How is it that this phone is $199 at AT&T and at Best Buy I can get it for $99?
How could there be that big of a difference in price?
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It's like the same thing where I work in Wal-Mart wireless it is basically there phone and they do their own pricing.
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Trying to get rid of it I'm sure. I just wonder how much of a kick back they get for getting people to sign 2 year contracts.
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I would guess close to $100.
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Yea picked mines up from BB. I can't stand them but they are still the best with pricing. Art will price match over CS if you call but their retail. Stores have always been stingy in my experience
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Yea picked mines up from BB. I can't stand them but they are still the best with pricing. Art will price match over CS if you call but their retail. Stores have always been stingy in my experience
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Customer service could give the phone for free, if they wanted. I've seen it happen. Lol
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Jhoopes517 said:
Customer service could give the phone for free, if they wanted. I've seen it happen. Lol
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That's how I ended up with my One X.
If you want the BB price, but want to buy from AT&T, check if your credit card has some sort of price protection. My card has it. I just had to call in and they open a claim. You fill out some paperwork and send in the advertisement with the price and they send you a check for the difference up to $250. I'm waiting for my paperwork for the OG right now.
BBUY price match to Amazon $50
Best Buy has a deal right now where you can sign up before Sunday to get a $50 gift card when you upgrade, but they will also price match to Amazon.
I got the price match a few weeks back and got the phone for $50. The $50 gift card would've been nice, but I had to buy before the end of last month for another deal. $50 credit on my AMEX is better than $50 at Best Buy.
tl;dr Best Buy price match to Amazon = $50 plus tax [on unlocked price].
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How is it that this phone is $199 at AT&T and at Best Buy I can get it for $99?
How could there be that big of a difference in price?
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Best buy makes commission based on how many they sell. So if it is free they make commission only but if it is more they make commission plus the price. The phones are worth 600 so either way your carrier loses money in the short term which is why there are contracts to keep you locked in. Best buy is paid by carriers for giving them 2yr customers.
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Where would I get a best price for an upgrade for OG?
I tried Best Buy and they said they only activate new lines. I'm not sure if I was lied to by a sales rep so they would not waste time on customers with lower commission than activation a new line. Other places have the same attitude. It seems only ATT stores do upgrades and also phones are the cheapest there when you upgrade.
BTW, I am eligible for an upgrade (not early or anything).
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Where would I get a best price for an upgrade for OG?
I tried Best Buy and they said they only activate new lines. I'm not sure if I was lied to by a sales rep so they would not waste time on customers with lower commission than activation a new line. Other places have the same attitude. It seems only ATT stores do upgrades and also phones are the cheapest there when you upgrade.
BTW, I am eligible for an upgrade (not early or anything).
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Best Buy Mobile employees do not receive commission, and they also do do upgrades so you were lied to or at least misinformed but it wasn't because of commission... Perhaps a misunderstanding or a new employee, but as far as I know Costco is the cheapest right now but Best Buy will match any ones price so Best Buy is always the cheapest if you use price match.
The question is which stores have good prices on phone upgrades?
(They usually advertise new line prices only and upgrades are more expensive than AT&T store)
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The question is which stores have good prices on phone upgrades?
(They usually advertise new line prices only and upgrades are more expensive than AT&T store)
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When you ask a question try reading the answers already posted before repeating the question BEST BUY IS THE CHEAPEST BECAUSE THEY WILL MATCH ANYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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When you ask a question try reading the answers already posted before repeating the question BEST BUY IS THE CHEAPEST BECAUSE THEY WILL MATCH ANYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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OK, but do they do it also for upgrades or just new lines?
Maybe you haven't read my question.
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OK, but do they do it also for upgrades or just new lines?
Maybe you haven't read my question.
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I got mine at Best Buy and it was an upgrade. So I think its new or upgrade.
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OK, but do they do it also for upgrades or just new lines?
Maybe you haven't read my question.
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I'm glad it's coming soon. I'm wondering what benefits would buying from best buy vs verizon.
I am actually looking to buy two.
One as an upgrade for myself. The other for my girlfriend, porting her number over from sprint.
Upgrade for me I know either will be fine. But I am unsure how well BBY can port numbers and if it would be better dealing with verizon directly.
Best Buy no MIR (I guess none at Verizon too), larger selection of cases and accesories. Best Buy still has a machine that can transfer contacts and photos (e.g. if you're not coming from a prior google phone w/ backed up contacts). If you want protection best buy has a 9.99 a month option, covers accidental damage, battery replacement, hardware issues (but not theft) no deductible while verizon's insurance is cheaper, has a deductible. Free enrollment right now with the buy back program.
Cons: limited stock, generally not sent as many units as verizon (highly suggest you pre-order), some people just hate best buy and refuse to shop there. some accessories might be more expensive
As far as porting goes, just bring in your girlfriends bill or account number and best buy will have no problems porting over her sprint number. just make sure she is fully out of contract vs eligible for an upgrade. Otherwise she will pay an etf with sprint.
Thanks for the info!
I don't care much for best buy either but will shop there when deals are good.
She will have a etf regardless but with her contant dropped calls it is worth it.
Anyway, I don't usually load up on accessories. When I do it is usually an extended battery and holdster from seidio. I love seido.
One question.... can best buy bill equipment to my account if I pre-order?
I'd like to have one billed on my account for my upgrade... I asked a best buy rep.... said not possible. So VZW for at least one of them
Yea they cannot bill through Verizon. As far as extended batteries go, the one that is currently sold for the evo probably wont work
Does anyone know if BB can transfer an upgrade from another line on the account for a preorder?
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Does anyone know if BB can transfer an upgrade from another line on the account for a preorder?
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just activate it on that line then call vzw and have them move the phones to the correct lines... I had to do this for my incredible... you just have to call and then hit *228 and reprogram both phones after they correct the esn numbers...
If i have an early upgrade (upgrade after 13 months on a 2-year contract) can i buy the phone at a 2-year contract price from best buy?
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Does anyone know if BB can transfer an upgrade from another line on the account for a preorder?
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Yea, that's not a problem and can be done
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If i have an early upgrade (upgrade after 13 months on a 2-year contract) can i buy the phone at a 2-year contract price from best buy?
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And no, has to be done with Verizon.
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And no, has to be done with Verizon.
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Yeah i thought so. Does anyone know if verizon will have the same release date as best buy?
I don't think VZW will let anyone release this phone before they do.
They are too controlling.
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And no, has to be done with Verizon.
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Darn, guess I won't be preordering.
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If you're buying off contract you'll have to go to Verizon. New contracts and upgrades only at Best Buy.
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If you're buying off contract you'll have to go to Verizon. New contracts and upgrades only at Best Buy.
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Best buy won't sell you the phone at full price off contract? Really?
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Well I went and preordered, and no one said anything about requiring an upgrade. And I know that isn't true because you can buy phone's on BestBuy's website at full price without adding a contract.
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Well I went and preordered, and no one said anything about requiring an upgrade. And I know that isn't true because you can buy phone's on BestBuy's website at full price without adding a contract.
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I hope you're right. I have $450 reward zone points with thunderbolt written all over them. (I did not buy all that myself) I'm just waiting for 4g pricing...
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I hope you're right. I have $450 reward zone points with thunderbolt written all over them. (I did not buy all that myself) I'm just waiting for 4g pricing...
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If they won't do it then they can have their gift card back, I want my $50 back, and I'll never be back.
I bought at best buy cause it included the buy back program for free promotion... they estimated the phone will be worth 130 in 2 years when its at end of life...
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Best buy won't sell you the phone at full price off contract? Really?
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Best Buy will sell the phone out right without a contract
Best Buy will not do 1 year contracts, I refuse to sign a new contract that says I have to wait 20 months for an upgrade. Not in this day in age anyway.
Just pre ordered. Buy back program is a good incentive makes for earlier upgrade possibilities. Paying full retail
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Just played with the note and DNA at the vzw store. I really like the feel of the Note which surprised me. What is the best/least expensive source to buy the Note 2 off contract? We aren't extending our contract again if we can help it.
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Craigslist!
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Waiting for it to show up online for no tax such as Amazon and for WireFly to update their pricing to match Verizon's (currently $759).
Craigslist is a good alternative but warranty is questionable.
What is the best place to purchase and still get Asurion coverage?
Verizon, Amazon Wireless for the sure. Where else?
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Will Best Buy price match Verizon Wireless if I'm buying off-contract? I have $400 in Best Buy Gift Cards, so I'm going to buy it from them regardless, just would prefer not to have to pay $100 extra.
I've heard of people getting Best Buy to price match, but have never tried it personally. What's the worst that they'll tell you? Sorry, we can't do that?
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Waiting for it to show up online for no tax such as Amazon and for WireFly to update their pricing to match Verizon's (currently $759).
Craigslist is a good alternative but warranty is questionable.
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Verizon and asurion will definitely not warranty your device from a device bought off Craigslist. I've tried before, and contacted various VZW reps and asurion rep
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Just played with the note and DNA at the vzw store. I really like the feel of the Note which surprised me. What is the best/least expensive source to buy the Note 2 off contract? We aren't extending our contract again if we can help it.
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If insurance isn't an issue, some should be popping up on swappa.com in the next couple of weeks.
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Will Best Buy price match Verizon Wireless if I'm buying off-contract? I have $400 in Best Buy Gift Cards, so I'm going to buy it from them regardless, just would prefer not to have to pay $100 extra.
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They did for me when I bought a Thunderbolt from them off-contract
Anybody have any experience with Costco? Do they sell phones at a discount without contract?
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Anybody have any experience with Costco? Do they sell phones at a discount without contract?
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From what I've seen, no, they're not going to discount the month to month price.
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Anybody have any experience with Costco? Do they sell phones at a discount without contract?
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My Costco won't, just the contract pricing.
What about just going to the Verizon store, should be a decent place to purchase, right?
Also, how about Asurion when buying from Wirefly?
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Got mine for $450 off craigslist today. Brand new in box!! not too bad I don't think!
Not an iPhone.....
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Got mine for $450 off craigslist today. Brand new in box!! not too bad I don't think!
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Good job. I placed a Craigslist wanted add offering $550 cash but no response so I bought it full $699 price at Best Buy. Fuu.... but good thing it's worth it.
Why is the DNA so much cheaper on Amazon than Verizon itself? Is safe to buy from there? I mean it isn't refurbished model right?
Amazon DNA: $50
Verizon DNA: $200
Thank you for the help. It'd be cool to save $150 haha
If it was refurbished it would say. I work at Walmart in the wireless center and its 148 not that big of a leap but mabe amazon is doing a promotion or something
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Hmm...is there a con to buying it from amazon? why would i not buy it from amazon?
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Hmm...is there a con to buying it from amazon? why would i not buy it from amazon?
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not that i know of let me check it out i dont think you will have a problem i buy other stuff on amazon that there has never been a problem other then once when i got the correct packaging and wrong case for the epic touch a year ago but they were great with allowing me to return it and get the correct case. i dont see a problem with it seems as if they are just doing a sale or something of it
edit: i do see that the 50$ is for new verizon customers and it goes up to 100 with upgrading. so idk if you are already on verizon or not
I got mine from best buy on a new line, I had them price match it for me. However, I did have to go to a few stores to make sure they had it in stock as well as make sure the manager approves the price match, some of them didn't.
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not that i know of let me check it out i dont think you will have a problem i buy other stuff on amazon that there has never been a problem other then once when i got the correct packaging and wrong case for the epic touch a year ago but they were great with allowing me to return it and get the correct case. i dont see a problem with it seems as if they are just doing a sale or something of it
edit: i do see that the 50$ is for new verizon customers and it goes up to 100 with upgrading. so idk if you are already on verizon or not
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yea i noticed the $50 version isn't there any more...it must have been a holiday/new year special. however, its cool. Thank you for the help. I'll probably end up buying from Amazon cause it'll be cheaper...I've bought other stuff from there and been okay with it, but the whole shbang with it being cheaper on Amazon compared to Verizon was like..whats the catch?
I just got two DNAs from best buy last Tuesday. They priced matched the $50 price that Amazon had. I ended up getting them both for free because I signed up for the $50 gift card offer that best buy was offering the week before. They gave me 2 $50 gift cards for signing a new wireless contract.
I switched from T-Mobile. I had the HTC Amaze. So far I don't regret the change. But the only thing that I'll miss from my Amaze is the 32gb ext sd card. It's going to take a bit to adjust the limited space that's on the DNA. Other than that, I'm really enjoying the DNA with the Venom Rom.
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I just got two DNAs from best buy last Tuesday. They priced matched the $50 price that Amazon had. I ended up getting them both for free because I signed up for the $50 gift card offer that best buy was offering the week before. They gave me 2 $50 gift cards for signing a new wireless contract.
I switched from T-Mobile. I had the HTC Amaze. So far I don't regret the change. But the only thing that I'll miss from my Amaze is the 32gb ext sd card. It's going to take a bit to adjust the limited space that's on the DNA. Other than that, I'm really enjoying the DNA with the Venom Rom.
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There is no cons from buying there I have bought phones from amazon in the past and they were brand new and worked great.
The reason some don't buy from them or Best Buy, etc... is if you cancel within 6 months or something, you pay their $350 early term fees in addition to Verizon.
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The reason some don't buy from them or Best Buy, etc... is if you cancel within 6 months or something, you pay their $350 early term fees in addition to Verizon.
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Hmmm, did not know that, but that is something to note. Good to know and thanks!
so as the title states best buy price match guarantee worked in my success, that i would very surprised at!! i was shopping online sprint released me from contract using vzw prl's too much roaming they terminated me so i was shopping online at amazonwireless.com found the note 2 grey version only for 149.99 and the dna 49.99 out the door 200 bucks went to best buy asked for a manager showed him the pricing and sure enough they gave me both devices for 225 out the door i purchased the geek squad warranty. 9.99 a month per line i got it cause they give you one free battery for signing up was well worth it just for that!! and if you cancel before 30 days well then you get a battery for free and you help rep make a pinch of commision costing you nothing just thought i would share to all of those thinking that 299 was a hefty price like myself!! hope i have helped, pm me with any questions
Did you even try to search?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130636
Verizon Note 2 150 dollars on amazon
Also anytime you are dealing with commission there are also chargebacks. So no you arent making the salesman any commission. But if their chargebacks are abnormally high you could be getting them in trouble.
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Did you even try to search?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130636
Verizon Note 2 150 dollars on amazon
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uh... this is different dude, i am talking about price matching amazon wireless, but go ahead troll on my man!
The only things is I found it cheaper on dell site and Amazon wouldn't match it because they only price match certain sites...dell has it for 129 with 50 bucks giftcard and bestbuy has it for 98 Buck in store
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You can get it even cheaper if you have a Sam's club near by. I got one for my wife last night with a price match from Sam's for $98.88 and then the $50 Best Buy gift card on top of that.
My best but said they don't honor online prices for cell phones upgrades. Said it came from corporate. Glad for those that got it. Remember getting my rezound for a penny
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I know I am bringing a dead thread back, but Bestcbuy has announced that they will do it from now on. They released a statement on their PR site. They are getting killed with showrooming the product for othee sellers.
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I know I am bringing a dead thread back, but Bestcbuy has announced that they will do it from now on. They released a statement on their PR site. They are getting killed with showrooming the product for othee sellers.
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Actually... the new Price match you speak of was started March 3rd, and phones (on contract) are not included in the price match.
Right on the updated Best Buy Low Price page:
"does not apply to: Contract mobile phone devices"
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment...ee/pcmcat297300050000.c?id=pcmcat297300050000
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Actually... the new Price match you speak of was started March 3rd, and phones (on contract) are not included in the price match.
Right on the updated Best Buy Low Price page:
"does not apply to: Contract mobile phone devices"
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment...ee/pcmcat297300050000.c?id=pcmcat297300050000
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I used to work for best buy, they will price match anyway. Just have to find the right store that isn't hitting budget and they will take anything.
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Just did it today. Price matched at 149.99.
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Actually... the new Price match you speak of was started March 3rd, and phones (on contract) are not included in the price match.
Right on the updated Best Buy Low Price page:
"does not apply to: Contract mobile phone devices"
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment...ee/pcmcat297300050000.c?id=pcmcat297300050000
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I bought another Note 2 from Best Buy TODAY and they still price matched my local SamsClub @ $98 :thumbup:
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I bought 2 on Saturday, and they price matched Sams Club.
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niice 98 bucks is a steal, i had to argue and ask for the manager told him this is a price match guarantee not a hey we will discount it a little bit..
have u guys found any successful way to get vzw to wait activation fees?? my bill is so freaking high!!
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have u guys found any successful way to get vzw to wait activation fees?? my bill is so freaking high!!
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I did it last week at best buy, my local store said they dont price match amazon, but they price matched newegg. So I got it for 149...still odd that they wouldnt match amazon.
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have u guys found any successful way to get vzw to wait activation fees?? my bill is so freaking high!!
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With some discounts applied, some employers/schools have it waived.
I Did the same thing!
Got my Note 2 about little over 2 weeks ago for 189. PLUS got a $50 gift card that I applied towards the cost and end result was 149 bucks after tax.
What a great way to get a phone now though.. I used to always get my phones from Amazonwireless. But now that Best Buy Price Matches.. Ill be staying local till they quit doing it.
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I Did the same thing!
Got my Note 2 about little over 2 weeks ago for 189. PLUS got a $50 gift card that I applied towards the cost and end result was 149 bucks after tax.
What a great way to get a phone now though.. I used to always get my phones from Amazonwireless. But now that Best Buy Price Matches.. Ill be staying local till they quit doing it.
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for sure i don't know why i didn't think about this on the past couple phones that i got like my nexus i coulda got that ***** for free
Contract price has been posted on sprint website today.
$250 with 2 yr contact (port your phone over). .
$350 (not porting)
Non-contract price is $699, not $799 (the bestbuy price).
https://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/sh...&flow=AAL&planSKUId=null&tabId=dt_phones&ptn=
I think it blows that sprint treats it current customers like step child's. I mean I've been with sprint for 11 years. And they say hey you can have the note 3 for 349.99 on an upgrade but the guy behind me print his number over gets a special $100 discount and gets it for 250. Gtfoh sprint. That blows
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I think it blows that sprint treats it current customers like step child's. I mean I've been with sprint for 11 years. And they say hey you can have the note 3 for 349.99 on an upgrade but the guy behind me print his number over gets a special $100 discount and gets it for 250. Gtfoh sprint. That blows
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Our corporate store was selling them for 299 not 350.
BestBuy Price Match To Sprint web site for $250
I just got mine Last Night From BestBuy for $250 Price Match without porting a number. New Number New Contract, not hassle.
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I just got mine Last Night From BestBuy for $250 Price Match without porting a number. New Number New Contract, not hassle.
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Same here. Price matched today 249.99
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Same here. Price matched today 249.99
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You rooted yet?
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You rooted yet?
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As soon as I'm home I will
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You rooted yet?
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ROOTED as of last night :laugh:
Flashed the De-Odexed, can't wait for the custom roms, themes, etc.
I removed the Sprint apps, looking into what Samsung apps I wont use/like to removed those too. Next on the list is delete all sounds I don't like such as boot-up, camera shutter, low battery.
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Hmm what other advertisement did you guys use to use the price match with Best Buy? And if they do indeed match it does that mean we HAVE to get a new line and new phone number even if I have a upgrade?
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Hmm what other advertisement did you guys use to use the price match with Best Buy? And if they do indeed match it does that mean we HAVE to get a new line and new phone number even if I have a upgrade?
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I just took my phone in and showed them frys / Sams club / sprints site. The manager told the girl helping me to make sure the price shown was for upgrades.
Well let's just say the girl helping me was beautiful and I made it a point to smile, be nice, and make good conversation (flirt) and she didn't verify anything just matched the price.
I'll probably go back just to say hi :beer:
No new number. No new line. Upgraded my existing line.
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I paid $350 at Best Buy because I didn't want to wait for Amazon or wirefly to get it in stock to save $50.
In terms of price matching at Best Buy I had a bad experience. The manager in the cell department told me that they only price match the price of the corporate stores. That's it. Won't match Amazon, Wirefly or other websites. He even showed me on his computer Best Buy's position on cellphone price matching.
To you guys who got the phone for $250 at Best Buy I envy you... big time.
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I paid $350 at Best Buy because I didn't want to wait for Amazon or wirefly to get it in stock to save $50.
In terms of price matching at Best Buy I had a bad experience. The manager in the cell department told me that they only price match the price of the corporate stores. That's it. Won't match Amazon, Wirefly or other websites. He even showed me on his computer Best Buy's position on cellphone price matching.
To you guys who got the phone for $250 at Best Buy I envy you... big time.
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Frys / Sam's club show it at $250, I had best buy price match that [kinda-- I just got a real friendly girl that helped me out too].
I too found out the hard way BB does NOT match online retailers [not to say some don't get lucky--BUT it does CLEARLY state it on their site].
So I talked to different stores, and I so happened to go to one a few cities away since the one in my town was lazy [the system was down and didn't to do it manually]. Luckily for me it worked out great!
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I paid $350 at Best Buy because I didn't want to wait for Amazon or wirefly to get it in stock to save $50.
In terms of price matching at Best Buy I had a bad experience. The manager in the cell department told me that they only price match the price of the corporate stores. That's it. Won't match Amazon, Wirefly or other websites. He even showed me on his computer Best Buy's position on cellphone price matching.
To you guys who got the phone for $250 at Best Buy I envy you... big time.
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Wouldn't it be worth going back and getting the price match retroactively for $100?
I added a fifth line to my SERO plan. They wouldn't give me $100 credit for porting a BOOST MOBILE number so I spent $10 on a Walmart Tracfone and port that number over. Corporate store had problem adding a 5th line to SERO without changing plan so I ended up calling it in. Now I got to wait on 2-5 days shipping.
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I just took my phone in and showed them frys / Sams club / sprints site. The manager told the girl helping me to make sure the price shown was for upgrades.
Well let's just say the girl helping me was beautiful and I made it a point to smile, be nice, and make good conversation (flirt) and she didn't verify anything just matched the price.
I'll probably go back just to say hi :beer:
No new number. No new line. Upgraded my existing line.
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so you bought the phone at 350, then realized you could price match, came back and did a price match after the fact? Or did you price match on the day and time you did the upgrade? Because I bought two note 3's October 4th and tried to price match today (about 6 days later) and was told no, you can only price match on the day of the fact.
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so you bought the phone at 350, then realized you could price match, came back and did a price match after the fact? Or did you price match on the day and time you did the upgrade? Because I bought two note 3's October 4th and tried to price match today (about 6 days later) and was told no, you can only price match on the day of the fact.
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Sorry I wasn't clear. By took my phone I meant my old E4GT (s2) and showed them on that. 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.
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Sams Club 288 plus 40 account credit for upgrade activation plus $25 FOR 4 months credit from Sprint account services ..
Sams waives the activation fee and gives you 25 dollar credit for a few months? Seriously?
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$249.99 at amazon -- even for upgrades! I believe this is the best deal out there. Mine is being delivered today.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Black-Sprint/dp/B00FJ8WBJG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
I paid $107 at sprint store in CLT, NC by porting my home phone to Sprint and turned in my old phone they gave me $47 credit towards the note 3. I saved $40 a month on my home phone plan.
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