worth it? - AT&T LG Optimus G

i was thinking of getting the lg optimus g (red) a nice red haha. not like the doco or whatever it is
is it worth paying 675$? or wait untill the new phones come out? and be like 800+?
also ill be selling the s3(red) after

It all depends on how much you value the phone at. I bought mine outright for $550 off ebay. I pay $45/month for a prepaid phone/text/data plan which is over $60 less than I was paying for my "unlimited" plan with AT&T. So while I may have paid $500 more than what the phone costs subsidized, as long as I keep it for nine months, I come out ahead of everyone who buys it subsidized and shackles themselves to a carrier for two more years. Plus, I can take my phone to any GSM network I want at any time with no penalty.
So IMO, yes it's worth it.

Nastybutler said:
It all depends on how much you value the phone at. I bought mine outright for $550 off ebay. I pay $45/month for a prepaid phone/text/data plan which is over $60 less than I was paying for my "unlimited" plan with AT&T. So while I may have paid $500 more than what the phone costs subsidized, as long as I keep it for nine months, I come out ahead of everyone who buys it subsidized and shackles themselves to a carrier for two more years. Plus, I can take my phone to any GSM network I want at any time with no penalty.
So IMO, yes it's worth it.
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good idea. ill guess ill buy it. if a new phone comes out ill sell it. and have my s3 still still it again buy a new one?

...red optimus g? There is such a thing?
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Stakesta said:
good idea. ill guess ill buy it. if a new phone comes out ill sell it. and have my s3 still still it again buy a new one?
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Almost all the upcoming phones are gonna have very similar specs and this thing is a beast, battery life aint too bad either

chrisphoenix7 said:
...red optimus g? There is such a thing?
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yeah, its on ebay lol. not the doco one though.

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Buying TB: Best Buy or VZW Web/Store?

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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Omen87 said:
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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Out of left field, but...

I just pre-ordered my evo 3d from best buy. I will have to pay the full sticker for it, but as much as I use my evo for its purpose (as a phone) I also get a hours of enjoyment testing roms and other stuff. I'm not sitting around watching "glee". If you want the phone get it. A dodgers game costs $250 after parking, tickets, a dog. A movie night with dinner $100. Xda and roms open 24/7 priceless. Btw if it is $700. Buy out your contact, resign, or tell them you're gonna do it and they will help. I did. Sprint is good. Try verizon or att/t-mobile/europe/asia. The worst.
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So have you thought about selling your old evo? and thats quite an expensive dodger game lol.
Yeah, hate to sell it though, have a blackberry 9700 too. Makes a good doorstop. And 2 decent seats at a game with all the other crap is that much, which is sad
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T-Mobile has always given me early upgrades for a new subscriber price... Verizon and AT&T on the other hand, I will agree are teh devil!
But since the announcement of this potential merger, and have always wanted an EVO, I'm jumping ship before it has a chance to sink....
If you're buying off contract, it will probably be much cheaper to get it from RadioShack or a Sprint store. BBY usually has extra high outright pricing.
The evo was 450 at sprint, and 599 at bestbuy full price
EOD is evotastic!
Preorder directly from Sprint on the first if you want to buy it off contract, will be much cheaper.
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OneStepAhead said:
Preorder directly from Sprint on the first if you want to buy it off contract, will be much cheaper.
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This is what I am waiting on. First sounds interesting.
might be off topic but, I have a 25% Discount on my bill through my employer, Does this 25% apply to new equipment purchase either at full price or upgrade?
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might be off topic but, I have a 25% Discount on my bill through my employer, Does this 25% apply to new equipment purchase either at full price or upgrade?
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No. 10char//
Randy D said:
I just pre-ordered my evo 3d from best buy. I will have to pay the full sticker for it, but as much as I use my evo for its purpose (as a phone) I also get a hours of enjoyment testing roms and other stuff. I'm not sitting around watching "glee". If you want the phone get it. A dodgers game costs $250 after parking, tickets, a dog. A movie night with dinner $100. Xda and roms open 24/7 priceless. Btw if it is $700. Buy out your contact, resign, or tell them you're gonna do it and they will help. I did. Sprint is good. Try verizon or att/t-mobile/europe/asia. The worst.
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do you know best buy sells their phones for 150 over regular price from anywhere else. Look it up. Evo 4g 450 from sprint best buy 600. epic 4g 500 from sprint 650 from best buy. nexus s 4g 550 from sprint 700 at best buy. Best buy will not price match either because I tried when I bought the nexus s. I went to sprint and bought it for 550. I would def not buy a phone from best buy if you are buying outright cuz their prices are crazy. I asked why the price difference and they said it was because they do not like selling the phone outright and want to sell it with a new contract.

Just got my GS II for Free in Walmart

I'm coming from an HTC Inspire 4G and the difference with the screen quality and battery life is amazing, I'm so happy with this phone.
I went to my local walmart and saw the phone for $99.98 and saw the ad for a Free $100 walmart gift card when buying smartphones so I got it right away.
BTW if anyone is interested in this deal, it seems that Tomorrow 12/3 is the last day that it will be available.
It's a ridiculous phone for $99, free just doesn't seem right.
Wow, I got ripped when I paid $1.04.
Sounds to me like you got ripped off $100 gift card at Walmart so you can buy more sh*t @ walmart
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You can use the gift cards for gas, groceries you'd be buying anyway, maybe a case for the phone if they stock them.
It's a good deal, it's money you'd otherwise be taking out of your bank account. Unless you never purchase anything from Walmart that is.
I'll hopefully get in on this today.
I assume YMMV, so I shall pass by the Walmart tonight.
Was hoping to get this phone as a gift for somebody and with a $100 gift card I can buy some other things I was going to get at Walmart anyways.
erstad said:
Sounds to me like you got ripped off $100 gift card at Walmart so you can buy more sh*t @ walmart
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Well walmart is pretty close to me and I usually put gas there so with the gift card I get a 10 cent discount per gallon = $2.89 for me.
$2.99! It's still $3.05 here.
I paid $0.01 for my SGS2 - how much did you pay in taxes?
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$2.99! It's still $3.05 here.
I paid $0.01 for my SGS2 - how much did you pay in taxes?
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$3.41 here. Hate you all...
And I paid $1.03 including tax @ Sam's Club.
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<--- Feels stupid for paying $199.
I already had a contract not sure if that's why your all getting it for that price.
Also for the $99 SGS2 at Walmart is it with a new contract or can you renew your current contract for that price and giftcard?
Going to get this for a friend so trying to find my best route.
LiLChris06 said:
Also for the $99 SGS2 at Walmart is it with a new contract or can you renew your current contract for that price and giftcard?
Going to get this for a friend so trying to find my best route.
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If you're eligible for an upgrade, you can renew and still get the deal.
Yovee said:
If you're eligible for an upgrade, you can renew and still get the deal.
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Alright good, she will be happy if I get this for her.
Problem is I need to figure out how to do it as a surprise. *thinks*

Awesome article & serious consideration!

I'm seriously considering paying the $300 ETF with Verizon, and going the pre-paid route... My Fiancée and I were already talking about it, but this article sold me fer sher!
http://androidandme.com/2012/05/opi...paid&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
And with deals like this, why not?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005P...ef_=sr_1_22&s=wireless&qid=1337287315&sr=1-22
You can sell your current razr for damn near what you would pay for an unlocked version, too!
http://shop.mobileweb.ebay.com/searchresults?kw=Verizon+Droid+RAZR+&x=0&y=0&cmd=SKW
Just thought I'd share, as I'm sure I'm not the only Verizon customer tired of having my wallet raped monthly...
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verizon might pay your ETF lol, who knows
I won't deny there is definitely temptation in it. I would'nt mind knowing how the GSM Nexus antenna performs compared to the CDMA one i had did. I would pay the money to swap to no contract Nexus.
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verizon might pay your ETF lol, who knows
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That's a good possibility, actually. My fiancée works wonders with CS reps and escalations. Somehow she always complains enough to get some corporate officer involved, and gets what she wants... When it came time to trade in my old Photon to best buy, we ended up getting $200 in gift cards on top of what they initially gave me for the phone, and a free microwave!
Long story short, it's a possibility... Lol
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[Q] Price difference.

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?
swub1
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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clago87 said:
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].
swub1 said:
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?
swub1
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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)
Sn8kbordin said:
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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They do both.
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