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I'm wondering if I can use my upgrade at best buy.. I'm guessing i can because I don't want to deal with the mail in rebate... :/ whats also cool about best buy, is when you sign up with sprint through them, they instantly give you an upgrade. I got my hero in Nov and have had that little $150 upgrade thing on MySprint this whole time just thought I inform the uniformed. I'm going morning of June 4th and getting this beast btw. do you think there will be a line?
I'm sure you'll be able to.
I also got an instant upgrade when I joined my a family plan when I got a hero, same with my wife. From RadioShack though. I thought it was a glitch or something and hope it doesn't go away haha. Plan on using it for the Evo.
should be able to thats how i got my hero.. wasnt goign to pay the extra 100 and wait a few weeks/months for same money to come back to me.
So is Best Buy gonna get this phone? I am annoyed because I called Radio Shack today to see if the pre-order requires partial money down or full payment and was told that they NEVER PREORDER, it's just first come first serve. If that is true that is annoying. If it is incorrect it is more irritating as I am sick of retail employees who don't know a damn thing about the stores they work at . If anyone knows that would be great. I would like to know all my options.
So is Best Buy gonna get this phone? I am annoyed because I called Radio Shack today to see if the pre-order requires partial money down or full payment and was told that they NEVER PREORDER, it's just first come first serve. If that is true that is annoying. If it is incorrect it is more irritating as I am sick of retail employees who don't know a damn thing about the stores they work at . If anyone knows that would be great. I would like to know all my options.
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Best Buy has them available for pre-order right now.
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Looks like I'm be going to BestBuy to pre-order today
I would love to preorder my main concern if I do it through BestBuy is will Sprint still give me the credits that I'm getting now. For example, I get $20 credit a month plus 15% discount. Those are big credits to me. My bill goes from $89.99 (before taxes and fees) to $70 after all taxes and fees. I would hate to loss those.
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I would love to preorder my main concern if I do it through BestBuy is will Sprint still give me the credits that I'm getting now. For example, I get $20 credit a month plus 15% discount. Those are big credits to me. My bill goes from $89.99 (before taxes and fees) to $70 after all taxes and fees. I would hate to loss those.
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you will get everything your contract has now . ive upgrades 3 times at BB and never had any troubles .
i want to know HOW much you need to pre order ... i have never preordered a phone
could I also turn in my hero at time of purchase for some money back? I know sprint does that
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you will get everything your contract has now . ive upgrades 3 times at BB and never had any troubles .
i want to know HOW much you need to pre order ... i have never preordered a phone
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$50 and the rebate is instant ..... i just got back mine is securedDD
I went to BB today to preorder my phone. I'm a Sprint Premier customer and my 12m date was June 11th. The sales person looked up my account and said I'm eligible as of June 1st. Fantastic timing!
Well I won't qualify for the $150 upgrade credit because I used it for the Hero. But at least I can get the $100 rebate up front. So I'll be paying $350 for my Evo.
Damn
You might want to check with them again because one the sales reps said it would be 599.99 retail price from best buy.
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So, i just called a sprint store near me, and I was told that there are no pre-orders at sprint stores, but i have to get on the waiting list which is available on sprints website, which i'm not sure if she meant it's available now, or will be soon. Can anyone explain this to me?
radioshack. I honestly don't understand why people don't want a free $20 and no MIR.
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radioshack. I honestly don't understand why people don't want a free $20 and no MIR.
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Where does it say that radioshack has no MIR. As I understand it they do have a MIR. I prefer 100$ less on initial investment to free 20$.
I preordered with Radioshack on Fri. No MIR, and free $20 giftcard. It's true.
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radioshack. I honestly don't understand why people don't want a free $20 and no MIR.
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There just aren't any RSs near where I work. Besides, I found out about RS after I pre-ordered from BB.
If you can find one, it'd be worth it to get a refund on your BB gcard and just get to a Shack location.
i've been reading some other forums, seems like the only downside about not buying directly from sprint is that it can be harder to get fast and easy phone swaps at the local sprint store if something is wrong - sprint stores will apparently only use the TEP to change a phone if you didn't buy from them (may have to wait for them to send the phone away and then get it back). don't know how much of this is true, but there was extended discussion about it on a palm forum regarding how people had problems after getting the new palm pre from other vendors.
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radioshack. I honestly don't understand why people don't want a free $20 and no MIR.
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Trust me, i want to, but i can't. I will be going on contract with my mom to save money, she gets a like...25 percent discount on monthly fees from her work, so we have to do it at the sprint store. Still haven't had any responses to my question though, does anyone know?
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Trust me, i want to, but i can't. I will be going on contract with my mom to save money, she gets a like...25 percent discount on monthly fees from her work, so we have to do it at the sprint store. Still haven't had any responses to my question though, does anyone know?
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The 25% discount she gets is already attached to her account. You can go to a RadioShack (or bby) and that will not be affected.
(And no, I can't answer the original question either. An online waiting list sounds bogus though..)
went to my local sprint store, corporate, asked about a wait list, they said they didn't have one but that it was available from sprint.com after clicking on the evo add. I think they are confused about the difference between a waiting list and email updates . . .
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I preordered with Radioshack on Fri. No MIR, and free $20 giftcard. It's true.
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I preordered at RS today and I didn't get a $20 giftcard. I'm supposed to get $40 in total since I ordered 2. I called and asked and the rep stated that I would get it when I come in. I hope he wasn't scheming me to keep the cards or else I'm going in there pissed ass hell tomorrow.
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I preordered at RS today and I didn't get a $20 giftcard. I'm supposed to get $40 in total since I ordered 2. I called and asked and the rep stated that I would get it when I come in. I hope he wasn't scheming me to keep the cards or else I'm going in there pissed ass hell tomorrow.
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No, when you leave the store at preorder, you walk out with your $50 on a giftcard to be used toward your purchase. ($199-$50 giftcard preorder=$149.99). When you come in and pay the remainder and pick up your Evo, you will receive your $20 giftcard toward anything you'd like.
That's on a per-phone basis, so for you, you'd be getting $20 per each phone.
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The 25% discount she gets is already attached to her account. You can go to a RadioShack (or bby) and that will not be affected.
(And no, I can't answer the original question either. An online waiting list sounds bogus though..)
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We aren't on sprint yet, we are currently on us cellular(kill myself), and are switching over on june 4th(if the phone is available...).
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went to my local sprint store, corporate, asked about a wait list, they said they didn't have one but that it was available from sprint.com after clicking on the evo add. I think they are confused about the difference between a waiting list and email updates . . .
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Yeah she told me to sign up for the updates, but i questions if she meant email updates or if it was a separate waiting list, said uh a lot, then said waiting list again...these sprint folk are killing me!
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i've been reading some other forums, seems like the only downside about not buying directly from sprint is that it can be harder to get fast and easy phone swaps at the local sprint store if something is wrong - sprint stores will apparently only use the TEP to change a phone if you didn't buy from them (may have to wait for them to send the phone away and then get it back). don't know how much of this is true, but there was extended discussion about it on a palm forum regarding how people had problems after getting the new palm pre from other vendors.
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i got my hero at bb and it messed up so my sprint store replaced it when i brought it into them. so you shouldnt have any problems with getting help from sprint.
best buy
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So, i just called a sprint store near me, and I was told that there are no pre-orders at sprint stores, but i have to get on the waiting list which is available on sprints website, which i'm not sure if she meant it's available now, or will be soon. Can anyone explain this to me?
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why go to sprint go to best buy preorder for 50 bucks going toward ur phone june 4 go and get it...200 total plus tax im sure...i just did...
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We aren't on sprint yet, we are currently on us cellular(kill myself), and are switching over on june 4th(if the phone is available...).
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Have mom go to a RS, let them open an account for her (wont have to get phones yet) and pre-order. All she has to do is tell them to add her discount AT THE VERY BEGINNING of the application process and it will be ready and waiting when you go get the phones on the 4th. (And since you will have preordered, you will have them guaranteed for you!)
RadioShacK is the place to get the phone.
Radioshack does not have MIR, 199.99 for new and upgrades, free $20 for accessories, Better service than the sprint store guaranteed, No lines, you phone will be there waiting on you not the other way around. Chose what time you want to come and get your phone.
We preordered through our companies evpdiscount.com website and the phones were 174.99 each.
For me it's www.evpdiscount.com/meridian
is there an activation fee at radioshack?
My work will pay for electronics, so I buy at sprint for $300, give them the bill, get my $100 rebate, then get $300 back from work = -100 for me.
Ok I am one of the ones who copped the Hero back in October and don't have an upgrade until October 2010. But I want the EVO but definately don't want to pay $450 for it. Well I thought of every way possible to come into getting it but nothing would really benefit me. So as a last ditch effort I just decided to go to the sprint chat and take a chance. I am in no way saying this will work for anyone else/everyone else but just sharing what I did. (BTW I have been with sprint over 10 years)
Basically after getting on the chat, I pretty much laid out my case about how I don't understand why loyal customers like myself who for years have been loyal to sprint can't get in on the promotions, when new customers can reap all the benefits. I even provided numbers on the approx amount I have invested in sprint over the years, and I could tell the person agreed with my position because he really didn't have a response. I could see him start typing something atleast 5 times, then he would delete it or something but he never responded. After about 5 mins, he says one moment. Looks up my info and says well as a sign of goodwill I can give you $150 off the price and you can get it for $300. So he makes a note on my account and all I have to do it order it June 4th or whenever sprint starts taking orders and get it overnighted.
So I didn't end up with the $199 promotion but I did end up with something, and I still keep my upgrade in October. Just wanted to share in case anyone else was in my situation. HAPPY EVO HUNTING!!!!
That's awesome, congrats dude! Too bad though because I'm sure most people haven't been with sprint for ten years :\.
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That's awesome, congrats dude! Too bad though because I'm sure most people haven't been with sprint for ten years :\.
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Yeah I been with them since they were just nextel. My first phone was the i-60 (I think thats what it was called). That dumb brick looking phone with the direct connect, lol.
That's the way to do it! I have been with Sprint since 2000 and have been a VERY loyal customer. Word on the street is that Sprint is hemorrhaging customers, so they have to do what they can to keep them.
If you talk with customer support and try to reason with them, they will be pretty helpful. You basically tell them that it's much more expensive and difficult to get a new customer than to keep an old one (this is taught in all marketing classes). If you talk to enough people and get high up in the chain (managers, etc), it will all work out.
I've been with Sprint for 8 years, so maybe I will hit up the chat and work for some pity.
Bypass all the low tier level CS an go straight to the top-Sprint Corporate. These guys have the power to do anything and everything to your account and super fast.
If you been with sprint more than 8 years they will work something out for you.
In my case in 5 minutes time I got my account reset for full upgrade path and qualify for rebate on the EVO.
My cost EVP Preorder:
449.00
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$199.99
In Sprint Corporate they do believe loyalty should be rewarded.
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Bypass all the low tier level CS an go straight to the top-Sprint Corporate. These guys have the power to do anything and everything to your account.
If you been with sprint more than 8 years they will work something out for you.
In my case I got my account reset for full upgrade path and qualify for rebate on the EVO.
My cost was:
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$199.99
In Sprint Corporate they do believe loyalty should be rewarded.
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How do you get in contact with them, though?
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how do you get in contact with them, though?
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Bro I'm willing to bet that when you get the Evo you will renew your contract.
Even if he renews his contract, I don't think that he will really be upset about it unless he planned on leaving Sprint.
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Ok I am one of the ones who copped the Hero back in October and don't have an upgrade until October 2010. But I want the EVO but definately don't want to pay $450 for it. Well I thought of every way possible to come into getting it but nothing would really benefit me. So as a last ditch effort I just decided to go to the sprint chat and take a chance. I am in no way saying this will work for anyone else/everyone else but just sharing what I did. (BTW I have been with sprint over 10 years)
Basically after getting on the chat, I pretty much laid out my case about how I don't understand why loyal customers like myself who for years have been loyal to sprint can't get in on the promotions, when new customers can reap all the benefits. I even provided numbers on the approx amount I have invested in sprint over the years, and I could tell the person agreed with my position because he really didn't have a response. I could see him start typing something atleast 5 times, then he would delete it or something but he never responded. After about 5 mins, he says one moment. Looks up my info and says well as a sign of goodwill I can give you $150 off the price and you can get it for $300. So he makes a note on my account and all I have to do it order it June 4th or whenever sprint starts taking orders and get it overnighted.
So I didn't end up with the $199 promotion but I did end up with something, and I still keep my upgrade in October. Just wanted to share in case anyone else was in my situation. HAPPY EVO HUNTING!!!!
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lol, definitely didn't work for me
I am using sprint only for half year. So I don't need to try any way. I just pay the full price or wait for Dec this year to get 75 off. I think I'll get the phone in full price, then sold my Hero, after Dec I can get another phone then sell it.
Well turns out my brother in law is eligible for an upgrade and he said that he would do it for me in exchange he wants my Hero; no cash (i already gave him my HTC Touch for free). Anyway, I went to the sprint site and they changed the way you can activate a phone from the last time I used it (a long time ago). now you can swap phones with one that is already on your account online. I was going to swap phones with my brother in law online but I see that we can't do that now. May have to go to sprint store to do this.
has anyone swapped phones with another account holder? did you have any problems doing it?
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Well turns out my brother in law is eligible for an upgrade and he said that he would do it for me in exchange he wants my Hero; no cash (i already gave him my HTC Touch for free). Anyway, I went to the sprint site and they changed the way you can activate a phone from the last time I used it (a long time ago). now you can swap phones with one that is already on your account online. I was going to swap phones with my brother in law online but I see that we can't do that now. May have to go to sprint store to do this.
has anyone swapped phones with another account holder? did you have any problems doing it?
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I transfered account from another guy to get mine, took over his contract and he gave me his vogue for free.
just have a third phone handy, i did with my uncle, when i upgraded from my instinct to the HTC touch pro..
I plan on adding a line to my family plan for $10 extra a month, giving my Hero to wife and my wife is giving her phone to my mom who has Cricket service After I get the new line with the EVO I will call Sprint and tell them that we want to change the phones around so I can have my number program to the EVO
I called a Sprint rep just 10 minutes ago and they said this is do-able
I'm happy for you that you got 150 off your EVO, but you weren't getting screwed. You already took advantage of the new customer pricing in october when you bought the Hero.
Again, I'm glad Sprint rewarded you for being a loyal customer, but people shouldn't come to this thread and get your hopes up. It's probably not going to happen for most of you.
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I'm happy for you that you got 150 off your EVO, but you weren't getting screwed. You already took advantage of the new customer pricing in october when you bought the Hero.
Again, I'm glad Sprint rewarded you for being a loyal customer, but people shouldn't come to this thread and get your hopes up. It's probably not going to happen for most of you.
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Its your opinion, but i wasn't a new customer in October either. Think about it. I have been on one of the high end plans over 10 years. So I have been consistently investing in sprint for a while now. So anyone who reaps the benefit of the EVO coming from some other carrier or new to sprint is getting it for $199. They haven't invested a dime yet, but they reap the benefit now. Thats just how I feel. They didn't have to give it to me, i wasn't gonna leave sprint, but IMO its people like me who keep this company afloat and its also people like me who are often ignored because we have already signed a contract so no incentive to please us anymore. Not very good business but I understand thats how it goes.
Just keep in mind that if you swap with him before 30 days he will no longer be eligible for the $100 MIR.
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Just keep in mind that if you swap with him before 30 days he will no longer be eligible for the $100 MIR.
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or if you just get it from BB you don't have to worry about the MIR
My RadioShack guy just called me today and they'll be taking pre-orders for Epic 4G. You need to buy $50 gift card to reserve the phone and it could be used towards the Epic on 8/31 when you pick it up.
I hate dealing with rebates, I reserved two Epic's already.
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My RadioShack guy just called me today and they'll be taking pre-orders for Epic 4G. You need to buy $50 gift card to reserve the phone and it could be used towards the Epic on 8/31 when you pick it up.
I hate dealing with rebates, I reserved two Epic's already.
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if im adding a line to an existing line (theyve been there for years), do i get the same 129.99 deal for two unlimited lines that id be getting from sprint? or do i have to buy the epic from a sprint store in order for me to get that deal
I hate rebates but i don't like $18 activation fees
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I hate rebates but i don't like $18 activation fees
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I had that issue with my first phone, it was free via 3rd party but I had to pay ~$45 for activation, still cheaper then phone. I called sprint because for some reason I was charged $.02 for roaming, and I wanted to make sure it was a mistake because I didn't think Sprint charged roaming.
Anyway, Sprint noticed I paid the activation fee and credited it to my account because "Sprint doesn't charge for activation, period."
This was 2 years ago though, still more then worth it with the $50 gift card.
I'll prefer to hear from BestBuy (Mobile) and rather get it from them. Too many horror stories about the Shack and inventory levels when it comes to replacements and such.
I need to handle and play with it first at the store before rushing in anyway...
I really want this but that $10 add on for the so called "premium data" will probably keep me away from it. Even though it's only $10 if I end up having 5 devices that would raise my bill $50. I use 5 times the data on my palm pre than my wifes EVO so I don't know where they get this premium data charge from.
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I really want this but that $10 add on for the so called "premium data" will probably keep me away from it. Even though it's only $10 if I end up having 5 devices that would raise my bill $50. I use 5 times the data on my palm pre than my wifes EVO so I don't know where they get this premium data charge from.
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Ughh I'm not 100% sure, but I think it get's added to your plan as a whole not per line.
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Ughh I'm not 100% sure, but I think it get's added to your plan as a whole not per line.
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Yes it does but I'm just looking down the road. Are they going to start this with every new smartphone by using the premium data excuse to get an extra 10 out of you? 4 out of my 5 lines are smartphones so when I want to upgrade I'm thinking they will require premium data plans for all new smartphones. It does suck because I really want the Epic but that would be $20 more a month if you count the EVO I already have.
So, I'm debating which route to go for the Epic. Sprint Store vs RadioShack vs Best Buy.
I know that the MSRP is $499.99, -$150 upgrade discount, -$100 MIR, making it $249.99.
I've already reserved one at the local Sprint store. What I'm wondering is which option would I benefit from an instant rebate vs having to deal with the mail in rebate, and also, which option would allow me to split the cost over several billing cycles as opposed to it all up front. I've done that with prior upgrades, but always by ordering over the phone from Sprint directly.
If I walk in to the Sprint store on 8/31, I'd think they'd be able to bill my account, but will I have to deal with the mail in rebate hassle?
If I pre-order from RadioShack or Best Buy, it's $249.99 out the door, but would they be able to do the just bill my account part?
Thanks in advance for any advice, thoughts, information, or personal experiences in similar upgrade situations.
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Yes it does but I'm just looking down the road. Are they going to start this with every new smartphone by using the premium data excuse to get an extra 10 out of you? 4 out of my 5 lines are smartphones so when I want to upgrade I'm thinking they will require premium data plans for all new smartphones. It does suck because I really want the Epic but that would be $20 more a month if you count the EVO I already have.
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No.
Like, flat no.
My friend's family all have EVOs on their family plan. That's four EVOs. They pay $10 extra, and that's it. Not $40.
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No.
Like, flat no.
My friend's family all have EVOs on their family plan. That's four EVOs. They pay $10 extra, and that's it. Not $40.
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Are you 100% sure that it's $10 extra for the entire plan? If so I'll reserve my Epic tomorrow.
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Are you 100% sure that it's $10 extra for the entire plan? If so I'll reserve my Epic tomorrow.
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110%.
If you don't want to take my word for it, call the Sprint store you're reserving it from. They'll tell you the same.
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110%.
If you don't want to take my word for it, call the Sprint store you're reserving it from. They'll tell you the same.
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Nope, just called sprint and they told me it's per line not per account.
I called my local Radio Shack and they put on this waiting list tonight (Thursday night). They just took my name and phone number and said I was #1 on the list. I don't trust not having to put down a deposit, so I'll stop by there tomorrow and put down the deposit if necessary. I want to make sure that I'm really on the preorder list.
How much will it be if your not due for an upgrade?
It's 10 dollars per line for every 4G phone, the 10 bucks goes towards the cost of the 4G build out so I really don't mind, I have (not my friend or my cousin, me) I have 2 4G phones on my account and 2 non 4G lines I pay 10 dollars extra per 4G phone the non-4G phones have no extra cost associated with them.
Radio Shack has a preorder available online
http://radioshackwireless.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=25578_61828632547a4733a93e527cc70a92ba
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110%.
If you don't want to take my word for it, call the Sprint store you're reserving it from. They'll tell you the same.
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Go to Sprint.com and start the order process for a 4G phone. When they give the price break down they add $10 for every line/phone that is 4G. Your friend misinformed you.
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Go to Sprint.com and start the order process for a 4G phone. When they give the price break down they add $10 for every line/phone that is 4G. Your friend misinformed you.
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Is it possible he got a deal or something? We went over his bill because I was asking the same question... Weird.
Anyone know if there is an activation fee for upgrading at RS?
sent from my Blue Froyo Hero by space aliens
Verizon contacted Engadget and stated today that the activation fee and month of service for those buying the Xoom at full price is no longer necessary.
I'm curious if you had to pay the fee or not. I intend on purchasing from Costco when they open in about 3 hours. I'm going to show them the article if they give me any flack, and I'll post back here.
Update: Verizon's been in touch to inform us of a policy change: customers who purchase the off-contract Xoom will now no longer need to be on a month to month plan. That said, we still see "Month to Month" as a compulsory option at the time of updating this post.
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I bought from a VZW corporate store this morning, full price, no activation required. She asked me if I was just using for wifi or if I wanted data, I said wifi and that was it.
I'm in Iraq currently, so i had to get it overnighted to my wife and she has to activate it. I paid the activation fee...then, immediately after it is activated I am calling vzw and placing it on military suspension, and getting the activation fee credited to my account. they don't ship to APO addresses, and it has to be activated over the cell network if you get it subsidized.
hopefully, I can cancel the contract later this year. I've done it on ATT before.
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Verizon contacted Engadget and stated today that the activation fee and month of service for those buying the Xoom at full price is no longer necessary.
I'm curious if you had to pay the fee or not. I intend on purchasing from Costco when they open in about 3 hours. I'm going to show them the article if they give me any flack, and I'll post back here.
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I need to know too. I am going to Costco in 3 hours and would like to just purchase the unit without activation and data plan
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I need to know too. I am going to Costco in 3 hours and would like to just purchase the unit without activation and data plan
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The official statement is from Verizon, and it's my understanding that it's the Verizon booth in Costco that activates the 3g on the device. If someone tells me I must get 3g, I'm going to mention to them the official Verizon stance and ask if they can contact their corporate office to check.
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I need to know too. I am going to Costco in 3 hours and would like to just purchase the unit without activation and data plan
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Got mine at Costco this morning, and they made me signup for a plan... I told him Verizon doesn't require this anymore but rep insisted he has to sign me up for plan. He even proceeds to fill out a rebate form for me, even though I told him im going to cancel within the 72hr period anyways. Oh well...
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Got mine at Costco this morning, and they made me signup for a plan... I told him Verizon doesn't require this anymore but rep insisted he has to sign me up for plan. He even proceeds to fill out a rebate form for me, even though I told him im going to cancel within the 72hr period anyways. Oh well...
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I was afraid of this. Verizon probably has no intention of rushing to get the information out there hoping to still snag some undeserved money.
I got mine at Best Buy and they let me sign up without a plan... But the girl at the register didn't really know what she was doing.
I am taking my EVO with me. I already have the Engadget page ready to show if they give me an crap about fees. They are a Verizon kiosk (Verizon Representative) and should honor what Verizon is doing. If they are doing it in the Verizon stores, they should do it at their kiosks as well.
setite said:
I was afraid of this. Verizon probably has no intention of rushing to get the information out there hoping to still snag some undeserved money.
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That's when the Costco Verizon Rep needs to call a Corp store and ask them. This is what I will tell them when I get there
ghodzilla5150 said:
That's when the Costco Verizon Rep needs to call a Corp store and ask them. This is what I will tell them when I get there
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I'm ahead of you, I already printed out the Engadget article to show them . I will most definitely be forcing them to call whoever would be up to date.
setite said:
I'm ahead of you, I already printed out the Engadget article to show them . I will most definitely be forcing them to call whoever would be up to date.
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That's a good idea. I will print it out as well
ghodzilla5150 said:
I need to know too. I am going to Costco in 3 hours and would like to just purchase the unit without activation and data plan
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At costco they make you sign up for the month to month. He even gave me the number to cancel it. Up front you pay for the device, everything else is billed later. If you cancel within 3 days everything will be good to go.
bwcorvus said:
At costco they make you sign up for the month to month. He even gave me the number to cancel it. Up front you pay for the device, everything else is billed later. If you cancel within 3 days everything will be good to go.
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I suppose that's okay. The damage is done to my credit since I let Best Buy run it two days ago and Costco yesterday.
http://blogs.computerworld.com/17867/motorola_xoom_faq said:
UPDATE: Verizon Wireless has changed its mind on this policy as of Thursday morning (thank goodness). I've just confirmed with a Verizon spokesperson that if you purchase the Xoom for $800, without a contract, you will not be required to pay the $35 activation fee or sign up for a data plan. As of now, the Verizon Wireless website is not reflecting this change; however, an online customer service representative tells me you can contact customer care to have the data plan removed after making your purchase.
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So the solution is to call customer care. Doing this today will hopefully avoid having to give them a single red cent in prorated data.
setite said:
I suppose that's okay. The damage is done to my credit since I let Best Buy run it two days ago and Costco yesterday.
So the solution is to call customer care. Doing this today will hopefully avoid having to give them a single red cent in prorated data.
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On the phone with Verizon right now. She tried to tell me i can't cancel it. After i said a few things, she did it for me. Said i would be charged a pro-rated amount for any use, and if i bought under contract i would have to pay the ETF. I told her i haven't turned the device on so there better not me a charge.
bwcorvus said:
At costco they make you sign up for the month to month. He even gave me the number to cancel it. Up front you pay for the device, everything else is billed later. If you cancel within 3 days everything will be good to go.
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What's the warranty like. Do you get the Costco 90 day warranty OR the Verizon 14 day warranty? Was there other people there getting the Xoom as well
ghodzilla5150 said:
What's the warranty like. Do you get the Costco 90 day warranty OR the Verizon 14 day warranty? Was there other people there getting the Xoom as well
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You have to break your contract within 14 days if you sign a 2 year. You have 90 days to return the device. You have a 1 year manufactur warranty. You have 3 days to cancel and not pay the activation fee. I was the only one
I got mine from VZW and they tried their hardest to get me to activate it for at least one month and charge me an activation fee. I told them I didn't want to do that and that verizon released information saying that it was not necessary. After about a half hour of them constantly asking me they finally sold it to me for full price.
bwcorvus said:
You have to break your contract within 14 days if you sign a 2 year. You have 90 days to return the device. You have a 1 year manufactur warranty. You have 3 days to cancel and not pay the activation fee. I was the only one
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Thanks Bro. I will use this unit until the WIFi only model comes out. return it and get that one $200 cheaper