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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
Deltatristar500 said:
$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?
YoungSinema said:
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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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?
Curb71 said:
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.
spalding1028 said:
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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m3latino said:
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
o0adam0o said:
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.
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.
evolushungolf said:
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?
balistc said:
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.
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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/
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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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....
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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....
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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?
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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?
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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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Since asda sold all the evo 3d's for £230 and they were announced out of production
There value has just plummeted recycle value is at best £73 where as the galaxy s2 still has a recycle value of £230
I use GSM. I've been told that I can get them for $150.00. Totally not true.
I mean brand new in box. Not Craigslist or someone's screwups.
I would gladly buy a few new for $150.00 each with no contract but its just NOT possible.
Here in the US you be lucky to get anything over $130 for a 3D. I couldn't sell mine for $120 so I trade it at Best Buy for $110. BTW the GS2 are starting to go down in price too, I just picked up a mint condition one for $200
Yeah, eBay's flooded with used Evo3Ds at the moment (presumably because people are upgrading to the LTE), which has driven the price way down. $150 is about the best you could hope for at this point. OTOH, it's a great environment for anyone looking to buy one.
i got mine on cl for 160$ the phone rooted.. 2 chargers.. 2 stock batterys.. and i trident kraken case... i have had 4 people in 2 days want the phone for 160$ but im waiting till sprint has the LTE for sale to sell it.. cause if i sell my 3d now ill be without a phone till then.. the sprint store said they would give me 80$ for it.. so thats why im selling it on cl
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Since asda sold all the evo 3d's for £230 and they were announced out of production
There value has just plummeted recycle value is at best £73 where as the galaxy s2 still has a recycle value of £230
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I got mine for £219
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manemzjum said:
Since asda sold all the evo 3d's for £230 and they were announced out of production
There value has just plummeted recycle value is at best £73 where as the galaxy s2 still has a recycle value of £230
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£117-£132 cash at CEX
£156-£176 trade at CEX
Cheapest I found was 219 on eBay second hand with scratches would love to get one for 80 quid hell I'd by 10
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Just bought one for $60. People are stupid. I get it this device can't run LTE; I get it, roger, check. But the power under the hood is still rockin.
Didn't question the dude about the price at all. Purchased it, rooted it, and activated it for my Mom.
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Just bought one for $60. People are stupid. I get it this device can't run LTE; I get it, roger, check. But the power under the hood is still rockin.
Didn't question the dude about the price at all. Purchased it, rooted it, and activated it for my Mom.
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I think you got a hell of a deal
If you go to Mexico the best price with a carrier should be about $750 US Dolars.
Got mine yesterday for 80 bucks from a friend doing me a favor. It's great, now I might not need to use my upgrade next year and wait until the full LTE roll out.
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wow
I got my Evo 3D on launch day in canada. 2 actually one for me and the wife. It has been the best phone I ever owned. Screen - nice, speed - nice, battery life..... well that has been OK, it lasts a full day I dont think I can complain. But wow $80-$150? thats a great price for an awsome phone.
In Serbia, we`r selling it for around 350 euro.
Just few months ago, the price was around 650 euro.
It`s GSM version
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I think you got a hell of a deal
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I agree. Definitely keep your eye out for them. New phones come out, people get caught in that new phone craze. Perfect time to snatch them up. Got another 3D a battle of mine is selling for 65. Gonna snatch that one up to and root it for my younger brother.