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Amazon Electronics Trade In

Hey guys, with the upcoming 3D coming out, I thought some of you may find this interesting. Amazon has an electronics trade in program where they will pay up to $187 for a white evo and $114.50 for a black evo. They won't pay actual cash, but will give you amazon credit (which if they sell the evo 3D, then who cares). I know you can probably sell it for more thru ebay, craigslist, etc, but for those who just want to get it done with, here's an option.
Here's a link to the evo page on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/r...nics-tradein&field-keywords=evo&Go.x=0&Go.y=0
Here's a link to the Amazon trade in program:
http://www.amazon.com/Electronics-T...d_t=101&pf_rd_p=1298691042&pf_rd_i=2242532011

anyone who does this is a moron when you can get much more money selling it yourself via craigslist or ebay

gotshores said:
I know you can probably sell it for more thru ebay, craigslist, etc, but for those who just want to get it done with, here's an option.
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it's just another option bud, no need to troll.

gotshores said:
it's just another option bud, no need to troll.
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agreed and thank you

Seems the Sprint buy back for $150 is a better deal
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kooks05 said:
Seems the Sprint buy back for $150 is a better deal
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Is there a catch? Like you have to buy another Sprint phone? Or can I just bring the Evo in, drop it off and walk out with $150?
I'm looking to switch to AT&T and this would cover my ETF with some cash left over.

FishTaco said:
I'm looking to switch to AT&T and this would cover my ETF with some cash left over.
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OMG why the hell would you do that?

spencer88 said:
OMG why the hell would you do that?
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Yeah no kidding. There service is terrible.
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spencer88 said:
OMG why the hell would you do that?
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Now I am leaning towards the S II and it appears AT&T will have it but not so sure about Sprint. Plus on my Evo 4G, Wimax is great when I can get a decent signal, but keeping the connection has been a problem (e.g. in car or more than a few feet away from a window).
I had AT&T previously and never had any significant service issues. But I have no idea what type of HSPA+ speeds I'll get or if the connection holds any better than Wimax.
I will probably just wait until after the 3D and S II are both launched and see the reviews on performance.

FishTaco said:
Is there a catch? Like you have to buy another Sprint phone? Or can I just bring the Evo in, drop it off and walk out with $150?
I'm looking to switch to AT&T and this would cover my ETF with some cash left over.
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Yes, you only get the $150 if you are upgrading. I tried to sell my phone to them, and they said I must be upgrading to a new phone.

FishTaco said:
Now I am leaning towards the S II and it appears AT&T will have it but not so sure about Sprint. Plus on my Evo 4G, Wimax is great when I can get a decent signal, but keeping the connection has been a problem (e.g. in car or more than a few feet away from a window).
I had AT&T previously and never had any significant service issues. But I have no idea what type of HSPA+ speeds I'll get or if the connection holds any better than Wimax.
I will probably just wait until after the 3D and S II are both launched and see the reviews on performance.
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I thought it was already leaked that Sprint is gonna get it? It's supposed ot be called the Within.
On another note, I just checked the Amazon Trade In program on the 19th and the black EVO was valued at $209. It freaking dropped in price like a mofo. I guess it was a mistake or alot of peeps started trading them in already getting ready for the 3D.

KB112 said:
I thought it was already leaked that Sprint is gonna get it? It's supposed ot be called the Within.
On another note, I just checked the Amazon Trade In program on the 19th and the black EVO was valued at $209. It freaking dropped in price like a mofo. I guess it was a mistake or alot of peeps started trading them in already getting ready for the 3D.
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when the evo dropped last year, Best Buy was selling the hero for $29 (the phone I had just paid over $150 for with an upgrade). talk about being sh**ted on (got hero in January, got Evo the day it released)

Not sure about phones, but I am planning on selling 2 of my old digital cameras I have laying around. Amazon cash is just as good as real cash in my house.

If you are planing to upgrade through sprint then I would do the Sprint upgrade program... If you are going with a different carrier then use amazon, eBay or craigslist ... my 2cents

How to get $150 discount on your upgrade/EVO 3D

Just saw this: http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=479829&t=3011929
Might help a few of you!

Or just do a trade in at the sprint store for your old evo and get a $150 credit towards your evo 3d!!

oOflyeyesOo said:
Or just do a trade in at the sprint store for your old evo and get a $150 credit towards your evo 3d!!
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Lol so what would be the total price then if your still under contract

Hey I had my contract for 10 months and some days. It will make my first year with sprint in about 45 days. Would I be about to do this full upgrade?
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Going to try this. I have a 75 upgrade
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Just sell Ur EVO on Craigslist for 200 then the 3d is like free
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reaper24 said:
Lol so what would be the total price then if your still under contract
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$50.
10char.

It's a well known secret but now that it was put on blast on the main EVO 4G board, better call them quick before they remove the offer.
I can personally confirm I called that number (It's posted on a topic in the 3D EVO board) and they reset my upgrades for the full amount on both my lines. I became a Sprint member a few weeks after the EVOs launch. Just ask nicely. Don't be a douche. I gave them the line "I was expecting an full upgrade for my primarly line" The rep said she can definitely help with that and even offered to reset my girlfriend's line as well.
So in summary:
Full upgrades reset by said number
Preorder EVO 3D at Target mobile ($50 deposit)
Trade EVO 4G at Target mobile for $150
Get EVO 3D for $50 (Which was already paid with the preorder)
See you suckers on launch day. You snooze you lose.

Read the WIKI at that link for more Q&A stuff...but you guys can easily sell your EVOs for $200 - $300 on craigslist!

the deal looks legit but i won't be able to take advantage of it. i used my upgrade in may for the nexus, then returned it and got an evo instead last weekend. how many times can you exchange phones at best buy? i wouldn't mind using my upgrade on the 3d or another upcoming device like the gs2. i know i have 30 days to turn the phone back in.
im also expecting a call from dan's office at sprint tomorrow so ill wheel and deal them as well.

fixxxer2008 said:
the deal looks legit but i won't be able to take advantage of it. i used my upgrade in may for the nexus, then returned it and got an evo instead last weekend. how many times can you exchange phones at best buy? i wouldn't mind using my upgrade on the 3d or another upcoming device like the gs2. i know i have 30 days to turn the phone back in.
im also expecting a call from dan's office at sprint tomorrow so ill wheel and deal them as well.
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It won't hurt to try. Tell them you want to preorder the evo 3D because you were waiting for a better phone. Hence the return.

Zabalba said:
It won't hurt to try. Tell them you want to preorder the evo 3D because you were waiting for a better phone. Hence the return.
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well you should be able to return it for any reason within the 30 days from what i understand.

Sunsparc said:
$50.
10char.
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The EVO 3d is 500 without contract. If your under contract like me you won't get a 3d for 50 bucks. Trading in your phone.

reaper24 said:
The EVO 3d is 500 without contract. If your under contract like me you won't get a 3d for 50 bucks. Trading in your phone.
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more like $600 if you go through best buy. if i cannot get sprint to let me have it, ill just wait until they go for $300 on craigslist.

fixxxer2008 said:
more like $600 if you go through best buy. if i cannot get sprint to let me have it, ill just wait until they go for $300 on craigslist.
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I only see a cheap way to get a 3d is if your do for a full upgrade and trade your evo in then you would get a 3d cheap. Sucks tho if your still under contract.

Hrshycro said:
Just saw this: http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=479829&t=3011929
Might help a few of you!
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omg this worked like a charm! trust me im getting an evo 3d after only a year! yay!

Did this about two hours ago and it worked great!!! Checed it by testing UPGRADE to 1311 and all is good. Now I'm gonna go preorder one tomarrow.
-Frank

i called today as well. it was no problewm they hooked me up with a upgrade. i'm going to wait till the phone is rooted and hotspot is working tho untilli buy one.

Wow. This worked. Thank you. EVO 3D here I come.

Got a request sent in.. the girl said it takes up to 24 hours to see if I got it. Did anyone else get told that
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[Q] Where should I sell my Evo

Okay so after much debate I'm looking to Upgrade to the Evo 3D. Really, after going to my local radio shack, they informed me that Sprint will allow me to upgrade early (only for a limited time) and therefore I can get the Evo 3D. In addition, they said I could sell them back My Evo and I could get up to $150 back. So my question is, should I sell it back to them, or would I get even more money if I went and sold it someplace else like Ebay?

filmaker said:
Okay so after much debate I'm looking to Upgrade to the Evo 3D. Really, after going to my local radio shack, they informed me that Sprint will allow me to upgrade early (only for a limited time) and therefore I can get the Evo 3D. In addition, they said I could sell them back My Evo and I could get up to $150 back. So my question is, should I sell it back to them, or would I get even more money if I went and sold it someplace else like Ebay?
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I'd try craigslist. They seem to be going for $175-200. my brother sold his just the other day (upgraded to a 3D) for 175 cash on craigslist.

Your best bet would be ebay or Craigslist, but be prepared to wait a while for it to sell unless you sell it with plenty of accessories. The flood of EVO4Gs on ebay is pretty crazy, also try wireless toyz.
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Okay thanks. Yeah the accessories I have for it will be the standard case, charger battery and that's it. Maybe I'll try Ebay first.

thegreatdustinLO said:
Your best bet would be ebay or Craigslist, but be prepared to wait a while for it to sell unless you sell it with plenty of accessories. The flood of EVO4Gs on ebay is pretty crazy, also try wireless toyz.
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Okay...sorry to sound a little naive, but how would you go about selling it on Criagslist, I never sold anything on there before. Also...at what point should I have it deactivated? I'm just wondering because I'm thinking of the process.
1. Buy EVO 3D (still end up paying $200 upfront)
2. Sell HTC EVo (reimburse myself with whatever I made from the sell)
or
1. Sell HTC Evo to radioshack
2. Buy EVO 3D, only end up paying about $50 upfront.

Well Craigslist is pretty easy, you just go to like post or something, I haven't done it in a while but be sure to post pictures along with it, and a way to contact you.
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sold mine on ebay in less than 24 hours for $235 BIN If i would have left the auction run its 7 day course I could have gotten more.

blakeboys said:
sold mine on ebay in less than 24 hours for $235 BIN If i would have left the auction run its 7 day course I could have gotten more.
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Sold mine for 238 on ebay mine was 3 months old rooted guys jumped all over it

what promotion or anything they have to allow you to upgrade? how long you been with them?
i want to upgrade too but i only have like 8 months

helpmeplis said:
what promotion or anything they have to allow you to upgrade? how long you been with them?
i want to upgrade too but i only have like 8 months
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Well the guy just said, until the 31st of this month, sprint will allow to push your upgrade date. I don't know if that applies to phones other than the 3D

Well sprint isn't very generous when it comes to upgrades, especially two yr upgrades, but I know they usually give you a two week advance of any upgrades, they tried doing this to me when I moved from a hero to my EVO a couple of weeks ago but I bought my EVO from a friend for 120. Saving my upgrade for the next best thing after this whole 3vo thing gets better and more stable.
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Get $150.00 for your old EVO 4G

I am not sure this has been posted yet, but for you wanting to get the E3D or another phone, get a $150.00 credit on the purchase of your new phone.
Just did this 10 minutes ago and got my new EVO 3D for $49.99
You can take it to a sprint store, or do it online easily at:
http://www.sprintbuyback.com/
Have fun!

Is this only when you're due for an upgrade or anytime?

You can do it at anytime. As long as it turns on and doesn't have a cracked screen or anything. If you don't have upgrade it would just take $150 off retail price. I wouldn't think that price is going to last much longer seems its being sold with upgrade for $99.
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You are right, you can do it at anytime and even use other cellphones, but they might give you a lesser value.
The price WILL NOT last long. There are actually places selling the EVO 4G with new 2 years plan for $29.99.
Hey... I just had an IDEA. I will buy used EVOs and sell the to sprint!!!!

Wonder if you can use more than 1 EVO trade in towards the purchase of a new phone if your paying full price?
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The Evo3D is a waste of money. Why would I trade an evo in for an evo? The only reason I'd do this is if I was coming from a MUCH older phone.

c-had2001 said:
Wonder if you can use more than 1 EVO trade in towards the purchase of a new phone if your paying full price?
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Up t0 5 devices per line for a 12 months period.

runcool said:
The Evo3D is a waste of money. Why would I trade an evo in for an evo? The only reason I'd do this is if I was coming from a MUCH older phone.
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because it is indeed a MUCH better and faster phone perhaps. I was thinking exactly like that until I played with my coworker's phone...
I was waiting for an Iphone on sprint... now i will not waste my time... evo3d is so much better...
My wife has an iphone on verizon... I have sprint because of my work... and you know what... 3d beats it!

We bought our Evo's for $119 before any number porting credits or rebates. If we were due for an upgrade it would be nice to make $30 on our phones trading them in for $50 E3D's for a net of about $20 to get into brand new phones. We are more than happy with our Evo's and already have batteries and too many accessories to consider following through at this point.

On my way to the sprint store now to trade in my og evo for a $50.00 3d? Will probably return it in a week though for the photon. Only time will tell.
Swyped from my Supersonic

runcool said:
The Evo3D is a waste of money. Why would I trade an evo in for an evo? The only reason I'd do this is if I was coming from a MUCH older phone.
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Have you even used one. No I'm not talking about playing with the store demo for 5 minutes. If you had you would be feeling pretty stupid.
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what is the photon

only for people who eligible for upgrade?

I had the evo 4g for a year then I decided to upgraded to the 3d.... gotta say to all the haters..
that this little gimick phone.. Will kick og evo ass!
Dual core And battery life is awesome.

karikian said:
You are right, you can do it at anytime and even use other cellphones, but they might give you a lesser value.
The price WILL NOT last long. There are actually places selling the EVO 4G with new 2 years plan for $29.99.
Hey... I just had an IDEA. I will buy used EVOs and sell the to sprint!!!!
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I never seen anybody selling a used evo for less than 150,good luck
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And now the trade in programs begin, right?

Like they did with the evo 3d I hope they do the same with the epic and epic touch. A trade in program worth 100 big ones off, who is with me?
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With the evo 3d if you had an evo 4g u got upto $150 off
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Blitzpwnage said:
Like they did with the evo 3d I hope they do the same with the epic and epic touch. A trade in program worth 100 big ones off, who is with me?
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I think you'd have no trouble getting $100 for an Epic on Craigslist or eBay. I have no plans to upgrade to the Epic touch, but if I did, I'd actually rather keep my Epic as a backup and as a wifi-only device than get $100 for it.

edonnelly said:
I think you'd have no trouble getting $100 for an Epic on Craigslist or eBay. I have no plans to upgrade to the Epic touch, but if I did, I'd actually rather keep my Epic as a backup and as a wifi-only device than get $100 for it.
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This
I had to trade in my palm centro for $50 off my epic...I still miss that phone.
sent from my uncyanogen modded epic 4g. with the key skips.

I was speaking with my Sprint rep downtown last weekend and they'll buy back the Epic for over $100 right now. I can't remember if it was $105 or $110 but you can guarantee that's the cheap end. He even told me I could probably do better selling it online.

so is that $100 off of retail if you sell it back to them or $100 off the "contract" price?

edonnelly said:
I think you'd have no trouble getting $100 for an Epic on Craigslist or eBay. I have no plans to upgrade to the Epic touch, but if I did, I'd actually rather keep my Epic as a backup and as a wifi-only device than get $100 for it.
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I agree.
Sent from the future.

The epics are selling on ebay for $130 or so. After ebay and paypal fees you'd probably get about $100 for it. If I was going to get rid of my epic I'd rather give it to sprint for $100 than deal with selling it to a stranger.

they are going for about $200-250 on craigslist. go that route if you are in a major city with lots of CL activity.

bagelicious said:
I can't remember if it was $105 or $110 but you can guarantee that's the cheap end. He even told me I could probably do better selling it online.
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Incidentally I was told $105 yesterday. They go for $125-130ish on eBay.

the other guy is right about ebay and paypal fees, your likley to end up paying 25 dollars in ebay and paypal fees.

I rather hope that Radio shack goes $99 for it like the Photon 4G.

latinmaxima said:
I rather hope that Radio shack goes $99 for it like the Photon 4G.
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Yeah or atleast $150...

I'm keep Ing my epic
My dad drops his phone in water oh so very often
100 is not greater than the price of a phone's list price
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