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Now that we can pre-order at best buy and radio shack and im sure sprint in a couple weeks based on your experiences what do you guys think is the best place to preorder?
I'm still on SERO, so I'm probably going to order from the Sprint store in order to maintain my current plan... I'm not sure how BB or RS deal with contracts like SERO.
I get more discounts through sprint
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Now that we can pre-order at best buy and radio shack and im sure sprint in a couple weeks based on your experiences what do you guys think is the best place to preorder?
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As long as you are elidgible for an upgrade, it doesn't really matter. Probably the closest store to your house.....
Anywhere other than Best Buy, unless you due for an upgrade. But their bloated retail price makes it a no go for me.
I'm sure they want it that way. They don't make a large margin selling phones at the same price as Sprint, unless they're opening new/renewing contracts, so why bother.
Does Best Buy price match? If they will price match Sprint's full retail price, then getting it there with the reward zone points is probably the best deal.
Bestbuy does pricematch. That's what I plan on doing since I will be paying full price.
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Radio shack opens the earliest but best buy has points n sprint is bringing back mail in rebates
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RS?
If you preorder at RS, keep in mind they ship the number of preorders +1 until they run out, which is usually right away, RS doesn't have the capacity or overhead to stock enough units, so a preorder is only about a 50% shot that you'll get one. That and all their systems will crash on launch day, I think they use about one 486 CPU with 8mb of ram as their central server..
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If you preorder at RS, keep in mind they ship the number of preorders +1 until they run out, which is usually right away, RS doesn't have the capacity or overhead to stock enough units, so a preorder is only about a 50% shot that you'll get one. That and all their systems will crash on launch day, I think they use about one 486 CPU with 8mb of ram as their central server..
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Radio Shack holds the preorder until you pick it up (I think they give you like 2 days to pick it up after they notify you that it is in stock).
They don;'t just take your preorder and then sell your phone to the first person that comes in asking for one. They hold it for a couple days just like everyone else.
I preordered my OG Evo there last year and they actually set up an appointment for me to come pick it up.
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Radio Shack holds the preorder until you pick it up (I think they give you like 2 days to pick it up after they notify you that it is in stock).
They don;'t just take your preorder and then sell your phone to the first person that comes in asking for one. They hold it for a couple days just like everyone else.
I preordered my OG Evo there last year and they actually set up an appointment for me to come pick it up.
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zdog187 said:
I'm still on SERO, so I'm probably going to order from the Sprint store in order to maintain my current plan... I'm not sure how BB or RS deal with contracts like SERO.
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Don't get it from a sprint store if you are on sero!!! I went to get Nexus S for my wife at a corporate sprint store and they do not have access to sero accounts. I tried 3 different corporate stores and they all told me the same thing, they didn't have access and wanted me to either change her plan or buy the phone outright. I ended up upgrading her phone at best buy.
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Don't get it from a sprint store if you are on sero!!! I went to get Nexus S for my wife at a corporate sprint store and they do not have access to sero accounts. I tried 3 different corporate stores and they all told me the same thing, they didn't have access and wanted me to either change her plan or buy the phone outright. I ended up upgrading her phone at best buy.
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so is BestBuy able to access Sero Plans? I'm coming from an older Sero plan and need to upgrade to a newer "sero Premium" plan and I keep getting conflicting info about who can/cannot acces account? always a problem/issue and long wait when I got to corporate stores tho'.
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so is BestBuy able to access Sero Plans? I'm coming from an older Sero plan and need to upgrade to a newer "sero Premium" plan and I keep getting conflicting info about who can/cannot acces account? always a problem/issue and long wait when I got to corporate stores tho'.
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Best buy can't access your account in their system but they will call sprint and do it over the phone. Sprint corporate stores can't alter or access your account and from my experience they are not willing to try either. If I was you I would call customer service upgrade to sero premium then upgrade your phone at best buy or radio shack which ever you choose.
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Does Best Buy price match? If they will price match Sprint's full retail price, then getting it there with the reward zone points is probably the best deal.
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no they dont i tried it on the nexus s and they said they do not price match retail
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Bestbuy does pricematch. That's what I plan on doing since I will be paying full price.
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if you plan on paying full price don't buy from best buy because they will not price match retail. Trust me I tried like 5 best buys and even best buy mobile and they don't price match retail. They said that they don't make money selling the phone outright that's why they price it so high so they can make a profit. I am going to pre order at Sprint because the phone will be 150 cheaper than Best Buy
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Best buy can't access your account in their system but they will call sprint and do it over the phone. Sprint corporate stores can't alter or access your account and from my experience they are not willing to try either. If I was you I would call customer service upgrade to sero premium then upgrade your phone at best buy or radio shack which ever you choose.
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cool probably my best bet.
Hey guys, I apologize in advance if this has been addressed, but the answers I've read thus far seem scattered all over the place...when I purchased my Evo last year at BestBuy on release day, I added a line to my contract and received the full new line discount. I can still add up to three lines on my contract...so I was planning on doing the same for the 3D, already reserved at BestBuy, etc. Will I be able to do everything in the same manner as last year? Any thoughts or info would be greatly appreciated. I've had two different BestBuys give me a yes, a no, and the store in which I reserved it pleading their right to remain silent so to speak. Thanks again guys.
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Hey guys, I apologize in advance if this has been addressed, but the answers I've read thus far seem scattered all over the place...when I purchased my Evo last year at BestBuy on release day, I added a line to my contract and received the full new line discount. I can still add up to three lines on my contract...so I was planning on doing the same for the 3D, already reserved at BestBuy, etc. Will I be able to do everything in the same manner as last year? Any thoughts or info would be greatly appreciated. I've had two different BestBuys give me a yes, a no, and the store in which I reserved it pleading their right to remain silent so to speak. Thanks again guys.
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You can add a new line to your account anywhere and the new line will get the new line price. If you are on Sero, you might need to go through Sprint directly.
Awesome, sounds perfectly reasonable, and reflects my thoughts/hopes, thank you sir!
So the question is....
Purchase online October 2nd @ what time Pacific and wait for delivery?
or
Can I grab it from the Local Store and Have it on Sunday.
In my case, I am Tilt 2 upgradable for over two weeks now.
Will I be able to pick mine up from the local store for the same $200?
I'll be continuing / extending my contract.
Not soon enough..........................
P.S.
The 16gb Class 10 Amazon Micro SDHC card has already arrived.
The Gun Metal Taurus Aluminum Case has been on order for exactly one week.
waiting....waiting.....
Get it in the store. Us reps need all the help we can get
No Brick Stores until November for Norcal
Calling around to see if anyone will have it in stock.
Everyone is denying having any until November for Northern California.
The Parrot stores are saying nothing until Novemeber.
The AT&T stores are saying nothing in the store but they can order for me.
Is AT&T gonna make us wait even Longer??????
Starting to smell like it....
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Calling around to see if anyone will have it in stock.
Everyone is denying having any until November for Northern California.
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Best Buy in Sacramento says they have them now but can only sell them tomorrow. He also said come early.
Would I be able to get this at Best Buy while extending my contract?
I'm good for an upgrade now. Will best buy be able to give me the $200 price tag as an upgrade?
Normally (other) stores say I need to go through AT&T.
Pre-Order for Sunday (Oct.2) Pickup
I can personally confirm that Best Buy is accepting pre-orders for units they have locked up in the store.
I just made a $50 pre-order in Sacramento. Looked like they had 5-6 units on their locked shelf, one of which he scanned for my order.
Not aware of any other stores that will have them for pick-up tomorrow.
Feels like these will be hard to obtain for these early days.
Good luck everyone and happy Adroiding....
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I can personally confirm that Best Buy is accepting pre-orders for units they have locked up in the store.
I just made a $50 pre-order in Sacramento. Looked like they had 5-6 units on their locked shelf, one of which he scanned for my order.
Not aware of any other stores that will have them for pick-up tomorrow.
Feels like these will be hard to obtain for these early days.
Good luck everyone and happy Adroiding....
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Got mine pre-ordered @ the Galleria.
iqak said:
Would I be able to get this at Best Buy while extending my contract?
I'm good for an upgrade now. Will best buy be able to give me the $200 price tag as an upgrade?
Normally (other) stores say I need to go through AT&T.
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Yes they will have it for 199
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iqak said:
Calling around to see if anyone will have it in stock.
Everyone is denying having any until November for Northern California.
The Parrot stores are saying nothing until Novemeber.
The AT&T stores are saying nothing in the store but they can order for me.
Is AT&T gonna make us wait even Longer??????
Starting to smell like it....
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What part of Northern California. I'm in Redding and our Best Buy will have them. I pre-ordered mine, but I called to make sure it would be there tomorrow and the guy told me they had 8 in stock in addition to the pre orders.
Hey guys, just saw this ad, att is selling all phone, including the note today for 50% off.
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/de...are&siteId=dZCX6Je2w8Q-sBG3oO9zQ5oOdYyuLQ44IA
Try the link out, and add the phone, plan and data plan to your cart. Once completed, go to checkout to see the 50% discount for $150!
I just called them up, and they WILL honor the $150 price!! Apparently after 5 days a 50% price drop is not bad!
You have to call and ask for it. I called 611, got transfered around a bit and finally got it approved!
If you ordered thru premier, call 866-499-8008
Hope this helps you guys! I know this just made my day!!!
You say this works even if you pre-ordered it? Did they try to fight you on it?
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Damn, I bought mine at BB for $250. I wonder if it's worth the hassle of returning it and buying one from ATT to save $100.
and your base rate on ATT HAS to be at least $40 (fine print), I tried it on an add-a-line at $9.99 and it wouldn't let me
is this only for a new account?
You have to be a new or an add a line customer.... Upgrades are not eligible :-(
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So this will work on preorders but only for add a line or new customers but not UPGRADES?
THIS IS FOR A NEW LINE??
I already have a line. I called AT&T to see if they would refund the differnece between the $300 I paid and this offer but they will not.
Am I missing something?
well this sucks, because there was a 50% off link posted in the other thread, but wouldnt work with the note,contacted the online help and said it was 50% off for any phone except iphones and the note
(i am a new customer)
What is going on here today? Just click the link, the text could not be any more clear at the top:
All New and Add a Line customers are eligible to save
up to 50% on select wireless phones and accessories.
Online only offer!
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and your base rate on ATT HAS to be at least $40 (fine print), I tried it on an add-a-line at $9.99 and it wouldn't let me
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except for this.
Read the bottom too
Does NOT work for upgrade.
Just to verify. I called and tried as hard as possible and spoke with the manager but they will not honor this price if you got the phone as an upgrade. This ONLY applies to new customers or new lines.
I highly suggest the OP or a MOD updates the title to reflect this info, so that it is not misleading to anyone.
Does one need premiere account or reg account for this?
So I take it that you would have had to order online as well. I went into a corporate store 20 days ago picked the skyrocket and then when note was released paid the difference. It would be awesome to actually get 50 dollars back from skyrocket purchase LOL. I am a new customer as well.
i bout mine from a store 3 days ago
do you think if i say i'll return and re-buy at half off they'll save me the trouble and credit my account?
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i bout mine from a store 3 days ago
do you think if i say i'll return and re-buy at half off they'll save me the trouble and credit my account?
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If you bought it as a new line or new customer, then you won't need to bother, just call 611 and get the credit. If you were an upgrade then I highly doubt it will work.
AT&T just honore it!!!
I got my note monday as an upgrade. Just called and had to get stern, but he gave me $150 on my account...
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I got my note monday as an upgrade. Just called and had to get stern, but he gave me $150 on my account...
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Give us more details on what type of representative you spoke with, and was it a manager? Also did you upgrade online or in store?
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i bout mine from a store 3 days ago
do you think if i say i'll return and re-buy at half off they'll save me the trouble and credit my account?
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That is what customer care told me to do since I got mine at a physical corporate store..if anything return and order online. customer care supervisor refused or rather say she cannot credit the difference.
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I called the regular wireless 800 number and talk to first rep that answered. I upgraded monday in local store. He really resisted but I told him that I could take it back and just buy it again...Also told him I had been with ATT for long time and didn't really want to switch...He said...hold on one minute. Wouldn't give refund, but did put $150 on my account...Hope it works for you guys...If It does, just hit the thanks button...
Guys ymmv. I was just able to order from best buy a lg g watch for $99. She said they don't normally honor apple and other carriers but they wood override it. Awesome deal!
Congrats! I am planning on stopping in to best buy, I'll try and get a price match there. Hopefully they can do it
I tried to get a price match at bedt buy using the google play store and they wouldnt. They arent prive matching black friday items.
So i bought it anyways. They said i had till january to orice match or return. I figured it get to 99 again this month. Also if i dont end up likinh it i still have a month which is nice.
Got in the car and googled it and found this post. Went back in and talked to customer service. Verizon is not a black friday deal, so they matched it.
Went back to car and redeemed the google credit and that all worked as well.
So i got the google deal basically and have the watch in my hands now.
how did you get the $50 play credit...from best buy?
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how did you get the $50 play credit...from best buy?
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You make sure they have your email address at checkout. Then you get the $50 offer with your receipt and a copy emailed to you.
BestBuy already has $50 Play credit for the LG G Watch and most other android wear too.
I am going to try this Verizon matching thing, but I have not yet.
Good luck to all.
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You make sure they have your email address at checkout. Then you get the $50 offer with your receipt and a copy emailed to you.
BestBuy already has $50 Play credit for the LG G Watch and most other android wear too.
I am going to try this Verizon matching thing, but I have not yet.
Good luck to all.
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Bought the white LG g watch today but would not price match Verizon due to being the black Friday holiday. I plan on going by Tuesday and doing a refund and rering with price match.
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Bb has it for 80 right now
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Bb has it for 80 right now
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? What? Thanks man! Calling in for price adjustment!
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Just came back from my local BB and got the last 2 in stock! Saw it was sold out online and they didn't pick up the phone since it seemed a lot of people on hold ahead of me. Saw the reddit thread that people went in the store and found some. Got a black and a white, both for the 80 bux price each and the google play credit too Time to set it up!!
Yeah calling did me no justice in getting the $20 price difference credited. They said since it's out of stock and since they already did one price adjustment, and that since I already redeemed the Google play gift card, even buying one at a store now and returning the first order wouldn't work. I'm going to call back once more tomorrow and if I get tips no ill live with it.
Now lol had I paid 149 on Thursday and not $99 I'd be livid if they didn't adjust it.
It's interesting to see on best buy that the $50 Google play egift card says it's for Google wallet. I was able initially thinking the money could be used for merchandise or maybe possibly even on Google wallet transactions. But I'm not gonna complain!
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maamdroid said:
I tried to get a price match at bedt buy using the google play store and they wouldnt. They arent prive matching black friday items.
So i bought it anyways. They said i had till january to orice match or return. I figured it get to 99 again this month. Also if i dont end up likinh it i still have a month which is nice.
Got in the car and googled it and found this post. Went back in and talked to customer service. Verizon is not a black friday deal, so they matched it.
Went back to car and redeemed the google credit and that all worked as well.
So i got the google deal basically and have the watch in my hands now.
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U should see if you can call and get the $20 difference credited lol. They will probably say no but still worth a try.
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Back in stock on bestbuy.com! Get them while they are hot!
sold out again
Wasn't clear from reading this... will Verizon do a price refund/adjustment to match BestBuy (ordered one for $100 online Thursday)? Also, will Verizon give the $50 Google Play credit (is it Google Play and BestBuy only)?
EDIT: chatted with Verizon sales rep... they do NOT price match. they do NOT have the Google Play $50 credit. No stocking fee on accessory returns : 1-800-922-0204, they are available between 6am and 11pm.
I was lucky for my wife to get the last one at $79. Cant be happier
Groupon.com has it too for $80 but I think without a Play Store Credit
http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-lg-g-watch-android-smartwatch
How can we find out if Google would provide the $50 Google Play credit to LG G Watch buyers from stores other than GooglePlay and BestBuy?
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How can we find out if Google would provide the $50 Google Play credit to LG G Watch buyers from stores other than GooglePlay and BestBuy?
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I talked to one and tried to argue my point but she got pissed and wouldn't listen. So I'm thinking no.
cronojay said:
I was lucky for my wife to get the last one at $79. Cant be happier
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Crazy my wife just got the last one here at best buy for $79 too got the white one just setting it up.
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How can we find out if Google would provide the $50 Google Play credit to LG G Watch buyers from stores other than GooglePlay and BestBuy?
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the $50 credit is on your receipt from best buy you have to put in a redeem code at the play store.
Just got back from the store. They price matched the 79.99. This was also already on top of my first price match of 149 to 99.
One clerk said they can't do it since its a cyber monday sale and they didn't have it in stock. I told them that it was on sale yesterday. So they tried to see if they could do it anyways and they were able to. The other clerk liked the price and is now pondering on trying to get one online if it comes back in stock.
The play store credit does have the code on the original receipt for those that were curious on how you claim it. At least how its done if you purchased in store.
I thought I could buy the v10 through Tmobile without a contract. Pay full price but the person on their chat told me it wasn't possible. So, Im looking for suggestions as to the best options to buy the phone w/o contract and with some type of warranty.
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I thought I could buy the v10 through Tmobile without a contract. Pay full price but the person on their chat told me it wasn't possible. So, Im looking for suggestions as to the best options to buy the phone w/o contract and with some type of warranty.
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You can buy the phone from T-Mobile without a contract but you do need a plan.
Just talk to a different person imo.
If all else fails you can purchase it with a cheap pay as you go plan.
The cheapest I think is $3 for 30 min.
You however will have quite a few hurdles to jump through to get it unlocked from T mobile.
They require at least $100 to be spent on your account and 40 days of active service to unlock it.
You can get around those if you are lucky, some people have not been able to.
If you can do without warranty, your best option may be to use a service like swappa.com
You can buy new and used phones from people there.
Just make sure to check the condition of the phones before purchasing, also note if they are unlocked or not if you will be using a service other than T mobile.
If you must have a warranty of some kind, there are after purchase options available from places like squaretrade, however they are more expensive than I personally think they are worth.
Good luck finding your new phone.
You sure can buy it outright.
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Buy my cracked lol
Milimbar said:
You can buy the phone from T-Mobile without a contract but you do need a plan.
Just talk to a different person imo.
If all else fails you can purchase it with a cheap pay as you go plan.
The cheapest I think is $3 for 30 min.
You however will have quite a few hurdles to jump through to get it unlocked from T mobile.
They require at least $100 to be spent on your account and 40 days of active service to unlock it.
You can get around those if you are lucky, some people have not been able to.
If you can do without warranty, your best option may be to use a service like swappa.com
You can buy new and used phones from people there.
Just make sure to check the condition of the phones before purchasing, also note if they are unlocked or not if you will be using a service other than T mobile.
If you must have a warranty of some kind, there are after purchase options available from places like squaretrade, however they are more expensive than I personally think they are worth.
Good luck finding your new phone.
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You sure can buy it outright.
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Buy my cracked lol
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Thanks guys.
@L0x -- any luck??
I got mine from AT&T right after the release. I spent a bunch of time on various chats until I got someone who told me that I could get the phone unlocked within 3 to 5 days after purchase. Added to cart with the cheapest plan & ordered.
AT&T auto-activated the phone when it showed delivered. As I am using the phone in Europe on Vodafone, this was a problem. It took, all said and done, probably 8 hours across a month and a half on chat, twitter, and phone calls to get AT&T to send me the unlock code, cancel the plan, and wipe the account balance to zero. Unlock code was immediate, the rest took the longest. I didn't mind harassing them very much because I had my unlocked phone.
After it was all said and done, I have the AT&T variant with an unlock code, running on Vodafone, with nothing paid to AT&T except the cost of the phone. It takes time, persistence, and patience to make it happen.
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@L0x -- any luck??
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Not yet per say. I'm about 2 weeks out from purchasing. Holiday kicked my ass. But I will update this thread when I purchase. I'm weighing right now actually going with a Tmobile plan. I use Metropcs right now. Just not liking the 20$ more a month for less data.
I'm in Canada. Bought mine from Best Buy in NYC. They give the option for a friend to pick up. Works great
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I'm in Canada. Bought mine from Best Buy in NYC. They give the option for a friend to pick up. Works great
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just checked on best buy's website and its only listed with an AT&T or Verizon plan. how much did you pay?
$699.00