For what is worth, there is a 10% off coupon for bestbuy, the current one expires TODAY but hopefully there will be a new one soon, so just hunt down the coupon so you'll save some good monies for accessories.
I will post the coupon when its available. I will also post a link to the website so you can print it.
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greenstuffs said:
For what is worth, there is a 10% off coupon for bestbuy, the current one expires TODAY but hopefully there will be a new one soon, so just hunt down the coupon so you'll save some good monies for accessories.
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Great idea and find there greenstuffs! Your a good man if we find one for 10-20% off that would be amazing savings
$50 - 100 savings mmmmmmmmmmm
If I find one on slickdeals I'll post it as well
Nice find! hopefully we'll have a new coupon, that would be awesome! That would pay for an accessory or two.
awesome! If you find another one, please post!
Thanks!
W00000T I FOUND ONE.. 12% off
I'm a RewardZone Premier Silver Member, and I got coupons in the mail last week, it's good 12/8-12/19, says 12% off on no-contract phones.
It says "when you use your reward zone program premier silver membership"
It also came with a 10% off one too.
Looks like a standard coupon, I've used these before and I always use my RewardZone, so I don't know if it actually is required for a Premier Silver level to use.
nxt said:
W00000T I FOUND ONE.. 12% off
I'm a RewardZone Premier Silver Member, and I got coupons in the mail last week, it's good 12/8-12/19, says 12% off on no-contract phones.
It says "when you use your reward zone program premier silver membership"
It also came with a 10% off one too.
Looks like a standard coupon, I've used these before and I always use my RewardZone, so I don't know if it actually is required for a Premier Silver level to use.
I will scan them and post, and you guys can TRY to use it.
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My advice for using best buy coupons is always be nice and courteous to the cashier, if you act like some douche they will deny it, and if you get your coupon denied just ask to talk to the manager, they usually fix things up for you. I've got them to honor prices that were misprinted in the past.
Wow awesome...I just checked BB and I'm not eligible for an upgrade until JULY so that means i have to pony up $500+ for the Nexus S. So any coupon in form is awesome!
Hopefully one is found for thursday!
I believe that all of the best buy reward coupons state that unlocked phones and contract phones are excluded. It says that no contract phones are acceptable meaning pay as you go phones. You could probably argue that having t-mobile service means that all phones would qualify but they are technically unlocked phones or contract phones. The coupon may not apply the discount but they may give you the discount anyway.
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I believe that all of the best buy reward coupons state that unlocked phones and contract phones are excluded. It says that no contract phones are acceptable meaning pay as you go phones. You could probably argue that having t-mobile service means that all phones would qualify but they are technically unlocked phones or contract phones. The coupon may not apply the discount but they may give you the discount anyway.
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last i checked/heard the "unlocked phone" is the same SKU as the "tmobile NS" unlocked is just the term they are using for off contract
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last i checked/heard the "unlocked phone" is the same SKU as the "tmobile NS" unlocked is just the term they are using for off contract
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correct. only one device
I think they are on to it. This is the 10% off coupon good till 12/31. Notice how the category has changed to just phone accessories
forgot about these. should be getting some of the premium silver member ones in the mail soon. really hope i get the 12% off contract phones.
TELL ME YOU LOVE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CLICK ON THANKS PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go to http://bbyurl.us/ps1 this is a mobile coupon. 12% OFF, it says rewardzone members only! You can go to the site on your PC to look at it too!
Or get the URL sent to yourself. This is a SECRET code/txt message!!!
Send PREMIER to 332211 and you will get a txt message about the above URL with the 12% off No Contract Phones. You will probably need a RewardZone membership, so go sign up now!
Here's the actual mobile site that shows the coupon: http://m.bestbuy.com/mobile/coupons/coupon-premier-1370997.html
"PHONES & ACCESSORIES: no-contract phones • landline phones • landline and mobile phone accessories • phone cards • 2-way radios"
It says you need Premiere Membership, but again, just sign up for RewardZone, and hope that it works for non Premier members
CLICK ON THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank You
Just to let you know, the back of the coupon, in the fine print, it says its not valid on contract/ AND unlocked phones. Isnt the Nexus S an unlocked phone? Im a premiere silver member and got the coupon a few days ago as well, but saw the fine print. I will still try to use it, but they could argue it and say that it is an unlocked phone so therefore invalid
Damn, what is the differenzce between unlocked phones and no-contract phones? Seems to be the same for me. Sorry I am not from the US, so maybe this is a stupid question.
I think we should argue if they say anything.
I would like to get it for $199 on contract, but the store doesn't sell it, only off contract full price (and it happens to be unlocked), it's their fault they don't sell T-Mobile in their store, so it should qualify as a "no contract phone"
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Damn, what is the differenzce between unlocked phones and no-contract phones? Seems to be the same for me. Sorry I am not from the US, so maybe this is a stupid question.
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no-contract phones are the pay as you go type of phones, this coupon will not work
Related
http://item.ebay.com/160436949652
wonder how he got his hands on it, anyone have any ideas?
WOW you just way overpaid. You should have at least shopped around, they have been selling for 450-550 all day on ebay. Craiglist too. He got it from the Google I/O event.
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http://item.ebay.com/160436949652
wonder how he got his hands on it, anyone have any ideas?
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Got it at the Google I/O most likely.
Congrats.
It's ok because i had actually pre-ordered it at best buy and $599.00 is retail without tax! So $675.00 shipped and bing.com rebate back is cheaper
if u buy at sprint its $450
and at radioshack its $499. Hope you enjoy your phone! hope it doesnt get lost or stolen in the mail.
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if u buy at sprint its $450
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can't do that, i'm a sprint advantage club member
LOL, I was watching that one. There's another one that ends in less that an hour and a half but I'm going to let that one slide by too.
I've finally decided to wait stoically like most of us here.
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and at radioshack its $499. Hope you enjoy your phone! hope it doesnt get lost or stolen in the mail.
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Awww, did you get outbid? (kidding!)
Have fun. Enjoy the 30day free unlimited everything while you can. before you have to add $10 to your bill plus $30 if you want to tether
i got lucky and found someone on craigslist in the LA area for 600 cash if you guys are in the hood check it out I had a few responses to my ad got my hands on it now boy oh boy am i stoked
I also overpaid but I knew I was doing so. I just want it that bad. It should arrive in under an hour! yay! Now, this is also a Google I/O device. Does this 30 day unlimited thing include unlimited tethering?
WOW whata lost for the people who spent over $450 while it'll b in sprint store $450 in june 4th.people r so impatient over a device or jus have to much money.
Mine comes on Wednesday.
GHOST99K said:
WOW whata lost for the people who spent over $450 while it'll b in sprint store $450 in june 4th.people r so impatient over a device or jus have to much money.
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being that it comes with a months free unlimited service, he didnt really overpay by that much and he wont have to sign a new contract or renew his original one. not really that bad of a deal if u do the math..............................
chuckhriczko said:
I also overpaid but I knew I was doing so. I just want it that bad. It should arrive in under an hour! yay! Now, this is also a Google I/O device. Does this 30 day unlimited thing include unlimited tethering?
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Yes. Free unlimited tethering, calls, data, and messaging. Pretty much anything except international calls. The trial runs out June 20 according to the Sprint flier that came with it.
I pickedi t up today at 10AM! First impression when i opened the box was holy **** thats a big screen, so far i LOVE the phone its sleek the screen looks amazing and is SUPER fast absolutely no lag. Now i can have a phone that'll make people with iPhone's jealous!
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For what he paid he definitely overpaid. Retail is $450, so he paid $225 to get it less than two weeks early. He could have gotten the hotspot for more than 7 months for the same amount, or put that towards two years of the extra $10/mo. Either way, he better be totally happy with his purchase.
I get mine this Friday. I see you have that Google I/O informational form in your pic. Is that included in the phone's packaging?
The reason i ask is because I asked my seller about that form and he said that he didn't have it. he said that it might be packaged with the phone itself. He never opened the phone's packaging. So I told him that I'd just find out when i receive it.
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For what he paid he definitely overpaid. Retail is $450, so he paid $225 to get it less than two weeks early. He could have gotten the hotspot for more than 7 months for the same amount, or put that towards two years of the extra $10/mo. Either way, he better be totally happy with his purchase.
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Well it depends on where he would have gotten the phone from. Sprint $450..you can say he probably overpaid, $500 RS....you can say he overpaid, BB...I don't think he overpaid. i think its a great deal if you think about it.
Free everything for a month, no contract....etc.
And plus I'm sure there will be big shortage of these phones when they release. I stopped at the bestbuy by my house earlier today and the Rep there told me that this is the biggest preorder they ever had. I'm not sure if he was just talking about this particular store or Bestbuy in general. Just like the Incredible and the iPad this will be backordered. And if you think paying $670 is too much ....wait until June 4th
I think if you really want the phone, you saved up for the phone or whatever if you got the money then go ahead and get it. Because getting one on the 4th is not guaranteed.
Not to reign on some peoples parades of cost, but depending on the store, they may not sell you a phone off contract. I Lou of holding out for new customers and upgrades. Happened to me when I wanted a pre had to hold out a month for when online orders came around
So Ive heard that the G2 will be available at some point in Radio Shack stores. Has anyone upgraded a phone through Radio Shack? If the price is really 150 with an upgrade (not a brand new contract) I can wait. If this only applies to a new contract I'm preordering with out delay.
I'm dying to get this phone someone help a brotha out!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/t-mobile-g2-gets-150-price-tag-at-radio-shack/
I've never bought a phone through Radio Shack but yeah it'll be $149.
Thanks for the link. Stll wondering if that applies to a 2 year upgrade or brand new contract. I enjoyed the G1 and actually got it for $150 through T-Mobile. Im not trying to spend 200 bucks on this phone but I will if I have to. Sorry for the question everyone, I just feel so dumb when the device is 50 bucks cheaper somewhere else or cause you get it at a later time.
My buddy works at RadioShack and apparently his store isn't doing preorders, so call around first to see which stores are accepting preorders. Proceed to ask them if current T-Mo subscribers are eligible.
Happy hunting!
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Thanks for the link. Stll wondering if that applies to a 2 year upgrade or brand new contract. I enjoyed the G1 and actually got it for $150 through T-Mobile. Im not trying to spend 200 bucks on this phone but I will if I have to. Sorry for the question everyone, I just feel so dumb when the device is 50 bucks cheaper somewhere else or cause you get it at a later time.
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according to the press release, it'll be new contracts only for best buy.. not sure about Radio Shack though
Can't you get a $50 mail-in-rebate from TMobile anyway?
...Many said they got that in the "I just preordered" thread.
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So Ive heard that the G2 will be available at some point in Radio Shack stores. Has anyone upgraded a phone through Radio Shack? If the price is really 150 with an upgrade (not a brand new contract) I can wait. If this only applies to a new contract I'm preordering with out delay.
I'm dying to get this phone someone help a brotha out!
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If Radioshack is offering the phone at a lower price it will most definitely be for new customers and usually existing customers that are past 22 months since their last discounted upgrade.
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If Radioshack is offering the phone at a lower price it will most definitely be for new customers and usually existing customers that are past 22 months since their last discounted upgrade.
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i talked to some friends that work for radioshack and it will be 150 for an upgrade but they didnt say how long you had to have been on your contract to get the upgrade. i guess the best way is to wait til launch day and try to get one and see if your eligible for the pricing
^Thats good to hear, I'll be checking them out.
Wish tmob corp stores would sell at same price tho.
So looks like its 199 for upgrade price at the shack but they'll sell it on 10/3
Im getting it from the shack for 150 also, i have the N1 on the everything+ plan, and i don't feel like shelling out another 500 bucks, so ill be hopping onto a contract and ditching my new epic! #****sprintandthatstupid$10fee
If you are upgrading get it through T-mobile, thats what I did.
Just call 611 and say "retention" when it asks what you're calling about.
I told the retention rep that radioshack was offering it for $150 without rebate but they
weren't offering pre-orders and asked if I could pre-order for that price.
It is gonna cost me $180 after tax but I was told by my local T-mo store that I
should still be able to get the Mail in rebate which would bring my total cost down to $130
Really you got the best deal so far if you do get the rebate.
I saw some people call loyalty to get it for 150 plus tx, free ship, waived upgrade fee.
But I havent see anyone get the rebate on top of that to be at 130.
You should call for me haha, I'll give it a try to see what happens.
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Really you got the best deal so far if you do get the rebate.
I saw some people call loyalty to get it for 150 plus tx, free ship, waived upgrade fee.
But I havent see anyone get the rebate on top of that to be at 130.
You should call for me haha, I'll give it a try to see what happens.
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Loyalty gave me $99+tax with no upg fee. All in the form of a $180 credit on my account. I elected for $5.99 shipping which somehow mysteriously got upgraded to 3 day select. Now i'm wondering if I could also try processing the $50 rebate, but that's probably pushing it.
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Loyalty gave me $99+tax with no upg fee. All in the form of a $180 credit on my account. I elected for $5.99 shipping which somehow mysteriously got upgraded to 3 day select. Now i'm wondering if I could also try processing the $50 rebate, but that's probably pushing it.
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I was gonna buy it in the store on the sixth but after reading what you guys paid now I'm thinking I may pre-order it Friday.
Question: When I call should I ask for "loyalty" or "retention" in order to get a better deal. I've been with T-Mobile for more than seven years and have never even been late with a payment. I've been out of contract for the last three years but really don't want to pay full price for this phone. Advice is welcome.
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\Question: When I call should I ask for "loyalty" or "retention" in order to get a better deal. I've been with T-Mobile for more than seven years and have never even been late with a payment. I've been out of contract for the last three years but really don't want to pay full price for this phone. Advice is welcome.
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I think either will do, if you have been with them for 7 years they will give you a good deal no matter what. I think what helped me was saying "I really want to get a EVO 4G but if I can get a good deal on the G2 I would like to stay with T-mobile"
Ok I called and got it for 149+tax=164, no ship or upgrade fee, I'm happy with that.
No go on 99 tho, I tried but I did use ogbrogs 'sprint evo' line to get my deal.
Thx for the heads up people!
how do tmobile stores not have a display unit
come on tmobile marketing. people are getting the phone and radioshack is getting it the 3rd
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Ok I called and got it for 149+tax=164, no ship or upgrade fee, I'm happy with that.
No go on 99 tho, I tried but I did use ogbrogs 'sprint evo' line to get my deal.
Thx for the heads up people!
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Glad my tip helped, you might still be able to get the $50 Mail in rebate By going to
www.tmobilerebates.com , it's worth a try.
T mobile NS
Is there any problem with Nexus S sold from T mobile?....cause i found one in ebay used only for 4 days and the price is very low......?
T-Mobile doesn't sell the Nexus S. As far as I know, the only authorized retailers are Best Buy and Carphone Warehouse. In general, I'm always suspicious about deals that seem too good to be true, but sometimes they happen. Like when I got FSX in return for playing online games. Microsoft has never been more cool than it was at that moment. But yeah, eBay is good. Just be sure you read the crap out of the item description, because some people will screw you if you let them.
I am talking about the below deal...is it ok?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_4435wt_1139
.....and my second option is this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270689821679&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
Which one you should choose?
Which one from below....
1) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_4435wt_1139
2) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...9&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_582wt_1139
My budget is around 720$...so if you have anything better to suggest please do it.....
I asked the seller if nexus s is sold from t mobile cause i cannot find it in their site...
ear sakiss1000,
Check Tmobile's website. They launched the Nexus S about 2 months ago. This was bought on 1/10 and only used for about 4 days before I put it up for sale
Dear sakiss1000,
Maybe it is sold out i am not sure. But i purchased it at local tmobile kiosk.
So can anyone confirm if t mobile is selling nexus s?
DJTaurus said:
I am talking about the below deal...is it ok?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_4435wt_1139
.....and my second option is this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270689821679&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
Which one you should choose?
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I just clicked both of your links, and I would choose neither one of them. One of them is $550 with $100 shipping! The other is $619 with $10 shipping. Both are ripping you off, especially the "used" one.
You can get the phone for $529 at Best Buy (plus tax) with free shipping. This is UNLOCKED and CONTRACT FREE from Best Buy.
Did they raise the prices on those eBay links? Because those aren't "very low" prices like you said in your first post.
There's absolutely no reason to buy an NS from anyone but Best Buy unless you're getting a deep financial discount to do so.
I am from Greece thats why i am searching for an ebay purchase.....
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I am from Greece thats why i am searching for an ebay purchase.....
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Well, you should have just changed the title of this thread instead of starting the new one you did that asks the same question. And on that new thread you should put in your first post that you're from Greece, because I was just about to respond over there the exact same way...
Personally, the guy with $100 shipping pisses me off, because that's such a rip off price on shipping and his "time to handle shipping", so I wouldn't do business with him, but his is new, and the other is used, and I always prefer new over used when the price is similar.
Neither. Go to best buy and buy one. Cheaper
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Neither. Go to best buy and buy one. Cheaper
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He's probably not located in the US and needs to get one off of Ebay because he can't buy it in a B&M Store.
Anyway, to answer the OP's question, I would go with #2 since it's cheaper, it's new, and he ships internationally. I know he has less feedback, but at least it's still 100%.
Anything under a 99.6% is a bad seller rating. See here for how to win at ebay http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/ebay/seller.htm (linked the researchign seller page) It is multipage article and mostly about cameras and lenses, but very good info.
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Anyway, to answer the OP's question, I would go with #2 since it's cheaper, it's new, and he ships internationally. I know he has less feedback, but at least it's still 100%.
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Actually the first one is cheaper but it is 4 days used....and the first is rated as top seller which the second is not.......damm it i cannot decide....
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Neither. Go to best buy and buy one. Cheaper
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for buy direct from BB
i'd not trust or pay all those outrageous ebay fees
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I just clicked both of your links, and I would choose neither one of them. One of them is $550 with $100 shipping!.
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Yeah....many ebay sellers are doing this.....they sell the product in low price cause ebay earns money for each deal....and they earn their money from shipping costs.
Got any friends in america or canada? That would be the safest way imo
Sent from my Nexus S
Ill sell you mine. Pm me if interested
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You cannot buy a NS a tmobile store, kiosk, whatever. If he is claiming he did then something is fishy.
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Yeah....many ebay sellers are doing this.....they sell the product in low price cause ebay earns money for each deal....and they earn their money from shipping costs.
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Ah, that makes sense, on some level, but it still seems shady to me...doesn't it also put their item higher up in the results if someone sorts by price, even if the total price w/shipping is higher?
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Yeah....many ebay sellers are doing this.....they sell the product in low price cause ebay earns money for each deal....and they earn their money from shipping costs.
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Oh man, I didn't notice the exorbitant shipping costs. That's very, very deceitful.
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Actually the first one is cheaper but it is 4 days used....and the first is rated as top seller which the second is not.......damm it i cannot decide....
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the first one is cheaper ...true but it is also used for 4 dys (according to the seller) and the biggest point to note here is that the shipping cost is by Priority post whereas the second one is by express mail. so i would go by the second option being new and faster delivery. difference is of only 50 bucks here.
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Looks like Costco will be selling the Xoom on Feb 24th and a little plus is that it will have a $35 mail in rebate to take care of the stupid 1 month data requirement...
Looks like I will be going to Costco on the 24th.. Great thing is Costco has a great return policy (90 days) so if price drops within that time period its definitely going back for price adjustment or just return and re buy...
Wow, I'll bet BestBuy will match the activation fee now. Let the price wars begin!
With the activation fee waved, the first month of service is manageable. Or perhaps it can be canceled within 3 days as others have speculated for a refund.
Sirchuk said:
Wow, I'll bet BestBuy will match the activation fee now. Let the price wars begin!
With the activation fee waved, the first month of service is manageable. Or perhaps it can be canceled within 3 days as others have speculated for a refund.
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Doubtful as Best Buy cannot do anything with your bill. They might be willing to take 35 dollars off the price of the thing, but very doubtful
Is this true? If so I just jizzed in my pants. My family calls me a Costco Evangelist. I was all worried that I would have to return this tablet every 14 days at Best Buy until a wifi-only version came out.
With Costco I might keep it, or just return it once when the wifi-only version comes out. Costco is awesome, beyond their EPIC return window, they also have an almost unlimited return policy for things that stop working. I have returned things 12 months later with no problem.
Were you seriously going to return and repurchase a xoom every 14 days just so you can say you have the thing first?
I'm not sure that that's something you should openly admit to, just seems sad.
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Were you seriously going to return and repurchase a xoom every 14 days just so you can say you have the thing first?
I'm not sure that that's something you should openly admit to, just seems sad.
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Sad, nah. Exploitive, yes. The problem is that I want a wifi-only version, but I need a tablet now. I have been needing one for a few months now, but was unhappy with all the options available. If they would do the wise thing and release the wifi-only version first or simultaneously, I wouldn't have to play games. Or if they didnt mark it up 250$
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http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...d-xoom-info-contract-requirements-costco.html
Looks like Costco will be selling the Xoom on Feb 24th and a little plus is that it will have a $35 mail in rebate to take care of the stupid 1 month data requirement...
Looks like I will be going to Costco on the 24th.. Great thing is Costco has a great return policy (90 days) so if price drops within that time period its definitely going back for price adjustment or just return and re buy...
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Best Buy's pre-order just got pushed back to the 20th, I'd be interested to see if Costco's does as well.
StirCwazy said:
Best Buy's pre-order just got pushed back to the 20th, I'd be interested to see if Costco's does as well.
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Costco is doing a sale, not a pre-order. BestBuy's sale time is still the 24th as far as I know.
Sirchuk said:
Costco is doing a sale, not a pre-order. BestBuy's sale time is still the 24th as far as I know.
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Heh, good point, my bad =)
Take this with a grain of salt but I spoke with one of the phone guys at costco on the 15th and he said they expected to have it for about $100 less than best buy and verizon just like they currently do on the galaxy tab. I tend to believe that considering marking a $500 item down to $400 is a lot bigger of a cut than knocking an $800 item down to $700 is.
I talked to my buddy at the costco (yea i work there myself). The email said they will get the live demo starting on the 22nd. It also said starting the 24th they would get the actually product. It didn't say the price though. You WILL be required to get a month of service. The rumor is about $100 less just like the samsung tab. If i get anymore info, i'll keep this updated. I'm also waiting to get it myself.
Now how about the Wifi version $100 less at $500!!! Oh, what joy that would bring!
I really want this soon, price is my only concern. They better announce the Wifi version next week and say it's coming in no more than 1-2 weeks, I've waited far too long...I can't stand it...
So in order to buy anything from Costco you have to be a member right?
Arcadia310 said:
So in order to buy anything from Costco you have to be a member right?
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Correct $50 for the cheap one.
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Not sure about phones and tablets but non-members can order things from costco.com but they add a 5% fee.
bwcorvus said:
Correct $50 for the cheap one.
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If I use my dads membership will they accept that even if our names are different? Or will my dad need to be there?
Arcadia310 said:
If I use my dads membership will they accept that even if our names are different? Or will my dad need to be there?
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Policy says he has to be there. If you are paying cash, they usually don't even look.
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Policy says he has to be there. If you are paying cash, they usually don't even look.
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Alright, hopefully if I pay cash they don't look at the name lol.
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bwcorvus said:
If for some reason they give you crap, just remember costco has 100% return policy on everything (this includes memberships).
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Shhh. I was intentionally not telling anyone this. Costco is great... people should keep their memberships.
So before this point I have NEVER had a problem with sprint.
Like a normal EVO fanboy I was dying just to pre order my EVO LTE. May 7th came around and i quickly went to sprint.com to pre order. *click, click, *click*
My HTC EVO 4G LTE was pre ordered! Wait, the total is $245.74
A few hours passed and I kept seeing how this site "wirefly" was selling the EVO LTE for 150 bucks with no sales tax and free shipping! I was kinda eh about it because i never heard of the site.
A few more hours passed and saw that the price on wirefly dropped to 119.99!! what a deal! if i would to cancel my order with sprint id saved over 100 bucks!
I quickly call sprint and have been calling sprint. EVERY agent i talk to they tell me i CAN NOT cancel my pre order, the only way i can cancel it is when its about to ship and i have to "refuse" the shipment.
I have called them over 10 times now with each time having a different agent every time, still no luck with this.
Has anyone had any luck with canceling the pre order from sprint??? If so, what was your trick?? I even pulled the "I have been a loyal customer for sprint for over 7 years now"
Sprint customer service reps don't even work for sprint. I have had just about lost my mind until a tech at a corporate store told me they are in a call center some where and have no idea about the phones,and can't do anything that their contract won't allow. Your best bet is live chat on the web site. Once the pre order is made they pay the manufacture ahead of time so you really can't cancel your order. If you refuse your order it will take a looooooonnnnnggggggg time to get your money back.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.....Wayne Gretzky....
i was thinking of trying the 100% satisfaction guarantee method.. its a long shot but they guarantee if i dont like i can return it
I had the same problem with a phone I ordered, then decided I didnt want from an actual Sprint store...I had to wait for it to come in and refuse it, it was a headache, but only because I had to wait a few days for everything to play out.
Not sure about wirefly, but usually when you order from sprint online, the activation fee is waived...(could save you some bux!)
$119.99? I pre-ordered yesterday for $149.99 from Wirefly. I think they have a pre-order price match guarantee though so I might have to call them.
Also, Sprint has to charge sales tax because they have brick and mortar stores in your state. They also add in the ridiculously high sprint activation fee that you will still have to pay for separately if you order from Wirefly. Still, you save $50 and some sales tax if you pick it up from Wirefly.
If I were you, I would order from Wirefly now if you're that antsy about it. Refusing the package is perfectly acceptable. Worst case, you miss the shipment, but you bring the un-opened box to UPS, USPS, FEDEX or whichever company shipped it, and they shouldn't have a problem letting you refuse it.
Warrior 3000 said:
Has anyone had any luck with canceling the pre order from sprint??? If so, what was your trick?? I even pulled the "I have been a loyal customer for sprint for over 7 years now"
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I hate to quote myself, but few people have had luck. So I tried again today.
Rep transferred me to escalations and they cancelled my pre-order hooray.
This after I had called another number yesterday, only to be told i had to wait for delivery. Guess that was a lazy lie on the reps part.
Only difference between yesterday today, that I could possibly think of was. When rep asked for reason for cancellation, I said "found lower price" yesterday. Today I said "I just changed my mind". I doubt this made a difference, but doesn't hurt to say it. Personally, I think it was the different number I called or the rep escalating me to escalations.
I already received the cancellation confirmation email.
Now the only downside is the rep said, it will take worst case 10 days (could be less) for the upgrade to be reset back to your account. I am gonna be trying to get this wirefly deal in the next few days. Hopefully, it doesn't go away.
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From this thread (maybe mods should merge these two threads?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1641750&page=4
kevinsalterego said:
$119.99? I pre-ordered yesterday for $149.99 from Wirefly. I think they have a pre-order price match guarantee though so I might have to call them.
Also, Sprint has to charge sales tax because they have brick and mortar stores in your state. They also add in the ridiculously high sprint activation fee that you will still have to pay for separately if you order from Wirefly. Still, you save $50 and some sales tax if you pick it up from Wirefly.
If I were you, I would order from Wirefly now if you're that antsy about it. Refusing the package is perfectly acceptable. Worst case, you miss the shipment, but you bring the un-opened box to UPS, USPS, FEDEX or whichever company shipped it, and they shouldn't have a problem letting you refuse it.
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apperntly there are 2 links to pre order the LTE EVO ...
one is 150...
http://www.wirefly.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=21427_74dccfae2e2a42809e3bef5c94f10e8a
this one is 120.
http://www.wirefly.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=26987_208abf5194364182a067e0cfb91fa551
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First link is just their general site price of 150. Second link is Family and Friends for 120.
So updating my previous statement, I checked my upgrade status on wirefly. I was eligible, so much for ten day wait. More like ten minutes.
I just placed my order on wirefly for 120. Lets wait and see what happens.
Couldn't you call the credit card company and cancel the payment. Isnt Pre orders usually charged around the time its shipped?
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Nah..I just went to the Sprint store and placed my pre order there, done deal.
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I assume going through wirefly for an upgrade phone won't affect any current discount on your account? I got my 3D last year through studentrate and have been getting 23% off from that.