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I'm just wondering if anyone has had experience buying a new phone through a carrier on amazon.com (at&t in particular) and how long after release will i most likely have to wait to be able to buy it on amazon instead of directly through at&t to upgrade.
Im curious because i have $200 gift card and would love to use it there
It's pretty simple and smooth. Just like buying @ Best Buy, except online and they ship the phone to you.
Only thing I have to caution you about is, if you might be planning to terminate contract early.
When you buy through Amazon, you are also signing a contract with them.
If you leave early (within 6 months I think), not only will you be charged AT&T ETF, Amazon will also charge you up to $400.
You've gotta be careful with these subsidized deals and read all the fine print.
Other than that caution, Amazon usually offers pretty good deals for phones.
You can take advantage of your gift card. If you didn't have your gift card,
I would probably think Best Buy is better since they don't have their own contract with the phone.
I have Amazon Prime and use Amazon a lot, so it's a tempting service to use to pre-order but it all comes down to price and whether they'll have accessories bundled with it.
any idea when preordering or even ordering will be available for at&T
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any idea when preordering or even ordering will be available for at&T
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http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/samsung/galaxy-s-4-16gb-white-frost.html#fbid=VgGQfxxgqt2
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Shipped on the 30th and you might be able to have it by May 1.
I bought a droid charge on Amazon. The big thing there I think is that the price drops a lot faster than through the carrier, and it was (for me) the cheapest third party retailer that sold new (unopened) phones. If you wait long enough for the price to drop (up to a couple months would be my best guess) then some days it will randomly go even further down but back to normal price the next day. By buying like this I got my Charge for $140 when they were still $300 through Verizon.
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http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/samsung/galaxy-s-4-16gb-white-frost.html#fbid=VgGQfxxgqt2
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Shipped on the 30th and you might be able to have it by May 1.
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i meant on amazon.com FOR at&t plan.
anyway, i preordered from walmart because they were cheapest
Looks like I am going to have to buy a phone without signing a contract to keep my current plan. The g2 is currently 599 direct from Verizon. Are there any deals or ways to get it any cheaper?
VERIZON30 worked for me, I didn't get it at full price but it should work for 30% off.
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Promo code ends September
didn't work for me trying to buy at full price earlier in the week
Discount are only on subsidized prices they never let me use discount when I purchase full retail. I have found though if you go into the store typically a verizon rep is trying to sell theirs. They get free upgrades every 3 months and keep their old phones so some upgrade just to sale the phone.
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I had tried the 30% coupon with no luck...would be great though.
VetteVert said:
I had tried the 30% coupon with no luck...would be great though.
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If you are due for an upgrade you can pay 1/12 of the price on day you get the phone than pay monthly payments for the rest for the next 11 months.
Im not sure if you can do this if you re not due for an upgrade. i was told you had to be in your upgrade to get the 12 month payment plan but that may be false.
But you can only do this at one of the cooperate Verizon stores not any of the outlets like diamond or anything.
Hit me up with a PM. I have brand new one.
eagle1967 said:
If you are due for an upgrade you can pay 1/12 of the price on day you get the phone than pay monthly payments for the rest for the next 11 months.
Im not sure if you can do this if you re not due for an upgrade. i was told you had to be in your upgrade to get the 12 month payment plan but that may be false.
But you can only do this at one of the cooperate Verizon stores not any of the outlets like diamond or anything.
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I'm due an upgrade, but I think what you are referencing is their payment plan. They charge $24 interest for that. I would rather pay up front, but want the best deal possible...
https://samsunggalaxypromotions.com/note4
EDIT: FAQ here - https://samsunggalaxypromotions.com/note4/Content/Faq.pdf
I guess it appears anyone who takes PRE-orders is good.
According to the above - are ALL US verizon wireless stores participating retailers?
I ask because I have a government account.. and I've "pre ordered" for 299 - I get a 100 dollar credit for upgrading and from above it sounds like all I have to do is walk into a verizon store and trade in a phone.
Does it have to be a verizon phone? Or would a sprint phone work too?
If it has to be verizon - what phones are you guys getting to trade in? I'll have to buy one somewhere.
What other stores are participating?
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https://samsunggalaxypromotions.com/note4
According to the above - are ALL US verizon wireless stores participating retailers?
I ask because I have a government account.. and I've "pre ordered" for 299 - I get a 100 dollar credit for upgrading and from above it sounds like all I have to do is walk into a verizon store and trade in a phone.
Does it have to be a verizon phone? Or would a sprint phone work too?
If it has to be verizon - what phones are you guys getting to trade in? I'll have to buy one somewhere.
What other stores are participating?
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Looking on Verizon's website it looks as if they will accept any phone from any carrier. As far as going into any Verizon store and being able to trade it in for cash I am not sure, but imagine they all the corporate stores are capable of doing so.
What I am more interested in is what other retailers count. I have an old HTC Aria that I received free when Alltel merged with AT&T that is almost like new. If I go to Verizon's website to get an estimated value it is rated at $0 dollars trade in. However, if I trade it in to Amazon it is worth more than the $10 dollar minimum a phone needs to take advantage of the $200 dollar deal.
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Looking on Verizon's website it looks as if they will accept any phone from any carrier. As far as going into any Verizon store and being able to trade it in for cash I am not sure, but imagine they all the corporate stores are capable of doing so.
What I am more interested in is what other retailers count. I have an old HTC Aria that I received free when Alltel merged with AT&T that is almost like new. If I go to Verizon's website to get an estimated value it is rated at $0 dollars trade in. However, if I trade it in to Amazon it is worth more than the $10 dollar minimum a phone needs to take advantage of the $200 dollar deal.
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Interesting, I just went to verizons site and got 9 dollars as the trade in value. Sigh.
wow it's great one :good:
I don't see anywhere on the Samsung rebate website where it says you have to preorder a phone through a contract with carrier. I think Verizon may require that because they handle the rebate for you.
The Samsung website clearly says if you preorder from BestBuy, you cannot submit for the rebate yourself.
I am ordering from Amazon, full price, and I plan on submitting paperwork for this rebate. I turned in an old phone for $10 to Amazon. If you preorder from Amazon and have store credit you may be able to finance the full price phone at 0 interest for 6 months as well. The rebate is first come first serve and it is not as sweet as an instant rebate from Best Buy or a carrier. I don't know for sure it will work but after reading the small print, I don't see why it would not.
The main thing the rebate stipulates is that the phone has to be purchased as a preorder and the trade in have a minimum $10 value.
FYI-there is a lot of press out there that the phone will be immediately discounted in November to drive up sales.
But that press was generated before Verizon pre-orders sold out. Waiting always saves you money.
I cannot wait any longer for this phone. I am down to one working old android with a cracked digitizer.
I figure even if this phone isn't all that and the new Galaxy 6 comes out in April or a waterproof Note comes out in December, I can always recoup something by reselling this fairly new device.
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Interesting, I just went to verizons site and got 9 dollars as the trade in value. Sigh.
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wonder if you can fudge the trade in receipt to $10, if you are applying for the rebate directly (not through Verizon).
I dont' see how Samsung can check that. I think they can just verify that you traded in a phone and whether or not you preordered.
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There is an FAQ now linked at the bottom of the Promotion website page (cant post a link). It is two pages long and does clarify some of the rules, but not all. It does tell you what a 'Participating Retailer" is. Basically any physical or online retailer taking Pre-orders.
It also goes into more details on the Best Buy rules. Such as a 2 year activation is required.
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I don't see anywhere on the Samsung rebate website where it says you have to preorder a phone through a contract with carrier. I think Verizon may require that because they handle the rebate for you.
The Samsung website clearly says if you preorder from BestBuy, you cannot submit for the rebate yourself.
I am ordering from Amazon, full price, and I plan on submitting paperwork for this rebate. I turned in an old phone for $10 to Amazon. If you preorder from Amazon and have store credit you may be able to finance the full price phone at 0 interest for 6 months as well. The rebate is first come first serve and it is not as sweet as an instant rebate from Best Buy or a carrier. I don't know for sure it will work but after reading the small print, I don't see why it would not.
The main thing the rebate stipulates is that the phone has to be purchased as a preorder and the trade in have a minimum $10 value.
FYI-there is a lot of press out there that the phone will be immediately discounted in November to drive up sales.
But that press was generated before Verizon pre-orders sold out. Waiting always saves you money.
I cannot wait any longer for this phone. I am down to one working old android with a cracked digitizer.
I figure even if this phone isn't all that and the new Galaxy 6 comes out in April or a waterproof Note comes out in December, I can always recoup something by reselling this fairly new device.
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wonder if you can fudge the trade in receipt to $10, if you are applying for the rebate directly (not through Verizon).
I dont' see how Samsung can check that. I think they can just verify that you traded in a phone and whether or not you preordered.
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At this point I'm just going to order it off of the b2b verizon wireless site. Cost is 299. Then you get a 99 dollar credit on your bill, bringing it down to 200. I'm going to trade in a sprint galaxy nexus to amazon and hope that they honor the deal. If they do, that means a note 4 for free! Then Whatever my current note 3 sells for on ebay is just the icing on the cake!!
I currently have unlimited data. What would be the best method of keeping my ULD while upgrading and taking advantage of this promo? If I wanted to do it at Best Buy, I would have to avoid going in the store entirely. Amazon, then?
I went ahead and sold my Note 3 for $350. Not a bad deal :silly:
Im on a govenment account as well.
I called and they sent me a padded envelope to put the phone in.
I sent in a AT&T iPhone 4 and got $65
Im waiting for the note 4 to arrive so I can get the rest of the $200 from Samsung.
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Im on a govenment account as well.
I called and they sent me a padded envelope to put the phone in.
I sent in a AT&T iPhone 4 and got $65
Im waiting for the note 4 to arrive so I can get the rest of the $200 from Samsung.
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I currently have unlimited data. What would be the best method of keeping my ULD while upgrading and taking advantage of this promo? If I wanted to do it at Best Buy, I would have to avoid going in the store entirely. Amazon, then?
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Yeah that's my predicament. I am buying it full price on Amazon. It's the cheapest I found for an off contract price.
If you have an Amazon Store Credit, you can defer the payment 12 months without interest, So maybe apply for one before purchasing. I am hoping to get the price reduced by receiving a check from Samsung from their preorder promotional rebate by preording and trading in an old phone. Look at the deadline dates for that promotion, if you want to participate.
You could also go to Verizon, and see if they will cut you a deal in exchange for giving up your unlimited data, like 6GB for your current monthly bill total. That is if you really don't use the unlimited data.
A Verizon rep, told me even though we are grandfathered in, Verizon at any time can renigg on the unlimited data because they could say that the ULD was for 3G not 4G data service. I think they have their ULD customers reduced down to 20% or less now.
The other way is to wait longer and buy one used off Swappa. But if you go for the upgrade, you lose your unlimted data. They closed the loophole where you could transfer upgrades on a new family plan to the old ULD customer.
billinaz said:
Im on a govenment account as well.
I called and they sent me a padded envelope to put the phone in.
I sent in a AT&T iPhone 4 and got $65
Im waiting for the note 4 to arrive so I can get the rest of the $200 from Samsung.
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Cool, I'll go that way too.
Grand fathered
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Yeah that's my predicament. I am buying it full price on Amazon. It's the cheapest I found for an off contract price.
If you have an Amazon Store Credit, you can defer the payment 12 months without interest, So maybe apply for one before purchasing. I am hoping to get the price reduced by receiving a check from Samsung from their preorder promotional rebate by preording and trading in an old phone. Look at the deadline dates for that promotion, if you want to participate.
You could also go to Verizon, and see if they will cut you a deal in exchange for giving up your unlimited data, like 6GB for your current monthly bill total. That is if you really don't use the unlimited data.
A Verizon rep, told me even though we are grandfathered in, Verizon at any time can renigg on the unlimited data because they could say that the ULD was for 3G not 4G data service. I think they have their ULD customers reduced down to 20% or less now.
The other way is to wait longer and buy one used off Swappa. But if you go for the upgrade, you lose your unlimted data. They closed the loophole where you could transfer upgrades on a new family plan to the old ULD customer.
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So if I want to use my sisters upgrade for myself... I can't?
nope
Not if you want to keep udp
uglymfandb said:
So if I want to use my sisters upgrade for myself... I can't?
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Thanks
I guess my only recourse would be to buy outright.. EBay here I come.. Thanks again
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I guess my only recourse would be to buy outright.. EBay here I come.. Thanks again
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Yes you can, I assumed that your sister phone is due for upgrade. When your sister received the phone, just registered with her number for 24 hrs. After that switch her number back to her old phone, then take the new phone and register under your number.
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Yes you can, I assumed that your sister phone is due for upgrade. When your sister received the phone, just registered with her number for 24 hrs. After that switch her number back to her old phone, then take the new phone and register under your number.
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Yes her phone is due for upgrade... Much thanks for feedback on this situation.. I will definitely do that.. Will save me a lot of cash
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Yes her phone is due for upgrade... Much thanks for feedback on this situation.. I will definitely do that.. Will save me a lot of cash
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And you will be locked into a 2 year commitment and lose your udp. They closed that loophole this past spring.
OK forgive me if this has been answered CLEARLY but can somebody tell me how to pre order at full retail from Verizon and get the 200$ promo? Its so many conflicting statements here and I don't wanna fool with upgrade switching. Etc I just wanna get my 200 off and buy it from Verizon retail price.
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So I'll get this kicked off.
The Carphone Warehouse have now launched their pre-order for both new contracts and tariffs. The 128GB model is.....expensive. I'm looking to upgrade and I'm with EE but the contracts through CPW at least are astronomical and I'm not willing to part with so much money for the handset as well as a monthly amount. £229 up front then £46.99 is pretty expensive over two years. It does come with a wireless charger though.
Let's use this thread to share good deals and finds for the S6 edge. as well as availability nearer official launch date.
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So I'll get this kicked off.
The Carphone Warehouse have now launched their pre-order for both new contracts and tariffs. The 128GB model is.....expensive. I'm looking to upgrade and I'm with EE but the contracts through CPW at least are astronomical and I'm not willing to part with so much money for the handset as well as a monthly amount. £229 up front then £46.99 is pretty expensive over two years. It does come with a wireless charger though.
Let's use this thread to share good deals and finds for the S6 edge. as well as availability nearer official launch date.
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£229 upfront is beyond the joke, best to wait and let the silly prices come down. If Sammy had any marketing sense... the wireless charger should have been included in th box.
These early prices are interesting as I'm waiting for the Note 5,God knows that will be priced out of my league....
Looks like the green is not being sold anywhere at the moment. I imagine it will be in short supply and high demand. I', waiting to see when it will be up for pre order on the Samsung website. Anyone seen any sim free deals yet?
If you have the cash it will be far cheaper to buy the phone SIM free and get a Sim only contract. I have all you can eat data on three for £13 a month ( I don't make too many calls)
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Looks like you can pre order the black, white and gold for £760 from the Samsung website. But green still says TBC
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Looks like the green is not being sold anywhere at the moment. I imagine it will be in short supply and high demand. I', waiting to see when it will be up for pre order on the Samsung website. Anyone seen any sim free deals yet?
If you have the cash it will be far cheaper to buy the phone SIM free and get a Sim only contract. I have all you can eat data on three for £13 a month ( I don't make too many calls)
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Samsung website , now says pre order now, but once you select the phone and colour it just says coming soon...........
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Looks like you can pre order the black, white and gold for £760 from the Samsung website. But green still says TBC
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They are skinning us but I can't resist ;(
I preordered mines with o2... £9.99 up front and £53 per month 2gb data unlimited calls and unlimited texts with a free fitbit charge
I went for the 64gb in white and silver
I've been looking at the 32gb model, as I don't really need the extra storage. There's some fairly reasonable deals HERE.
I'm thinking about going for the £33.49pm tariff on EE - 4GB data (double speed 4G), unlimited calls and texts. Up front price is £103.99, which is quite high, but I think overall it's a fair deal. I'm gonna wait until I've seen the phone in-store on Sunday before I commit though.
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I've been looking at the 32gb model, as I don't really need the extra storage. There's some fairly reasonable deals HERE.
I'm thinking about going for the £33.49pm tariff on EE - 4GB data (double speed 4G), unlimited calls and texts. Up front price is £103.99, which is quite high, but I think overall it's a fair deal. I'm gonna wait until I've seen the phone in-store on Sunday before I commit though.
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I think I am going to preorder the 64GB model, probably on EE. I am leaning towards 20GB data because it works out only an extra £3/month over the 4GB, and I wouldnt have to pay as much upfront.
I am concerned that none of the major carriers, or carphone warehouse, or Samsung direct are listing a 32GB Edge. Only a few online retailers like the one you linked to are listing it - and it looks like all those sites are part of the same group. I am not convinced if you preorder a 32GB you will get one, at least not on launch day.
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I think I am going to preorder the 64GB model, probably on EE. I am leaning towards 20GB data because it works out only an extra £3/month over the 4GB, and I wouldnt have to pay as much upfront.
I am concerned that none of the major carriers, or carphone warehouse, or Samsung direct are listing a 32GB Edge. Only a few online retailers like the one you linked to are listing it - and it looks like all those sites are part of the same group. I am not convinced if you preorder a 32GB you will get one, at least not on launch day.
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Just realised I was looking at the S6, not the edge! What a tool.
Tempted with Vodafone as Quidc are doing £110 cashback on tariffs £43.50 and over - gets you the 128gb for free nearly.
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Tempted with Vodafone as Quidc are doing £110 cashback on tariffs £43.50 and over - gets you the 128gb for free nearly.
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I am glad you posted this - I had completely forgotten to check for cashback! Topcashback are offering £97.65 on EE contracts over £45.99, which I think has settled this for me.
Does anybody know when they will have the devices in-store? I'd really like to try the difference in person between the S6 and S6 Edge before committing to anything.
Just ordered the Samsung S6 Edge 128GB in Gold for £119 from Vodafone on a £43.50 tarrif 3G, but with £110 Quidco, meaning the phone will cost £9.
Plus with 20% employee discount it works out ~£35.
Says on back order delivery is 5-7 weeks.
Enough time to shift my S5.
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Does anybody know when they will have the devices in-store? I'd really like to try the difference in person between the S6 and S6 Edge before committing to anything.
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If you are in London the Experience stores already have them - assume all other with get them on the 10th April
Been talking to Carphone on their live chat feature and have managed to get the following quotes on an upgrade through EE for the SGS6E. All deals include the free Samsung wireless charging dock and offer 4G Xtra. EE aren't offering a free wireless dock, rather a subsidised version.
32GB
Based on what you have told me, we have a fantastic package for you. This includes unlimited Minutes which covers your current usage. You will receive unlimited Texts and 4GB data, as you use a lot. This is on a 24 month contract with an upfront cost of £99 and a monthly of £38.49 on EE.
64GB
Based on what you have told me, we have a fantastic package for you. This includes unlimited Minutes which covers your current usage. You will receive unlimited Texts and 4GB data, as you use a lot. This is on a 24 month contract with an upfront cost of £199.99 and a monthly of £33.49 on EE.
128GB
Based on what you have told me, we have a fantastic package for you. This includes unlimited Minutes which covers your current usage. You will receive unlimited Texts and 4GB data, as you use a lot. This is on a 24 month contract with an upfront cost of £189.99 and a monthly of £38.49 on EE.
I then asked the livechat host if there was anyway to bring the price of the upfront cost of the handset down through trading in old handsets or whatever to which she said:
XXXX: If we were to apply a promotion to the upfront cost, would you go ahead with the deal now?
XAVIER2K3: In all honesty, Sarah it really depends on the promotion really
XXXX: I will remove £100 off the £199 upfront cost if you go ahead with this deal.
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This was in reference to the 64GB version, not the 128 as she couldn't apply the same discount there.
They're all pretty good mark downs though off the "standard" upgrade prices offered by the CPW.
I think people are getting confused. As far as I know, there is no 32GB Edge. Those prices above are for the standard S6.
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I think people are getting confused. As far as I know, there is no 32GB Edge. Those prices above are for the standard S6.
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There is 32gb, 64gb, and 128gb Edge here in Denmark so if there isn't then that's only the UK
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Wow. I stand corrected... I wonder why there's no trace of the Edge 32GB in the UK...
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64GB
Based on what you have told me, we have a fantastic package for you. This includes unlimited Minutes which covers your current usage. You will receive unlimited Texts and 4GB data, as you use a lot. This is on a 24 month contract with an upfront cost of £199.99 and a monthly of £33.49 on EE.
This was in reference to the 64GB version, not the 128 as she couldn't apply the same discount there.
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After reading about this I decided the deal was too good not to try for, but my luck on live chat wasn't as good as yours. On the £33.49pm tariff, the website lists the upfront cost as £329.99. When I told them I had heard about this deal "my friend" had been offered, the response was as follows:
This is a new handset which was launched yesterday and as far as I know there are no discount offered on any tariff.
So the person gave you wrong information.
He was told no discount could be given on the 128gb handset, but the discount could be applied to the 64gb
You were misinformed.
Think about it logically.
The phone is still on pre order and you are wanting a discount.
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He told me the only deal he could offer me would be the same as on the website. £330 upfront is a joke, so it looks like I'll have to keep hunting! I'm looking to spend £40pm and £100 upfront tops if at all possible.
CPW are definitely offering the edge at the 32gb option. Just check their site.
Do remember though that I am upgrading though rather than a brand new pay monthly deal. The live chat rep Said that it was a promotional offer And that I can ask for her directly to get this deal as she will get the sale for it That way.
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CPW are definitely offering the edge at the 32gb option. Just check their site. .
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I can't see the 32GB option. I don't think Samsung are making this model available in the UK for the launch.
It is possible some shops have a small stock or are planning to import it.
crumble6 said:
After reading about this I decided the deal was too good not to try for, but my luck on live chat wasn't as good as yours. On the £33.49pm tariff, the website lists the upfront cost as £329.99. When I told them I had heard about this deal "my friend" had been offered, the response was as follows:
He told me the only deal he could offer me would be the same as on the website. £330 upfront is a joke, so it looks like I'll have to keep hunting! I'm looking to spend £40pm and £100 upfront tops if at all possible.
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Have a look HERE and HERE. You may find something good enough for you.
I didnt see one of these here...
Just ordered. Expected delivery date April 21.
same just pre-ordered mine too
expected store pick up april 21st
now the waiting game begins.......
I pre-ordered mine from best buy. $100.00 cheaper.
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I pre-ordered mine from best buy. $100.00 cheaper.
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heading out to Best Buy today to order mine and check out the BOGO program as well.
Got my pre-order in on the first day. Hoping AT&T ships early.
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I pre-ordered mine from best buy. $100.00 cheaper.
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Sadly I did too but paid full retail and there is no discount, only if you finance it you get discount. I cancelled and ordered direct from samsung to get it a day earlier and get the VR that day too BB delivery is 21st and Sammy is the 20th. Wont have to mess with submitting the receipt and waiting for the VR separate too this way.
PRE-ordered...still waiting
I ordered it by the time it lunch...but looks like that I still have to wait a long time to get it on my hand....
Its hard to image wht the guys on youtube can get it sooooooooooooooo early
Just got back from Best Buy and got my order in for the S8+ in black. No money out of pocket right now but as soon as I receive email to pick up the phone they will also send me the coupon for the 100 off and links to claim the VR and 256g memory card. Plan on paying in full then. (couldnt believe they would not accept any payment today??) Hope all this goes well and surprising how this new S8+ is looking to cost less out the door than I remember my S7E costing.
Can't wait.
Anyone know why it is or isn't better to order direct from Samsung?
Me I just want the phone, the akg headphones, and the 256gb sdcard cause my s7a is acting like a windows 98 computer aka being extremely slow cause of the android 7 update. And cause the headphones I think are noise canceling headphones. And cause I kept filling up my 64gb sdcard. I don't really care about the vr or the controller for vr cause I'm waiting for the Microsoft hollowlense headset that's coming out holiday season this year for pc and xbox that and I only used my vr that I got with my original s7e all of 5 times in the first 2 months of owning it then it just sat on my floor collecting dust. If it wasn't for my s7a being extremely slow I wouldn't be upgrading right now. I personally originally wanted to wait for the note 8 but that's not happening now. Now I'm just going to wait for the note 10 in 2019 after I get my s8+ this year. Now I really can't wait till I get my s8+ cause I'm going to get the 256gb sd, akg headphones, and the vr bundle aka the Samsung Immersive VR Experience Box.
ekerbuddyeker said:
Anyone know why it is or isn't better to order direct from Samsung?
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Delivery a day sooner,(20th) and get vr same day instead of mail in. Plus can finance with paypal instead of "leasing" or carrier financing that way you can unlock it for straight talk, cricket etc. Cricket unlimited is 55$ for unlimited lte and 2 year paypal finance is 24$ a month. Way better than paying carrier over 100 for their gimmicky plans or 3mbps speed limit. Cricket is att towers btw and the device does NOT need to be network unlocked to use a cricket sim card.
Any of you guy aware about claiming the Gear VR from Samsung? ATT guy told me that I should to Samsung site to claim the GearVR. However the Samsung sites says to come back after getting the phone.
johnwayne27 said:
Delivery a day sooner,(20th) and get vr same day instead of mail in. Plus can finance with paypal instead of "leasing" or carrier financing that way you can unlock it for straight talk, cricket etc. Cricket unlimited is 55$ for unlimited lte and 2 year paypal finance is 24$ a month. Way better than paying carrier over 100 for their gimmicky plans or 3mbps speed limit. Cricket is att towers btw and the device does NOT need to be network unlocked to use a cricket sim card.
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Plus the goodies ship without you having to go online and fill out all the samsung promo garbage
Anyone know for sure that AT&T isn't going to remove the included headphones I've seen in multiple unboxings?
delivery a day sooner with Samsung.com ?
funny, I preordered att 8+ at bestbuy. status shows "get it by April 20"
I ordered Samsung Direct and it says 20th on my order too. I just hate AT&T sooooo much! But I am stuck with them as its my company phone
I don't see why they would remove the headphones cause if they did that then bby wouldn't be able to offer that package then either cause almost every bby has a att experience center in it now. Besides the headphones are part of a specific vr bundle aka the samsung immersive vr experience bundle box. They can't not offer the headphones and still offer the 256gb sd card cause both things are included in the box you get with the samsung immersive vr experience box. Basically if you pre-order the s8 or s8+ and choose the samsung immersive vr experience box bundle you are saving $1,380-$1,480 cause that's how much it would be to piece all of it together including buying either the s8 or s8+ out-right and your getting it all for only $100 plus whatever you have to pay in installments. Personally I would rather have to only pay $100 plus my installment payments and not have to pay $1,580
I was referring to basic wired ones not part of promo. Usually Samsung includes a pair with most phones, but AT&T is too cheap and removes them along with changing box
I hate that AT&T changes the nice looking black box to their fugly one, the other carriers leave the box alone why AT&T, WHY?!
netnerd said:
delivery a day sooner with Samsung.com ?
funny, I preordered att 8+ at bestbuy. status shows "get it by April 20"
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Terrific! The earlier the better. I hope everyone gets theirs the same day
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Att does not give earbuds? Screw that Im cancelling and getting a Tmobile one and getting it unlocked.