Thinking of ditching the Rezound and going with a Nexus. Phone has been out for 7 months, ICS has been out for longer than that and we still don't have it officially, and by the time we do, Jelly Bean will be out which will NOT be coming to the Rezound, etc...
I am just really tired of having phones that are always a year behind the curve in regards to the OS.
Even when the OTA comes out, if they don't release the source code, we won't get RIL working and so the Rezound just seems like it is already at a dead end, development wise.
You can already see most of the devs moving on to newer phones. The latest leak is likely the OTA, so apart from a bug fix release or two over the next 6 months, this phone has hit the end of the road IMHO.
I am thinking of selling it and getting a Nexus. So my question is, what would a Rezound in excellent shape, with a couple cases, S-Off, etc... go for on the used market?
I am not trying to list it here or sell it, but I rather just seeking advice on whether it is even worth my while to sell it.
Hit the market up and compare.
ReZound
Will do. I guess the part that sucks is that you cannot buy the unlocked one for $399 because it is GSM. I have to spend $800 on the one for Verizon. Not sure I can justify that... hmmm....
On the other hand, whatever you buy today will be long in the tooth 6 months from now. It's tough, not to mention expensive, to stay on the bleeding edge.
It's your money of course but I've always felt that if the phone did what I needed, it didn't make sense to replace it unless something dramatically better, faster, whatever, came along.
I would honestly wait, because after having a rezound you will be unhappy with the nexus
It has a inferior screen, bad signal issues, charging issues, and it overheats like no phone I've ever had
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Also check out swappa.com to get a good idea of what each phone is going for.
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Will do. I guess the part that sucks is that you cannot buy the unlocked one for $399 because it is GSM. I have to spend $800 on the one for Verizon. Not sure I can justify that... hmmm....
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$800 for a nexus? Lol buy a used one. $800 you might as well buy a GS3
I could never see myself paying full price for these devices. How some of you do it is beyond me. Bills are too tight on this end. Lol.
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$800 for a nexus? Lol buy a used one. $800 you might as well buy a GS3
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Brand GS3's are $600 lol
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Yep regretting getting the rezound after coming from the incredible I probably should have waited for a better phone upgrade.
Yeah should have waited for the Nexus or s3
first off swappa is a joke if you ask me. here look
http://swappa.com/buy/htc-rezound-verizon
$250, $260, and $330
i sold an s-off rezound with box, beats, charger all cables etc, extended battery and a case for $375 yes $375 on ebay. Last week too. phone even had nicks on top right corner from being dropped and was stated in ebay auction and was bought for my buy it now within 24 hours. so if are going to sell for $300 you are nuts. if you know know what you are doing you can make money on these phones. i have made good money on all my phones in my signature ($100+). i also bought a brand new insurance replacement off a lady for $260 and was sold for $425 a few months ago. So by all means you can get money out of it. dont stand for the idiots saying well on swappa and xda want to sell they only go for $250. screw them they are trying to steal it from you!!! you can sell for $325+ easy.
go ahead i know somebody wants to flame me......
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I would honestly wait, because after having a rezound you will be unhappy with the nexus
It has a inferior screen, bad signal issues, charging issues, and it overheats like no phone I've ever had
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Signal used to be bad, but it's actually pretty good now after the update. Rezound overheats worse IMO, my CPU only hits about 65-70C. That's when im playing LE while tethering and switching to surf the web. The screen could be better, but it's passable and looks nice when you play HD videos. HD IPS displays make me jizz, all that extra detail.. Shame Sammy used pentile, losing so much detail cause of it.
luke1333 said:
first off swappa is a joke if you ask me. here look
http://swappa.com/buy/htc-rezound-verizon
$250, $260, and $330
i sold an s-off rezound with box, beats, charger all cables etc, extended battery and a case for $375 yes $375 on ebay. Last week too. phone even had nicks on top right corner from being dropped and was stated in ebay auction and was bought for my buy it now within 24 hours. so if are going to sell for $300 you are nuts. if you know know what you are doing you can make money on these phones. i have made good money on all my phones in my signature ($100+). i also bought a brand new insurance replacement off a lady for $260 and was sold for $425 a few months ago. So by all means you can get money out of it. dont stand for the idiots saying well on swappa and xda want to sell they only go for $250. screw them they are trying to steal it from you!!! you can sell for $325+ easy.
go ahead i know somebody wants to flame me......
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Man is right. I sold my used Droid 3 for like $250-$275. Just post it and someone will buy it, make it seem more appealing than it actually is.
SquireSCA said:
Will do. I guess the part that sucks is that you cannot buy the unlocked one for $399 because it is GSM. I have to spend $800 on the one for Verizon. Not sure I can justify that... hmmm....
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You could just open a new line and put a dumb phone on it and get the discount price...
ijustwantmydock said:
Brand GS3's are $600 lol
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Depending on the carrier
I believe the unlocked gsm version is $800
You know Verizon will be more expensive
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first off swappa is a joke if you ask me. here look
http://swappa.com/buy/htc-rezound-verizon
$250, $260, and $330
i sold an s-off rezound with box, beats, charger all cables etc, extended battery and a case for $375 yes $375 on ebay. Last week too. phone even had nicks on top right corner from being dropped and was stated in ebay auction and was bought for my buy it now within 24 hours. so if are going to sell for $300 you are nuts. if you know know what you are doing you can make money on these phones. i have made good money on all my phones in my signature ($100+). i also bought a brand new insurance replacement off a lady for $260 and was sold for $425 a few months ago. So by all means you can get money out of it. dont stand for the idiots saying well on swappa and xda want to sell they only go for $250. screw them they are trying to steal it from you!!! you can sell for $325+ easy.
go ahead i know somebody wants to flame me......
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yeah, you can have ebay. After someone filed a bogus claim about me to paypal and tied up money for 3 months, I just don't trust them. Prefer cash in hand of craigslist myself, face to face.
superchilpil said:
Depending on the carrier
I believe the unlocked gsm version is $800
You know Verizon will be more expensive
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Pretty sure y can preorder for 599 from Verizon...
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Abu-7abash said:
So first you acknowledge you're a rip off taking that phone off a lady for much less than its worth and then call people here on the MP idiots for offering you what the phone is going for on Swappa, Craigslist and here? Hell yeah you'll be flamed you damn hypocrite.
Also, if you wanna make up money from your phones (and rip ignorant people off in your case) then by all means GTFO and head to ebay. That's where you'll feel at home, I'm sure.
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Yeah she agreed on price I was first one to reply the ad was only $260 get problem not mine. Bring it buddy
fenixnr said:
He didn't say anything about ripping her off, she asked a price he agreed to it, not his fault she didn't do her research, you need to GTFO with an attitude like that. Swappa is worthless so is craigslist, wanna get into a price war options? It's worth what someone will pay for it. That's life, get over it. Just because your car blue books at 4k, and the car is in incredible shape, doesn't mean someone who wants it real bad won't pay 5 or 6k. Get a life, and gtfo
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exactly she didn't care she just wanted cash quick. And they aren't worth less cause you can find deals like I do and flip them!! And dude I know all about cars too I work at dealer! And my car is an 02 mustang gt and mint and I mean mint and I wouldn't take your clean retail for it cause you can't find one this clean now am I ripping them off? No if we agree....photo for reference tell me that ain't a clean 02
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yeah, you can have ebay. After someone filed a bogus claim about me to paypal and tied up money for 3 months, I just don't trust them. Prefer cash in hand of craigslist myself, face to face.
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I agree it's a pain to wait on PayPal at times but never had that problem or do that. I have perfect eBay/PayPal feedback and everybody loves my prices so I'm doing something right lol
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luke1333 said:
Yeah she agreed on price I was first one to reply the ad was only $260 get problem not mine. Bring it buddy
exactly she didn't care she just wanted cash quick. And they aren't worth less cause you can find deals like I do and flip them!! And dude I know all about cars too I work at dealer! And my car is an 02 mustang gt and mint and I mean mint and I wouldn't take your clean retail for it cause you can't find one this clean now am I ripping them off? No if we agree....photo for reference tell me that ain't a clean 02
I agree it's a pain to wait on PayPal at times but never had that problem or do that. I have perfect eBay/PayPal feedback and everybody loves my prices so I'm doing something right lol
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After 12+ years of being with Tmobile I am ready to move to AT&T and upgrade my iphone 3g. Long story short, I'm sick of the run around BS they have been giving me. On top of that using a jailbroken iphone 3g is practically unusable ever since I installed iOS 4.2.1 It would get stuck/lagg for like up to 5minutes. Not even being able to hard reboot. Being stuck on edge speed was excruciating while all my friends are speeding around in 3g/4g speed smartphones.
Anyways, the Samsung Note blew me away at the store yesterday and I'll be buying one tomorrow.
Any words of advice, tips, coupon codes, discounts I should now about before making my purchase? I'll be buying 2 lines but only 1 phone. The other line will be for my mother who to this day doesn't even know how to txt. So she'll be getting one of those .1 cent flip phones lol.
I'm a noob to the android community and I'm looking forward learning as much as I can about android/rooting.
BLASTphemus said:
Any words of advice, tips, coupon codes, discounts I should now about before making my purchase? I'll be buying 2 lines but only 1 phone. The other line will be for my mother who to this day doesn't even know how to txt. So she'll be getting one of those .1 cent flip phones lol.
I'm a noob to the android community and I'm looking forward learning as much as I can about android/rooting.
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Skip at&t and contract all together by getting StraightTalk with GNote. Saves a TON of money
shaolinx said:
Skip at&t and contract all together by getting StraightTalk with GNote. Saves a TON of money
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Someone on here actually did the math before, and the price of an unsubsidized device isn't worth it (you save something like $95 a year) unless you only have 1 line on contract.
In response to the OP, I would definitely recommend using the second lines upgrade to get a 2nd Galaxy Note. You would have to pay for data for the first month, but after that you can shut it off.
The reason I say get a 2nd one is pretty obvious.. Throw it on craigslist the day you get it for $500, then spend $30 and get a cheap-o flip phone.
We commend you for making the transition from Apple.. you'll be much happier on this side of the fence. Open source owns.
Truaim said:
Someone on here actually did the math before, and the price of an unsubsidized device isn't worth it (you save something like $95 a year) unless you only have 1 line on contract.
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This is true, depending on how many people you have on contract. Typically though on a 1-2 person contract for unlimited plan, you save alot of money.
Truaim said:
Someone on here actually did the math before, and the price of an unsubsidized device isn't worth it (you save something like $95 a year) unless you only have 1 line on contract.
In response to the OP, I would definitely recommend using the second lines upgrade to get a 2nd Galaxy Note. You would have to pay for data for the first month, but after that you can shut it off.
The reason I say get a 2nd one is pretty obvious.. Throw it on craigslist the day you get it for $500, then spend $30 and get a cheap-o flip phone.
We commend you for making the transition from Apple.. you'll be much happier on this side of the fence. Open source owns.
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I was thinking of that but I'd rather wait out and see what the GS3 is all about.
Welcome.
Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;-)
I came from tmo too. Its very hard to give up my $50 unlimited everything to pay twice as much for unlimed nothing. But tmo has been pissing me off a little at a time for a out 6 months now.
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Welcome to android!!! I jumped the apple ship also went from a slowing down 3gs,
this last os5 really slowed it down, its almost like they do it on purpose to
make you upgrade!!! Get Go launcher your able to change any icon to what
you want, you can slip in a few ios png's to make you feel more at home
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also get go sms it gives you familar pop up txt so you can answer where ever
your at without having to exit the app, nice on full screen apps where you cant
get to the notifications bar.
also foxfi is a cool wifi hotspot app that you can use without a root!!! works well
Thanks for the info! Man I can't wait for tomorrow!
Chief Geek said:
I came from tmo too. Its very hard to give up my $50 unlimited everything to pay twice as much for unlimed nothing. But tmo has been pissing me off a little at a time for a out 6 months now.
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I was in the same boat as you. Made the switch Friday and haven't looked back.
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Look for the half price deal on AT&T website.... The only catch is that you must order it online and must get two year service agreement....
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Truaim said:
In response to the OP, I would definitely recommend using the second lines upgrade to get a 2nd Galaxy Note. You would have to pay for data for the first month, but after that you can shut it off.
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So If I add a 3rd line I can cxl the data plan after 30 days and only pay 9.99 a month on that line?
Thanks
CT
CrazyTomato76 said:
So If I add a 3rd line I can cxl the data plan after 30 days and only pay 9.99 a month on that line?
Thanks
CT
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As long as the sim card is residing in a 'non-smartphone' or non-at&t device, you don't have to pay for data. Keep in mind this means you'll have to have another phone, you can't just pull the sim card out and stick it in a drawer.
Welcome to Android and AT&T if you decide to go that route!
I bought my Note at Sams's Club for $267.00
towncop1978 said:
Look for the half price deal on AT&T website.... The only catch is that you must order it online and must get two year service agreement....
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I take it you're referring to this:
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/de...are&siteId=dZCX6Je2w8Q-sBG3oO9zQ5oOdYyuLQ44IA
I've been trying this for the last three days. It used to include the Note, not anymore.
I want to switch from T-Mobile too but only until I can get this deal again.
It's been 4 days since I got my beloved Gnote. I couldn't be happier. I was worried about its size but I instantly got hooked on the screen size and it's rich/bright colors. For me the best part is the 4G LTE speeds. I had been on edge speed (jailbroken iphone) the past 4 years. I can't believe how fast I browse now. I'm disgusted with myself for settling on an edge only capable iphone 3g for such a long time.
Switching from the edge/iphone 3g to this device reminded me last year when I finally got around to get a new bed. I had been sleeping on a cheap queen size bed that was uncomfortable (often waking up to back aches) to a king size hybrid latex/foam mattress. I felt like I had been missing out on a good nights sleep all my life. lol
I can't wait to root this baby!
Straight Talk on the Note
shaolinx said:
Skip at&t and contract all together by getting StraightTalk with GNote. Saves a TON of money
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I use a Note on Straight Talk. Got the Note from Craigslist. The math I saw someone do was flawed. But to each their own. I really enjoy the service and the price. I feel richer!
I was at the AT&T store today. A kid was convincing his mom to get herself an iPhone 4S, his reasoning to her was "you can talk to it". I stood there and used Voice Search, opened browser, GMaps, and Navigation. I moved to the iPhone Display and put my phone next to one, then walked away.
Everything the mom was saying she wanted a smartphone phone was what I had just done/showed.
She walked to the iPhone display, picked one up and said, it's smaller, a lot smaller..
My job was done, saved someone today.
http://www.androidcentral.com/sprin...vices-come-june-16-could-be-day-lte-goes-live
well $8 to $11 TEP for the new Sprint 4G LTE phones is pretty high for me. Now its has me thinking if i want a LTE phone now.
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Wow $150-$200 to replace a phone, better get a good case and stay the hell away from water.
Jfree3000 said:
Wow $150-$200 to replace a phone, better get a good case and stay the hell away from water.
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Yeah, pretty soon they will be charging us more for a replacement than the phones retail for.
Another awesome move by Sprint to show how much they appreciate their customers...oh wait, I mean another move by a failing company trying to squeeze every last penny from it's customers in hopes of staying afloat. Just file for bankruptcy already.
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It's cause of people that come in to have their phone replaced for stupid reasons (like light bleeding from around the bottom of the screen). It's whatever. It'll cost an extra 6 a month for me to cover my two phones. It's not like I'm going to up and leave my SERO plan.
I don't think its that bad honestly
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I don't think its that bad honestly
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I don't either. People need to realize that these phones are not cheap. Some reach the $600-$700 dollar mark. If I have to pay $11.00 a month for piece of mind that if I drop my $650.00 phone in the toilet, that I only have to pay $150.00 to $200.00 to get it replaced instead of $650.00.
tgruendler said:
I don't either. People need to realize that these phones are not cheap. Some reach the $600-$700 dollar mark. If I have to pay $11.00 a month for piece of mind that if I drop my $650.00 phone in the toilet, that I only have to pay $150.00 to $200.00 to get it replaced instead of $650.00.
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Yeah I mean let's say you break ur phone once in 20 months that's 220+ the 150-200 total not all that bad IMO.n sometimes you get to upgrade cause they don't have it lol
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Well, I have had Sprint FOREVER. I have 4 of the old SERO accounts. And I've had TEP all along. It truly has paid for itself over the years. They gave me free upgrades to newer phones over and over. Samsung i-300 to i-330 to i-500 to Treo 600 to 650 to 700p to 755. Can't complain about that. I basically got a new phone once per year as my old phone would have something go wrong with it. Then I started back to buying new phones because I just could not wait for the latest and greatest.
All that being said, 4 lines at $11 each. Hmmm. That's $44 per month. Historically, I don't have to replace 1 out of the 4 phones any more often than once per year. So $528 per year to get a $150-$200 replacement. Starting to look like I could just buy a replacement phone off craigslist for a lot less. Heck, even a month after the Galaxy SII released, I could find them all day long on CL for $250-ish.
I guess a TEP decision is in my near future.
Maybe I should insure through Geek Squad, LOL!
Isn't this the same thing as the fee on 4G devices that started with the OG EVO? I'm assuming so.
Good thing I already have tep since 2004.
rank78 said:
Isn't this the same thing as the fee on 4G devices that started with the OG EVO? I'm assuming so.
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Nope. That is a high-speed data charge. This is an increased fee for the TEP (Total Equipment Protection) insurance policy that you can purchase from Sprint on a monthly basis.
DarkManX4lf said:
Good thing I already have tep since 2004.
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But if you get a new LTE phone, the new charges will still apply to you.
I dropped TEP years ago. Bought my last 2 phones(Epic, and Epic Touch) on craigslist for $200 each. Haven't had any problems with either.
eXplicit815 said:
It's cause of people that come in to have their phone replaced for stupid reasons (like light bleeding from around the bottom of the screen). It's whatever. It'll cost an extra 6 a month for me to cover my two phones. It's not like I'm going to up and leave my SERO plan.
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I stopped these stupid plans once they raised it to $100.00 deductable.
They are covered under warranty for 1 year any way and I tend to replace the phone every year anyway.
I don't use a case and have never needed a claim.
I could have 2 phones lost or dunked in the next 6 months and I'd still be ahead.
After a year you can usually find the phone for $200.00 new on ebay which is what you would have spent on TEP for 1 year plus the $100.00 deductable.
And they send you a refurb to boot.
Just not worth it any more.
Agreed. That is if you have to go through Asurion. You can just get phones off craigslist for cheaper. I didnt use TEP at all for my Evo 4g. Once for my Evo 3d but it was done free by sprint so there was no deductible on my part. Which brings me to this question. Are they still technically split in under 2 types of warranty? Certain $ amount for standard Sprint and the rest for Asurion? If this is the case I may still want to keep Sprint extended warranty and just get rid of Asurion. Atleast if it fails under Sprint warranty theres no deductible.
"if you don't like sprint (and or price changes that are stated to change at anytime in the contract THAT YOU SIGNED!!!!) then you can giiiit oouuutt"
Dropped TEP on our 3 lines a couple months ago. Daughter dropped her OG Evo and cracked the screen. Went to store and they said to call insurance for $100 replacement. They won't even deal with cracked screens any longer in store. USed to be they would change it out for no charge or even $30 or so. Decided to change out the screen myself and saved $50. Now I save $24 per month.
Does this mean if I upgrade from my evo 3d to a galaxy nexus they'll forcibly increase my TEP cost to $11 a month? (I pay $4 right now)
I Cancelled that crap like 6 months ago when i realized how much money I was giving them over 6 years and the one time I actually tried to use insurance(capacitive light staying lit) and they wouldn't fix it but wanted me to pay $100 to replace it with a used phone..
If I break my phone,im an idiot for being so careless and if I want to replace it I will pay the money to replace it.So needless to say,good for them,get that money but it wont me mine.
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But if you get a new LTE phone, the new charges will still apply to you.
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Yeah I didn't realize that until I read the Sprint ad again. Ah well. I think TEP is worth it.... Every phone I had with Sprint had some sort of issue and when I take it into Sprint, they usually replace it for free.
Why is my phone insurance getting to be as expensive as my motorcycle insurance? I can't do wheelies on my phone at 80 on busy highways
Well I had pre-ordered my HTC EVO 4g LTE like everyone else and waited for it to arrive on 5/18/12!
When I got the email that it was delayed I was kinda disappoimted, but what could I do other then sit back and wait. So it finally came yesterday. Opened up activated it and was over the saddening fact that it didn't come when it was supposed to. So I started to wonder what sprint was going.to do for all the people that waited like a lost dog staring out the window on 5/18 just to find out that they weren't getting there doggy bone. And just then ding dong (well who the hell is bothering me when I'm setting up my new EVO)its the UPS guy with a package? Confused ? I didn't order anything. Open the package like the little dog that might have just gotten a bone in the mail. And it was, a free gel case from sprint, and a letter of apology. Now this might not be a great apology, and they didn't even ask what color I wanted but its a great gesture. And its blue I like blue. Thanks sprint.
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I got the same thing thanks Sprint but prolly won't get much use lol.
from my LTEvo that will not have 4G coverage utill after I buy my next phone ......
I got the gray hard case. I'm unsure what I think right now.
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I got the grey hard case... Which with a little humt, found it to be the Bodyglove Kickback Vibe... $25 retail or so
Not bad for an appology gift I guess... I wasn't at all worried about getting my phone late... But if it was decided that HTC could not provide this phone I was going to try an start a boycot movement
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josuave83 said:
I got the grey hard case... Which with a little humt, found it to be the Bodyglove Kickback Vibe... $25 retail or so
Not bad for an appology gift I guess... I wasn't at all worried about getting my phone late... But if it was decided that HTC could not provide this phone I was going to try an start a boycot movement
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Lol boycot. Damn I wish I got the grey hard case oh well it was free. Cases are cheap anyway.
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i got the gray hard case as well
I actually really like this blue one with the HTC logo... Does anyone know where to get them? Or has HTC not released them yet. I'd love to see the colors they come in
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The only other color I've seen aside from the blue is a black version that was shown at CTIA. There is a red one I saw but it looked more like one that snaps on the back instead of fitting around the phone like this one does.
I haven't seen them online and Sprint obviously has them, they just haven't shipped them to stores. My experience on Thursday trying to find a case in a Sprint store, I went to two different locations and they both had different cases, none of which I liked. One store did have a black silicone similar to this one though for $15. But I'll take the blue official one and see if I can find something else. (The blue grows on you.)
It sucks that people who did not order directly form Sprint do not get one, even though we waited too. Or do we?
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It sucks that people who did not order directly form Sprint do not get one, even though we waited too. Or do we?
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Not to sound negative, but no one other than Sprint knows the true answer to that, but I'd say probably not. The thing was, ordering through Sprint online was supposed to get everyone who did the phone earlier than everyone else. So they did something they didn't have to because they are trying to work on their customer service and public image. Now everyone who ordered through Best Buy, Wirefly and the like where raving about how they were saving money or getting a giftcard and what not. Well yes they will still get those things which should be better than getting a free case since that's what drew most people to them; whenever they get stock to send to them. Perhaps the companies everyone else ordered with may do something as a nice gesture as well. The only other people I see Sprint possibly doing this for are people who have pre-orders in store. They may allow the staff to let them choose between a couple cases to get one for free.
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Not to sound negative, but no one other than Sprint knows the true answer to that, but I'd say probably not. The thing was, ordering through Sprint online was supposed to get everyone who did the phone earlier than everyone else. So they did something they didn't have to because they are trying to work on their customer service and public image. Now everyone who ordered through Best Buy, Wirefly and the like where raving about how they were saving money or getting a giftcard and what not. Well yes they will still get those things which should be better than getting a free case since that's what drew most people to them; whenever they get stock to send to them. Perhaps the companies everyone else ordered with may do something as a nice gesture as well. The only other people I see Sprint possibly doing this for are people who have pre-orders in store. They may allow the staff to let them choose between a couple cases to get one for free.
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The customer has the option to order from whatever site/store they wish to. It's competition. Because I ordered from Best Buy or anywhere else should not disqualify me for a free case IMO. Sure I saved a lot of money and people who ordered online on Sprint did not. If the savings led me to buying at BB, so be it. Why shoot down the smart shopper?
In the apology letter it says "want to thank you for your patience as we know you have been anticipating the arrival of your new HTC EVO 4G LTE". It's referring to the delay, which those BB customers were part of too. If the cases are only being shipped out to the customers who pre-ordered online on Sprint, which it is, it should've specified that reason.
Excuse my bitterness. I'm upset because there is no LTE.
Correct, it is referring to the delay in general but if you didn't buy it from them don't expect them to give you something. If you bought it from elsewhere Sprint and HTC doesn't have to reward you for your patience because you didn't buy it from Sprint even if you are under their contract now. Now if Best Buy wants to give you a free case or WireFly or where ever you purchased it from to say thank you for your patience then it is up to them to do such. But they most likely will not because they already gave you whatever savings you got. You can not expect one store to give you something when you bought something from another. That's the whole point of having options as you say isn't it.
e.g. lets say you buy something from amazon because it's cheaper than best buy but then best buy turns around and gives the customers who bought it from them something extra that they didn't have to. You can't expect Best Buy to give it to you as you didn't buy it from them. And while I know you will say it says Sprint and HTC you have to look at it as a retailer POV.
I understand where you are coming from, I'd probably still be upset if I didn't have my phone yet. I am looking at it from a retail POV rather than the company you have your service with. Even though it states Sprint and HTC, it's Sprint as in the store you just made your purchase from and not Sprint as in the company you have cell service with.
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The customer has the option to order from whatever site/store they wish to. It's competition. Because I ordered from Best Buy or anywhere else should not disqualify me for a free case IMO. Sure I saved a lot of money and people who ordered online on Sprint did not. If the savings led me to buying at BB, so be it. Why shoot down the smart shopper?
In the apology letter it says "want to thank you for your patience as we know you have been anticipating the arrival of your new HTC EVO 4G LTE". It's referring to the delay, which those BB customers were part of too. If the cases are only being shipped out to the customers who pre-ordered online on Sprint, which it is, it should've specified that reason.
Excuse my bitterness. I'm upset because there is no LTE.
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And because you chose to let a third party cut into Sprint's profits on the phone they don't have to send you a case. If HTC works something out with the retailers like it did with Sprint then great, but otherwise leave it to the company selling you the phone to give you something not someone else.
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I'm so torn on my bright blue case.
I love it, I hate it....I'm still using it.
I might use it until power skin makes a product for the evolte
I didn't get a case, what gives? I didn't order online, I called Sprint directly. I don't think that should make a difference.
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I didn't get a case, what gives? I didn't order online, I called Sprint directly. I don't think that should make a difference.
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Did you order it before 5/17? If so i would think it would be otw. Could also call them see what's up. All in all tho its only a $5-$10 case. It also seems to be random what color or kind you get. May also be running low on supply. Not sure how many pre-orders they had. Doesn't hurt to call them and ask.
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Whats everyone think if the free blue case?
I like the quality alot as compared to the $5 case I bought on ebay
I wasnt a fan of the color at first but now its growing on me. The blue I won't be using at work becuase its less professional but its a great casual case
I'm currently waiting for the seidio surface with holster to arrive
Also I have a flygrip that has arrived but I'm waiting to see what case to put it on.
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The customer has the option to order from whatever site/store they wish to. It's competition. Because I ordered from Best Buy or anywhere else should not disqualify me for a free case IMO. Sure I saved a lot of money and people who ordered online on Sprint did not. If the savings led me to buying at BB, so be it. Why shoot down the smart shopper?
In the apology letter it says "want to thank you for your patience as we know you have been anticipating the arrival of your new HTC EVO 4G LTE". It's referring to the delay, which those BB customers were part of too. If the cases are only being shipped out to the customers who pre-ordered online on Sprint, which it is, it should've specified that reason.
Excuse my bitterness. I'm upset because there is no LTE.
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I'll send u my case. I appreciated the gesture from Sprint, but really???
androofoo said:
The customer has the option to order from whatever site/store they wish to. It's competition. Because I ordered from Best Buy or anywhere else should not disqualify me for a free case IMO. Sure I saved a lot of money and people who ordered online on Sprint did not. If the savings led me to buying at BB, so be it. Why shoot down the smart shopper?
In the apology letter it says "want to thank you for your patience as we know you have been anticipating the arrival of your new HTC EVO 4G LTE". It's referring to the delay, which those BB customers were part of too. If the cases are only being shipped out to the customers who pre-ordered online on Sprint, which it is, it should've specified that reason.
Excuse my bitterness. I'm upset because there is no LTE.
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why don't you go after the real problem for the delay? - Apple - they have plenty of money too...
srtpusher said:
why don't you go after the real problem for the delay? - Apple - they have plenty of money too...
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Lmao
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http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-...vember-13-stay-tuned-for-our-coverage_id36513
HTC DROID DNA for Verizon lands on November 13, stay tuned for our coverage
November 20 is quoted as a potential launch date
Agreed, each year I become more and more frustrated with them. Planned on leaving and getting the Note 2 on another carrier but it's cheaper for me to stay with VZW
My contract ends March 2013 so I'm thinking of moving onto my friends T-Mobile line instead of adding a ghost line on my family's just to get the Note 2.
Effing ridiculous.
Dear Verizon,
Due to the poor PR on this phone, my poor fingers will have arthritis for scouring the internet for a simple little date. As an apology for your negligence, I will accept an apology in the form of a Fedex package on my office desk.
Hmm. Maybe I'll buy this, just to pass the time waiting for the Note2. Then, return it once it comes out.
We have 14 days to return a phone, right?
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Hmm. Maybe I'll buy this, just to pass the time waiting for the Note2. Then, return it once it comes out.
We have 14 days to return a phone, right?
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lol I thought about doing the same thing. Yes they do have a 14 day return window, but you have to pay a restocking fee.
Sucks big time. Its even cheaper than the note 2. Am just waiting for other carriers to ramp up their Late coverage
Vzw does suck.
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lol I thought about doing the same thing. Yes they do have a 14 day return window, but you have to pay a restocking fee.
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$35 restocking fee.. to have a sweet phone to play with for ~14 days then get my even more sweet phone... I'm seriously tempted.
It makes sense though if this phone is indeed released on the 20th that they would not want the Note II in-stores on the 23rd as well. It would obviously take away from their DNA sales... but seems so BS to me that this could possibly be a major factor in why we are getting the phone so late, maybe the only factor.
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Wait...so we could get this the 20th and play with it then return it for the Note 2? Oh I'm doing that...
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Wait...so we could get this the 20th and play with it then return it for the Note 2? Oh I'm doing that...
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Re-stocking fee. Not worth it IMO, buy some accessories instead.
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Re-stocking fee. Not worth it IMO, buy some accessories instead.
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I already got plenty for it with the 50% off Samsung code.
Battery and dock for $25, 2 flip case for $40 and 1 tpu for $15
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I already got plenty for it with the 50% off Samsung code.
Battery and dock for $25, 2 flip case for $40 and 1 tpu for $15
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Then save up for your new phone, IDK. Getting a phone just to play with it for a few days seems pointless, what happens if you drop it and break it? Scuff it beyond repair, etc... Just isn't worth it IMO.
Well guys, looks like the phone is up on VZW site for preorder 11/19 ship date.
and lol
Battery
2020mAh Standard Li–Ion; non–removable
Usage Time – up to 12.8hrs OR
Standby Time – up to 14.7 days
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Then save up for your new phone, IDK. Getting a phone just to play with it for a few days seems pointless, what happens if you drop it and break it? Scuff it beyond repair, etc... Just isn't worth it IMO.
Well guys, looks like the phone is up on VZW site for preorder 11/19 ship date.
and lol
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Usage Time – up to 12.8hrs OR
Standby Time – up to 14.7 days
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12 hours has to be a joke. Lol that battery is super small.
Talked to a rep and obviously BS'd a bit.
Shawn M.: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
You: Yeah, I wanted to order the note II
You: I just had a question about why is this phone being released so much later than the other carriers?
Shawn M.: Fantastic I am happy to help you.
You: Is it because of the DNA? I can't decide between the two
Shawn M.: No it is because they are selling out very quickly and they are on backorder.
Shawn M.: What do you like about them?
You: I like the stylus one one, but then again since I can get the DNA so much faster I might prefer that
You: But here is my question, so if the stock is filled before the 27th, can we expect the Note II before that date?
Shawn M.: It could happen yes but It will most likely not come before then.
You: A lot of people have said online that the 15th is a possibility, so i'm guessing those are just rumors? I myself was told by a VZW employee at a store near me that this was also true
Shawn M.: It can happen but i don't want to get your hopes up and then it not come early.
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Then save up for your new phone, IDK. Getting a phone just to play with it for a few days seems pointless, what happens if you drop it and break it? Scuff it beyond repair, etc... Just isn't worth it IMO.
Well guys, looks like the phone is up on VZW site for preorder 11/19 ship date.
and lol
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The battery is pretty bad, but what about 16GB storage with no SD card? That right there makes this phone a no for me. All of my apps/games alone cant fit on my Nexus 7 16GB version, and thats with no photos or movies. The screen is apparently one of the primary selling points for this phone. What good is it without the ability to have several HD movies and photos available on the device, in addition to all of your apps/games? I'd rather wait impatiently for Verizon to release the Note II.
Release isn't until the 21st, pre-order starts today.
Going to chat and see if I can get the DNA when it's released and play with it and return for Note 2. Restock isn't a problem. I just got a new job.
Quoting someone from AC because their assessment is correct.
"I dont see how people on a 2gb shared data plan can use this phone without upping their data plan. Which is exactly why Verizon ordered the phone without an microSD slot."
Lol, she didn't seem to enthusiastic.
Khyiera: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
Austin: I was looking at adding a new line and getting the Note 2. I see the DNA is out before then. My question is, can I add a line, get the DNA, play with it and see if i like it and if i don't, return it for the Note 2 when it releases?
Austin: I know it will be within the 14 day return policy.
Khyiera: Yes you can.
Austin: My main problem was the battery. I see the DNA has a 2000mah battery and Note 2 has a 3100 mah battery and that's a big thing for me.
Austin: But, okay. Just wanted to make sure I could do that. I understand there is a restock fee, how much is it?
Khyiera: $35
Austin: Okay, I appreciate your help today.
Khyiera: No problem!
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Instead of the DNA, I may switch to a different phone that's cheaper. $200, then $35 and another $100 is expensive.
My GNEX has terrible signal now a days and batter. Gonna have to look and see what's good to use for 2 weeks.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...00000##3##1r&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15
Maybe once the GN3 is officially released it will be eligible for this promotion which will bring the price down to $300. I'm going to check on it again tomorrow.
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...00000##3##1r&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15
Maybe once the GN3 is officially released it will be eligible for this promotion which will bring the price down to $300. I'm going to check on it again tomorrow.
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Fine print explicitly excludes N3...
Oh crsp, didn't catch that. Is this phone supposed to come out today or what?
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Oh crsp, didn't catch that. Is this phone supposed to come out today or what?
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Came out today. I tried getting the gift card and was told it wasn't eligible.
i ended up getting a $25 gift card for some reason .. didnt ask for what was just happy to sneak away with 25 off
Tell best buy to price match att. I got mine for 300!
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I just got mine at bestbuy for $250... price match to sprint website!
Hell yeah!
@beanstown106
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I just got mine at bestbuy for $250... price match to sprint website!
Hell yeah!
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Hi. So was this on an upgrade or a new line or new customer? If an upgraded did BB give you any hassle? I'm getting mine on Saturday but was thinking that BB would just say that no price match since one is ATT and one is Sprint. I guess the same could be said about the "port your number" price. I can handle confused sales people as long as I have a "logical" argument as to why the price match so applies.
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Hi. So was this on an upgrade or a new line or new customer? If an upgraded did BB give you any hassle? I'm getting mine on Saturday but was thinking that BB would just say that no price match since one is ATT and one is Sprint. I guess the same could be said about the "port your number" price. I can handle confused sales people as long as I have a "logical" argument as to why the price match so applies.
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It was a new line, new number, no number port for sprint. Just went in told them I want to price match from the sprint site where it is 250. Done deal no mishmash...
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It was a new line, new number, no number port for sprint. Just went in told them I want to price match from the sprint site where it is 250. Done deal no mishmash...
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Thanks. I figured asking for 249 would be pushing it I think I'll just ask them to price match ATT then see what I can get for my Note 2 for trade in. Also, the one up looks attractive but I would hate giving up my grandfathered unlimited data family plan.
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Thanks. I figured asking for 249 would be pushing it I think I'll just ask them to price match ATT then see what I can get for my Note 2 for trade in. Also, the one up looks attractive but I would hate giving up my grandfathered unlimited data family plan.
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Push it to the limit! I too got it for $249.99, if not possible then settle for $299.99 and if both are no dice go to a different Best Buy and be friendly to the person helping you!!
A little bit of conversation, smile, and charisma go a long way [I was trying to flirt with her -- she was good looking LOL].
Would have been super nice if I also got the$50 gift card, but I didn't :silly:
I got my sprint note 3, added a line, no number port. The guy who sold me the phone found it for $249 on wirefly and price matched. I liked to have died, thanks bestbuy.
On side note, no one up program @ bestbuy. Only sprint stores or sprint.com.
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Price match worked for me
Thanks to all who posted about asking BB to price match. I went to a Best Buy Mobile store and asked about price matching to the wirefly.com price and was told "No." Then went to a larger Best Buy store and asked about price matching and was told "No problem." Got the phone for $299 upgrade price.
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I just got mine at bestbuy for $250... price match to sprint website!
Hell yeah!
@beanstown106
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It sucks that they charged you tax of $56 which means charging tax on prediscount price.
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It sucks that they charged you tax of $56 which means charging tax on prediscount price.
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It is Nevada, all of the web sites did that as well...
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Thanks to all who posted about asking BB to price match. I went to a Best Buy Mobile store and asked about price matching to the wirefly.com price and was told "No." Then went to a larger Best Buy store and asked about price matching and was told "No problem." Got the phone for $299 upgrade price.
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Best Buys price match policy on their website clearly states they do NOT price match online retailers. With that being said, yes some do get lucky. What I did was look up other brick and mortar retailers to see what they showed as the "advertised price". Fry's has it for $249.99, so does Sam's Club, heck, even sprint has it "advertised" for $249.99, it's not until you look at the "fine print" that it shows $100 discount is for clients bringing their number from another carrier.
So if you want you can save another $50, use that towards a screen protector / case :silly:
I guess the Note 3 is not eligible for the promotion. I went to a Best Buy Mobile kiosk in the mall and they told me it was but when I went to the purchase the phone they told me it wasn't part of it and refused to honor the promotion.
Did anybody try to price match after already have bought the phone?
Upon finding this thread, I immediately headed to best buy with proof of Sprint.com prices and such, and was denied by the manager on the grounds that they only price match if you do it on the day of the purchase. That the 15 day price match guarantee only applies to their own prices, and even then, mobile contract phones do not apply.
Thoughts?
Edit: I bought the phone on october 4th as an eligible upgrade. I actually got two, one for my wife and for me. We had two eligible upgrades.
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Did anybody try to price match after already have bought the phone?
Upon finding this thread, I immediately headed to best buy with proof of Sprint.com prices and such, and was denied by the manager on the grounds that they only price match if you do it on the day of the purchase. That the 15 day price match guarantee only applies to their own prices, and even then, mobile contract phones do not apply.
Thoughts?
Edit: I bought the phone on october 4th as an eligible upgrade. I actually got two, one for my wife and for me. We had two eligible upgrades.
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If you want the discounts try another person / manager in the store. If not then try another store. If all fails you can go the route of returning them within 14 days or threatening to unless they match the price.
Good luck.
Hate bestbuy lol
I just went to bestbuy spoke to a manager and everything, Amazon has the gn3 on contract for 250 even for existing customers, they wont price match it, he even showed me in their price match guide where it says "no price match for on contract phones"... Then he says well how about a case (got one) how about a screen protector (got one), I said how about a gift card? Nope! lol... oh well I may take it back, and get it off amazon, its just lame how they say "beat any price" and then there is a bunch of fine print!
Yall that got them to price match, Thats freaking great!!