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For those on contract with no upgrade...There's Hope!!!

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 :\.

TickLe MY eLMo said:
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
-150.00 Upgrade
-100.00 rebate
Total:
$199.99
In Sprint Corporate they do believe loyalty should be rewarded.

ProGeek said:
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:
449.00
-150.00 Upgrade
-100.00 rebate
Total:
$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?

thebiles said:
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.

swaze said:
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?

unknown_owner said:
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.

clamknuckle said:
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.

ElAguila said:
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

Early upgrade for the EVO

I wasn't due for an upgrade for another month but the local Best Buy had some white and black ones in stock, so I called Sprint and they moved my date up a month so I could go ahead and upgrade. This was 21 months in on one line and 11 on the primary line for the upgrades. Just thought if you are due for an upgrade then it might be worth your time to call Sprint and see if they will move your upgrade date so you can get the EVO if you can find it.

You just got lucky that you had a cool rep to do do that for you. I tried and they wouldn't go for it when they first came out. I had to pay an early termination fee for my Touch Pro in order to get my EVO.

When in doubt Sprint will always let you upgrade at least one month early. One thing you can do is call, talk to a manager and tell them how badly your current handset blows and you wanna upgrade. Normally you'll get some grief at first but if you threaten to cancel service and tell them you'll get an iPhone than they submit to your wants.
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I was behind for an upgrade when I got mine. I just told sprint my problems with the pre and was really liking the evo, and would be willing to sign another 2 years I'd they could renew my upgrade date. I got my pre like 14 months ago. It helps to tell them that you're trying to decide on the evo and a phone on another network, for me it was the droid.

AcIdC0R3 said:
You just got lucky that you had a cool rep to do do that for you. I tried and they wouldn't go for it when they first came out. I had to pay an early termination fee for my Touch Pro in order to get my EVO.
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If you are with Sprint enough time, you can upgrade every 11 months. not even 12.
And I don't think any other company does that.

baiatul said:
If you are with Sprint enough time, you can upgrade every 11 months. not even 12.
And I don't think any other company does that.
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I've been with Sprint since before it all became digital and the days of the brick phones so if that's not long enough, I don't know what is.

I wasn't due for an upgrade until Sept 1, went to best buy on June 20th and they said I was eligible.......

If you pay over like 120 or 130 a month for Sprint service than you are a premier member. One of the perks of this is upgrades every year vice 2 years. You're also supposed to get priority in store service and you get accessories for like 25% off. There's more, just go check it out on Sprint's site.
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you're lucky. i was 3 weeks early to renew my contract as a premier member, but they would not renew it since i was getting an evo. they wouldn't even sell it to me straight up. i even got into an argument with the manager because i was getting different stories about me upgrading and/or purchasing the phone for full price. they only wanted new lines for the evo.

I had a week to go for my upgrade, but Sprint would not budge. I contacted the retentions department and the rep said the only way they would move my upgrade date up is if I had the BB representative call customer service and tell them that my phone was broke and that I was looking into the evo. Essentially they could replace my current phone and I was only going to keep it for a week and get the evo or they could save some money and move my upgrade date up. The customer service rep didn't resist the move.
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mlee0921 said:
you're lucky. i was 3 weeks early to renew my contract as a premier member, but they would not renew it since i was getting an evo. they wouldn't even sell it to me straight up. i even got into an argument with the manager because i was getting different stories about me upgrading and/or purchasing the phone for full price. they only wanted new lines for the evo.
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This is exactly what I'm talking about. I had to go through BB and open a new line on my account as a family plan. This is where Sprint falls short. Evidently in my area they don't practice what they preach. My Touch Pro broke a week before the launch of the EVO and I was even charged an early termination fee on a broken phone. This alone almost swayed me to go with Verizon but decided to give Sprint one more chance.

I was planning on adding a new line anyway when i was gonna get the evo. So when i went in telling the rep at the store i wanted just a case he asked why i wasnt getting the phone through them, to which i replied. i pre-ordered from best buy . 2 of them (one for me and one for my buddy). The rep asked how much i had put down i told him 50 bucks. he told me he would match that if i bought through them. I kinda hesitated, and told them i had pre ordered 2, to which he answered, we'll match that also. I went ahead and got them from the sprint store. thats not the best part, they gave me all sorts of discount (23% off my phone bill) and when i went to look at my phone bill the new line is already ELIGIBLE for an UPGRADE. and the old line i had (the Hero)is eligible in october, and they told me that i couldnt change main number or id lose the upgrade on the hero, but my evo is now my main line.. LOL i guess i win LOL. when the new phones come i dont have to wait or Early Terminate. HAHAHA

Losing Sprint Premier: What would you do?

I still have my hero. My yearly upgrade was last October, so it's been a year and a half since my yearly upgrade was due.
My 2 year contract is up this coming October. I know I will lose my upgrade on 4/1 (I could have upgraded since last October).
Question for you guys:
Would you guys buy an Evo now and sell it so that you can get something for your yearly upgrade? That would extend my contract for 2 more years and I will still want a new phone in the near future...
OR: would you just wait and try to work out something with Sprint? Would they even budge?
Im thinking, around June (when these new phones are more than likely to be released), my yearly upgrade will only be 4 months away and I can pay $40.00 to get out of my contract early.
Do you guys think Spring would try and work with me?
What should I do?
Thanks.

Sprint is a little flexible, but I don't think they would be on this matter. Sprint is a service that will trap you up in its contract.
I'd get the EVO.

Damn...
I hope Im not stuck because rumors are swirling about the Evo 3D being announced soon... : - \

Evo 3d??? Wtf...lol
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Yep...
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...at-cti/&category=mobile&icid=m_eng_latest_art
http://androidandme.com/2011/03/car...nd-nexus-s-to-be-announced-by-sprint-at-ctia/
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...ng-soon/&category=classic&icid=eng_latest_art

I am in the same boat (probably a lot of Hero users who didn't jump ship to the Evo are as well). I would say stick it out. Even if Sprint doesn't let you upgrade until October, it will be worth the wait. Dual core processors are the future so you might as well wait it out. Heck you waited this long.
I'm waiting to see more about the Pre 3 or for Sprint to actually release a phone that can actually compete with what other carriers are dropping. End of March should bring some good news.

you wont lose your upgrade. just talked to a rep about my upgrade due in june an he said if your already eligible you wont lose your upgrade,told me to call back the last week in march and he would bump my upgrade up to april so i dont lose out on it.

I would advise people to go by the letters sprint sent out and their web site which let you know exactly the opposite what that Rep told you. You should believe him after April 1 when you have an upgrade discount in print, but until then he's an employee trying to move along to the next customer
~run, run, as fast as you can, can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man~

killabee44 said:
I still have my hero. My yearly upgrade was last October, so it's been a year and a half since my yearly upgrade was due.
My 2 year contract is up this coming October. I know I will lose my upgrade on 4/1 (I could have upgraded since last October).
Question for you guys:
Would you guys buy an Evo now and sell it so that you can get something for your yearly upgrade? That would extend my contract for 2 more years and I will still want a new phone in the near future...
OR: would you just wait and try to work out something with Sprint? Would they even budge?
Im thinking, around June (when these new phones are more than likely to be released), my yearly upgrade will only be 4 months away and I can pay $40.00 to get out of my contract early.
Do you guys think Spring would try and work with me?
What should I do?
Thanks.
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Why would you lose your upgrade?

bobbyhu$TLe said:
Why would you lose your upgrade?
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Because come April 1st, sprint is doing away with yearly upgrades on individual plans below $89.99 or or $169.99 for shared plans:
Check out this post by DaWeav. It pretty much says it all:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11880606&postcount=9

killabee44 said:
Because come April 1st, sprint is doing away with yearly upgrades on individual plans below $89.99 or or $169.99 for shared plans:
Check out this post by DaWeav. It pretty much says it all:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11880606&postcount=9
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Oh yeah...Simply everything for me...ninety nine, ninety nine ;-)

After my work discount I pay $70.00 including taxes. Your plan would be a waste for me since I hardly use any minutes with the any mobile any time deal.

Just spoke with sprint representative and “ as long as plan is included in sprint premier you will still get your upgrade in regardless what you pay with discounts” Any one else get different answer?

Everything will be up to you -
Im very dissapointed but my decision still keep Sprint even thought i'm not happy with it.
I've been a Sprint customer for almost 9yrs. will be 10yrs on August 2012
I have a shared plan $129.99 + 2 lines Im still Silver.
But... Im elegible for upgrade since 11-1-10
I havent upgrade cause im waiting for the right phone. might be Evo3d or Nexus S - I dont know if i dont upgrade before April 1st i'll still keep my upgrade. if not. I Assume ill be 22 months by September. if thats the case i have my Hero running CM7 and can wait until then.

Im considering all options... Hoping they will let me upgrade, but im not holding my breath.
BTW.. I just upgraded to Cyanogen7... Took some work on my part, upgrading everything.
However, this thing works great. Those guys have outdone themselves. Ill be donating for sure. Check it out guys!

yeah its gay that yearly upgrades are going 2 be gone but oh well

Yeah, well I did a chat and was told that there is no way they will let you upgrade after 4/1 unless your contract is up or your plan qualifies for the new "Premier" status.
Im looking at the Tmobile LG Optimus 2x. Looks good and Tmobile has good coverage where I live.
It also depends on what new handsets Sprint releases in the near future. It better be good.
We shall see...

Sprint fooled me!

Earlier in the year I called sprint to complain about the switch of there premier program. I was told then that since I wouldn't be eligible till September I should wait till closer to then so they could give me my override. Well,I just called and the representative informed me that sprint only handed out overrides during June and july. So for all those who like me was looking forward to some android greatness this fall, better luck next year!

They won't "reset" your account? Because they told me when I returned my EVO 3D they would reset my account again when I was ready for a new phone since I returned within 30 days
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I assure you that Sprint will not try to stop you from buying any Android phones, this fall or ever.
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Trunks1030 said:
Earlier in the year I called sprint to complain about the switch of there premier program. I was told then that since I wouldn't be eligible till September I should wait till closer to then so they could give me my override. Well,I just called and the representative informed me that sprint only handed out overrides during June and july. So for all those who like me was looking forward to some android greatness this fall, better luck next year!
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I think you have a limited amount of time before you accept the "material adverse change" to your contract by default. The change being no more yearly upgrades. Two months sounds right, the reset is kinda like a retention offer so you won't cancel. You could have canceled without etf I think.
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Trunks1030 said:
Earlier in the year I called sprint to complain about the switch of there premier program. I was told then that since I wouldn't be eligible till September I should wait till closer to then so they could give me my override. Well,I just called and the representative informed me that sprint only handed out overrides during June and july. So for all those who like me was looking forward to some android greatness this fall, better luck next year!
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Sounds to me like you talked to the wrong person. The last thing Sprint wants is a loss of another customer, you could pretty much get just about anything you want, only if it's reasonable.. I'm not saying they will give you a new phone every other month but if it was me & I was in your shoes I'd call back and talk to the person that actually "can" make things happen as opposed to some rep steaming through phone calls so she can go home. My 2cents...

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I think you have a limited amount of time before you accept the "material adverse change" to your contract by default. The change being no more yearly upgrades. Two months sounds right, the reset is kinda like a retention offer so you won't cancel. You could have canceled without etf I think.
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That's a perk not part of the contract.
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DirtyShroomz said:
That's a perk not part of the contract.
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It's not a perk if its used as a selling point. Sprint used the yearly upgrade as a selling point untill the day before the change happened. ANYONE WHO PURCHASED B4 THE CHANGE DATE SHOULD BE ENTITLED TO A OVERRIDE NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Other carriers like att and verizon grandfather existing customers in so this type of stuff does not happen. Also now sprint is charge extra after sep 9th and its for every customer. Sprint must hate existing customers!!!!!! that would be the only explanation for this....

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It's not a perk if its used as a selling point. Sprint used the yearly upgrade as a selling point untill the day before the change happened. ANYONE WHO PURCHASED B4 THE CHANGE DATE SHOULD BE ENTITLED TO A OVERRIDE NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Other carriers like att and verizon grandfather existing customers in so this type of stuff does not happen. Also now sprint is charge extra after sep 9th and its for every customer. Sprint must hate existing customers!!!!!! that would be the only explanation for this....
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Wow... Really?
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flight01 said:
It's not a perk if its used as a selling point. Sprint used the yearly upgrade as a selling point untill the day before the change happened. ANYONE WHO PURCHASED B4 THE CHANGE DATE SHOULD BE ENTITLED TO A OVERRIDE NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Other carriers like att and verizon grandfather existing customers in so this type of stuff does not happen. Also now sprint is charge extra after sep 9th and its for every customer. Sprint must hate existing customers!!!!!! that would be the only explanation for this....
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Caps lock used, point invalidated.
And to answer your questions: No, no, and no.

flight01 said:
It's not a perk if its used as a selling point. Sprint used the yearly upgrade as a selling point untill the day before the change happened. ANYONE WHO PURCHASED B4 THE CHANGE DATE SHOULD BE ENTITLED TO A OVERRIDE NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Other carriers like att and verizon grandfather existing customers in so this type of stuff does not happen. Also now sprint is charge extra after sep 9th and its for every customer. Sprint must hate existing customers!!!!!! that would be the only explanation for this....
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Here we go again...
PS: It is a perk. We already had this debate before. It does not qualify you to get out ETF-free.

spider2346 said:
Sounds to me like you talked to the wrong person. The last thing Sprint wants is a loss of another customer, you could pretty much get just about anything you want, only if it's reasonable.. I'm not saying they will give you a new phone every other month but if it was me & I was in your shoes I'd call back and talk to the person that actually "can" make things happen as opposed to some rep steaming through phone calls so she can go home. My 2cents...
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I agree. Especially since Verizon came out with the iphone...I know tons of people that switched over. Sprint does NOT want to lose any more customers. Try calling again. Good luck.

I called in July to see if they'd give me one of those "one time only" upgrade overrides. They told me that they couldn't but what they did do was let me buy an upgrade on one of the lines on my account. It cost me 75.00 but I was able to finally throw my son's crappy Intercept in the garbage and get him a Slide (I tried talking him into the 3d but he's 14 and insisted on a keyboard).
It wasn't the solution that I was hoping for but it was better than nothing.

Trunks1030 said:
Earlier in the year I called sprint to complain about the switch of there premier program. I was told then that since I wouldn't be eligible till September I should wait till closer to then so they could give me my override. Well,I just called and the representative informed me that sprint only handed out overrides during June and july. So for all those who like me was looking forward to some android greatness this fall, better luck next year!
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trindy said:
I called in July to see if they'd give me one of those "one time only" upgrade overrides. They told me that they couldn't but what they did do was let me buy an upgrade on one of the lines on my account. It cost me 75.00 but I was able to finally throw my son's crappy Intercept in the garbage and get him a Slide (I tried talking him into the 3d but he's 14 and insisted on a keyboard).
It wasn't the solution that I was hoping for but it was better than nothing.
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I called in early June (bought Evo August 2010) and asked for the upgrade. The rep told me to call back in late July (closer to the 1yr mark) and they would override my upgrade. I did that, and this representative told me that they were no longer offering the deal, that it ended in July. I told him that this made me mad because the yearly upgrade was the *only* reason I switched to sprint (this is partially true). He insisted that there was nothing he could do, so I hung up and went to play basketball.
When I finished, I had a voicemail waiting for me from the same rep, telling me that he went ahead and gave me the upgrade as a "one-time courtesy"
You just gotta get lucky with a nice representative.

I can tell you guys no overrides are being done right now, not even buy ups for $75 or less. Again, too many people took advantage.
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If your upgrade eligible now but waiting till Oct. You need to read this.

This was taken from the Sprint Premier forums. http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/76419
"Hi xxxx
This is Clarissa with the Premier team.
Thanks for your patience. We received clarification that Premier Gold customers using their eligible annual upgrade before 10/2/11 will have one more annual upgrade available to be used by 12/31/12. If the annual upgrade is used on or after 10/2/11, that line would then be moved into the New for You program to be upgrade eligible every 20 months. In your situation, if you used your annual upgrade on 9/16/11; you would have one more annual upgrade available to be used by 12/31/12.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Clarissa"
So to sum this up, if you upgrade now you'll get another 12 month upgrade. If you wait till after Oct 2 your moved to the "New for you program" https://manage.sprintpcs.com/specialoffers/RebateWelcome.do which lets everyone upgrade every 20 months.
I for one was going to wait till mid Oct until I read the above quote.

Thanks for the heads up.
I, myself, became eligible for the yearly, but I wanted to wait for a (possible) google phone before the end of the year. Then, I could get another phone late next year.
With this, I may have to get the E4GT.
Also, the "new for you" is changing to 20 months.
Another source: http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/76419
The answer for this question is yes. Current Premier Gold customers who upgrade tomorrow (or prior to 10/2/11) would qualify again for an upgrade in 12 months (that they would be able to use before 12/31/12). After that, they are going to qualify every 20 months under the New for you Handset upgrade program.
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bertm13 said:
Thanks for the heads up.
I, myself, became eligible for the yearly, but I wanted to wait for a (possible) google phone before the end of the year. Then, I could get another phone late next year.
With this, I may have to get the E4GT.
Also, the "new for you" is changing to 20 months.
Another source: http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/76419
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I was waiting on the same phone. I ended up ordering the E4GT today. Here is a link that I used for Wirefly $139 it seems to be the cheapest atm.
http://www.wirefly.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=26987_e41cce1f800744a8b0f324db40971a48

I say get an upgrade for you guys, and sell it for half of retail if you can still live with the epic.
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So is it worth it for me to upgrade to a epic touch just so I can get an upgrade? Or should I just wait it out for a better phone.
I'm leaning towards getting an epic touch.

I am focused on waiting for the Nexus Prime. This is makin my resolve waver.
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fastmikey1969 said:
So is it worth it for me to upgrade to a epic touch just so I can get an upgrade? Or should I just wait it out for a better phone.
I'm leaning towards getting an epic touch.
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Upgrade to the epic touch, sell it to me for 190$ then get yourself your las yearly update when its due!
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ac16313 said:
Upgrade to the epic touch, sell it to me for 190$ then get yourself your las yearly update when its due!
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What a deal! I checked eBay they're going for $500 Buy It Now.

fastmikey1969 said:
What a deal! I checked eBay they're going for $500 Buy It Now.
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Lol wow that's enough to put me down under for a good 5 months, and by then another better phone will be out!
But that's a good plan, sell your upgrade and use it to fund your next phone!
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Have they ever told you of a half upgrade or some crap like that? I went in and since I've had Sprint for one year, id be available for some upgrade tomorrow. Turns out its some $75 off crap...I'm wondering if one of the employees was just on one or something cuz it sounds like crap to me...
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HeartGold95 said:
Have they ever told you of a half upgrade or some crap like that? I went in and since I've had Sprint for one year, id be available for some upgrade tomorrow. Turns out its some $75 off crap...I'm wondering if one of the employees was just on one or something cuz it sounds like crap to me...
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$75 off the full price of the phone = 500-75 = $425
AFAIK, it also requires a new 2 year contract. Not worth it, IMO

Dvin211 said:
So to sum this up, if you upgrade now you'll get another 12 month upgrade. If you wait till after Oct 2 your moved to the "New for you program" https://manage.sprintpcs.com/specialoffers/RebateWelcome.do which lets everyone upgrade every 20 months.
I for one was going to wait till mid Oct until I read the above quote.
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I'd wait for Oct 1/2nd to do the upgrade.
Then you still have the 14 day swap, if the Prime comes out.

I'd be careful with this one guys...
I looked into this a little bit today - I had two separate conversations with two different Sprint Customer Service Reps regarding this...both of the reps had the same reply…..
“The Premier program is coming to a close at the end of 2011. Sprint Premier Gold customers - who aren't immediately eligible under the New for You Upgrade Program - will have until the end of 2012 to take advantage of their last qualifying annual upgrade. Once customers take advantage of their annual upgrade they will seamlessly transition to the New for You Upgrade Program under the new rules. (OR) If the customer does not utilize their upgrade eligibility before the end of December 2012 then they too will seamlessly be transitioned to the New for You Upgrade Program under the new rules (whichever scenario comes first)”
I am a Sprint Premier Gold customer & eligible for my annual upgrade. However, based on the above statements and the confusion surrounding this topic, (although itching to get my upgrade now) I will wait to see what new phones will be coming out over the next couple of months to make my final decision.

As a former Epic user, now utilizing the ET4G, I say...totally worth it.
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abowlby said:
As a former Epic user, now utilizing the ET4G, I say...totally worth it.
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Oh Great - the ET4G is what I've been itching to upgrade to...comments like yours makes it tough for me to stay strong (LOL)

B5Z said:
I'd be careful with this one guys...
I looked into this a little bit today - I had two separate conversations with two different Sprint Customer Service Reps regarding this...both of the reps had the same reply…..
“The Premier program is coming to a close at the end of 2011. Sprint Premier Gold customers - who aren't immediately eligible under the New for You Upgrade Program - will have until the end of 2012 to take advantage of their last qualifying annual upgrade. Once customers take advantage of their annual upgrade they will seamlessly transition to the New for You Upgrade Program under the new rules. (OR) If the customer does not utilize their upgrade eligibility before the end of December 2012 then they too will seamlessly be transitioned to the New for You Upgrade Program under the new rules (whichever scenario comes first)”
I am a Sprint Premier Gold customer & eligible for my annual upgrade. However, based on the above statements and the confusion surrounding this topic, (although itching to get my upgrade now) I will wait to see what new phones will be coming out over the next couple of months to make my final decision.
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If you look at my first post this came right from the Sprint Premier forums. If you wait till after Oct 2 then your going to lose out on a second 12 month upgrade. Do what you want though. I for one believe the Sprint mods posting in that forums compared to some random people in a call center.

In fact here is the proof. I'm a Sprint gold premier member. I just used my 12 month upgrade a few days ago to get the Epic touch.
When I go here to check when I'm eligible for my next upgrade https://manage.sprintpcs.com/specialoffers/RebateWelcome.do?ECID=vanity:upgrades
This is what it shows for me.
"Eligibility Results
Sprint New For YouTM Upgrade Program
Sorry, but you are not eligible for upgrade savings at this time.
Please note, in order to receive the pricing and offers outlined below, you will need to agree to a new contract and other conditions. More detail on this is provided below.
New For You Upgrade Details
Our records indicate the phone associated with this Sprint phone number will be eligible for the following savings on the dates shown below.
Savings Amount Eligibility Date
$150 with a two-year subscriber agreement (or $75 with a one-year agreement) 09/01/2012
Customers eligible for $150 with two-year subscriber agreement can either get $150 off or Sprint’s nationally advertised price on a new device, whichever is better. Nationally advertised price reflects regular price minus all eligible mail-in and instant rebates.
The $25 and $75 offers are a savings off regular price.
If you are seeing an N/A under your eligibility date, you are identified as a large business or government account. This offer is for small businesses and consumers only. Please contact your account representative for current available equipment offers."
Reread this line "Our records indicate the phone associated with this Sprint phone number will be eligible for the following savings on the dates shown below.
Savings Amount Eligibility Date
$150 with a two-year subscriber agreement (or $75 with a one-year agreement) 09/01/2012"
As you can see I'm eligible to upgrade again in 12 months.
So if your a gold premier member upgrade before Oct 2 or you"ll wait 20 months for the next upgrade.

This is assuming that I'd want to get another phone next year. I don't see a point to getting a phone right now because I'm happy with my Epic, and none of the other phones out there right now are not that big of a step. If I wait for several months, there will probably be a bigger-stepped phone, then I would have to wait 20 more months before I get another one.
I guess I could sell my upgrade if anyone wants to buy it, but I'm not really all that interested myself.

knyque said:
This is assuming that I'd want to get another phone next year. I don't see a point to getting a phone right now because I'm happy with my Epic, and none of the other phones out there right now are not that big of a step. If I wait for several months, there will probably be a bigger-stepped phone, then I would have to wait 20 more months before I get another one.
I guess I could sell my upgrade if anyone wants to buy it, but I'm not really all that interested myself.
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Yes sell your upgrade make some money AND keep your still functional epic, and for all you know you might want a new phone next year, or not and you can get that upgrade and sell it again making yourself at [least] $200!
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I wonder if I can pull some magic and still use this upgrade while getting another one in a year cuz I want to get another epic for $100 then give this epic refurb to my daughter as a wifi tablet lol
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