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Seems they wont give me an early upgrade, so for all of you sgs2 owners is this phone worth that price? I was totally in for $199, and still might be for $549 if its worth it. I've paid more for less.
I just want to hear different opinions from owners here.
Yes it is.. The Best android phone ever... got it three days ago n lovin it...
$520 at Walmart. Plus, you can get unlock code from AT&T while contract customers have to wait until next summer.
Worth or not is very personal thing. It's up to you.
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Yes it is.. The Best android phone ever... got it three days ago n lovin it...
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$520 at Walmart. Plus, you can get unlock code from AT&T while contract customers have to wait until next summer.
Worth or not is very personal thing. It's up to you.
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But the one at walmart is an at&t samsung galaxy s2? You can then call at&t and ask for an unlock code and they'll give it to you? Not that I need it unless I take it overseas I guess.
It was definitely worth it to me. But, I have no qualms about spending money on gadgets.
Depends on where you're coming from.
From the Infuse - it's borderline. However I'm leaning towards keeping the S2. I may or may not sell the Infuse depending on a number of factors.
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But the one at walmart is an at&t samsung galaxy s2?
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Of course. I bought one. Sprint version is cheaper ($499).
You can then call at&t and ask for an unlock code and they'll give it to you?
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If you paid full price, they owe you the unlock code. I called and got mine the same day.
Entropy512 said:
Depends on where you're coming from.
From the Infuse - it's borderline. However I'm leaning towards keeping the S2. I may or may not sell the Infuse depending on a number of factors.
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I'm coming from the htc inspire
I had no problem getting an early upgrade. Had my Galaxy for a little less than a year, and got the $199 upgrade Sunday. Of course, it might be because I have 4 smartphones (mine and three IPhone 4s) on my plan. It is the greatest phone I have ever seen! Quick and shiny.......
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I had no problem getting an early upgrade. Had my Galaxy for a little less than a year, and got the $199 upgrade Sunday. Of course, it might be because I have 4 smartphones (mine and three IPhone 4s) on my plan. It is the greatest phone I have ever seen! Quick and shiny.......
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What did you tell them?
I talked to some customer rep on the phone, maybe thats why. They have me as renewing my contract since January when it was actually November 2010, they messed up and acknowledged it so they waived my cancellation fee. I called them up and explained all this and verified and still didnt want to give me an early upgrade. Wonder if the sales rep at the store could do better for me.
calsax said:
I had no problem getting an early upgrade. Had my Galaxy for a little less than a year, and got the $199 upgrade Sunday. Of course, it might be because I have 4 smartphones (mine and three IPhone 4s) on my plan. It is the greatest phone I have ever seen! Quick and shiny.......
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It is not about how many lines you have. It is related on how much you pay for monthly on your line. If you paid over $100/month for your line, you get earlier upgrade than others.
That and AT&T recently moved everyone's upgrade date a few months ahead.
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It is not about how many lines you have. It is related on how much you pay for monthly on your line. If you paid over $100/month for your line, you get earlier upgrade than others.
That and AT&T recently moved everyone's upgrade date a few months ahead.
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Are you serious, I pay over $100, I have 3 lines. When did they move the upgrade date ahead? I gotta bring this info with me to the at&t store when I get there lol.
Over the phone, they were clueless then.
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What did you tell them?
I talked to some customer rep on the phone, maybe thats why. They have me as renewing my contract since January when it was actually November 2010, they messed up and acknowledged it so they waived my cancellation fee. I called them up and explained all this and verified and still didnt want to give me an early upgrade. Wonder if the sales rep at the store could do better for me.
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I actually just went into the store to look at the phone, and see if I thought I would want to upgrade when I could. I immediately fell in love, and asked when I would be eligable for the upgrade. Left with the phone!
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foxbat121 said:
It is not about how many lines you have. It is related on how much you pay for monthly on your line. If you paid over $100/month for your line, you get earlier upgrade than others.
That and AT&T recently moved everyone's upgrade date a few months ahead.
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Since I have a family plan with a total of four lines, unlimited data on my line, family unlimited texting, the charge for my line is over $100. I didn't know that made a difference, but wondered why they were giving me an early upgrade.
Thanks!
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Are you serious, I pay over $100, I have 3 lines.
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Other lines don't count. Only the services you paid for your own line counts. If you have services on your line valued over $100, you get yearly upgrade IIRC.
When did they move the upgrade date ahead? I gotta bring this info with me to the at&t store when I get there lol.
Over the phone, they were clueless then.
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A few weeks ago. Previously, my upgrade date is end of March 2012 but it has been changed to end of Dec. 2011.
Check your online account or dial *NEW# on your phone to get your upgrade date.
I paid 700$ for mine on amazon. The euro version. Yes 549 is a steal.
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Just got my upgrade from the SGS for $49.99 through the 'save' (read: cancellations) department with a 2 year extension. Free overnight through Fed-Ex. Thanks, Richard in AT&T cancellations.
Come on, is the Galaxy S II really worth it coming from the Galaxy S (Captivate)? I mean the Captivate is Miui dev supported. The Galaxy S II has an unoffical port which made me walk out the ATT store empty handed.
Things might change in a few months, given that the Galaxy S II could be as popular as the first Galaxy S phone. Then the Miui devs will support the device.
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Other lines don't count. Only the services you paid for your own line counts. If you have services on your line valued over $100, you get yearly upgrade IIRC.
A few weeks ago. Previously, my upgrade date is end of March 2012 but it has been changed to end of Dec. 2011.
Check your online account or dial *NEW# on your phone to get your upgrade date.
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They just discontinued this a few months ago.. and it was not based on total pricing of service. It is based off of the MRC of your rate plan. ($59.99+)
Everyone is now on the 20-month upgrade cycle. If you are the primary line and didn't use your yearly upgrade yet, then that would be your last one. then you'll be on the new upgrade cycle.
be careful if you're still on this old cycle and you have your 1 year upgrade coming soon. if you lower your MRC, your upgrade date becomes laaaater
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Come on, is the Galaxy S II really worth it coming from the Galaxy S (Captivate)? I mean the Captivate is Miui dev supported. The Galaxy S II has an unoffical port which made me walk out the ATT store empty handed.
Things might change in a few months, given that the Galaxy S II could be as popular as the first Galaxy S phone. Then the Miui devs will support the device.
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If have captivate and sgs2 and the difference in response to app and other things is like night and day. Don't get me wrong. I love my captivate, but I love my sgs2 even more. You need to use it then you'll know what I or other are in love with this phone. Just remember, anytime a new phone is launched, no matter it has the best specs in the world, it becomes obsolete.
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Love the sgs2 but if I were paying that much I might wait for nexus prime.
For those of us who can't do the $0.01 Amazon deal, this is the next best thing. I've got mine coming with free next day air.
http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/shop/do/PhoneDetails/productId/4907
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For those of us who can't do the $0.01 Amazon deal, this is the next best thing. I've got mine coming with free next day air.
http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/shop/do/PhoneDetails/productId/4907
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Nice find. I already have my Rezound on the way through the Amazon penny sale through a new activation, but only because I wasn't attached to my last phone number. In the end, it might end up being a bit of a headache because Amazon's system estimated that I have to wait 1 week because of the holiday weekend for the phone to show up.
-e- Ah, I missed the fact that Costco's price is an online-only deal too. Anyways, it's a nice offer for those that want to upgrade for a decent price.
Why couldn't you do the one penny deal. NM upgrade LOL sorry.
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HTGamingPC said:
For those of us who can't do the $0.01 Amazon deal, this is the next best thing. I've got mine coming with free next day air.
http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/shop/do/PhoneDetails/productId/4907
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THANK YOU! Just need to double check tomorrow that I can keep my current data plan and I will have mine on its way. You did it just in the right time too. I was going to order or pick one up tomorrow no matter what but you saved me 150$.
What about saving money on activation fees. I might transfer over 5 lines to Verizon, that's almost 180 bucks in activation fees.
Anyway to avoid this silly fee or get it waived?
I just bought my phone from Verizon last week for $300. Would it be possible for me to return the phone, get my money back (-$35 restocking fee), get my upgrade date back, and order this from Costco (not a member, so 5% surcharge)? I noticed that it said you need to have your current plan for 22 months, would getting my upgrade date back affect this at all?
You might be in luck
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I just bought my phone from Verizon last week for $300. Would it be possible for me to return the phone, get my money back (-$35 restocking fee), get my upgrade date back, and order this from Costco (not a member, so 5% surcharge)? I noticed that it said you need to have your current plan for 22 months, would getting my upgrade date back affect this at all?
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Some good news for you.
According to my understanding, Verizon's holiday return policy as of Nov 15 is the following....all phones can be returned until January 15th (was Jan 9 but they extended it). Minus a 35 dollar restocking fee, you can probably ask them to waive it. Also make sure the rep rolls back your upgrade date. I once returned a phone to T-mobile and they didn't roll back my date, it showed I had used my upgrade even though the phone was returned.
Next good news. I'm a Costco member and have purchased several phones from Wireless Advocates, the company who actually runs the Wireless cell phone sales. (ps they are horrible...Costco needs to go with someone else). Anyway, back to the good news, unless they changed their policy, CELL phones purchased online for non-costco members are exempt from the non-costco member 5 percent surcharge!!! So you get the same benefits as a Costco member would!!! I might be wrong, but maybe Sam's Club online cell phone sales works the same way?
Seems like you're in luck
im a costco member...and i'd totally do it, but honestly, i don't feel llike going through the hassle..if there's a bad batch out there, mine wasn't part of it, so i'd hate to get a bad one and return a perfectly good one lol...plus honestly, the 267 total with tax i paid for the phone feels justified because this phone was ACTUALLY worth every penny to me
I am tempted to return my Rezound also and then get this deal. I wonder how long it is going on for though!
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im a costco member...and i'd totally do it, but honestly, i don't feel llike going through the hassle..if there's a bad batch out there, mine wasn't part of it, so i'd hate to get a bad one and return a perfectly good one lol...plus honestly, the 267 total with tax i paid for the phone feels justified because this phone was ACTUALLY worth every penny to me
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I know exactly how you feel. The one that I got has been perfect, no lag, no dead pixels, no issues. I really don't feel like going through the hassle and potential lemon..but saving over 200 dollars is just too much for me to pass up lol. I paid $300 at the Verizon BJs store I frequent. Any idea how long they're doing this deal?
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I know exactly how you feel. The one that I got has been perfect, no lag, no dead pixels, no issues. I really don't feel like going through the hassle and potential lemon..but saving over 200 dollars is just too much for me to pass up lol. I paid $300 at the Verizon BJs store I frequent. Any idea how long they're doing this deal?
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Again, having dealt with Wireless Advocates(costco) several times, they don't really ever put expiration dates on promotions. Which is very annoying. Also, remember you will pay tax on full retail value of the phone(before subsidy), which the website also doesn't state what the full retail value exactly is. Anyway regardless you would have to pay full unsubsidized tax direct from Verizon too depending on your state.
Another thing, if the website suddenly says "sold out" just check a few hours later, sometimes minutes later, and it will be back in stock.
The free accessories it comes with is JUNK. You would find better stuff at the 99 cent store. You usually get a car charger, a case, and something else. Whatever it's free but still looks and feels like junk from the 99 cent store.
I say do it if you are tight on money.
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Again, having dealt with Wireless Advocates(costco) several times, they don't really ever put expiration dates on promotions. Which is very annoying. Also, remember you will pay tax on full retail value of the phone(before subsidy), which the website also doesn't state what the full retail value exactly is. Anyway regardless you would have to pay full unsubsidized tax direct from Verizon too depending on your state.
Another thing, if the website suddenly says "sold out" just check a few hours later and it will be back in stock.
The free accessories it comes with is JUNK. You would find better stuff at the 99 cent store. You usually get a car charger, a case, and something else. Whatever it's free but still looks and feels like junk from the 99 cent store.
I say do it if you are tight on money.
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I live in a tax free state (Live Free or Die baby), so would I have to pay said tax? Also, the only thing I'm interested in is the screen protector, I have my own case. Would you say that is junk also?
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I live in a tax free state (Live Free or Die baby), so would I have to pay said tax? Also, the only thing I'm interested in is the screen protector, I have my own case. Would you say that is junk also?
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Well if you live in a tax free state, then you probably don't have to pay taxes. LUCKY [email protected] J/K
What state are you in? I'm so jealous, I'm sick of paying nearly 10 percent sales tax in California, errrr. Every time I buy a smartphone I have to pay 50-60 dollars in taxes on the full unsubsidized retail value, this state is stupid.
The screen protector is probably from the 25 cent gum ball machine. The free accessories they give you are seriously junk, but then again I've never gotten a screen protector from them, so it might actually be good, who knows.
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Well if you live in a tax free state, then you probably don't have to pay taxes. LUCKY [email protected] J/K
What state are you in? I'm so jealous, I'm sick of paying nearly 10 percent sales tax in California, errrr. Every time I buy a smart phone I have to pay 50 dollars in taxes on full unsubsidized retail value, this state is stupid.
The screen protector is probably from the 25 cent gum ball machine. The free accessories they give you are seriously junk, but then again I've never gotten a screen protector from them, so it might actually be good, who knows.
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Aw that sucks. I live in New Hampshire, and I love not paying sales tax They process the family line upgrade switch right? I used one of my other lines upgrades on my line.
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Aw that sucks. I live in New Hampshire, and I love not paying sales tax They process the family line upgrade switch right? I used one of my other lines upgrades on my line.
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I didn't understand what you were asking.
"They process the family line upgrade switch right?"
Huh?
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I didn't understand what you were asking.
"They process the family line upgrade switch right?"
Huh?
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Using an upgrade that is on another line in your family plan on your line. I think Verizon calls it the buddy upgrade?
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Using an upgrade that is on another line in your family plan on your line. I think Verizon calls it the buddy upgrade?
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Oh I didn't even know that was possible. You would have to ask wireless advocates directly. That might be something exclusive that Verizon representatives do for you directly as a courtesy, but probably Wireless Advocates(costco) wouldn't have the same ability to do. Make sure because you don't want to end up upgrading a different line on your account and be stuck paying data fees for 2 lines if your line isn't eligible for an upgrade.
Maybe you can call Verizon, tell them you're getting it at Costco, then have them do the buddy switch on the phone for you after?
I talked to Verizon via online chat and the rep said that this is possible through Costco, but I tend to take their info with a grain of salt lol. Thanks for your time and information Much appreciated!
I only got charged tax on $50. I do hope mine doesn't have any problems. I was expecting it would be like dealing with Costco (super easy) but from what you guys are saying, its not going to be easy if I have any issues.
There's no activation fee on upgrades, only on new lines, in which case you should do the Amazon 1 cent deal.
Tell me more about buddy upgrades please.
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I talked to Verizon via online chat and the rep said that this is possible through Costco, but I tend to take their info with a grain of salt lol. Thanks for your time and information Much appreciated!
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Hey, tell me more about this "buddy upgrade." Is this a known and allowed Verizon wireless policy? Also what is a "dummy phone line" they are talking about in that link?
PS read this I found via Google, talks about buddy upgrades and Costco, also someone mentioned something about being careful not to lose your grandfathered unlimited data.
http://community.vzw.com/t5/Upgrade-and-Activation/buddy-upgrades-and-Costco/td-p/626622
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I only got charged tax on $50. I do hope mine doesn't have any problems. I was expecting it would be like dealing with Costco (super easy) but from what you guys are saying, its not going to be easy if I have any issues.
There's no activation fee on upgrades, only on new lines, in which case you should do the Amazon 1 cent deal.
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Oh really tax only on 50 dollars? What state are you in?
Steps of being an early adopter:
1. Froth at the mouth over the specs of a new Android device months before its release
2. Get antsy for the release date to be here right now!
3. Think about how amazing it will be when you finally have the perfect phone
4. Stay up all night the day before its release
5. Buy your dream phone and finally realize what it means to be in love
6. Learn every detail, every intricacy, about your new partner
then
7. A few months later... see Amazon Wireless drop the price from $299 -> FREE w/ a contract and go:
"#SLFM*%[email protected]&!!! WHY DIDN'T I SIMPLY WAIT A FEW MONTHS AND SAVE $300?!?!"
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Rinse, lather, repeat...
Just wanted to give those going through these steps without thinking a perspective that they might want to wait a couple of months to see just how quick the price drops on the Galaxy Note. I know since I've been through it myself wanting a new phone and not really thinking
p.s. another great benefit of being a few months late adopter ... you get to let all the early adopters deal with the problems early on, then when you do get it (at a significant price drop) all the manufacturer bugs are worked out and you have reviews from reputable sources exactly how things like battery life are.
I honestly don't see it dropping that quickly. Look at the skyrocket which has been out for about 3 months. Those have only gone down $50. I was more than happy to get mine a few days before it released, I even bought it at full retail. Sure you could wait and hope it goes on sale somewhere in a couple months but at this point, the people who want the Note want it NOW lol I know I for one am itching to get one.
Yeah, I had that thought, then I looked at the prices of the AT&T Galaxy S II and the Galaxy S II Skyrocket and realized I'll be fine. They've barely dropped.
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I honestly don't see it dropping that quickly. Look at the skyrocket which has been out for about 3 months. Those have only gone down $50.
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Yeah, I had that thought, then I looked at the prices of the AT&T Galaxy S II and the Galaxy S II Skyrocket and realized I'll be fine. They've barely dropped.
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The Skyrocket has been out less than 3 months and has already dropped from $249 -> $99 on Amazon Wireless: http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-...=INDIVIDUAL_NEW&sr=1-3-entd&qid=1328485541055
Not to mention that I believe in California (and certain other states) if you buy a phone from ATT, BestBuy, Radioshack, etc you have to pay sales tax on the full retail price of the phone (another $50 - 60) but if you purchase it on AmazonWireless you don't pay sales tax.
Even more savings
I woke up this morning thinking this same question knowing how the Streak price dropped after a couple of months.. So I'm gonna wait Til it drops and read everyone's reviews in the mean time. I loved being one the first w/ the streak in Aug 10 but my jaw dropped a little with the price dropping so fast.. I have a AT&T store a couple steps from my job so I'll go there and mess with it for a bit to get my fix...
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The Skyrocket has been out less than 3 months and has already dropped from $249 -> $99 on Amazon Wireless: http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-...=INDIVIDUAL_NEW&sr=1-3-entd&qid=1328485541055
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Thats for brand new customers or add a lines. Change it to upgrade and it goes back up to 200. We could all wait till black friday and amazon will likely have all their phones for a penny for add a lines or new customers. You can always wait and find it somewhere for a cheaper price but thats boring
Edit- Actually its MORE expensive on amazon to add a line with a skyrocket lol which is really odd. So $99 is only for brand new customers
Haha.. actually they have run the skyrocket for a penny a few times now
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Thats for brand new customers or add a lines. Change it to upgrade and it goes back up to 200. We could all wait till black friday and amazon will likely have all their phones for a penny for add a lines or new customers. You can always wait and find it somewhere for a cheaper price but thats boring
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I bought streak to in August and never regretted it. It has been the best phone I have ever had. Hopefully the note will top it!
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Thats for brand new customers or add a lines. Change it to upgrade and it goes back up to 200.
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No, even if you click on upgrading an individual account it is still $99
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Haha.. actually they have run the skyrocket for a penny a few times now
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Thank you mred! I haven't followed the skyrocket daily but this makes my point that much easier...
In 3 months time the Note might be a penny with contract (just like the Skyrocket) on Amazon so it might be best to wait a little and avoid Step 7
For some people waiting and saving a couple hundred is worth it. I work for best buy mobile so I always get the newest phones on release day. I very rarely have spend money on phones so I guess thats why it doesn't matter to me haha See ya in a few months
it was a penny within a month or so.
I am torn. I have buy back on my skyrocket and could easily sell it back...but I would have to come up with the difference. I keep saying I will wait until we have another line available for upgrade because typically we come out ahead that way.
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No, even if you click on upgrading an individual account it is still $99
Thank you mred! I haven't followed the skyrocket daily but this makes my point that much easier...
In 3 months time the Note might be a penny with contract (just like the Skyrocket) on Amazon so it might be best to wait a little and avoid Step 7
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And honestly after those three months there will be a new phone I have to have... All to their own I guess.
imitenotbecrazy said:
For some people waiting and saving a couple hundred is worth it. I work for best buy mobile so I always get the newest phones on release day. I very rarely have spend money on phones so I guess thats why it doesn't matter to me
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This thread was mainly to serve as a warning and reminder to the people who might not be thinking clearly / from all angles - "OMG OMG I NEED THIS PHONE RIGHT NOW!"
I remember back in the day I would work myself up into a frenzy over a new phone that I just HAD to have, bought it on release day for retail price, and then greatly regretted it later on due to a price drop
Every time a new phone comes out there are always alot of early adopters on Xda making threads and pissed off about paying full retail on release day and are surprised by how fast Amazon Wireless drops the price (and resale value) of their prized possession they thought would be on top of the mountain longer...
Of course if $200-300 in savings isn't that big of a deal for you then by all means upgrade the day it comes out
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Steps of being an early adopter:
1. Froth at the mouth over the specs of a new Android device months before its release
2. Get antsy for the release date to be here right now!
3. Think about how amazing it will be when you finally have the perfect phone
4. Stay up all night the day before its release
5. Buy your dream phone and finally realize what it means to be in love
6. Learn every detail, every intricacy, about your new partner
then
7. A few months later... see Amazon Wireless drop the price from $299 -> FREE w/ a contract and go:
Rinse, lather, repeat...
Just wanted to give those going through these steps without thinking a perspective that they might want to wait a couple of months to see just how quick the price drops on the Galaxy Note. I know since I've been through it myself wanting a new phone and not really thinking
p.s. another great benefit of being a few months late adopter ... you get to let all the early adopters deal with the problems early on, then when you do get it (at a significant price drop) all the manufacturer bugs are worked out and you have reviews from reputable sources exactly how things like battery life are.
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When the price on Galaxy Note really drops there already will be Galaxy Note 2 around so you always going to be at least one generation behind.
joedoe said:
When the price on Galaxy Note really drops there already will be Galaxy Note 2 around so you always going to be at least one generation behind.
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ahhh believe that if you want... I'll get back w/ you on that in two months...
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ahhh believe that if you want... I'll get back w/ you on that in two months...
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Looking forward...
joedoe said:
When the price on Galaxy Note really drops there already will be Galaxy Note 2 around so you always going to be at least one generation behind.
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So even though Amazon dropped the price of the ATT Skyrocket to FREE less than a month (and currently $99) after its release... somehow Amazon won't drop the price of the Galaxy Note for at least a year until the Galaxy Note 2 is here?
Sounds like wishful thinking from someone who already plans on buying it at full retail price
If anything though people might be better off just having patience and waiting a month or so for the inevitable (and fast) price drop by Amazon of the Galaxy Note and save the cool $200-300...
ap3604 said:
So even though Amazon dropped the price of the ATT Skyrocket to FREE less than a month (and currently $99) after its release... somehow Amazon won't drop the price of the Galaxy Note for at least a year until the Galaxy Note 2 is here?
Sounds like wishful thinking from someone who already plans on buying it at full retail price
If anything though people might be better off just having patience and waiting a month or so for the inevitable (and fast) price drop by Amazon of the Galaxy Note and save the cool $200-300...
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No No.....Let him stand proud on that soapbox....
Who cares let us be if we want to buy it and u just wait. To each its own!
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I don't see a gun in my hand keeping you from getting it : ).... But since your simmering, i'll digress...But I do think you need a beer.... : ) here's one from me.. full retail...sorry I had to do it : )
Hi, my mom is switching brands, from Samsung Galaxy S3 to HTC One. But her phone order is still being shipped. And interestingly enough, she asked me if she can swap sense 5 launcher with touchwiz. Could one of you savvy xda flasholics test this launcher to see if it works. It's kinda iffy, but so far a lot of phones have it working though. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40344534#post40344534 Please and thank you!
Breakin' Ranh said:
Hi, my mom is switching brands, from Samsung Galaxy S3 to HTC One. But her phone order is still being shipped. And interestingly enough, she asked me if she can swap sense 5 launcher with touchwiz. Could one of you savvy xda flasholics test this launcher to see if it works. It's kinda iffy, but so far a lot of phones have it working though. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40344534#post40344534 Please and thank you!
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If you flash it in recovery it works like a champ. Not a fan of touchwiz personally, but if your mom is used to it, she'll like this setup
Many thanks, I'm so tempted to use my upgrade for this phone, costco has it on sale stupidly cheap (for a newly released phone). $129, 2 yr, no activation fee, state tax is based on $129 not actual retail, but return/exchange period is 14 days as oppose to 30. T_T
Breakin' Ranh said:
Many thanks, I'm so tempted to use my upgrade for this phone, costco has it on sale stupidly cheap (for a newly released phone). $129, 2 yr, no activation fee, state tax is based on $129 not actual retail, but return/exchange period is 14 days as oppose to 30. T_T
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No problem. The upgrade would definitely be worth it. I've used a lot of different phones, but this is the first one that I truly enjoy getting to use. Not sure how Costco is, but I got mine at Wal-Mart, and theirs is also 14 days. A bit of badgering will let you return in within 30 days though lol. Definitely sounds like Costco has a much better deal though!
Even att is 14 days
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Oh, I guess buying from a ATT store doesn't really have much incentive anymore xD. I could of sworn it was 30, I wonder when did they changed it.
Breakin' Ranh said:
Many thanks, I'm so tempted to use my upgrade for this phone, costco has it on sale stupidly cheap (for a newly released phone). $129, 2 yr, no activation fee, state tax is based on $129 not actual retail, but return/exchange period is 14 days as oppose to 30. T_T
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i got my phone from costco too, but the tax is on retail (279) not on sale price as for the exchange its 90 days , No restocking fee either
Everything I was told from Costco/ATT employees were lies?
I just looked into it to upgrade my finace to a S4 and they said not only do you have to pay the full device price(spread out over 24 months) but then you have to trade in your "old" device and get nothing in return? WTF. If I'm going to give you a device you are going to give me some money for it. Not to mention, other carriers knock off money on your bill for paying for your own phone, but not VZW. Geez. This company makes me wonder more and more why I am with them.
Sorry to vent, I just can't believe what they charge for. And I have been a customer since 2005.
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I just looked into it to upgrade my finace to a S4 and they said not only do you have to pay the full device price(spread out over 24 months) but then you have to trade in your "old" device and get nothing in return? WTF. If I'm going to give you a device you are going to give me some money for it. Not to mention, other carriers knock off money on your bill for paying for your own phone, but not VZW. Geez. This company makes me wonder more and more why I am with them.
Sorry to vent, I just can't believe what they charge for. And I have been a customer since 2005.
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You are only forced to trade the old device in if you haven't paid the full price for it. With Edge, you're eligible for an upgrade every 6 months (providing that 50% of the device's retail price has been paid). If you keep the phone for 24 months (or pay it off early), you're able to keep the phone when you get a new device.
I think what they're looking at is more of a phone rental system. You pay monthly for the phone until it's half paid, and then trade it in for a new phone. It pretty much looks like a car lease.
Cilraaz said:
You are only forced to trade the old device in if you haven't paid the full price for it. With Edge, you're eligible for an upgrade every 6 months (providing that 50% of the device's retail price has been paid). If you keep the phone for 24 months (or pay it off early), you're able to keep the phone when you get a new device.
I think what they're looking at is more of a phone rental system. You pay monthly for the phone until it's half paid, and then trade it in for a new phone. It pretty much looks like a car lease.
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Pretty much sums it up accurately. For the most part the consumers have been the ones driving this trend fighting tooth and nail over the early termination fees and 2 year contracts.
Good job explaining it.:highfive:
Cilraaz said:
You are only forced to trade the old device in if you haven't paid the full price for it. With Edge, you're eligible for an upgrade every 6 months (providing that 50% of the device's retail price has been paid). If you keep the phone for 24 months (or pay it off early), you're able to keep the phone when you get a new device.
I think what they're looking at is more of a phone rental system. You pay monthly for the phone until it's half paid, and then trade it in for a new phone. It pretty much looks like a car lease.
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Well then the CS rep I talked to yesterday doesn't know crap. Not surprising, but still. The we have about 8 months left on her contract for her driod 4, and she said for me to take advantage of the "edge" program I would have to trade that device in and pay my monthly installments for the S4. I would consider upgrading her early but the battery has taken a crap and I don't trust vzws return warehouse to not screw up again. So I was just going to use edge for her. But I'm not giving them a free device that I agreed to a two year contract over. I would rather just pay cash for the device than do that. So I guess they don't train their people for crap anymore.
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stein5830 said:
Pretty much sums it up accurately. For the most part the consumers have been the ones driving this trend fighting tooth and nail over the early termination fees and 2 year contracts.
Good job explaining it.:highfive:
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Huh? I'm fine with a contract. I'm also fine paying full price. But if I am going to pay full price for the device I should get an extra discount like what tmo gives. If that is where you are going with the comment. I'm not sure 100% what you're getting at.
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Cilraaz said:
You are only forced to trade the old device in if you haven't paid the full price for it. With Edge, you're eligible for an upgrade every 6 months (providing that 50% of the device's retail price has been paid). If you keep the phone for 24 months (or pay it off early), you're able to keep the phone when you get a new device.
I think what they're looking at is more of a phone rental system. You pay monthly for the phone until it's half paid, and then trade it in for a new phone. It pretty much looks like a car lease.
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1454 said:
Huh? I'm fine with a contract. I'm also fine paying full price. But if I am going to pay full price for the device I should get an extra discount like what tmo gives. If that is where you are going with the comment. I'm not sure 100% what you're getting at.
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Sorry: To clarify, when you sign up for service you sign a two year contract, but at the end of those two years, unless you pay full price for a phone, you will be signing another two year agreement. At this point the carriers are acknowledging that users want phones more often than two years but two not want to pay full price. So in a sense you can know rent you phone and get a new one once you have paid ~50% of the full cost, however long that takes you (so long as it is more than 6 months).
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Sorry: To clarify, when you sign up for service you sign a two year contract, but at the end of those two years, unless you pay full price for a phone, you will be signing another two year agreement. At this point the carriers are acknowledging that users want phones more often than two years but two not want to pay full price. So in a sense you can know rent you phone and get a new one once you have paid ~50% of the full cost, however long that takes you (so long as it is more than 6 months).
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Oh, I see more of what you are getting at now. Sorry, I'm sometimes a little slow.
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A little caviar the rep might not have told you: you have to be OUT of contract to begin with to start edge
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reinaldistic said:
A little caviar the rep might not have told you: you have to be OUT of contract to begin with to start edge
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Nope, she didn't. Thanks for the heads up.
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