TP2 through Sprints BBP :-(
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The people near my current radioshack location have been completely clueless and useless when I mention the 3D. I'm going to try and pre order back home on Friday. I want to trade my Palm Pre and hope it works. I saw some members confirm that the Pre is eligble, so come Friday we shall know.
My Evo is beat up.. but works. I have a 3rd party battery and charger. Anyone have any experience selling it to Sprint/BB/RS?
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Verizon will buy a Hero for $52
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they give you credit or cash or what? cuz we don't want to change to VZ, we want the EVO 3D
I have a slight crack on my epic will they give me 75 for it
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Guys -- do yourself a favor and try posting an ad on Craigslist before trading your phones in -- I sold my evo 2 weeks ago for $300!
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Evo 3D for $50 with Evo 4G trade at Target
Not sure if this has been posted, but Target seems to have a good deal if you are trading in your Evo 4G for the Evo 3D. They will give you credit for $150 towards the purchase of Evo 3D.
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Evo 3D for $50 with Evo 4G trade at Target
Not sure if this has been posted, but Target seems to have a good deal if you are trading in your Evo 4G for the Evo 3D. They will give you credit for $150 towards the purchase of Evo 3D.
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so how much is the phone?
whats the net price after the $150 discount?(didnt say in the article)
im not up for an upgrade, but now trying to pay $700 outright for a cellphone
I.hope this is true and applies to contract extensions..they will get my business is this is the case..
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so how much is the phone?
whats the net price after the $150 discount?(didnt say in the article)
im not up for an upgrade, but now trying to pay $700 outright for a cellphone
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Not sure how much off contract, but if it's anything like best buy, then it'll be around $600.
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so how much is the phone?
whats the net price after the $150 discount?(didnt say in the article)
im not up for an upgrade, but now trying to pay $700 outright for a cellphone
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hey FYI I wasn't up for an upgrade either ..there is a thread titled absolutely fantastic customer service from sprint..there is a phone # i called it up asked for a upgrade and got it..simple as that..and its worked for a lot of ppl...I was as year out of a upgrade so give it a shot b4 paying the full 500 retail
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hey FYI I wasn't up for an upgrade either ..there is a thread titled absolutely fantastic customer service from sprint..there is a phone # i called it up asked for a upgrade and got it..simple as that..and its worked for a lot of ppl...I was as year out of a upgrade so give it a shot b4 paying the full 500 retail
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I can second this.....if you are up for the half upgrade find that post and call that number. I got both my lines upgraded to a full upgrade and have only been on Sprint for a year.
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Not sure how much off contract, but if it's anything like best buy, then it'll be around $600.
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Check out the Radio Shack site... their ad says $500 with no activation. (If they give you the $100 trade-in ....$400?)
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so all the diff buyback programs why dont people do the sprint buyback program evo is 150 as well and it goes to your sprint account and all that has to be done is order the phone online/via phone through sprint charge it to your bill and send your old phone in.
https://secure2.sprintbuyback.com/consumer/
ckoadiyn said:
so all the diff buyback programs why dont people do the sprint buyback program evo is 150 as well and it goes to your sprint account and all that has to be done is order the phone online/via phone through sprint charge it to your bill and send your old phone in.
https://secure2.sprintbuyback.com/consumer/
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Good tip.
Combined with the Premier customer early purchase offer, I think this might be the way to go.
Nevermind............
ckoadiyn said:
so all the diff buyback programs why dont people do the sprint buyback program evo is 150 as well and it goes to your sprint account and all that has to be done is order the phone online/via phone through sprint charge it to your bill and send your old phone in.
https://secure2.sprintbuyback.com/consumer/
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Problem with this that it takes 3 billing cycle if you send your phone in. If you take to store, it's immediate. I'd rather get the trade in immediately and just buy from any of the stores that gives $150.
Will try ebay or craigslist first so I won't have to pay at all.
Will Target do MIR or instan discounts on contract extensions?
My phone is pretty beat up and but works. I dont have the original charger or battery but i have a charger/batt. how picky are they?
how picky are they???
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Will Target do MIR or instan discounts on contract extensions?
My phone is pretty beat up and but works. I dont have the original charger or battery but i have a charger/batt. how picky are they?
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Yeah would like to know of all trade in stores which one is the more...
Picky of all of them?
My Evo is kinda beat up.
Broken camera lens and a little crack
next to the power button.
i told myself i was going to wait on the 3d till it has been out for a while but for 50$ i don't know. i used my wifes line to get my evo on so my line is up for upgrade. i wonder how long they will be offering this?
not sure if its been said but your evo 4g needs to be in working condition....screen needs to work also!
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just sold my evo on ebay for $270
Hmm, I just left target and they said they could give 130 dollar credits and u would still be paying about 80 bucks out of pocket. That ain't cool. She wanted me to go ahead and sign up for the pre order. I told her I could sell my 4G on Craigslist for 220 buy the 3d and have a coke and a smile all at the same time. She was lost for words.
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I bet we could get 250 on Craigslist if u advertise it as rooted and free hotspot. I don't know if that's a good idea though.
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I sold mine a week ago in CL for 250$ and had about 4 people want it.Rooted etc.
slayer69 said:
I can second this.....if you are up for the half upgrade find that post and call that number. I got both my lines upgraded to a full upgrade and have only been on Sprint for a year.
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What did you have to say to them to convey you wanted the upgrade reset?
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OK anyone know if radio Shack will stack discounts.
They give 100 for the evo (my buyer backed out )
And I see they will give 75$ for other smartphones
Would it be possible to trade in both evo and my old moment?
To get 175 off?
from my phone duh
CheesyNutz said:
OK anyone know if radio Shack will stack discounts.
They give 100 for the evo (my buyer backed out )
And I see they will give 75$ for other smartphones
Would it be possible to trade in both evo and my old moment?
To get 175 off?
from my phone duh
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CheesyNutz, I asked the same question of 2 local Radio Shack Managers and both said only 1 phone. 1 of the Managers said that question had been asked numerous times and he wished that he could accomodate but the Regional Manager told him "No way".
Great minds think alike....
I don't know if this still works, but last year when I bought my Evo 4g, the guys from the Sprint store took both my Nexus One and Mytouch 3g for credit towards my Evo when I first switched over from T-mob to Sprint. My personal experience with Radioshack has always been pretty crappy anyways, plus you get $150 for your Evo 4g @ the Sprint store vs. the $100 from Radioshack.
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I don't know if this still works, but last year when I bought my Evo 4g, the guys from the Sprint store took both my Nexus One and Mytouch 3g for credit towards my Evo when I first switched over from T-mob to Sprint. My personal experience with Radioshack has always been pretty crappy anyways, plus you get $150 for your Evo 4g @ the Sprint store vs. the $100 from Radioshack.
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Oh rly did not know this about the sprint store
from my phone duh
Poor Cheesy
You can always pre-order at target as well. They are giving $150 to trade in for your EVO4G.
Yea me too with last year, they took my G1 and bricked moto clique and put the money towards my EVO.
My radio shack said the same thing. Normally they can stack but with the 3d its a strict 1 for 1. I have an appt with radio shack for Friday at 9. I preordered before the $100 trade in was announced and at the time I was told $150 - $175 for the trade in. So, I'm hitting the Sprint store at 8 when they open. If they have stock and will do $150 for the trade in I'll get it there and use my RS gift card for accessories. If they trade in value goes down by Friday I'll keep my appointment.
For those of you with a Moment, you may want to check on that $75 offer, when I pre-orderd, there was a list of the specific phones that the $75 is valid for and the Moment was not listed.
According to the RS website they give $158.13 for an Evo4g in Excellent condition.....and 3 weeks ago they gave $175 for it!!
http://radioshack.cexchange.com/onl...tBDmYmQgv+G1hsJdKb5c/KOlpLGqZRlMaOCAOqKlzyQ==
Also.....you can stack trade-ins if you sell them to RS and get a gift card....then use the gift card towards the E3D phone purchase!
I went to the Sprint store today and asked about the buyback program and my Evo 4G. She just asked for my phone number and started typing.. then asked if i pre-ordered the Evo 3D.. i said yes. She kept typing then told me to just come in 2morrow when i pick up the Evo 3D and tell them i want to recycle my phone and i will get $150. She didnt even look at my beat up (but working) Evo 4G.
Im not sure if she put a note on my account or what but she sounded so certain that i bring it in and get my $150 credit. Anyone know for sure?
I hope i get her when i get my Evo 3D tomorrow.. im doubtfull it will be that easy and that they are giving $150 for any working Evo... if so.. winning!
Sprint will give 150 for the EVO and 115 for the EVO Shift...I know-I work for Sprint. They always offer this as well for those that did not know. Also, you can trade up to three phones to really drive that out of pocket cost down.
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I am pretty sure if your EVO is not majorly damaged, i.e broken glass, and it turns on, you will get $150 dollars credit on your account for trading it in. EVO 3D for $50 with full upgrade credit.
I guess ill find out tomorrow hehe Thanks for the help.
I wasn't gonna do that...I was gonna sell my evo 4g and accessories on craigslist but I have been reconsidering it....sell the evo to sprint for the 150 and the accessories for 50.
I have an otterbox commuter, HDMI cable, spare batteries, and a stand alone battery charger.
Think all of that is worth 50 bux?
Do they care about sending in the battery? I have two Evos (one upgraded to a 3D) and it would be great to keep the battery as a spare.
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Sprint will give 150 for the EVO and 115 for the EVO Shift...I know-I work for Sprint. They always offer this as well for those that did not know. Also, you can trade up to three phones to really drive that out of pocket cost down.
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Hmm. So I could get something for my Hero? I was thinking of selling it on craigslist, but I'm not sure the demand for a used Hero...
The site said $40 for the Hero.
So wait... if I get the phone thru Sprint, they will buy back my EVO 4G @ $150? Did I need to be a part of a buy-back program like Best Buy? I just pre-ordered with BB!
Nope......
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Nope......
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Nope to the buy back question? Or nope to Sprint buying my phone?
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The site said $40 for the Hero.
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This probably isn't the place for me to ask, but do you think I could get more than that on craigslist? I see Hero's there for ~$100, but who knows if they're scams/spam.
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Nope to the buy back question? Or nope to Sprint buying my phone?
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Sprint will buy back the phone.
I took my rooted evo to my local sprint store yestetday and got $150 added to my account on the spot. With my $70 loyalty credit I got my 3d for only a couple of bucks.
They let me keep my sd card and charger.
Easier for me to do instead of selling it.
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Sprint will buy back the phones but not the accessories. If you turn in an EVO and a hero the 3d costs you ten bucks. If you want to try and get fifty for a hero on Craigslist you will be waiting a while.
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Hell, I can't even get my Evo sold on CL right now for $200. Kinda sad.
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Hell, I can't even get my Evo sold on CL right now for $200. Kinda sad.
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Where I am CL is saturated with them. Over 18 were posted for sale today alone.
I know you leave some money on the table, but the Sprint deal isn't so bad, and with alot less headache and waiting. I was going to go this root but I'm not as excited about the 3D as much anymore so I'm going to keep my Evo.
I dont think you can get more than $200 on craigslist for the Evo 4G and on top of that the internet is probably flooded with people trying to sell their old Evos.. so lots of competition. A few weeks ago people were selling them on ebay/CL for $200+ easily... but now that will just get harder and harder.
I sure hope its easy for me to get my $150.. my phone is beat up and rooted.. but as i said it works and the woman made it seem like id surely/easily get the full $150 credited to my account tomorrow.
I would of traded it on the spot if she asked offered.. but she told me to do it when i pick up my 3D. I hope the quote doesnt go down tomorrow... it shouldnt since every other retailer is offering $150 for the Evo 4g.
fyi..
google sprint buy back.. it will take you to the official buy back program. sell your phone for 150 + any other phone you have. I just did. works just fine.
sold my evo and my old iphone 3g.. i kept my sd card .. just ship the phone itself.
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I would of traded it on the spot if she asked offered.. but she told me to do it when i pick up my 3D. I hope the quote doesnt go down tomorrow... it shouldnt since every other retailer is offering $150 for the Evo 4g.
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Go to the Sprint buy back website and lock in the $150 price, it's good for 45 days...
You can either mail it in, or go to the store and trade it in for instant credit.
https://secure2.sprintbuyback.com/consumer/
Radio Shack is now selling the MoPho for $99.99 w/ a 2yr contract.
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For NEW accounts, yes. Not upgrades.
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For NEW accounts, yes. Not upgrades.
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Who the hell wants to sign up at radio shack. Lol!!
Thats pretty crazy though, 3vo still $199.
-DJ
Some of them offer trade in too. The Radio Shack by me said you can get up to $100 depending on the phone your trading in.
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Who the hell wants to sign up at radio shack. Lol!!
Thats pretty crazy though, 3vo still $199.
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I agree. I did it but radio shack are bastards to deal with. I had problems with my 3D and now I have a Photon and had issues. They suck to deal with and I'm under my 30 days. They don't wanna do exchanges or returns. I've had to have Sprint call and make them obey policy twice now. Wish I would have just gone to a Sprint store.
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I agree. I did it but radio shack are bastards to deal with. I had problems with my 3D and now I have a Photon and had issues. They suck to deal with and I'm under my 30 days. They don't wanna do exchanges or returns. I've had to have Sprint call and make them obey policy twice now. Wish I would have just gone to a Sprint store.
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Just to be fair, my RadioShack here on Geary Blvd. in San Francisco has given me amazing service, even selling me the 3VO before my upgrade expired so I could if I wanted do a 30 day exchange for the Photon. FYI, according to Sprint, the $99 price point at Radio Shack has nothing to do with them, and will not be honored at Sprint store or online via Sprint.
New Photon Today
I just took up Best Buy Mobile on the $99 deal. I added a new line for my father and gave him my EVO 4G and picked me up a new Photon.
Slingplayer and Logmein are my most used apps.
Still working out the video chatting software. Got QIK running with video, so off to a good start.
Will try out my HDMI cable tonight.
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I just took up Best Buy Mobile on the $99 deal. I added a new line for my father and gave him my EVO 4G and picked me up a new Photon.
Slingplayer and Logmein are my most used apps.
Still working out the video chatting software. Got QIK running with video, so off to a good start.
Will try out my HDMI cable tonight.
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They price matched?
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Axilarry said:
Just to be fair, my RadioShack here on Geary Blvd. in San Francisco has given me amazing service, even selling me the 3VO before my upgrade expired so I could if I wanted do a 30 day exchange for the Photon. FYI, according to Sprint, the $99 price point at Radio Shack has nothing to do with them, and will not be honored at Sprint store or online via Sprint.
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I don't expect Sprint to honor that. My issue is with Radio Shack. I have had two defective devices so far and had problems getiing them exchanged even though they saw the problems and I am under 30 days. Sprint had to step in and make them do what they were supposed to. I live in the midwest though so it's probably completely different where you are.
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I used to work for RadioShack, key word "used to". Now I'm a lead technician for Sprint and I can tell you straight up, it's a mistake to buy anything from RadioShack. Their policies are very crooked and there are enough loopholes in all of their warranties that the coverage is voided before you even walk out of the store half of the time. One of the local stores here is currently under investigation for lying about deposit amounts and pocketing the extra cash. They also do everything possible to get out of honoring the Sprint 30 day satisfaction guarantee. If there is so much as a light surface scratch anywhere on the phone, they will deny you a swap or even cancellation. It's pathetic, just don't do it.
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They can't do that, it is a Sprint phone with a Sprint contract, they are just the middle man, they cannot do anything to the Sprint contract that says you can exchange your phone if you are not satisfied within 30 days, and you can actually do that 3 times. So really its 90 days. I would literally fight one of them if they didn't do what I asked them. Real talk.
-DJ
The price change I want to say it's to push the phone to be the marque phone till the Samsung Epic Touch 4G comes out in the next 3 to 4 weeks ...
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Djspinister said:
They can't do that, it is a Sprint phone with a Sprint contract, they are just the middle man, they cannot do anything to the Sprint contract that says you can exchange your phone if you are not satisfied within 30 days, and you can actually do that 3 times. So really its 90 days. I would literally fight one of them if they didn't do what I asked them. Real talk.
-DJ
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I feel you on that but he's not lying. I was gonna cancel and just reopen at a Sprint store and they tried to deny that.
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I just called bestbuy and they matching radioshack price going to pick up my 100.00 bucks lol
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Oh and for the record dont buy phones from radioshack they get referb phone thats why it took them so long to get the photon
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If you are current Sprint customer, you can call telesales and get price match of RadioShack for $99 (YMMV). You will basically get additional $100 credit of the phone that is $199. My phone is on my way.......
It didnt take them any longer to get the Photon than it did Best Buy or non-corporate Sprint-branded stores. They arent refurbs.
SOME RS's do sell refurbs, its all very plainly stated, and they're pretty reasonable and often without contract so its saved my ass a time or two when out of town and a phone ends up broken.
They're selling at a lower price because NEW activations come with a kickback/monthly that extensions dont. There used to be a few guys that did this exclusively on Ebay, they were a legit official Sprint partner selling phones for virtually nothing on new activations only. I got a PPC6700 or 6800 for basically free when they retailed for 500+ and all I had to do was add a line...which was fine with me since I had $10 Vision and free add-a-phone back when you could get all those things.
anybody have any luck getting it on upgrade for that price??
newalker91 said:
I used to work for RadioShack, key word "used to". Now I'm a lead technician for Sprint and I can tell you straight up, it's a mistake to buy anything from RadioShack. Their policies are very crooked and there are enough loopholes in all of their warranties that the coverage is voided before you even walk out of the store half of the time. One of the local stores here is currently under investigation for lying about deposit amounts and pocketing the extra cash. They also do everything possible to get out of honoring the Sprint 30 day satisfaction guarantee. If there is so much as a light surface scratch anywhere on the phone, they will deny you a swap or even cancellation. It's pathetic, just don't do it.
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I have to agree. I called a local radioshack when the Evo 3d came out and was just inquiring about their return policy. I talked to two people there and they said there was no return policy and if you don't like the phone that you are stuck with it unless you want to exchange. I explained that their has to be a 30 return policy of some sort. They both explained that it was not honored if the phone was used at all. Then after pulling my hair out from their stupid statements, I explained no one has such policy. These guys are idiots and the sad part is there were two idiots under the same roof. I thought there was a rule against that. Anyway I called another store and they said there was a return policy but it was only for exchanges.
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No, Best Buy Mobile , in our local mall , had a $99 price tag on the Photon. Best Buy and Radio Shack aplly the mail in rebates at time of purchase.
The Photon was $106.74 , plus the price of a Zagg shield, out the door.
I also went by Sprint and bought, the dock for the Photon. Great product and well worth the money.
LexLuger82 said:
They price matched?
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Why is the photon so cheap and it just dropped?
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