Galaxy S5 Retail Price? - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi. The lowest I can find an AT&T s5 is $559 retail, which I think is a recent price drop after s6 was announced. It is now about $100 lower than original retail. Since I think the s6 will be $699 can I expect much lower retail in next 4 months? Will be paying cash up front--no contract or NEXT plans.
It is my understanding that ideally I want the unlocked T-Mobile version so I can use on AT&T or to get and unlock. Any suggestions on how to get this? I loved the freedom I had with unlocked boot loader and rooted Nexus.
Thank you

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How much would you buy the Galaxy Tab now?

Since the wi-fi version will come out on April 4 and the fact that the SGT has been out since November, how much do you think is a good price for a used SGT?
I have looked on Craigslist and the average price for the T-mobile version is $400.
There seems to not be a lot of AT&T version.
I do not want the Sprint or Verizon version.
Do you think a used SGT for $400 at this time is a good deal or should it be less?
I have the Xoom currently but I want to buy the SGT for my wife. It is small enough to put it in her purse.
Another question for you guys:
1. Would you buy the brand new AT&T SGT with its current price or a used $400 (with no tax) on a T-mobile SGT ?
Thanks.
I paid $499 for my VZW Tab and it was worth every penny. If you are buying it for what it does out of the box you won't be disappointed. If your like every other idiot I've met and you buy Android devices for what some developer MAY develop EVENTUALLY or not at all, you will be disappointed.
I also think $400 is a little high atm for a used Tab.
$300.00CDN. No more.
My threshold was sub $300. When it hit $299 at Costco for the VZW tab without a contract, I jumped on it. Development and BT capabilities are behind their GSM brethen, but it was worth the significant savings to me and it runs well for me overclocked to 1.4ghz.
I just paid 300 usd for my sprint one and love it. I dont like any other carriers data plans.
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[Q] Full Retail Price Fluctuation?

Hey guys, currently looking to sell my iPhone 5 and go back to Android and get an LG G2. Note, I'm on Verizon and will be paying full retail. I about bought one last weekend when it was $449 off contract from Verizon, but thought that price would stick and I could sell my phone first. I was wrong, and now it's $549. I noticed on Swappa most new ones are $450~ give or take, will it stay at this price or lower, or will it reflect the full retail now that the sale is over? Basically, do I have time to sell mine or should I act now? Also, do you think there will be any sales soon that have the G2 for a cheaper price off contract? Thanks!

US Prices

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-att-t-mobile-sprint-verizon-pricing/
Preorders for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will begin on Friday, March 27, at AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. Verizon will open preorders on April 1. Samsung's latest smartphones can be picked up online and in-store on April 10. Both the Galaxy S6 and its curvy sibling will be available on all four major U.S. carriers and in retail locations like Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart, Costco and Sam's Club. Regional carriers such as U.S. Cellular, Cricket, Boost Mobile and MetroPCS will also carry the Galaxy S6.
Here's how much each model of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will cost:
SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 PRICING INFORMATION
32GB 64GB 128GB
AT&T full retail $685 $785 $885
AT&T Next 24 (30 months) $22.84 $26.17 $29.50
AT&T Next 18 (24 months) $28.55 $32.71 $36.88
AT&T Next 12 (20 months) $34.25 $39.25 $44.25
AT&T two-year contract $200 $300 $400
T-Mobile full retail* $679.92 $759.99 $859.99
T-Mobileinstallment (24 months)* $28.33 $27.50 (+$99.99 down payment) $27.50 (+$199.99 down)
Verizon full retail $600 $700 $800
Verizon Edge (24 months) $24.99 $29.16 $33.33
Verizon two-year contract $200 (after $50 mail-in rebate) $300 (after $50 mail-in rebate) $400 (after $50 mail-in rebate)
*T-Mobile customers who order before April 12 will receive a one-year Netflix subscription for free.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 EDGE PRICING INFORMATION
32GB 64GB 128GB
AT&T full retail $815 $915 $1,015
AT&T Next 24 (30 months) $27.17 $30.50 $33.84
AT&T Next 18 (24 months) $33.96 $38.13 $42.30
AT&T Next 12 (20 months) $40.75 $45.75 $50.75
AT&T two-year contract $300 $400 $500
T-Mobile full retail* $779.76 $859.83 $959.83
T-Mobile monthly installment (24 months)* $32.49 $31.66 (+$99.99 down payment) $31.66 (+$199.99 down)
Verizon full retail $700 $800 $900
Verizon Edge (24 months) $29.16 $33.33 $37.49
Verizon two-year contract $300 (after $50 mail-in rebate) $400 (after $50 mail-in rebate) $500 (after $50 mail-in rebate)
*T-Mobile customers who order before April 12 will receive a one-year Netflix subscription for free.
Sprint
Sprint has confirmed that it will offer both devices through its leasing program. The Galaxy S6 with 32GB of storage can be had for $80 a month, which covers both the service and device cost. The Galaxy S6 Edge will cost $85 a month. Sprint customers can upgrade to the 64GB model for $5 extra a month, or $10 more for the 128GB model. Sprint's Boost Mobile prepaid arm is offering the Galaxy S6 starting at $650 without a contract. The carrier didn't announce pricing for devices purchased on a two-year contract or at full retail.
Why AT&T gets away charging $85 more than Verizon baffles me. But hey at least higher storage capacities are available and it's not just 32gb. Why we can't have the emerald green and blue variants I'll never understand.
Oy... I wasn't in pain until I saw the full $$$ amount of the 128 Edge in writing.
Oh well... better make a stiff drink and go ahead and get this out of the way -_-
anybody else mad we only get 3 colors?
and on top of that verizon is only doing black and white.
why can't samsung just sell devices on their website, this **** is annoying.
Looks like AT&T'S pre-orders are live. Not sure how long but I just went to att.com and noticed
GreeleyXda said:
anybody else mad we only get 3 colors?
and on top of that verizon is only doing black and white.
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I'm mad and simultaneously happy.
I was getting nowhere on deciding between the Emerald S6 Edge and the Black Sapphire, but seeing as the Emerald one isn't even a choice, it made the decision easier lol.
Of course, I might end up buying the Emerald one and selling the Black Sapphire depending... but for now, I'm good.
I'm also a little salty that AT&T didn't bother throwing in a wireless charging pad with pre-orders or something. Considering the price of the phone (and the fact that Best Buy is offering the the pad for pre-orders) they really could have thrown people a bone. Especially since it appears they decided to put their damn branding on the back of the device -_-
I did some digging and found the sprint prices for 2 year agreement by logging into my account and going to shop for phones.
32 gb $199.99
64 gb 349.99
128 gb 449.99
That's a little steep imo for the 64 gb one. I don't know about you guys.
Nastrodamous said:
why can't samsung just sell devices on their website, this **** is annoying.
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Exactly so annoying...every other manufacturer does that. It's like Samsung is fully bent over back to carriers.
iivisionii said:
I did some digging and found the sprint prices for 2 year agreement by logging into my account and going to shop for phones.
32 gb $199.99
64 gb 349.99
128 gb 449.99
That's a little steep imo for the 64 gb one. I don't know about you guys.
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According to Sprint's website, the prices are actually
$199/$299/$399
$299/$399
for the standard and edge respectively. Looks like the 128GB Edge might not be happening though?
I thought we were finally at a point last year when storage bumps were $50 instead of $100.
GreeleyXda said:
anybody else mad we only get 3 colors?
and on top of that verizon is only doing black and white.
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As a Canadian here, I only get black and white.. no matter what carrier it's from.
I'll cry with you all.
Does anyone why AT&T charges more it's not their phones are any different
Jarvis73 said:
Does anyone why AT&T charges more it's not their phones are any different
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Because they can. No other reason. They do it to raise the cost of the monthly installment payments.
Poetique said:
According to Sprint's website, the prices are actually
$199/$299/$399
$299/$399
for the standard and edge respectively. Looks like the 128GB Edge might not be happening though?
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That's odd. Maybe the upgrade prices are different from purchase prices. I double checked and it still shows what I posted.

Upgrade from S2 to S5?

EDIT: Damn, meant to post this in the Tmobile S5 section.
Hi,
I'm on an S2 T989 w/ CM rom on tmobile prepaid for close to 4 years now and I'm feeling an upgrade. My criteria are: New phone (or equivalent), $300 max, removable battery, SD card expansion, OLED screen, tmobile prepaid compatible, root and custom ROM available.
This limits my options and it seems the S5 is the best choice. I'm not really willing to compromise on any of those features. I don't mind having an older phone, obviously, it will still be a huge upgrade coming from the S2.
Is the G900T the model I want? I see stuff about locked bootloader. Also the Verizon variant reportedly works with tmobile, but maybe not on all 4G bands, is there any benefit vs the G900T?
I bought this S2 from Walmart for prepaid plan on a sale for $300. Walmart has the S5 available for $350, but I see this phone on ebay "new" at $250 and swappa "mint" at $200. As I've never purchased anything but a retail phone, what should I look out for? The ebay ones all say new but open box (so they can unlock, supposedly). I'm afraid they're just putting in refurbs or something. I saw one seller claim they're overstock contract phones and they guaranteed a clean IMEI, is this a safe route? I'm not sure if it would have manufacturer warranty, either, but saving $100 over walmart is tempting. At least I can do my own repair to an extent, I replaced my S2 screen and other parts over the years.
Can an unlocked contract phone be used with tmobile prepaid? I see no reason why not, but one ebay seller said they don't guarantee prepaid compatibility.
Anyone want to dissuade me from this path?
Thanks for any help. Sorry if I'm not breaking any rules here

Unlocked e4 for 99.99

One month ago I purchased an unlocked XT1768 at Best Buy for $129.00. Now I see Walmart.com has the unlocked model for $99.99 !
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Motorola-Moto-E4-16GB-Unlocked-Smartphone-Licorice-Black/333487562
It looks like the gold version is there as well. I know the carrier and prepaid models are cheaper, but is it likely that the unlocked will drop even more in price with the e5's out now?

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