https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/google-pixel-2-offer
Get 325 rebate for adding a new line with pixel 2. I already ported my number out of T-MOBILE to Cricket and will port it back to T-MOBILE once I get my phone.
On top of that I turning in my phone to Google for 410 so since I am buying a regular pixel 64GB and not getting protection the phone will essentially be free
*Update* my little scheme doesn't work if you cancelled after 10/03. So you have net add a line.
Would have been cheaper to add a line. There is no requirement to keep that line active after the card ships which is 2 months tops. For me that's $30 total just to get a $325.
Not necessarily, I have 4 lines so I am paying only $5 more instead of paying $25 more
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Would have been cheaper to add a line. There is no requirement to keep that line active after the card ships which is 2 months tops. For me that's $30 total just to get a $325.
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So I add a line, wait for the prepaid card, cancel the line, use the Pixel on my old line?
Or I wonder if you have to use the Pixel on the new line? And I wonder if people on old Simple Choice plans can do this?
cb474 said:
So I add a line, wait for the prepaid card, cancel the line, use the Pixel on my old line?
Or I wonder if you have to use the Pixel on the new line? And I wonder if people on old Simple Choice plans can do this?
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You'd have to switch to the One Plan.
You would add a line and then wait for the card to ship. Once that is done the processing is finished which the requirements. For me with kickbacks will cost me $30 total to get the $325 card at the most. If they ship within 4 weeks then it'll be $15. The Pixel doesn't have to be on that line, because the Pixel won't be in their system.
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Does anyone know how to "register" for the offer? It looks like you need to have the phone in hand, although FAQ says "online redemption site" which I can't find. Thanks!
AsuraDas said:
https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/google-pixel-2-offer
Get 325 rebate for adding a new line with pixel 2. I already ported my number out of T-MOBILE to Cricket and will port it back to T-MOBILE once I get my phone.
On top of that I turning in my phone to Google for 410 so since I am buying a regular pixel 64GB and not getting protection the phone will essentially be free
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This is exactly what I'm planning to do. In addition, if you are over 55, you can switch to the 55+ plan as soon as the rebate is shipped which will allow 2 lines on the ONE plan for $60. Only one person has to be 55 so have your mom or whoever is over 55 open the account and have unlimited everything for $30.
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You'd have to switch to the One Plan.
You would add a line and then wait for the card to ship. Once that is done the processing is finished which the requirements. For me with kickbacks will cost me $30 total to get the $325 card at the most. If they ship within 4 weeks then it'll be $15. The Pixel doesn't have to be on that line, because the Pixel won't be in their system.
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I did the BOGO for s7 and you have to wait until the prepaid card ships. It took at least 2 months for me to get the rebate
I switched my pixel 1 over when they had the last promotion. They emailed me my $450 rebate to pay off my phone within 2 weeks. It was pretty legit.
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I did the BOGO for s7 and you have to wait until the prepaid card ships. It took at least 2 months for me to get the rebate
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When I did the S7 BOGO it took 3 weeks for mine to ship. The S8 BOGO I did took 5 weeks. Think it depends on how early in line you are.
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Tidbits said:
When I did the S7 BOGO it took 3 weeks for mine to ship. The S8 BOGO I did took 5 weeks. Think it depends on how early in line you are.
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I was pretty late on the promotion so that maybe why. I just figured they wanted at least 2 billing cycles knowing that at least half would cancel the line.
AsuraDas said:
I was pretty late on the promotion so that maybe why. I just figured they wanted at least 2 billing cycles knowing that at least half would cancel the line.
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I assumed T-Mobile would have something that would keep the line active for longer than 2 months. There's still time for them to change the terms as their promotion isn't live yet. When it goes live I am going to read the terms one last time to make sure.
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Sadly, they took away the ability to add a Pixel to an existing account for the promotion. Last year you didn't need to add a line.
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Sadly, they took away the ability to add a Pixel to an existing account for the promotion. Last year you didn't need to add a line.
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They took losses when everyone did it.
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km8j said:
Sadly, they took away the ability to add a Pixel to an existing account for the promotion. Last year you didn't need to add a line.
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Actually, you had to be a new customer coming from Verizon. That's technically adding a line to a new account or someone elses account. I know because I did the deal and now am a Tmobile customer.
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Actually, you had to be a new customer coming from Verizon. That's technically adding a line to a new account or someone elses account. I know because I did the deal and now am a Tmobile customer.
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No you didnt. Plenty of people including me just added it to an existing line.
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No you didnt. Plenty of people including me just added it to an existing line.
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I was under the assumption that you were discussing the Get out of the Red promotion which was the pixel Tmobile promotion only for Verizon Customers. : https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/t-mobile-get-out-of-the-red/
Get Out Of the Red is a separate promotion. Your best promotion depends on what your current status is.
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I was under the assumption that you were discussing the Get out of the Red promotion which was the pixel Tmobile promotion only for Verizon Customers. : https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/t-mobile-get-out-of-the-red/
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That doesn't stack with this promotion.
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Update, you can't cancel a line before 10/03. So my idea backfired.
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My RadioShack guy just called me today and they'll be taking pre-orders for Epic 4G. You need to buy $50 gift card to reserve the phone and it could be used towards the Epic on 8/31 when you pick it up.
I hate dealing with rebates, I reserved two Epic's already.
katiedonut said:
My RadioShack guy just called me today and they'll be taking pre-orders for Epic 4G. You need to buy $50 gift card to reserve the phone and it could be used towards the Epic on 8/31 when you pick it up.
I hate dealing with rebates, I reserved two Epic's already.
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if im adding a line to an existing line (theyve been there for years), do i get the same 129.99 deal for two unlimited lines that id be getting from sprint? or do i have to buy the epic from a sprint store in order for me to get that deal
I hate rebates but i don't like $18 activation fees
showmrock said:
I hate rebates but i don't like $18 activation fees
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I had that issue with my first phone, it was free via 3rd party but I had to pay ~$45 for activation, still cheaper then phone. I called sprint because for some reason I was charged $.02 for roaming, and I wanted to make sure it was a mistake because I didn't think Sprint charged roaming.
Anyway, Sprint noticed I paid the activation fee and credited it to my account because "Sprint doesn't charge for activation, period."
This was 2 years ago though, still more then worth it with the $50 gift card.
I'll prefer to hear from BestBuy (Mobile) and rather get it from them. Too many horror stories about the Shack and inventory levels when it comes to replacements and such.
I need to handle and play with it first at the store before rushing in anyway...
I really want this but that $10 add on for the so called "premium data" will probably keep me away from it. Even though it's only $10 if I end up having 5 devices that would raise my bill $50. I use 5 times the data on my palm pre than my wifes EVO so I don't know where they get this premium data charge from.
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I really want this but that $10 add on for the so called "premium data" will probably keep me away from it. Even though it's only $10 if I end up having 5 devices that would raise my bill $50. I use 5 times the data on my palm pre than my wifes EVO so I don't know where they get this premium data charge from.
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Ughh I'm not 100% sure, but I think it get's added to your plan as a whole not per line.
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Ughh I'm not 100% sure, but I think it get's added to your plan as a whole not per line.
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Yes it does but I'm just looking down the road. Are they going to start this with every new smartphone by using the premium data excuse to get an extra 10 out of you? 4 out of my 5 lines are smartphones so when I want to upgrade I'm thinking they will require premium data plans for all new smartphones. It does suck because I really want the Epic but that would be $20 more a month if you count the EVO I already have.
So, I'm debating which route to go for the Epic. Sprint Store vs RadioShack vs Best Buy.
I know that the MSRP is $499.99, -$150 upgrade discount, -$100 MIR, making it $249.99.
I've already reserved one at the local Sprint store. What I'm wondering is which option would I benefit from an instant rebate vs having to deal with the mail in rebate, and also, which option would allow me to split the cost over several billing cycles as opposed to it all up front. I've done that with prior upgrades, but always by ordering over the phone from Sprint directly.
If I walk in to the Sprint store on 8/31, I'd think they'd be able to bill my account, but will I have to deal with the mail in rebate hassle?
If I pre-order from RadioShack or Best Buy, it's $249.99 out the door, but would they be able to do the just bill my account part?
Thanks in advance for any advice, thoughts, information, or personal experiences in similar upgrade situations.
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Yes it does but I'm just looking down the road. Are they going to start this with every new smartphone by using the premium data excuse to get an extra 10 out of you? 4 out of my 5 lines are smartphones so when I want to upgrade I'm thinking they will require premium data plans for all new smartphones. It does suck because I really want the Epic but that would be $20 more a month if you count the EVO I already have.
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No.
Like, flat no.
My friend's family all have EVOs on their family plan. That's four EVOs. They pay $10 extra, and that's it. Not $40.
DevinXtreme said:
No.
Like, flat no.
My friend's family all have EVOs on their family plan. That's four EVOs. They pay $10 extra, and that's it. Not $40.
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Are you 100% sure that it's $10 extra for the entire plan? If so I'll reserve my Epic tomorrow.
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Are you 100% sure that it's $10 extra for the entire plan? If so I'll reserve my Epic tomorrow.
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110%.
If you don't want to take my word for it, call the Sprint store you're reserving it from. They'll tell you the same.
DevinXtreme said:
110%.
If you don't want to take my word for it, call the Sprint store you're reserving it from. They'll tell you the same.
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Nope, just called sprint and they told me it's per line not per account.
I called my local Radio Shack and they put on this waiting list tonight (Thursday night). They just took my name and phone number and said I was #1 on the list. I don't trust not having to put down a deposit, so I'll stop by there tomorrow and put down the deposit if necessary. I want to make sure that I'm really on the preorder list.
How much will it be if your not due for an upgrade?
It's 10 dollars per line for every 4G phone, the 10 bucks goes towards the cost of the 4G build out so I really don't mind, I have (not my friend or my cousin, me) I have 2 4G phones on my account and 2 non 4G lines I pay 10 dollars extra per 4G phone the non-4G phones have no extra cost associated with them.
Radio Shack has a preorder available online
http://radioshackwireless.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=25578_61828632547a4733a93e527cc70a92ba
also, device details
DevinXtreme said:
110%.
If you don't want to take my word for it, call the Sprint store you're reserving it from. They'll tell you the same.
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Go to Sprint.com and start the order process for a 4G phone. When they give the price break down they add $10 for every line/phone that is 4G. Your friend misinformed you.
Pops_G said:
Go to Sprint.com and start the order process for a 4G phone. When they give the price break down they add $10 for every line/phone that is 4G. Your friend misinformed you.
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Is it possible he got a deal or something? We went over his bill because I was asking the same question... Weird.
Anyone know if there is an activation fee for upgrading at RS?
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One of my lines has HTC M8 under edge agreement discount of 25 $ got removed as soon as he inserted sim card into Moto X. I assume this is why because the Moto X's aren't fully in Verizon system. When I click on view edge agreement it does not show picture of the phone that is currently activated so the system might think there is no phone on edge even though there is. I will try to get it fixed my new billing cycle just started and he wants to pay off the htc m8 next month when his contract ends. Again this is just a small warrning to watch out guys until Verizon fixes their sh!t :good:
PS. Of course the device is recognized in my-verizon with no image but as motorola XT and model number.
My own line has 25$ Month2Month and that discount was not touched.
EDIT: 09/21/15 - my own month2month line now is showing Discount Expiring : 09/21/15
What chat rep said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62934792&postcount=16
My EDGE other line lost it and Verizon said they will work on it.. it's been 2 days so far as of 9/21/15
I know what is the reason because they aren't fully in the system now imei does accept it but it still shows no image etc.. that's why system somehow removes the discount/s
nexus 6 issues from march
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...te-one-that-wasnt-purchased-from-the-carrier/
patt2k said:
One of my lines has HTC M8 under edge agreement discount of 25 $ got removed as soon as he inserted sim card into Moto X. I assume this is why because the Moto X's aren't fully in Verizon system. When I click on view edge agreement it does not show picture of the phone that is currently activated so the system might think there is no phone on edge even though there is. I will try to get it fixed my new billing cycle just started and he wants to pay off the htc m8 next month when his contract ends. Again this is just a small warrning to watch out guys until Verizon fixes their sh!t :good:
PS. Of course the device is recognized in my-verizon with no image but as motorola XT and model number.
My own line has 25$ Month2Month and that discount was not touched.
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I checked with Verizon when I first got the phone and they said I'd still have my $25 edge discount...I'll have to keep an eye out now. Thanks for the heads up!
brholt6 said:
I checked with Verizon when I first got the phone and they said I'd still have my $25 edge discount...I'll have to keep an eye out now. Thanks for the heads up!
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I suggest you check it and go to my plan and on the bottom you see all your promotions. He activated Moto X yesterday and yesterday it would show expire date of : 9/18/2015 and yes it did expire today. Now I have to wait few days for Verizon to do their thing.. if they can't fix it I will fight with them to terminate edge agreement without penalty.
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I suggest you check it and go to my plan and on the bottom you see all your promotions. He activated Moto X yesterday and yesterday it would show expire date of : 9/18/2015 and yes it did expire today. Now I have to wait few days for Verizon to do their thing.. if they can't fix it I will fight with them to terminate edge agreement without penalty.
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Mine is still showing it as active with no expiration but that just could be because the new bill hasn't came through.
My account still shows the discount. Received the phone on the 11th and my new bill is from the 15th. Still there.
mlr_90 said:
My account still shows the discount. Received the phone on the 11th and my new bill is from the 15th. Still there.
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Well then it must be just my account because edge discount on that line is gone but on my own with moto x montb2month -25$ is there lol
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patt2k said:
Well then it must be just my account because edge discount on that line is gone but on my own with moto x montb2month -25$ is there lol
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I still have a year left on my Turbo. Going to use it as a spare. Here is the breakdown.
mlr_90 said:
I still have a year left on my Turbo. Going to use it as a spare. Here is the breakdown.
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But did you go to my plan and on the bottom it shows discounts per line.
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But did you go to my plan and on the bottom it shows discounts per line.
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Yes. It's in the attached thumbnail in my last post. My bill is the same as it was. $40 line access -$25 discount $8 TEP(cancelling) = $23.00mo for that line.
I still have my discounts.
Well then I can't explain why that happened to one my lines. Weird
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Wow something crazy is going on.. now my own line with Verizon Month2Month is showing my discount is expiring today LOL , 2 Moto X lines lost their discounts LOL
I will be calling them and asking for a supervisor.
patt2k said:
Wow something crazy is going on.. now my own line with Verizon Month2Month is showing my discount is expiring today LOL , 2 Moto X lines lost their discounts LOL
I will be calling them and asking for a supervisor.
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Just lost mine. It was there this weekend. Not a happy camper. They are applying a credit this month. Looks like I'll have to go this every month to get the credit. I may cancel Verizon.
mlr_90 said:
Just lost mine. It was there this weekend. Not a happy camper. They are applying a credit this month. Looks like I'll have to go this every month to get the credit. I may cancel Verizon.
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Hey glad not to be the only one I know why is this happening tho. Someone told me same was happening with Nexus 6 Verizon has to fully add Moto X into their system that is why this is happening. Even tho it shows Motorola XT.
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Hey glad not to be the only one I know why is this happening tho. Someone told me same was happening with Nexus 6 Verizon has to fully add Moto X into their system that is why this is happening. Even tho it shows Motorola XT.
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I hope they get it fixed. I'm not going through this every month. I'll just pay the device off and go to Page Plus if they don't get it fixed.
mlr_90 said:
I hope they get it fixed. I'm not going through this every month. I'll just pay the device off and go to Page Plus if they don't get it fixed.
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Same here I am tired of contacting them everytime their system screws something up.
I am afraid to try tmobile and they don't have good deals on single line, I might give cricket a try if this keeps on happening.
@mlr_90Patryk: ok why is this even happening?
Patryk: why does activating a different device trigger this?
Patty: That is because the month to month discount is verified by the system through the device, since the eligibility for the discount is to have the device in our device payment program.
Patryk: Right that would be for EDGE you meant.
Patty: But I can see here that adjustments have been made and the discount will again apply for that line.
Patryk: Month2Month is out of contract discounts.
Patty: Yes, that's what it's currently called.
Patty: Yes, that is right.
(no I am not Patty) lol. This is what she told me tho.
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Same here I am tired of contacting them everytime their system screws something up.
I am afraid to try tmobile and they don't have good deals on single line, I might give cricket a try if this keeps on happening.
@mlr_90Patryk: ok why is this even happening?
Patryk: why does activating a different device trigger this?
Patty: That is because the month to month discount is verified by the system through the device, since the eligibility for the discount is to have the device in our device payment program.
Patryk: Right that would be for EDGE you meant.
Patty: But I can see here that adjustments have been made and the discount will again apply for that line.
Patryk: Month2Month is out of contract discounts.
Patty: Yes, that's what it's currently called.
Patty: Yes, that is right.
(no I am not Patty) lol. This is what she told me tho.
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Pretty much the same response I got.
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Pretty much the same response I got.
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Let me know when they fix it for you. I will report tomorrow if the discount will be re-added.
Just an update my discounts are not back. Time to waste more time with 611
Spoke with level2 even he couldn't add but he tried a lot so all of you guys either swap sims to your old devices or keep on calling to get credits.
He will call me back in few days he seemed like a nice guy wanting to help. My friend borrowed my note4 so I didn't try swapping between sims for another 2 weeks minimum.
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Just an update my discounts are not back. Time to waste more time with 611
Spoke with level2 even he couldn't add but he tried a lot so all of you guys either swap sims to your old devices or keep on calling to get credits.
He will call me back in few days he seemed like a nice guy wanting to help. My friend borrowed my note4 so I didn't try swapping between sims for another 2 weeks minimum.
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I guess I'll keep my Turbo as a spare and put my sim in there for a day or two every month until they get this fixed. They had issues with the Nexus 6 as well. I think they were finally resolved from what I've read. I've also lost Visual Voicemail and they have been working on that for days now. I keep getting texts telling me there was an update to my ticket but no other contact yet. I hope that Verizon get's their act together soon!
Currenty with ATT and preordered thru Verizon. Now seeing these BOGO offers for ATT and T mobile which is an awesome deal for me as my wife wants a new s7 as well. Does Verizon normally match BOGO offers ? Thanks!
No they don't usually match Bogo offers unfortunately unless they come out with one of there own. I'm sorry
No worries thanks!
I saw a commercial today where Verizon is now offering BOGO on the S7. Just bought two phones a week ago. Anyone know if they will retroactively apply this to my purchase?
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I saw a commercial today where Verizon is now offering BOGO on the S7. Just bought two phones a week ago. Anyone know if they will retroactively apply this to my purchase?
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You will have to return them and re purchase.
Usaully these involve adding a new line of service. That's the way Verizon did it with the S6 promo a few months back
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You will have to return them and re purchase.
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That's what I was originally thinking. Then I read this:
Users that have already purchased one of Samsung's new flagships needn't worry, as they will also be eligible for the gift, Corporate Communications Manager Trevor Thomas reportedly confirmed.
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Usaully these involve adding a new line of service. That's the way Verizon did it with the S6 promo a few months back
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In my case, I moved service so both lines are new.
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That's what I was originally thinking. Then I read this:
In my case, I moved service so both lines are new.
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That's a god deal for you then. I'm a existing customer so I would have to add a new line witch is something I'm not going to do. At least I will get the VR and then my son will be happy with that.
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That's a god deal for you then. I'm a existing customer so I would have to add a new line witch is something I'm not going to do. At least I will get the VR and then my son will be happy with that.
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From what I read the line only has to stay open for 6 months. So ~$120 for a new S7.
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I think the VR is just a plastic housing version of Google Cardboard.
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From what I read the line only has to stay open for 6 months. So ~$120 for a new S7.
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I looked into it more today and decided not to bite on it. I'm eligible but I don't need another line and the device payments for close to three months while I wait for the prepaid Visa. There are taxes that need to be paid on the new phone and taxes every month on the new line along with the activation fee. The jumping through hoops are not worth it to me. I have a feeling I would get stuck one way or another in the end.
I have been waiting for a VZW sub forum but none have been created yet.
I ordered 3 midnight black S8+ models on March 30. They are supposed to be delivered on April 21.
Damn, 3? Where are you coming from to get 3 S8+? Because my family of four took advantage of the BOGO for the S7 Edge last year but now I just have this temptation for the S8+ because the $15 a month thing returning the S7 Edge seems really good even though I have to be on the Unlimited.
Is it worth to go on the unlimited though? I currently have the New Verizon Plan 12gb with 10gb of Bonus data for life paying at around $183 with a special employee discount for 5 lines. If I upgrade to the unlimited, it'll be $200 for 5 lines and no discounts can be added...
Is it worth it?
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Is it worth to go on the unlimited though? I currently have the New Verizon Plan 12gb with 10gb of Bonus data for life paying at around $183 with a special employee discount for 5 lines. If I upgrade to the unlimited, it'll be $200 for 5 lines and no discounts can be added...
Is it worth it?
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don't think it's worth it to upgrade to unlimited depending on if you have carry over data and how much is left over at the end of every month. I currently have 4 lines on Verizon with 16Gb plan and 8gb bonus data with carryover. This month I have 35Gb left to use, never really use all of it anyway.
Also the $200 is before tax, with Verizon I think the tax equals to about $15-$20. And keep in mind they throttle your speed after 22Gb on unlimited. I also receive a 19% discount which I definitely don't want to lose. I'm planning on getting the best buy deal for my line for the s8+ though, only have to pay the tax which is about $77 and $100 off the phone, so $29/month as opposed to ordering on Verizon's website for $35/month. Would like to point out as well that on Verizon they want $120 tax upfront when preordering, not sure if that includes the $30 activation charge though.
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don't think it's worth it to upgrade to unlimited depending on if you have carry over data and how much is left over at the end of every month. I currently have 4 lines on Verizon with 16Gb plan and 8gb bonus data with carryover. This month I have 35Gb left to use, never really use all of it anyway.
Also the $200 is before tax, with Verizon I think the tax equals to about $15-$20. And keep in mind they throttle your speed after 22Gb on unlimited. I also receive a 19% discount which I definitely don't want to lose. I'm planning on getting the best buy deal for my line for the s8+ though, only have to pay the tax which is about $77 and $100 off the phone, so $29/month as opposed to ordering on Verizon's website for $35/month. Would like to point out as well that on Verizon they want $120 tax upfront when preordering, not sure if that includes the $30 activation charge though.
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Right now I have about less than 6GB remaining out of 22 with 3 more days to go until the billing cycle resets. And having 35GB remaining when your max is 22 as well is something I'm confused about. The only time I ever received as much was when hurricane Matthews hit and Verizon was helpful enough to pretty much give everyone unlimited data for 3-4 days and not affect your data cap. I had the luxury of having nearly 40GB.
Anyhow, one of the lines of 5 is currently being "leased" by a friend who's on it currently. I was being helpful to let him be on the plan for $30 a month as opposed to paying $45 on straight talk and it was because I needed someone to take a line for 6 months due to the adding a new line for the BOGO deal last year. If I do switch to the Unlimited, that would require him paying $40, which I guess I have to ask if he'd be okay with that.
That's the only real reason I want to see if the Unlimited is worth it to get a GS8+ for a value of $360 each if I traded in the S7 Edge. Sounds too good to pass but gotta think long term.... Ahaha
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Right now I have about less than 6GB remaining out of 22 with 3 more days to go until the billing cycle resets. And having 35GB remaining when your max is 22 as well is something I'm confused about. The only time I ever received as much was when hurricane Matthews hit and Verizon was helpful enough to pretty much give everyone unlimited data for 3-4 days and not affect your data cap. I had the luxury of having nearly 40GB.
Anyhow, one of the lines of 5 is currently being "leased" by a friend who's on it currently. I was being helpful to let him be on the plan for $30 a month as opposed to paying $45 on straight talk and it was because I needed someone to take a line for 6 months due to the adding a new line for the BOGO deal last year. If I do switch to the Unlimited, that would require him paying $40, which I guess I have to ask if he'd be okay with that.
That's the only real reason I want to see if the Unlimited is worth it to get a GS8+ for a value of $360 each if I traded in the S7 Edge. Sounds too good to pass but gotta think long term.... Ahaha
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My max is 24Gb and I have carryover data, last month I had 11GB remaining so it was added to this month, hence 35GB. But yeah, if you're able to save $360 by trading in then why not, and I doubt your friend wouldn't mind paying the extra $10 for unlimited.
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My max is 24Gb and I have carryover data, last month I had 11GB remaining so it was added to this month, hence 35GB. But yeah, if you're able to save $360 by trading in then why not, and I doubt your friend wouldn't mind paying the extra $10 for unlimited.
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Actually saving $480 because it reduces it down to $360 from the retail price of $840.
Yeah, the only thing is that I was making $10 from him all this time because the current plan only charges $20 a line. He's saving $15 from buying Straight Talk but I'm making $10 from him being on our line. Lololol
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Damn, 3? Where are you coming from to get 3 S8+? Because my family of four took advantage of the BOGO for the S7 Edge last year but now I just have this temptation for the S8+ because the $15 a month thing returning the S7 Edge seems really good even though I have to be on the Unlimited.
Is it worth to go on the unlimited though? I currently have the New Verizon Plan 12gb with 10gb of Bonus data for life paying at around $183 with a special employee discount for 5 lines. If I upgrade to the unlimited, it'll be $200 for 5 lines and no discounts can be added...
Is it worth it?
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I have 5 phones on my plan. 4 are upgrade eligible right now. One comes eligible in Sept. Im going to get a Note 8 with that one.
Im on a business plan that has some outstanding features. Its the only reason I am on Verizon.
I miss my AT&T local rates in the Caribbean.
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I have 5 phones on my plan. 4 are upgrade eligible right now. One comes eligible in Sept. Im going to get a Note 8 with that one.
Im on a business plan that has some outstanding features. Its the only reason I am on Verizon.
I miss my AT&T local rates in the Caribbean.
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What are the benefits to having the Business plan for you?
Pre ordered the Verizon S8+ in midnight black from Best Buy. There was a glitch during my order, so far it seems like my order will be honored for $25.83 a month.. I'm keeping a close eye on it.
Any one of you going to take advantage of the other special promotions that Costco has? They throw in a free Samsung Level U bluetooth headset. I could probably take these extra accessories to turn around and sell them for money back. Hmm...
none of you are interested in root?
i pre-orded mine from samsung directly but since the unlocked version is coming out like a month later i might cancel my order.
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none of you are interested in root?
i pre-orded mine from samsung directly but since the unlocked version is coming out like a month later i might cancel my order.
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I use to do that almost right out of the box. I think once I got handy with the Note 5 and Nova Launcher, it took care of 90% of what I was trying to accomplish.
There are so many apks out there that handle the brunt of what I've been doing I just don't see the need.
... Even more so after using my iPhone 7 Plus. This locked down ecosystem is driving me ****ing nuts.
never mind just read they are all locked bootloaders unless you get a the exynos version, so the international version/non cdma.
hoping samsung ships them early, i pre-ordered at midnight. im replacing my trusty note 5 thats dying.
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What are the benefits to having the Business plan for you?
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Unlimited, unthrottled data
Unlimited messages
10 month upgrades
No ETF
No upgrade charge
Next day air shipping
$50 first line
$35 additional line
$10 hotspot
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Unlimited, unthrottled data
Unlimited messages
10 month upgrades
No ETF
No upgrade charge
Next day air shipping
$50 first line
$35 additional line
$10 hotspot
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Wow that's all really nice. But is there a barrier to getting into it such as having a minimum required amount of users to be on it?
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hoping samsung ships them early, i pre-ordered at midnight. im replacing my trusty note 5 thats dying.
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i looked at all the purchase outlets and buying from Samsung directly does mean you'll get it sooner than anyone not buying directly from Samsung.
By one day. 4/20 if u bought direct from Samsung, 4/21 for everyone else.
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Pre ordered the Verizon S8+ in midnight black from Best Buy. There was a glitch during my order, so far it seems like my order will be honored for $25.83 a month.. I'm keeping a close eye on it.
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nice, hope they do honor that for u. same thing happened during my order, 25.83 was the price for S8, not the plus, but they corrected it to 29.
Thanks. Who made the correction in your price? I agreed to an installment plan that states $25.83 for the S8+. I've also called best buy a few times over my order. Apparently, there were others, like yourself that ran into this glitch. I was asked to forward on my confirmation email to the main supervisor. He just wanted to verify my order went through properly. There was no mention of the price difference after my order was reviewed. So I brought it up and he said that I was lucky and ended up with a great deal. Today I stopped in BB to mess with the + again and asked an employee to pull up my order. I saw it right on the screen so I think I'm ok. Until the phone is actually in my hand then I'll be relieved and can move on. Until then I'm feeling like my order is kinda tainted and there may be a chance for a mistake. I will keep following the progress and show that I agreed to an installment plan. I can't believe they can change it because I agreed to it and placed my order. However it turns out I'm excited for 4/21!
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i looked at all the purchase outlets and buying from Samsung directly does mean you'll get it sooner than anyone not buying directly from Samsung.
By one day. 4/20 if u bought direct from Samsung, 4/21 for everyone else.
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nice, hope they do honor that for u. same thing happened during my order, 25.83 was the price for S8, not the plus, but they corrected it to 29.
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Forgot to add that the S8 is $27.91 on BB. So I'm not sure why Verizon lowered it to $25.83. I have screenshots of every step of the way. Fingers crossed.
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Thanks. Who made the correction in your price? .
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i placed my order at Best Buy and not online, so the rep did the order for me. he was reading things off and for a moment he thought he put the wrong phone in (S8 instead of the S8+) but confirmed he got the right phone. unfortunately for me he stopped and did some key punching and it went back to the 29 price, which is the adjusted price after their $100 off promo.
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i placed my order at Best Buy and not online, so the rep did the order for me. he was reading things off and for a moment he thought he put the wrong phone in (S8 instead of the S8+) but confirmed he got the right phone. unfortunately for me he stopped and did some key punching and it went back to the 29 price, which is the adjusted price after their $100 off promo.
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Ahhh.. ouch. Still a $100 off is a great deal from BB.
FYI, for those who where holding out.
http://www.tmonews.com/2017/05/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s8-bogo-deal-launch-tomorrow-leaked-image/
Thanks for the heads up! The deal explains you need to activate a new line as well. Does anyone know if you can accept the deal, activate the new line, and then cancel the new line once you've been reimbursed? Without having to pay back the phone cost?
it's a LIE, as all TMobile bogo..it's a buy 2, get reimbursed monthly for 1.
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Thanks for the heads up! The deal explains you need to activate a new line as well. Does anyone know if you can accept the deal, activate the new line, and then cancel the new line once you've been reimbursed? Without having to pay back the phone cost?
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Reimbursed for 2 years = free! lol
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You actually get a $750 prepaid card. So you can technically pay off the device and cancel the line.
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Was in the store first thing this morning. Got an S8 which I will not open. Will and sell as soon as gift card comes and cancel the extra line. Will keep the S8+ as an upgrade.
Add in the current promotions, and it gets even better with 1 yr of NETFLIX (already received). I'll use that.
2 VR headsets and 2 Entertainment Kits which I'll sell.
While not a free $850 phone, it's pretty close. Did the same thing with the BOGO on the S7 Edge last year. Does take some cash., a bit of time and patience, but it does work. Thanks again TMO.
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Was in the store first thing this morning. Got an S8 which I will not open. Will and sell as soon as gift card comes and cancel the extra line. Will keep the S8+ as an upgrade.
Add in the current promotions, and it gets even better with 1 yr of NETFLIX (already received). I'll use that.
2 VR headsets and 2 Entertainment Kits which I'll sell.
While not a free $850 phone, it's pretty close. Did the same thing with the BOGO on the S7 Edge last year. Does take some cash., a bit of time and patience, but it does work. Thanks again TMO.
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This is exactly what I'm thinking about doing. I worked it out to being about $316 up front with taxes and down payments for the S8 and S8+. How quickly did you get your gift card? Cause I don't want to be paying $20/month for very long for a phone line I'm not going to use.
That's to my point about about "cash, time and patience". Will take a while to get the gift card. I recall with the S7 Edge it was about two months for me but I got into the deal after it had been going on for a while. For this one, I did the $750 rebate registration as soon as I got back from the store so presumably, I'll be near the front of the line.
You really have to wait until you get the gift card before canceling the 2nd line. Then use the gift card to pay off the phone and then sell it.
Buy one get one is a good deal in itself. But if you think those free gifts are worth anything you got another thing coming. You'll be lucky those gifts net you more than $60
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Was in the store first thing this morning. Got an S8 which I will not open. Will and sell as soon as gift card comes and cancel the extra line. Will keep the S8+ as an upgrade.
Add in the current promotions, and it gets even better with 1 yr of NETFLIX (already received). I'll use that.
2 VR headsets and 2 Entertainment Kits which I'll sell.
While not a free $850 phone, it's pretty close. Did the same thing with the BOGO on the S7 Edge last year. Does take some cash., a bit of time and patience, but it does work. Thanks again TMO.
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Just did this myself.
Needed to upgrade a Note5 on one of the lines and figured why the heck not. Last day to qualify for GearVR promo too, so just in time. Don't plan on selling the second one though, it's going to get used hehe.
Just did this yesterday. Was planning on selling the extra but the wife convinced me to give it to her. =P I didn't get the year of Netflix but I did get the VRs and free cases and screen protectors, which was a nice unexpected perk.
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Was in the store first thing this morning. Got an S8 which I will not open. Will and sell as soon as gift card comes and cancel the extra line. Will keep the S8+ as an upgrade.
Add in the current promotions, and it gets even better with 1 yr of NETFLIX (already received). I'll use that.
2 VR headsets and 2 Entertainment Kits which I'll sell.
While not a free $850 phone, it's pretty close. Did the same thing with the BOGO on the S7 Edge last year. Does take some cash., a bit of time and patience, but it does work. Thanks again TMO.
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dems86 said:
Just did this myself.
Needed to upgrade a Note5 on one of the lines and figured why the heck not. Last day to qualify for GearVR promo too, so just in time. Don't plan on selling the second one though, it's going to get used hehe.
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Just did this yesterday. Was planning on selling the extra but the wife convinced me to give it to her. =P I didn't get the year of Netflix but I did get the VRs and free cases and screen protectors, which was a nice unexpected perk.
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I also did this yesterday. The reps in the store were telling me I need to keep that extra line for 6 months and then I can cancel it. I'm leaning toward that is not true and that store just needs me to keep it for 6 months to get credit. I filled out the BOGO promotion when I got home for the $750 mastercard. So, I'll pay it off in full once I get it and try to cancel.
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I also did this yesterday. The reps in the store were telling me I need to keep that extra line for 6 months and then I can cancel it. I'm leaning toward that is not true and that store just needs me to keep it for 6 months to get credit. I filled out the BOGO promotion when I got home for the $750 mastercard. So, I'll pay it off in full once I get it and try to cancel.
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Yeah that sounds like pretty typical sales rep b.s.. You shouldn't have any problem cancelling the line once the phone is paid off.
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Yeah that sounds like pretty typical sales rep b.s.. You shouldn't have any problem cancelling the line once the phone is paid off.
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Cool, that's what I was thinking. I read over the paperwork too and didn't find any 6 month requirement. Just said it had to be paid off if the line is cancelled.
Interesting update. Last evening, I sold my previous S7 Edge BOGO (that I was in to for free) for $380 on eBay. Perfect condition and all original packaging. That money just went to pay down the installment plan for the BOGO phones.
Assuming that the S8+ in this deal holds good value, and that TMO continues to do these BOGO deals, you can get into a cycle where you actually net out positive each time through. It will certainly happen for me this time.