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Frys Electronics is advertising the GS2 for $199.99. Took the ad into best buy and they priced matched. $80 + the tax back in my wallet.
Frys sale valid through 11/3.
Costco+Amazon have it for $150? Costco also includes a case and car charger...
Sam's Club \ Walmart sells it for $150. Best Buy matched Sam's for me...
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Correction
Sorry for the type-o......Frys has on sale for $119.99.
buckshotzero said:
Sorry for the type-o......Frys has on sale for $119.99.
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OK that makes more sense. Sam's only charges tax on the sale price too so keep that in mind. Either way, good price at Fry's.
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If you buy one of these phones from Frys, or Best Buy, and five months down the line the speakerphone stops working, for example. Can you call AT&T and request a warranty replacement? Or do they somehow know the phone wasn't purchased through them, even though it's got their branding all over it?
Also, why can't I find the GS2 at any stores in Southern California?
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If you buy one of these phones from Frys, or Best Buy, and five months down the line the speakerphone stops working, for example. Can you call AT&T and request a warranty replacement? Or do they somehow know the phone wasn't purchased through them, even though it's got their branding all over it?
Also, why can't I find the GS2 at any stores in Southern California?
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Shouldn't matter where you bought it and they may not even do anything anyway without insurance. You may get stuck calling Samsung for warranty service.
Try Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. I got my SGS2 at the Sam's Club in Palmdale for $148 and change + tax.
Does amazon price match?
Keep on mind that best buy's price match is only good if the store you want to match has a location within 25 miles of the store you are at. You might get lucky and get a clueless csr but I doubt it. (There are no Fry's in South Carolina.)
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$80 out of the door price
I told the guy to do a Walmart Price match 149.99 just to save 50 bucks. However, the sale guys kept taking on the phone (with his girlfriend may be ) and only punched in 49.99 + 30 tax = $80. I kept my mouth shut just to save another $100
Sweet, thanks for this
Thanks for the heads-up. just went to best buy and got myself some cash back.
It's always fun when you have to tell people what their return policy is....
BB-"sorry the return on cell phones is only 14 days"
me-"thats not what it says on the back of the receipt"
BB-"oh.....*looks at receipt* i guess you're right. I can take care of that for you"
Original HTC Scribe Pens in black for the Evo View & Flyer sale today marked down to $39 on sprint's websit "for limited time"
Other accessories on sale also
It's been that price for a while now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1438577
After shipping and/or tax, it'll be about $50.
TWO515TY said:
It's been that price for a while now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1438577
After shipping and/or tax, it'll be about $50.
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I was at Sprint.com the day before & several times over last 2 weeks &
Scribes were $49 plus tx & ship.
Maybe they do holiday sales regularly
Cases & chargers are on sale too
Just trying to be helpful
Sure, I didn't mean to imply that your post wasn't helpful. Sorry if I came across rude.
not at all, just wanted to mention that price fluctuates
I was able to talk the local Sprint store into selling me the black HTC stylus for $39.99 today, just told them that was the website price.
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The price on Amazon has dropped to $229. Trying to decide if I should pull the trigger now or wait until it drops to $200.
I went to Radio Shack and got mine for 199.99 they price matched some store in Texas.... I'm in Ohio lol
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I think the number of people buying it might decline now. Galaxy SIII is being announced on the 3rd
nique0201 said:
I went to Radio Shack and got mine for 199.99 they price matched some store in Texas.... I'm in Ohio lol
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Thanks OP!!
and
link for $199 store in TX please
+ 1 on the link for the $199 note!
Maroon Mushroom said:
I think the number of people buying it might decline now. Galaxy SIII is being announced on the 3rd
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Very true statement... I've progressively meditated away the temptation of buying the Note so far... But out of curiosity, has anyone gone out today & gotta price match @ this amazon price yet?
I called 611 on my phone to talk to Customer Service this past Saturday to tell them that Frys was selling the Note for $199 and they credited my account $100. I was just three days shy of my 30 day purchase date. All they asked me was when did i buy my phone. I didn't have to prove that the price had dropped.
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I called 611 on my phone to talk to Customer Service this past Saturday to tell them that Frys was selling the Note for $199 and they credited my account $100. I was just three days shy of my 30 day purchase date. All they asked me was when did i buy my phone. I didn't have to prove that the price had dropped.
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I have called multiple times and they keep telling me they can't do it.
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I got mine at BB for 199.99 and this was with an upgrade. They price match to how much Fry's is selling them. But it wasn't that easy.
The first BB I went to didn't do it so I went to another BB and they tried checking Fry's website to see if they could find the ad. But finally after 2 hrs. I got my Note.
Funny story is that the BB that did price match had to send someone to pick up from the store that did not do the price match.
Thankgod Fry's had one store in Illinois. During their promotion I used it at local Best Buy..... 25.5 miles away or 0.5 miles over the BB distance limit.
Might be picking this baby up 2morrow... Price matching @ 229, $50 off from freedom choice, $5 certificate, and $100 dollar check I just found going through junk mail today dated from 2010 w/ no expiration date from Time Warner in my sectional's compartment chest(LOL!!) will cost me only $55 bucks.... Prolly game set match 2morrow....
Good looking out just got another fifty dollar credit totaling 100 bucks to my account.
Thanks for the heads up. My partner has been looking for the note and we almost pulled the trigger when it was 249.99 on Amazon.
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I just bought one last week . I wonder if I call later today I can get them to credit my account the $20 dollars?
Yep was able to call this morning. They did a one time exception and refunded $20 back to my account
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I just bought one last week . I wonder if I call later today I can get them to credit my account the $20 dollars?
Yep was able to call this morning. They did a one time exception and refunded $20 back to my account
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I think I would have saved my one time exception favor for something larger then $20.
mmmM!! I just bought a Note for $300 and a Skyrocket for $200 from AT&T -.-!!1
Will go return them tomorrow fml!
hmm thanks for the heads up. my wife just got this for a lot more, gonan try to return and rebuy thru amazon!
I received my note from Amazon wireless on Friday last week. Setup is super easy. Just be sure you don't change your contract for 181 days or Amazon will charge you some ridiculous amount. The flexibility off ATT seems pretty good though. Go over your data for the month and they just charge for another gig at $10. I will tell you that I called after I ordered it and asked them to ship overnight as there was no option during the checkout to change shipping speed. They upgraded me for free. Really good service through Amazon. MAKE SURE YOU READ THE FINE PRINT THOUGH. You'll see what I mean about 181 days.
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Forgot to add, the ATT store in my podunk littel town was selling them for $329 plus tax. Saved $160.
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I was able to get the guys at Best Buy to agree to price match the $229 price, even though it was technically against their price matching policy. Combined with the $50 gift card deal I had, it was fantastic. I just hope I can do the same when my other line comes up for upgrade next month!
Can anyone confirm if Evo LTE's purchased directly from Sprint in California are charged sales tax on the full, unsubsidized price?
Are Best Buy and Radio Shack charging tax on the discounted price?
I can't speak on the EVO LTE specifically, but every other phone I've purchased through Sprint, Radio Shack, and Best Buy has had tax on the full, unsubsidized price. The only exception was a WP7 device I purchased from the Microsoft Store for a penny, I think. I know this doesn't help, per se, but I don't see why Best Buy, Sprint, or Radio Shack would work different this time around. That's why I order from Amazon.
Also, haha, I initially thought (via thread title) that you were saying California was going to be taxing the use of LTE service.
Thanks, I've seen comments on other threads about Sprint corporate charging sales tax on the unsubsidized price, but Best Buy charging on the discounted price.
I would like to confirm what is happening now.
I just got off the phone with Best Buy and they said that per state law they are required to tax you on the retail cost.
Expect the worst in California when it comes to taxes
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I've purchased all my phones from Sprint or Bestbuy and I can confirm that they both charge tax on the full price.
- Samsung Instinct (sprint)
- Samsung Moment (sprint)
- HTC Hero (BB)
- Samsung Epic 4G (BB)
- Samsung Epic Touch (BB)
- Apple iPhone 4S (BB)
- Apple iPhone 4 (BB)
I got the original Evo 4G for $109 from wirefly when it first came out using the bing cash back option. I also got in on the $119 friends and family thing wirefly had going. Very happy even though I have to wait. I should also mention I got a free upgrade from 2 day shipping to next business day with them by asking through chat.
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Expect the worst in California when it comes to taxes
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And it's only going to get worse with Moonbeam at the helm.
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And it's only going to get worse with Moonbeam at the helm.
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RS in AZ doesn't charge tax on the full price, if you're willing to drive out there
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I live in cali and didn't get charged taxes.
I used sprint online and got charged 200.71
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gutrrob said:
I live in cali and didn't get charged taxes.
I used sprint online and got charged 200.71
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Have you received your phone and final invoice yet? From the various threads, I understand that Sprint is charging local tax (7.25-8.75% depending on city) on the full 549.99 price.
Likewise, I'm seeing different quotes on whether Best Buy is collecting tax on the 199.99 or 549.99. Has anyone picked up their phone in a California Best Buy yet?
How can one be charged sales tax for an item on an amount that is more than the value of the actual sale/invoice amount?
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Have you received your phone and final invoice yet? From the various threads, I understand that Sprint is charging local tax (7.25-8.75% depending on city) on the full 549.99 price.
Likewise, I'm seeing different quotes on whether Best Buy is collecting tax on the 199.99 or 549.99. Has anyone picked up their phone in a California Best Buy yet?
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Free and clear $200.71 on my bank account
I just order mine off wirefly today and didn't get charged taxes also I live in california. I had a little mix up with them and they were nice enough to give me free overnight shipping.
If you buy from rs or bb in cali you will get taxed up the wazoo. Online will be no tax or sale price
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Got it through amazon, no tax. But no idea when the phone is even coming
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California charges tax on full retail - you think it's bad on a phone - try a truck with a $10000 discount... LOL
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I live in cali and didn't get charged taxes.
I used sprint online and got charged 200.71
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Ditto.
I pre-ordered mine from Sprint tele-sales on 5/7. All I paid for was $199 for the phone and $12.72 for shipping, for a total of $212.71. I was surprised because the last two years I had bought my Evo 4G and 3D from Radio Shack and paid tax on the full price and the activation fee. The only reason I went through them was for the instant rebate. This year was MUCH better going through Sprint!!!!!!!
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Same here on preorder upgrade on new line, charged $200.50. Maybe off topic but I'm confused why there was no tax. On my gnex order it was taxed on full price when I preordered...
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Pre-ordered mine from Best Buy SoCal and sure did come to roughly $253. So if you go the route of buying in person in California you will get taxed up the wazoo! Tax by itself was $50.30 and Sprint does the exact same. When I bought the Evo 3d last year it def was a tax of $50 or so at Sprint store. Sucks
Hey guys ...... just went to verizon to get back my 100 dollars. I paid 349.99 for it and the price is 249.99 so,i got the difference. Sorry if this been posted before. 249.99 is alot better
What are the constraints as I paid the full amount to avoid a contract?
They told me full price is 399.99 off contract. The store I went to said it was a promotional price just for 2 year contracts. I think they were not selling many contracts with the watch with only a 50 dollar difference. I was on my 19th day of having it but they still price matched. Worth a try either way .