Deposit? - Epic 4G General

My cousin is on my plan and I'm taking her off. She owes Sprint from her past account. Thing is, these goobers won't tell her how much the deposit will be if she starts her account again.
Does anyone know an estimate on what the deposit will be? I think she owes around $300 on the old account.
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younggangsta_s said:
My cousin is on my plan and I'm taking her off. She owes Sprint from her past account. Thing is, these goobers won't tell her how much the deposit will be if she starts her account again.
Does anyone know an estimate on what the deposit will be? I think she owes around $300 on the old account.
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Well, it depends. They will want full payment on any past due amount, then the deposit amount will depend upon her credit. It could be as low as $200 and I've heard of them asking for $500. That was as of a couple years ago, so it might have changed since then.
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Also, I should mention that they may outright refuse service in some cases.
The only way to know for sure is to call.
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amateurhack said:
Also, I should mention that they may outright refuse service in some cases.
The only way to know for sure is to call.
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$500?
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She did call them though. They wouldn't tell her how much the deposit would be after she paid the bill. Something about it's a policy, that way if people consider the deposit to be too much they don't just skip out on paying the bill. Stupid Sprint.

younggangsta_s said:
$500?
She did call them though. They wouldn't tell her how much the deposit would be after she paid the bill. Something about it's a policy, that way if people consider the deposit to be too much they don't just skip out on paying the bill. Stupid Sprint.
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I heard $600 for starters in others carriers.
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younggangsta_s said:
$500?
She did call them though. They wouldn't tell her how much the deposit would be after she paid the bill. Something about it's a policy, that way if people consider the deposit to be too much they don't just skip out on paying the bill. Stupid Sprint.
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wait, that's stupid? sounds like it makes sense... get the money they're owed first, then worry about a new contract after.

Pay the past due. Then try and get her own line. If the deposit is to high, try another carrier.
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faceless said:
wait, that's stupid? sounds like it makes sense... get the money they're owed first, then worry about a new contract after.
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It's stupid in this case since that's what's stopping her from paying the bill now. She needs to know how much the deposit is that way she knows if she can stay with Sprint ahead of time or just activate with a new carrier. She'll need to deposit money and new phone money. The former needs clarification because it may cut into the new phone money.

I'm sure if someone owed you money, you would want that money first before you do any other business with them. I'll give you some great advice to pass along. Tell her to pay off her **** if she wants sprint. No other way. If not, tell her to go to another carrier. What ever happened to common knowledge?
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My woman had a past due bill, but they sent it to collections and like 2 years later she went to Sprint and they didn't want any deposit. I never had Sprint and they wanted $175.00 deposit. I guess it all varies. Hope this helps.

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I'm sure if someone owed you money, you would want that money first before you do any other business with them. I'll give you some great advice to pass along. Tell her to pay off her **** if she wants sprint. No other way. If not, tell her to go to another carrier. What ever happened to common knowledge?
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Um, you're not understanding. She's paying off the bill this week, regardless. She would like to know the deposit amount before hand so she can gauge what phone she can get. She doesn't want to be hit with a $500 deposit and be stuck without a phone. I'll tell her to look for another carrier.
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TONYSALEM78 said:
My woman had a past due bill, but they sent it to collections and like 2 years later she went to Sprint and they didn't want any deposit. I never had Sprint and they wanted $175.00 deposit. I guess it all varies. Hope this helps.
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A useful post! I wonder if it has to do with credit? If so, my cousin's screwed. :lol:
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It depends on her credit and what's on it. They don't just go off score either. They will let a 560 through fine as long as there is no Charge Offs. Even a 700 could snag a deposit. Because she has a bad account, expect a least $200. If she has charge offs, Up to $500. The other carriers are no better and even worst. ATT will want a $500 non refundable deposit.

younggangsta_s said:
It's stupid in this case since that's what's stopping her from paying the bill now. She needs to know how much the deposit is that way she knows if she can stay with Sprint ahead of time or just activate with a new carrier. She'll need to deposit money and new phone money. The former needs clarification because it may cut into the new phone money.
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And that's exactly why their policy is designed to not tell people that information.

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And that's exactly why their policy is designed to not tell people that information.
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I guess you didn't read the post where I said she's paying the bill regardless on Friday. So yes, in this case, the policy is stupid.
But let's say I was a customer and was *thinking* about paying my past due bill. I call to find out my deposit for a new account. My deposit will be nothing, but the Sprint rep doesn't tell me this. Instead of paying the bill, I decide to do as I've been doing and not pay since I don't know if my deposit will be $1 or $999,999,999. Sprint missed out on money they would have got, so either way, the policy didn't achieve their desired results.

a454nova said:
It depends on her credit and what's on it. They don't just go off score either. They will let a 560 through fine as long as there is no Charge Offs. Even a 700 could snag a deposit. Because she has a bad account, expect a least $200. If she has charge offs, Up to $500. The other carriers are no better and even worst. ATT will want a $500 non refundable deposit.
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AT&T, non-refundable?
I'm not too sure of her charge offs, but I'll tell her to put $200 aside just in case.

younggangsta_s said:
I guess you didn't read the post where I said she's paying the bill regardless on Friday. So yes, in this case, the policy is stupid.
But let's say I was a customer and was *thinking* about paying my past due bill. I call to find out my deposit for a new account. My deposit will be nothing, but the Sprint rep doesn't tell me this. Instead of paying the bill, I decide to do as I've been doing and not pay since I don't know if my deposit will be $1 or $999,999,999. Sprint missed out on money they would have got, so either way, the policy didn't achieve their desired results.
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That scenario is flawed in the fact of you won't have a $0.00 security deposit if you currently owe a past due , if said past due has gone to collections. That goes on your credit and that's the big thing companies look for when running credit for cell phone approval.
Now if the past due is just past due. Then its possible not likely but possible.
Now either you/she is trying to find a loophole to jump through their policy. Weather that policy is dumb or not, its there for a reason.
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Speedin07si said:
That scenario is flawed in the fact of you won't have a $0.00 security deposit if you currently owe a past due , if said past due has gone to collections. That goes on your credit and that's the big thing companies look for when running credit for cell phone approval.
Now if the past due is just past due. Then its possible not likely but possible.
Now either you/she is trying to find a loophole to jump through their policy. Weather that policy is dumb or not, its there for a reason.
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I guess you haven't read the thread. TONYSALEM clearly said his girl had an account that went to collections, she paid it, started a new account and didn't have to make a deposit. So how do you know that she won't have a "$0.00" security deposit? Your post is flawed.
And I'm trying to find a loophole because I'm curious as to what the deposit might be? Considering I'm already on Sprint and don't plan on leaving anytime soon, that statement's even more stupid than said policy.

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Got my Sprint rebate today...pleasantly surprised!

So I'm pretty sure Sprint owed me a $100 rebate...I bought my Evo for $300 plus tax ($45), and Sprint granted me a $70 renewal credit for reupping my previous SERO line for another 2 years (afterwards I switched plans when I bought the Evo).
So I get my rebate check in the mail today, and instead of the $100 my check was for $250!
I remember reading that Sprint has done this before, sent people $250 instead of the $100, but I sure as hell am not complaining. My net payment for the phone is $25!
Dang, my rebate came today also, but it was only $100.
bought my phone the day of the release but barely sent me rebate in last week.. damn i should have just took care of it that same day.. guess ill continue to wait
OP, when did you send in your rebate papers?
I got my phone the 30th of June, I think I sent my rebate in around a week or so later.
So you're going to notify them that they overpaid or at least find out what happened, right? Or are you just going to stick it to them because they're a big corporation?
Minjin said:
So you're going to notify them that they overpaid or at least find out what happened, right? Or are you just going to stick it to them because they're a big corporation?
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hahaha thats funny, give the money back, lol
It's one thing to commit some kind of fraud but keeping money they send you is not sticking it to them, it's letting them stick it to themselves..
If sprint was my mom then I'd give the money back.
Sprint should be more responsible with their money
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So you're going to notify them that they overpaid or at least find out what happened, right? Or are you just going to stick it to them because they're a big corporation?
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Quit drinking Brah,
nebenezer said:
hahaha thats funny, give the money back, lol
It's one thing to commit some kind of fraud but keeping money they send you is not sticking it to them, it's letting them stick it to themselves..
If sprint was my mom then I'd give the money back.
Sprint should be more responsible with their money
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So you are thief. Good to know. It doesn't matter if it was your Mom or Sprint. Wrong is wrong.
I have no qualms taking the money. The alternative? Talking to customer service for hours, potentially waiting weeks for another rebate...
This is not the first I've heard of sprint doing this, even my friend received two rebates for the same submission before. Either they're not paid enough to do their jobs right, or they're downright incompetent. To be honest, sprints random incompetence in this case and their ability to still provide great service despite this keeps me as a customer, believer it or not.
When I first signed up for sprint I was supposed to get $100 in referrals...i didn't get them but enjoyed my service from sprint anyways...and still referred people.
The mistake is not my fault, I don't know anyone who would take the headache if trying to correct it over cashing the check
Last year when I was working for sprint I upgraded my phone to the blackberry tour and sent in my rebate. I paid 300 for the device and renewed my contract. I got my rebate a month later and it was for 300 dollars. I got my phone for free and my coworker who did the same upgrade got his rebate for 100.
I checked with someone at sprint since I worked there and they told me to keep it. So right now I'm waiting for my next rebate right now and I am interested to see if I get another cool MIR. The last one helped me buy my laptop and if the do it again the next one will help me pay for my wedding.
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So you are thief. Good to know. It doesn't matter if it was your Mom or Sprint. Wrong is wrong.
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Ha, it's actually funny you call me a thief for this.
I called Sprint yesterday to report a gameloft game that was mistakenly charged to my account 6 times, instead of once. The charge looked like a single $29.94 charge and I told them $4.99 of it was legit but they took the whole $30 off anyways.. Then they offered me a $70 rebate to reset my contract to begin yesterday, and I was VERY clear about maintaining my Dec first upgrade
THEN they ship a free airrave for a line on my account thats used in a rural area, and waive the mir for it AND removed the spending limit on my account..
Despite all that: Yes, I would let Sprint mistakenly send me money and keep it, especially when (as nhutpham mentioned) the alternative is likely spending another hour or two of my life on the phone with Sprint's courteous but incompetent CS.
ChrisDos said:
So you are thief. Good to know. It doesn't matter if it was your Mom or Sprint. Wrong is wrong.
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lol @ you dude, just because he isnt going to send them the money back doesnt make him a thief...
if i found $20 on the ground, and I kept it... does that make me a thief? no
but it would bring my "morals" into question
sprint error in your favor, collect 150 dollars
I got my rebate last week from Sprint for $100. A few days before that, I got my $100 Visa Gift card from Bluefish (corporate discount package deal). So my total true cost for the EVO was only $99. Well worth it!
ChrisDos said:
So you are thief. Good to know. It doesn't matter if it was your Mom or Sprint. Wrong is wrong.
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Sprint doesn't feel bad about taking an extra $10 a month from you, do they? Why should he feel bad about taking the check.
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mntbkr said:
Sprint doesn't feel bad about taking an extra $10 a month from you, do they? Why should he feel bad about taking the check.
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Don't get another thread locked or deleted because of that. When are people going to let that die? No one forced you to buy the damn phone!
Off-topic, I'm waiting for HondaCop to jump in here soon
I bet if Sprint was to overcharge your bill, you'd complain.
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Sprint doesn't feel bad about taking an extra $10 a month from you, do they? Why should he feel bad about taking the check.
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are you kidding me? you knew full well that the evo would cost an extra $10/month compared to other smart phone plans and you bought it anyway.
you can't possibly compare the $10 fee and keeping money that is not yours.
the fact of the matter is that they paid you too much money by accident...if you keep it and can sleep just fine at night, that's your call.
i would give the money back. do what you gotta do...
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So you are thief. Good to know. It doesn't matter if it was your Mom or Sprint. Wrong is wrong.
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Shut the **** up. Stop hating because if it were you I betyou'd keep the money. It's different if you were at a store and the clerk gave you more money than they were supposed to.
You people act like you were made from a perfect mold. Everyone sins.
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Well everyone getting the 10.00 fee now

http://htcdev.net/topic/238597-sprint-all-smartphones-to-be-subject-to-10-data-premium/
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Saw that earlier. kinda blows but I kinda expected it. With every carrier changing there data plans why wouldn't sprint?
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Bastards,im jumping to tmobile and getting Vibrant 4g,im tired of waiting for 4g to come to Buffalo.
lviv73 said:
Bastards,im jumping to tmobile and getting Vibrant 4g,im tired of waiting for 4g to come to Buffalo.
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Enjoy that contract cancellation fee.
lviv73 said:
Bastards,im jumping to tmobile and getting Vibrant 4g,im tired of waiting for 4g to come to Buffalo.
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Good luck.
nikon120 said:
Enjoy that contract cancellation fee.
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You mean that one that selling the Epic will more than pay for?
Will this apply to my girls BB with sprint? or is only for new activations?
formula84 said:
Will this apply to my girls BB with sprint? or is only for new activations?
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It won't apply to existing lines that already have a smartphone on them, but if you ever want to upgrade that BB (or even swap it out with an old smartphone sitting in your drawer) then you will get hit with the fee.
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Bastards,im jumping to tmobile and getting Vibrant 4g,im tired of waiting for 4g to come to Buffalo.
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That'll show em.
Its funny nobody realizes even with the $10 fee, sprint is still the cheapest nationwide service provider... Bang for buck... God forbid they actually try and stay in business
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For those who oddly enough still want to cancel their Sprint contracts, as with any carrier, term changes == ETF free cancellation. Enjoy people! I'll stick with Sprint...they still are the cheapest, they just suck with phone options.
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That'll show em.
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this is why I love these places...
Well now we don't hav to hear the "It's for 4g crap so why am I paying bla bla anymore
Couldn't one argue that the Epic was sold under the promise that it would receive Froyo 2.2 soon after release? Couldn't that be considered false advertisement and grounds for contract termination without penalty?
nubsors said:
Couldn't one argue that the Epic was sold under the promise that it would receive Froyo 2.2 soon after release? Couldn't that be considered false advertisement and grounds for contract termination without penalty?
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Of course you could argue that, but good luck winning that argument. It's a good thing they're still the cheapest around for what they offer.
bah, that article doesnt know anything about Sprint. SERO on the EPIC or EVO is till only $50/month for 500 minutes land line, everything else unlimited. No idea why that articles claims the minium smart phone price tag is now $79 at sprint.
Almost none of their customers are paying that.. heres some options:
1) Sero $50/month
2) hundreds of company discounts, ranging from 10% to 20% = $50-$65/month
3) family plans, per phone price ends up $25 to $60/month
4) EERP $70 + sign up with VP marketing discount, -$10 which is available to the public = $60/month
5) Virgin mobile, owned by sprint, 300 anytime to land line, unlimited everything else $25/month)
6) Boost mobile, owned by sprint (averaging $40 to $60/month)
In summary, Sprints average smart phone user is not paying anywhere close to $79/month, probably closer to $60 and that's for the highest end devices.
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nubsors said:
Couldn't one argue that the Epic was sold under the promise that it would receive Froyo 2.2 soon after release? Couldn't that be considered false advertisement and grounds for contract termination without penalty?
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The problem with that is that the word soon is very subjective. What we consider to be soon may be different than what Sprint/Sammy considers to be soon.
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Its funny nobody realizes even with the $10 fee, sprint is still the cheapest nationwide service provider... Bang for buck... God forbid they actually try and stay in business
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I can't complain sprint been good to me 6yrs with them and i'm not leaving
Only if you activate or buy a new phone with sprint outside of the contract you already signed will you have to pay the $10 fee on top of the regular charge for true Unlimited Data. So if you have 5 phones which are all smart phones and 4 of them are Intercepts, and 1 is a Epic, you will not have to pay the extra $10x4 a month, cause you have already signed a contract stating your conditions. If you are already paying the fee, then nothing will change.
nubsors said:
Couldn't one argue that the Epic was sold under the promise that it would receive Froyo 2.2 soon after release? Couldn't that be considered false advertisement and grounds for contract termination without penalty?
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Yeah... no. Hell I don't even think the phone has ever actually been advertised as "2.2 Coming Soon!" Remember, "the guy at the Sprint store told me that 2.2 would be out in a week!" doesn't count as advertisement and is, in no way, shape, or form legally binding. They could probably never get 2.2 out the door and not have breached any agreements.
My favorite things about this change?
1) Those morons who decided to go after Sprint for that "unjust, completely hidden charge that they never agreed to" that was clearly explained to them 100 times and clearly outlined in the contract that they signed for the phone they could have not chosen might as well just forfeit that little case of theirs.
2) Since we already pay the $10 fee, this in no way affects us.
3) Now I get to watch a bunch of idiots run around saying "WTF? People other than us are getting charged an extra 10 dollars? I'm going to Verizon to pay $20 more a month just to show those evil-doers! To hell with the fact that this in no way affects me!"
just something else for people to ***** about. Sprint is the best bet for techies b/c you have unlimited data. not 2gb cap or whatever else those other companies are offering. Hell im sure everyone has seen tmobile uk now has a 500mb cap...thats super gimp

Costco will sell Xoom on Feb 24th...

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http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...d-xoom-info-contract-requirements-costco.html
Looks like Costco will be selling the Xoom on Feb 24th and a little plus is that it will have a $35 mail in rebate to take care of the stupid 1 month data requirement...
Looks like I will be going to Costco on the 24th.. Great thing is Costco has a great return policy (90 days) so if price drops within that time period its definitely going back for price adjustment or just return and re buy...
Wow, I'll bet BestBuy will match the activation fee now. Let the price wars begin!
With the activation fee waved, the first month of service is manageable. Or perhaps it can be canceled within 3 days as others have speculated for a refund.
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Wow, I'll bet BestBuy will match the activation fee now. Let the price wars begin!
With the activation fee waved, the first month of service is manageable. Or perhaps it can be canceled within 3 days as others have speculated for a refund.
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Doubtful as Best Buy cannot do anything with your bill. They might be willing to take 35 dollars off the price of the thing, but very doubtful
Is this true? If so I just jizzed in my pants. My family calls me a Costco Evangelist. I was all worried that I would have to return this tablet every 14 days at Best Buy until a wifi-only version came out.
With Costco I might keep it, or just return it once when the wifi-only version comes out. Costco is awesome, beyond their EPIC return window, they also have an almost unlimited return policy for things that stop working. I have returned things 12 months later with no problem.
Were you seriously going to return and repurchase a xoom every 14 days just so you can say you have the thing first?
I'm not sure that that's something you should openly admit to, just seems sad.
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Were you seriously going to return and repurchase a xoom every 14 days just so you can say you have the thing first?
I'm not sure that that's something you should openly admit to, just seems sad.
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Sad, nah. Exploitive, yes. The problem is that I want a wifi-only version, but I need a tablet now. I have been needing one for a few months now, but was unhappy with all the options available. If they would do the wise thing and release the wifi-only version first or simultaneously, I wouldn't have to play games. Or if they didnt mark it up 250$
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http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...d-xoom-info-contract-requirements-costco.html
Looks like Costco will be selling the Xoom on Feb 24th and a little plus is that it will have a $35 mail in rebate to take care of the stupid 1 month data requirement...
Looks like I will be going to Costco on the 24th.. Great thing is Costco has a great return policy (90 days) so if price drops within that time period its definitely going back for price adjustment or just return and re buy...
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Best Buy's pre-order just got pushed back to the 20th, I'd be interested to see if Costco's does as well.
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Best Buy's pre-order just got pushed back to the 20th, I'd be interested to see if Costco's does as well.
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Costco is doing a sale, not a pre-order. BestBuy's sale time is still the 24th as far as I know.
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Costco is doing a sale, not a pre-order. BestBuy's sale time is still the 24th as far as I know.
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Heh, good point, my bad =)
Take this with a grain of salt but I spoke with one of the phone guys at costco on the 15th and he said they expected to have it for about $100 less than best buy and verizon just like they currently do on the galaxy tab. I tend to believe that considering marking a $500 item down to $400 is a lot bigger of a cut than knocking an $800 item down to $700 is.
I talked to my buddy at the costco (yea i work there myself). The email said they will get the live demo starting on the 22nd. It also said starting the 24th they would get the actually product. It didn't say the price though. You WILL be required to get a month of service. The rumor is about $100 less just like the samsung tab. If i get anymore info, i'll keep this updated. I'm also waiting to get it myself.
Now how about the Wifi version $100 less at $500!!! Oh, what joy that would bring!
I really want this soon, price is my only concern. They better announce the Wifi version next week and say it's coming in no more than 1-2 weeks, I've waited far too long...I can't stand it...
So in order to buy anything from Costco you have to be a member right?
Arcadia310 said:
So in order to buy anything from Costco you have to be a member right?
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Correct $50 for the cheap one.
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Not sure about phones and tablets but non-members can order things from costco.com but they add a 5% fee.
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Correct $50 for the cheap one.
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If I use my dads membership will they accept that even if our names are different? Or will my dad need to be there?
Arcadia310 said:
If I use my dads membership will they accept that even if our names are different? Or will my dad need to be there?
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Policy says he has to be there. If you are paying cash, they usually don't even look.
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Policy says he has to be there. If you are paying cash, they usually don't even look.
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Alright, hopefully if I pay cash they don't look at the name lol.
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If for some reason they give you crap, just remember costco has 100% return policy on everything (this includes memberships).
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Shhh. I was intentionally not telling anyone this. Costco is great... people should keep their memberships.

Best Buy Preorder

Was the first art local store in reading Pa. Associate said they would call when they arrived to set a time to come in and pick it up. They said they would install a screen protector and have everything ready ahead of time if I know what I want when they call.
Hope everyone else has a smooth visit this morning.
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Was the first art local store in reading Pa. Associate said they would call when they arrived to set a time to come in and pick it up. They said they would install a screen protector and have everything ready ahead of time if I know what I want when they call.
Hope everyone else has a smooth visit this morning.
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Do you have to pay in full?
No just 50.
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My question is, how do we purchase it for 800, the advertised price? If you can't, isn't that false advertising?
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When I go in on Thursday I will pay750 for the tablet since I already put 50 down. I do not have to purchaseanytbing else unless I want to use verizon wireless or purchase accessories.
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Something to keep in mind with this pre-order deal.
Most credit cards offer some kind of warranty. My american express for instance extends the manufacturers warranty by 1 year, the first three months is protected by theft and accidental damage protection insurance.
The catch? The entire purchase must be made on the card. So if you put $50 down as a pre-order, and they give you a gift card, and you return to purchase it using the gift card, essentially you are only putting $750 of the $800 on your card and thus the extended warranty / damage protection aren't eligible.
I've used the 90 days damage protection and the extended warranty. They issued a full refund to my card both times.
Just something else to consider with the pre-order deal.
Just preordered one over at the Rockaway, NJ location, smooth as butter. No issues, very straight forward. I was the 2nd person to preorder one. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
The pre order money is put on a gift card and does not need to be used at time of purchase.
I was hoping the free trade program was in place still but it expires before the launch.
At 100 dollars I believe selling it myself will net me dramatically more. I expect to get less for the convienence however find charging me for the option is a joke.
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I was hoping our local stores would have some kind of model in stock to show off.. I was dissapointed.
I went to the Montgomery, Al store. I was the first one there to pre-order. I walked over to the mobile department and asked to pre-order the Xoom. The saleswoman asked for my phone number to call me when it comes out. She charged my $50 for the gift card and asked me what time I wanted to set up an appointment. I told her and then asked if my 10% off coupon would work (it said "No contract phones"). She said "Yes, it shouldn't be a problem. If not, I will do something, it is only 10%". So I took my receipt and left. 4-5 min. total.
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I went to the Montgomery, Al store. I was the first one there to pre-order. I walked over to the mobile department and asked to pre-order the Xoom. The saleswoman asked for my phone number to call me when it comes out. She charged my $50 for the gift card and asked me what time I wanted to set up an appointment. I told her and then asked if my 10% off coupon would work (it said "No contract phones"). She said "Yes, it shouldn't be a problem. If not, I will do something, it is only 10%". So I took my receipt and left. 4-5 min. total.
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What 10% coupon is this? I asked if they would match Costco if they are indeed $100 cheaper, they said they should be able to.
I was planning on using my AMEX card too for the extended warranty - Have to see if I can just trade someone $50 bucks for the giftcard.
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What 10% coupon is this? I asked if they would match Costco if they are indeed $100 cheaper, they said they should be able to.
I was planning on using my AMEX card too for the extended warranty - Have to see if I can just trade someone $50 bucks for the giftcard.
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I would like to know about this coupon too. I just preordered at Best in the West Best Buy in Las Vegas.. Store 122 I think. I plan to buy from Costco if I can, but I wanted to hedge my bets. I can always use the giftcard towards a case and dock. I want the speaker dock, but I don't think I can justify 130$ total, technically 80$ just for speakers.
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are you guys buying wifi model or 3g?
i wanted to get just the wi-fi version for $600 and i just called told by someone at the best buy that there is no wi-fi only very version. according to them i would have to spend 800 bucks on it. is this true?
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are you guys buying wifi model or 3g?
i wanted to get just the wi-fi version for $600 and i just called told by someone at the best buy that there is no wi-fi only very version. according to them i would have to spend 800 bucks on it. is this true?
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600$ wifi version is TBA right now. No one knows when or where it will be.
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What 10% coupon is this? I asked if they would match Costco if they are indeed $100 cheaper, they said they should be able to.
I was planning on using my AMEX card too for the extended warranty - Have to see if I can just trade someone $50 bucks for the giftcard.
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Oh sorry, I should have mentioned: I am a BB Reward Zone Silver Member. They send out coupons every once in a while. Mine is good during the launch date. (Actually I think it is good until the 24th )
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Oh sorry, I should have mentioned: I am a BB Reward Zone Silver Member. They send out coupons every once in a while. Mine is good during the launch date. (Actually I think it is good until the 24th )
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Oh okay. Most of BB's stuff is way overpriced, so I am not willing to spend the kind of money to become a silver member. I guess it's good they give you something for paying their prices
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Oh okay. Most of BB's stuff is way overpriced, so I am not willing to spend the kind of money to become a silver member. I guess it's good they give you something for paying their prices
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Yeah I agree, I don't usually buy that much from them anymore... just big stuff that you can't really get cheap anywhere else (i.e. MacBook Pro). It also helps when you have known the managers at the stores for 5-9 years. They generally help make things reasonable for their loyal customers. However, I still think the Xoom is overpriced, but the 10% makes it more tolerable. Did anyone notice any accessories in stock at their BB?
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Yeah I agree, I don't usually buy that much from them anymore... just big stuff that you can't really get cheap anywhere else (i.e. MacBook Pro). It also helps when you have known the managers at the stores for 5-9 years. They generally help make things reasonable for their loyal customers. However, I still think the Xoom is overpriced, but the 10% makes it more tolerable. Did anyone notice any accessories in stock at their BB?
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I didn't see any accessories in stock. But I have never seen accessories in stock for a device prior to release. Hell, for the EVO I recall they barely had anything in stock on release day. Based on the preorder form, I imagine they are going to have the portfolio case SKU 2103374 and the Standard Dock SKU 2129336 at release. 4 more days.. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!
It didn't make sense, but when I stopped in to pre-order at the Jacksonville, FL Airport Best Buy, I was told by the associate that my final price would be $600 or $800 depending on CONTRACT.
Did carrier subsidies start on non-phone devices for contracts? It that the debacle about activation and reactivation?
I suppose, with something like device + activation being $635, plus $20x12, $240. I would still eat a $40 charge on subsidy for a larger up-front discount, for the crap plan.
Activating that, and tethering to my Incredible. Otherwise PlayOn/Netflix will break the bank.
I guess he could have read enough to know the price for the wifi version, and just spouted that off as well.
The fine print on their Buy Back promotion being free another week, which I just caught after suggesting it to people, just because it's free, says at the Best Buy Mobile stores, for applying it to tablets. So, if you really want $400 back in six months, or the option in case resale goes down in a flooded market, buy at a Best Buy Mobile.
Now to wait for Thursday!
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It didn't make sense, but when I stopped in to pre-order at the Jacksonville, FL Airport Best Buy, I was told by the associate that my final price would be $600 or $800 depending on CONTRACT.
Did carrier subsidies start on non-phone devices for contracts? It that the debacle about activation and reactivation?
I suppose, with something like device + activation being $635, plus $20x12, $240. I would still eat a $40 charge on subsidy for a larger up-front discount, for the crap plan.
Activating that, and tethering to my Incredible. Otherwise PlayOn/Netflix will break the bank.
I guess he could have read enough to know the price for the wifi version, and just spouted that off as well.
The fine print on their Buy Back promotion being free another week, which I just caught after suggesting it to people, just because it's free, says at the Best Buy Mobile stores, for applying it to tablets. So, if you really want $400 back in six months, or the option in case resale goes down in a flooded market, buy at a Best Buy Mobile.
Now to wait for Thursday!
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You must be careful. The first person I talked to spewed general information because they thought the XOOM was a phone.

$25 Evo 3D!

Anyone wanting an Evo 3d for $25 tomorrow please let me know. If you have a business and want to port your number to sprint I can get you an evo 3d for $25. If you have a personal account I can get you one for $75 if you port your number to sprint. PM short details. I work for corporate btw, not one of these third party companies or some radio shack.
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Are you only selling one or more than one?
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Are you only selling one or more than one?
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No I have plenty. I work in a sales department within Sprint. Also, I have replied to everyone's pm's and I understand the "what's the catch?" messages but there are no catches. As long as you add a new line with me and port your number to Sprint the price comes to what I posted lol. I can also get you some great deals on other phones as well if you want to add something other than the 3D.
Thanks,
Brandon
What about upgrade?
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What about upgrade?
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Can't do anything on an upgrade unless you are a business sorry .
so is this including the $125 port credit?
so a $200 phone - $125 credit = $75 or $25 business
or is this actually only paying $25 to you?
please let me know ASAP! i am about to head to my local sprint store to get my preorder for my business phone
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Can't do anything on an upgrade unless you are a business sorry .
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Ah but I am a business!
minieod said:
so is this including the $125 port credit?
so a $200 phone - $125 credit = $75 or $25 business
or is this actually only paying $25 to you?
please let me know ASAP! i am about to head to my local sprint store to get my preorder for my business phone
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Correct. If you are a business though and want to do it I will also throw in a free accessory (car charger, case or bluetooth).
minieod said:
so is this including the $125 port credit?
so a $200 phone - $125 credit = $75 or $25 business
or is this actually only paying $25 to you?
please let me know ASAP! i am about to head to my local sprint store to get my preorder for my business phone
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I PM'd you my number. Give me a call before you go into the store. I'll definately make sure you are taken care of.
OK so let me get this straight.
I have a business and I have my upgrade eligibility (upgrade price on the 3d is 200 bucks)
I can go into the Sprint store today, tell them I want the 3d, put you on the phone with them and then I get the 3d for 25 bucks?
This sounds great and all, but I'm just curious, what kind of pull do you have to pull this off? Basically I don't want to go in there looking like an idiot you know "let me call a guy" kind of thing.
EDIT: and how would the free accessory thing work?
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OK so let me get this straight.
I have a business and I have my upgrade eligibility (upgrade price on the 3d is 200 bucks)
I can go into the Sprint store today, tell them I want the 3d, put you on the phone with them and then I get the 3d for 25 bucks?
This sounds great and all, but I'm just curious, what kind of pull do you have to pull this off? Basically I don't want to go in there looking like an idiot you know "let me call a guy" kind of thing.
EDIT: and how would the free accessory thing work?
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No. The price is after port-in credits and such. I may be able to get it to you for $125 but it would take a couple days to ship it. What I offer can't be offered in a store.
Hmm......what is that I smell? Tilapia, Cod, Salmon, maybe even a hint of Tuna. Not sure, but something sure smells fishy. Kind of like out of town construction outfits after a hurricane, something just isn't right. Just saying...........
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Hmm......what is that I smell? Tilapia, Cod, Salmon, maybe even a hint of Tuna. Not sure, but something sure smells fishy. Kind of like out of town construction outfits after a hurricane, something just isn't right. Just saying...........
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Well I am a big fan of all of those fish however, the only thing fishy about any of this is the can of tuna on my desk that's for lunch. I work in a business sales office within Sprint. I deal mostly with businesses but I can add lines to personal accounts and start personal accounts. I can understand that this may sound fishy but I work in a very small department withing sprint. I have a Sprint email and a Sprint 800 number. Because my department is small I can offer things that retail absolutely can not. I know because I worked in Sprint retail for years before I worked in this department. I've been a member of XDA for quite a while and I promise you (as much as I can Internet promise lol) that nothing fishy is going on. Also, after all of your fish comments I am really craving some salmon.
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Well I am a big fan of all of those fish however, the only thing fishy about any of this is the can of tuna on my desk that's for lunch. I work in a business sales office within Sprint. I deal mostly with businesses but I can add lines to personal accounts and start personal accounts. I can understand that this may sound fishy but I work in a very small department withing sprint. I have a Sprint email and a Sprint 800 number. Because my department is small I can offer things that retail absolutely can not. I know because I worked in Sprint retail for years before I worked in this department. I've been a member of XDA for quite a while and I promise you (as much as I can Internet promise lol) that nothing fishy is going on. Also, after all of your fish comments I am really craving some salmon.
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I PM'd you.
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I PM'd you.
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The only recent PM I have is from waterbound. PM system might be running slow or something.
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Something that's too good to be true probably is. Which department of Sprint do you work for? And what is your working job title?
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Skeptical cat is supposed to be skeptical, he's Skeptical cat. You are right to be skeptical. However I am very real and a genuine Sprint employee.
Sent you a pm
He's legit, I just talked to him.
Although I'm not going through him to get the 3D, turns out I already had a rep that could do this for me (doh!) so I'm calling her to see what she can do for me.

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