[Q] buying samsung galaxy s4 - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

i want to add a line to my account will i pay 150 because on the sprint website it says sgs4 is 150 if you bring you number over but im not bring over a number will i pay 150

Call Sprint and ask but usually you get special offers when porting a number over. I got a $200 credit to my account when I ported my number to Sprint a while back.
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GiantJay said:
Call Sprint and ask but usually you get special offers when porting a number over. I got a $200 credit to my account when I ported my number to Sprint a while back.
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if your not porting you will pay $250 for the new phone the $100 off is just if you are porting a number over.

Check amazon, Sam's club, Costco before buying from Sprint. They are all cheaper and can add the line for you. Best Buy will price match so I bet you can get it for less than $200.

dose the account have to be active to port the number

cruise350 said:
Check amazon, Sam's club, Costco before buying from Sprint. They are all cheaper and can add the line for you. Best Buy will price match so I bet you can get it for less than $200.
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Best Buy doesn't price match contract phones anymore.
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danzelcool said:
dose the account have to be active to port the number
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no it does not they will give you a temporary number to start with until the port is complete. the porting process can take up to a week sometimes depending on the other carrier but it usually happens pretty fast.

I am current customer and I did the reserve in store option on the website and they gave it to me for 149.99 and I got a 50 dollar rebate to send in. I didn't bring over any number or anything.
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omgitsmoosh said:
Best Buy doesn't price match contract phones anymore.
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Its a hit or miss with best buy, I went to 3 and they all told me they do not price match contract phones but I decided to try one more and they didnt have a problem price matching 2 s4 for me for $149.99 amazon price and i had previously signed up for the phone freedom thing so got each one for 99.99

danzelcool said:
i want to add a line to my account will i pay 150 because on the sprint website it says sgs4 is 150 if you bring you number over but im not bring over a number will i pay 150
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You may want to check out Dell too. Add a line is $119.99 with free shipping for the S4, plus they throw in a $50 dell gift card.
http://mobility.dell.com/r.aspx?ref...y&mode=2&chooseaddaline=true&productid1=64798

Sprint site used to give and honor the $149.99 even if adding a line and not porting. Few folks got it that way.
Won't be honored in stores though.

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Nexus S "FREE" (sign 2 year contract) for one day only at Best Buy 8/3

According to the press release, it's all models, including the AT&T version.
Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/02/idUS246036+02-Aug-2011+HUG20110802
TmoNews: http://www.tmonews.com/2011/08/deal...r-one-day-only-at-best-buy-upgrades-included/
I've been waiting for the price to drop and this is great news. Before I get it tomorrow can Sprint users tell me if the July update fixed the reception issues, made things worse, or stayed the same?
Online too?
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perdurabo2 said:
According to the press release, it's all models, including the AT&T version.
Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/02/idUS246036+02-Aug-2011+HUG20110802
TmoNews: http://www.tmonews.com/2011/08/deal...r-one-day-only-at-best-buy-upgrades-included/
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I ordered mine through Amazon for 1 cent with free 2 day shipping with a new contract. No taxes on the value of the phone and its 1 cent out the door. It may be free at Best Buy but be prepared to pay sales tax on 699.99 (their regular price wtf?). Thats $57.74 where I live (OC at 8.25% sales tax). Best Buy is not good for new contracts but good if you are renewing your contract because Amazon charges 99.99 for renewals. It is still free for renewing your contract at Best Buy.
grenademasta said:
I ordered mine through Amazon for 1 cent with free 2 day shipping with a new contract. No taxes on the value of the phone and its 1 cent out the door. It may be free at Best Buy but be prepared to pay sales tax on 699.99 (their regular price wtf?). Thats $57.74 where I live (OC at 8.25% sales tax). Best Buy is not good for new contracts but good if you are renewing your contract because Amazon charges 99.99 for renewals. It is still free for renewing your contract at Best Buy.
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Sales tax? What's that? I don't pay no sales tax.
I got mine 2 days ago for free at best buy. Sprint model. I live a hour and a half away from the closest best buy, so I called to see how much it was. The lady that answered said free. Well I drive up there and its $99 with upgrade. So I told the manager what happened and he gave it to me for free.
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wheezyfbaby said:
I've been waiting for the price to drop and this is great news. Before I get it tomorrow can Sprint users tell me if the July update fixed the reception issues, made things worse, or stayed the same?
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Reviews are mixed. I have personally seen a db increase and additional bars on all connectivity modes.
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I'm debating an upgrade from a nexus one for this. Otherwise waiting for next nexus or iPhone. My nexus one is in pretty rough shape.
Can I get this on Verizon?
I'm going to take my receipt to save the $99
Hungry Man said:
Can I get this on Verizon?
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There is no Nexus currently for Verizon. Sorry.
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I have an iPhone under my mom's account. In theory could I get one under my name and cancel the contract? I know it sounds silly, but I would like both. Would I have to give AT&T the phone back if I cancel?
airognol said:
I have an iPhone under my mom's account. In theory could I get one under my name and cancel the contract? I know it sounds silly, but I would like both. Would I have to give AT&T the phone back if I cancel?
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No you can get one under your name. You keep the iPhone you have. I got the Nexsus S on Saturday and will be going tomorrow to get my $99 back. It is actually cheaper to get on contract and cancel later as you will only have paid around $340 vs $529 buy out right without contract at Best Buy.
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I just ordered mine online with BestBuy for the AT&T version .. pricing is ALL $ 0.00 .. no taxes added .. only other fee is an $ 18.00 activation fee which is billed to you by your provider.
So .. the actual purchase of the phone is physically FREE.
Got mine free today
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whats the early term fee for the providers?
im a lil past the one year point with my evo,
the best buy upgrade indicator online tells me im ready for an upgrade if i renew my 2 year, however when i go to purchase it online it tells me im not available for upgrade.
ill go in at ten and find out what my options are, and report back for fellow xda'ers
Will it be free by adding a line?
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I'm going to wait for the SGSII since it's a better spec phone. The Nexus S has no SD card slot and that's a no no for me. The plus side is the updates on that phone but that's about it.
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There is no Nexus currently for Verizon. Sorry.
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If I buy the Sprint version and cancel the contract, could I activate this on Verizon?

*(NO CONTRACT!!)* T-Mo Galaxy SII $299.99 @ Walmart

http://slickdeals.net/f/5048656-T-Mobile-Galaxy-S-II-No-Contract-for-299-Walmart
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"T-Mobile Galaxy S II No Contract for $299 @ Walmart
Available at Walmart Wireless locations now:
T-Mobile No-Contract Galaxy S II for $299 with activation of one of the following:
T-Mobile Prepaid Monthly 4G - $30 and up monthly
Walmart Family Mobile Activation ($25 activation kit which includes SIM card)
Details:
Existing Walmart Family Mobile customers can apparently still get the $299 deal. Existing Monthly 4G Customers cannot get the deal, however they can activate the new phone and should be able to call in to transfer their previous account info into the new account.
I'll be answering questions here (also on the page linked below). Walmart does have these, look at the photos on the page. Ask someone competent in the Walmart Connection Center and ask if they have them in stock. They got the update on their computers last week on the deal and how it works. Stores received them between August 8th through the 13th - some earlier.
Source:
http://www.thatsitguys.com/news/t-mobile-galaxy-s-ii-goes-prepaid-at-walmart-349
Adding this to clear up questions
There seems to be a lot of incorrect assumptions on here as well as a lot of misinformation being given. Let me clarify everything. Also, it would be worth reading the info listed in the source.
This deal works ONLY at Walmart stores back in the Connection Center. Stores should have received them and should have the info tags posted next to their Walmart Family Mobile display. There are no additional discounts or rebates available on this. The Galaxy S II is $570 outright, so you are effectively getting this phone for $270 off already.
There are two separate ways to attain the Galaxy S II for $299:
¤ Activate a Walmart Family Mobile account. This will require a $25 activation kit, which includes your WFM SIM card. For more info on that, view the source. Existing customers of WFM should be able to get this deal after confirming their account.
¤ Buy the Prepaid variant - aka, the T-Mobile Monthly 4G Pink Box. This includes the Prepaid SIM card in the box, which they will activate for you. You must get a monthly plan valued at $30 and up.
Not all stores have these phones yet, but that has to do with their ordering system and their competence."
Not bad at all, at that price its kinda just better to get the Gnex though. To each his own though.
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theking_13 said:
Not bad at all, at that price its kinda just better to get the Gnex though. To each his own though.
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Agree with you there.. Galaxy Nexus is a way better phone (IMO) for only $50 more.. and its unlocked so you are not limited to WFM or T-mobile. You could use StraightTalk if you wanted.. which is what I use..
This offer on the S2 is still a good opportunity, special since its the only Decent phone available for Prepaid customers (WFM is prepaid too)
(hunting a deal on the Galaxy Nexus, need one for the girlfriend )
Also of note is in Canada the same version of the SII (just minus t-mobile branding) is available for $300 with a $100 gift card from Koodo or $150 on their tab
i wish I could find the Dam phone,I've been to 2 Wally World stores..no luck
I probably will go buy one at koodo.
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Found it online,But I still cant find it in stores locally..
Wally World Deal
KoolAidJunkie said:
Agree with you there.. Galaxy Nexus is a way better phone (IMO) for only $50 more.. and its unlocked so you are not limited to WFM or T-mobile. You could use StraightTalk if you wanted.. which is what I use..
This offer on the S2 is still a good opportunity, special since its the only Decent phone available for Prepaid customers (WFM is prepaid too)
(hunting a deal on the Galaxy Nexus, need one for the girlfriend )
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Koolaid junkie how is straight talk I want to put my razr on it?
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People at ebay selling it for a higher price than THIS .. hahahaha gives me a laugh
Let me know if anybody want to buy at $300.
Without going through all these hassle.
BNIB Never opened.
Black or White. I can do TWO.
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chils41 said:
Let me know if anybody want to buy at $300.
Without going through all these hassle.
BNIB Never opened.
Black or White. I can do TWO.
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200?
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ddizzy81 said:
200?
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He's trying to help people out and your lowballing him? :banghead:
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ddizzy81 said:
200?
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magiconthetire said:
He's trying to help people out and your lowballing him? :banghead:
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Thnx man!
Hey I wanted yo buy 1 white can u list it to ebay. If yes pm me.
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xxmaleficxx said:
Hey I wanted yo buy 1 white can u list it to ebay. If yes pm me.
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I can list it on Ebay. If you,
1. Willing to Pay Shipping.
2. Willing to Pay ~13% Ebay Fees.
chils41 said:
Let me know if anybody want to buy at $300.
Without going through all these hassle.
BNIB Never opened.
Black or White. I can do TWO.
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can you get me SGS 3 for around $400-$450. brand new never opened?
rajalm29 said:
can you get me SGS 3 for around $400-$450. brand new never opened?
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$465. And its yours.
Whtvr color you want
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You are the man.
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KoolAidJunkie said:
Agree with you there.. Galaxy Nexus is a way better phone (IMO) for only $50 more.. and its unlocked so you are not limited to WFM or T-mobile. You could use StraightTalk if you wanted.. which is what I use..
This offer on the S2 is still a good opportunity, special since its the only Decent phone available for Prepaid customers (WFM is prepaid too)
(hunting a deal on the Galaxy Nexus, need one for the girlfriend )
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I went ahead and grabbed one of these for a couple of reasons. I really wanted a risk free way of trying out Tmo $30.00 plan and the Galaxy Nexus is $80.00 more for me in Cali after shipping and tax.
Since these are going for more on the local CL I can try out the service and then break even when I sell it.
It's going to be interesting carrying my Gnex and the S2 around at the same time. Both are pretty good sized phones!
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I went ahead and grabbed one of these for a couple of reasons. I really wanted a risk free way of trying out Tmo $30.00 plan and the Galaxy Nexus is $80.00 more for me in Cali after shipping and tax.
Since these are going for more on the local CL I can try out the service and then break even when I sell it.
It's going to be interesting carrying my Gnex and the S2 around at the same time. Both are pretty good sized phones!
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How? Link is dead for me...
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Price reduced to $299

The price of the Galaxy Note 4 has been reduced online to $299, from $349.
I had already pre-ordered at $349. I called about a refund of the $49, and I was told to call back when I received the device, and I would be given a $50 credit on my account at that time.
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The price of the Galaxy Note 4 has been reduced online to $299, from $349.
I had already pre-ordered at $349. I called about a refund of the $49, and I was told to call back when I received the device, and I would be given a $50 credit on my account at that time.
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Hopefully Best Buy will follow suit and the final price on delivery will be $299..then take off a $200 trade-in...woo hoo!
Good to know, thanks. Never would have thought to check the price after I ordered the phone. Will call when I get it and ask for the same 50 bucks.
I just got off the phone with sprint. They are not making me cancel my order and reorder. They said they will credit my credit card the difference paid when I activate the new phone.
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KennyG123 said:
Hopefully Best Buy will follow suit and the final price on delivery will be $299..then take off a $200 trade-in...woo hoo!
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Just pre-ordered and that is indeed the case
KennyG123 said:
Hopefully Best Buy will follow suit and the final price on delivery will be $299..then take off a $200 trade-in...woo hoo!
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Are you moving to the GN4 Kenny?
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Are you moving to the GN4 Kenny?
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Not exactly. Ordered it for my other line for my GF. I have it preordered at Best Buy and my work was nice enough to "donate" an S3 for me to trade in and get the $200.
All this discussion and no link. I don't see any reduction on sprint or bestbuy websites.
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Kul_dood said:
All this discussion and no link. I don't see any reduction on sprint or bestbuy websites.
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Here's a link to the sprint page, $299 indeed
http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onli...nce=INDIVIDUAL&id12=NEXTEL;Phones&language=EN
Kul_dood said:
All this discussion and no link. I don't see any reduction on sprint or bestbuy websites.
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Best Buy online preorder is still showing $349 though.
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Here's a link to the sprint page, $299 indeed
http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onli...nce=INDIVIDUAL&id12=NEXTEL;Phones&language=EN
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I stand corrected. Thank you!
I called order processing and asked for the $50 dollar refund on Saturday. The girl put me on hold for a while and then came back and said she would apply the $50 to my account. A half hour later I got a text saying the refund had been applied, checked and it was there. I am on SERO I don't if this made the difference.
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I called order processing and asked for the $50 dollar refund on Saturday. The girl put me on hold for a while and then came back and said she would apply the $50 to my account. A half hour later I got a text saying the refund had been applied, checked and it was there. I am on SERO I don't if this made the difference.
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Can you please tell what Sero is?
Best buy note price
Anybody have any idea why the best buy price hasn't dropped to $299 like everywhere else?
Is Best Buy still doing the $200 trade in? I judt went to preorder and dont see it..
UPDATE:
*I see it on Sprints page now.. but not BB. IDC who I get it from, just gimme my 2hondo bro..
**Traded in my old HTC 8925, Sprint gave me $ zero, lol.. hope the Samsung program pulls through...
Something strange is happening to me on sprint.com. I try to do a pre-order, getting to the last part where I would charge my CC. but my total is $300 with only .65 cents in taxes. I'm in California and it should be $64. I already have an in-store pre-order and traded it my device in, but I am now pulling my hair why at sprint.com i'm not getting charge taxes.... 2yr renewal price!
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Is Best Buy still doing the $200 trade in? I judt went to preorder and dont see it..
UPDATE:
*I see it on Sprints page now.. but not BB. IDC who I get it from, just gimme my 2hondo bro..
**Traded in my old HTC 8925, Sprint gave me $ zero, lol.. hope the Samsung program pulls through...
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Best buy has there own trade in program, it's different from the Samsung promo. You get a 200$ bb gift card for any working smart phone, and they say *any* smart phone, no 10$ minimum like Samsung promo. My friend is turning in an old Treo.
Also the Samsung promo will not be honored if note 4 purchased at best buy.
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The price of the Galaxy Note 4 has been reduced online to $299, from $349.
I had already pre-ordered at $349. I called about a refund of the $49, and I was told to call back when I received the device, and I would be given a $50 credit on my account at that time.
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I'd call them back. They issued me a credit immediately.
Best Buy
Best Buy is at $299 now!
That's freakin sweet. Only having to pay $100+ taxes, and hand in my eVo 4g lte, that's awesome. This phone has about had it, just 7 more days.

No need to preorder for 200$ trade in.

I guess we wasted our time lol but if you get it in store you can still receive the rebate through Samsung . I hope Verizon stores can just make it a instant rebate in stores so we don't waste our time
As per. www.samsunggalaxypromotions.com
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If you buy the phone before release date, it considered preorder, that's why the promotion ends before the release date.
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If you buy the phone before release date, it considered preorder, that's why the promotion ends before the release date.
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I think you missed the point of this post. They're giving the promotion after the date of release. I know I jumped on the preorder so I can get the 200$ deal . But now it's valid for a while in store or online after release date
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How will you trade in the junker phone if you pre ordered online through Verizon?
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How will you trade in the junker phone if you pre ordered online through Verizon?
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I would just go to a Verizon retail store and trade in the junker and ask for a receipt of the trade in .I did mine a day after I preordered it. Samsung did the step by step instructions on the website .
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daboyal006 said:
I would just go to a Verizon retail store and trade in the junker and ask for a receipt of the trade in .I did mine a day after I preordered it. Samsung did the step by step instructions on the website .
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Thank you. What kind of cheap phone can I purchase on eBay or Craigslist that they will accept?
Yeah, what phones? Thanks
I would check the trade in estimator on the verizon website and pick any phone and see whats the value verizon will give you. This is the link https://www.trade-in.vzw.com/ . Compare the phones estimates with the ones on ebays. Good Luck.
You can not fill in the rebate until you have the new phone. It is asking for the HEX and WIFI MAC address to complete the rebate.
I bought a $50 Droid Razr just to trade in, worth $15, sucks, but still worth netting $150
Droid x2 $30 on eBay
does this work on t-mobile? I didn't know about this promotion until now. I pre-ordered my note 4 on Sept 24 and received my phone on Oct 13. Can I still do the trade in?
The droid X2 only has a trade in value of $8.00 with Verizon. I believe that it has to be worth at least $10.00 ?
Does it have to be a Verizon phone for them to take it?
Yes you still have time just check the link in the first post
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BTW Best buy also extended the 200$ instant rebate till November in store with purchase of a note 4 "no preorder needed"
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felloffthetruck said:
The droid X2 only has a trade in value of $8.00 with Verizon. I believe that it has to be worth at least $10.00 ?
Does it have to be a Verizon phone for them to take it?
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I'm using the best buy $200 gift card promo which doesn't require a $10 minimum. (and even if it does they value the droid x2 trade in @ $15) price wise to get a phone with a $10 trade in value thru verizon I think your best bet would be a droid RAZR.

TMobile $30 in savings on Samsung

Not sure if this was already posted but get $30 off any new Samsung device!! Good until Oct 28.
Samsung Savings this Post Season
new lines only, not for upgrades
flexfield said:
Not sure if this was already posted but get $30 off any new Samsung device!! Good until Oct 28.
Samsung Savings this Post Season
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Anyway to use this in store? I plan on doing the $200 trade in credit from Samsung deal, and it says you have to purchase the phone and do your trade in in one transaction, so you can't order online.
play2lose said:
Anyway to use this in store? I plan on doing the $200 trade in credit from Samsung deal, and it says you have to purchase the phone and do your trade in in one transaction, so you can't order online.
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online only
i set my parents up on my plan today and they gave me the sim kits and paid the taxes on the phones for me when i brought this up. pays to have a good attitude with the reps
Revister note 4 at samsung.com and get a code in ur email for 50 percent off I did mine already
Wish they had this during the pre-order period. ?
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raw2000j said:
Revister note 4 at samsung.com and get a code in ur email for 50 percent off I did mine already
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all the cases are on back order :/ - well except for lame gold and red colors

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