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Anyone Preorder the Epic 4g Touch at a corporate store?

I called the corporate store by my house and asked if they are taking pre-orders for the SGS2 and they said I can come in and buy a 50 dollar gift card and be put "on the list."
Anyone else been told this? I don't know if I want to do that. I have to get mine from a corporate sprint store cuz i'm on sero premium...

I pre-ordered mine in a store a while ago but I haven't heard anything. I think I'll stop by and check today what the deal is.

I thought about it, but I can't see paying the activation and $80 more than other places.

sk63 said:
I pre-ordered mine in a store a while ago but I haven't heard anything. I think I'll stop by and check today what the deal is.
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Did they have you buy a $50 Sprint gift card?

I called 5 Sprint stores, including 2 that were supposed to be corporate stores, and all told me they weren't taking pre orders. I also tried calling into Sprint sales lines (Twice one day, and another time on a separate day) to pre order and I got the run around and "We're unable to do it" from them too. Pissed me off and took up several hours of my time. So after all that, I called Best Buy and they told me they'd put my name on one in the back and hold it for me, so I'll go down Friday morning and pick it up.
Good job Sprint, way to take care of a 7+ year customer. Left a bad impression on me if you can't tell

I did it today via the phone... Best part was that the store was out of cards, so i got to bypass the 50buck card. I have my appointment at 10 on Friday.
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My wife is getting this Friday. We went in last night and "pre-ordered" it. Did the $50 thing. They said that would put you on the list and she can just go in and get it Friday sometime.

Thanks for all the replies, I actually went in and got the gift card too. Didn't really make a difference considering i can just use that gift card towards paying for the phone anyway

viper786 said:
I called the corporate store by my house and asked if they are taking pre-orders for the SGS2 and they said I can come in and buy a 50 dollar gift card and be put "on the list."
Anyone else been told this? I don't know if I want to do that. I have to get mine from a corporate sprint store cuz i'm on sero premium...
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I pre-ordered mine from the local sprint store here, which is one of the full service stores. They had me purchase a $50 giftcard, what they do is have you buy the gift card, then they place your name on the list of pre-orders that they send to samsung so they can fill their orders. When the phone arrives you present them with the gift card, they then ring it up, minus your discount, minus your trade-in(if any), and minus the $50 gift card. Then you pay the difference.
So you figure $199 for the phone with full upgrade. -50 Gift Card, -trade in($100-$125 for the Evo). You pay on launch day $49-$74, and walk out with your new toy.

Khilbron said:
I pre-ordered mine from the local sprint store here, which is one of the full service stores. They had me purchase a $50 giftcard, what they do is have you buy the gift card, then they place your name on the list of pre-orders that they send to samsung so they can fill their orders. When the phone arrives you present them with the gift card, they then ring it up, minus your discount, minus your trade-in(if any), and minus the $50 gift card. Then you pay the difference.
So you figure $199 for the phone with full upgrade. -50 Gift Card, -trade in($100-$125 for the Evo). You pay on launch day $49-$74, and walk out with your new toy.
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So does that mean I am guaranteed to get the phone on Friday? Meaning if they only get like 5, they will keep 1 for me?

viper786 said:
So does that mean I am guaranteed to get the phone on Friday? Meaning if they only get like 5, they will keep 1 for me?
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I was told when i placed my pre-order, that they would receive enough E4GT's to cover all of their pre-orders, and a few for the shelves.

I preordered mine at the nearest corporate store almost two weeks ago, so I should hear from them tomorrow to make my appointment I hope.

I did the 50 dollar gift card thing.

I called radiosack up and they are holding one for me..

how much is it though

Technically co stores have to do the 50 dollar gift card. My store has reserved about a third of our first shipment so far. Most co stores should have plenty in stock.
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abhaxus said:
Technically co stores have to do the 50 dollar gift card. My store has reserved about a third of our first shipment so far. Most co stores should have plenty in stock.
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I didn't mind doing the whole $50 dollar gift card thing since I am going to use that towards paying for the phone anyway, but I was just making sure that this is common practice and I wasn't being lied to.
Thank you everyone for your replies. I can't wait until Friday at 10am! Usually I sleep in on Friday because I have fridays off, but not this Friday!
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churro7 said:
how much is it though
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I'm assuming 199 plus tax
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deano0714 said:
I called radiosack up and they are holding one for me..
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Too bad I can't upgrade at radio shack/best buy cuz of my SERO-P plan.

Letstalk shipping status...

Just thought the Letstalk crowd could use one of these since the Wirefly folks have one and don't seem happy about sharing that thread.
Also, about to complete an order with Letstalk, if anyone wants $25 off I can try to add you as a friend referral during check out. PM me if interested.

Ordered mine Monday from Letstalk. My status still says its awaiting carrier approval.

Ordered mines on Tuesday and it says the same thing.

cdszoke said:
Ordered mines on Tuesday and it says the same thing.
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Ditto...
I called cause I was getting Jealous of the shipping status on Wirefly. Rep said it says that because the phone is not technically out yet. She said it will probably ship Freaking Monday and I will get it Tuesday. Since overnight shipping does not work on the weekends

Ordered monday night, had to call in to verify CC info and was told phones should be in sometime Thursday and will ship Friday.
The rep said this was not concrete so things may change.
My order shows Ready for Fulfillment, and Carrier Approval on the second status.

I cancelled my order with them...I used a referall and got $25 off making my wirefly order $125. I then went on chat and requested free overnight and they did it. I placed the order at 1pm on Wednesday, 9/14 and 3 hours later at 4pm it showed shipped. They are actually going out tomm, so I'll have it by friday
you have to ask the chat reps to "expedite your order by forwarding your account to the activation team" they will do it and next thing you know, your status is literally changing through the steps every 15 mins....they are quick!
I have a corp account which doesn't have activation fees, so I'm good. In my entire history with sprint, i've never had a single activation fee. it all depends on which corp discount you have
if you want to still place a order and want $25 off, just use my link and we'll both save that amount.
http://wirefly.tellapal.com/a/clk/1TFmy

eyecon82 said:
I cancelled my order with them...I used a referall and got $25 off making my wirefly order $125. I then went on chat and requested free overnight and they did it. I placed the order at 1pm on Wednesday, 9/14 and 3 hours later at 4pm it showed shipped. They are actually going out tomm, so I'll have it by friday
you have to ask the chat reps to "expedite your order by forwarding your account to the activation team" they will do it and next thing you know, your status is literally changing through the steps every 15 mins....they are quick!
I have a corp account which doesn't have activation fees, so I'm good. In my entire history with sprint, i've never had a single activation fee. it all depends on which corp discount you have
if you want to still place a order and want $25 off, just use my link and we'll both save that amount.
http://wirefly.tellapal.com/a/clk/1TFmy
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I think Ima do this.. Freaking LetsTalk! I want my phone ON FRIDAY! lol
The 25 off is not up front?

Well, at this rate 1am eastern thurs. If anyone were to change over to wirefly now, do you think they'd still ship it out thurs? They'ed probably end up going out on Friday at this point, no?

00Soul said:
Well, at this rate 1am eastern thurs. If anyone were to change over to wirefly now, do you think they'd still ship it out thurs? They'ed probably end up going out on Friday at this point, no?
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Hmmm I dont know. LoL I want, I just want my phone before the WHOLE weekend pass. I'm stuck in letstalk.com huh?

NeeceeBabe said:
I think Ima do this.. Freaking LetsTalk! I want my phone ON FRIDAY! lol
The 25 off is not up front?
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00Soul said:
Well, at this rate 1am eastern thurs. If anyone were to change over to wirefly now, do you think they'd still ship it out thurs? They'ed probably end up going out on Friday at this point, no?
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the main thing is you have to keep pestering them every step of the way....their status updates are deadly accurate....
i had to call in twice since it said so and as soon as I hung up, it went back to normal. Something about a mismatch with my pin. and verify my address
so keep a look out on your status ...they are really quick about it seems....
i think the main ting is to get them to give u free overnight and it will bump you
i honestly had 3 orders placed....letstalk, amazon, and now wirefly. They don't activate your account or touch your upgrade till they actually open the box to program your phone and when one does it first, others can't do it. I still cancelled both orders though
with the $$, it only places a hold on your credit card, not actually charging it till shipping. so no mess to clean up.
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NeeceeBabe said:
Hmmm I dont know. LoL I want, I just want my phone before the WHOLE weekend pass. I'm stuck in letstalk.com huh?
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you can still place orders with other companies....when one gets to activating it first, they'll get it...the 2nd one will be denied and order auto cancelled since u arn't eligible for an upgrade

SO your saying if I were to cancel my Letstalk order tomorrow, Do a wirefly tonight. I JUST might get my phone on friday???

NeeceeBabe said:
The 25 off is not up front?
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here is a CTRL C V of what it says on the website
"* Referral rewards require the purchase of at least one mobile device and a qualified carrier service plan without the deactivation of your phone or downgrading of any feature or rate plan for a minimum of 90 days after activation date. Additional terms and restrictions apply, see http://wirefly.tellapal.com/terms for details."
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SO your saying if I were to cancel my Letstalk order tomorrow, Do a wirefly tonight. I JUST might get my phone on friday???
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exactly, but remember to utilize the online chat and ask for free shiping because letstalk has the free overnight
after that, go to another rep and ask them to expedite you

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SO your saying if I were to cancel my Letstalk order tomorrow, Do a wirefly tonight. I JUST might get my phone on friday???
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If you pull this off please let us know. Just seems kind of late in the process for them to get ship it out to you before friday. If it was still 1pm 9/14 I'd say go for it, but 1:30am 9/15...
Do regular people (non-corporate account holders) get free activation at wirefly?

00Soul said:
If you pull this off please let us know. Just seems kind of late in the process for them to get ship it out to you before friday. If it was still 1pm 9/14 I'd say go for it, but 1:30am 9/15...
Do regular people (non-corporate account holders) get free activation at wirefly?
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I was about too until I realized it would be 150 upfront and like 30days later u get the 25back. Smh I would want to buy a converter right now with that 25bucks lol.
Also my car payment is due this friday, My check wont go through with all these pending statuses lol.

Did you at least get the $25 off referral from Letstalk?

Just called about my order that was placed on monday. She said her supervisor told her they wouldn't be getting the phone in until friday and if they got them early enough, they would go out that day. Thus making the earliest I would see it, would be monday. I got nosey and asked how many orders they had so I could find out if it may go straight to backorder. She said at this point they only had about 100 orders for the phone and they had way more than that coming in. I know this may conflict with what others have been told, but that was the story that I got.
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chrisnosleep said:
She said at this point they only had about 100 orders for the phone and they had way more than that coming in.
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I hope this is the case. Some of their reps seem really dodgy to me, like they really hate their jobs.

Even if LetsTalk takes an extra week to ship, I don't mind, as I only payed $80 for this superphone. Sure I'd be disappointed, but still an amazing deal.

^Agreed^ but as with most all my purchases I want immediate gratification.

WhiteZero said:
Even if LetsTalk takes an extra week to ship, I don't mind, as I only payed $80 for this superphone. Sure I'd be disappointed, but still an amazing deal.
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I agree, getting my upgrade for 123.99 with free overnight shipping, waived activation, and no tax is totally worth the wait.

30Days Guarantee still on Best Buy's Subscriber Agreement

I was reading over the contract that I received after doing my upgrade this morning at Best Buy. I notice the $36 activation fee, the $350 advance devices ETF but still 30 days Sprint guarantee to opt-out. Wondering if this is the same with other people that activated with BestBuy also? Also if Sprint store activation still have the 30 days?

Negative..14 days to opt out, after 3 days you have to pay restocking fee, $350 early termination fee at Sprint store. They just went over this with me
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California law requires 30 days for return

Were talking about best buy store not sprint store. I was told 30 days from best buy, were I bought my epic touch. Best buy also has a 30 day price guarantee.
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My best buy rep said that there is a fifteen day return to get out of the contract, but it is the normal 30 days if anything goes wrong. But I spend to much money in best buy so I am premier silver reward zone customer so I get 45 days. So that made me happy.
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kali323 said:
California law requires 30 days for return
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I'm glad you posted this. People in our state need to know their rights. We DO have 30 days. I believe this is because of AB1010 in 2006 or 2007, but not sure.

I saw and heard the girl at BestBuy bring out the new Sprint subscriber agreement and thought boy am I glad I didn't get one of those. But yes they are active at BestBuy. I'm sure they will still enforce it with me even thought I didn't get one.

princessakiki said:
My best buy rep said that there is a fifteen day return to get out of the contract, but it is the normal 30 days if anything goes wrong. But I spend to much money in best buy so I am premier silver reward zone customer so I get 45 days. So that made me happy.
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There isn't 15 day opt-out anywhere on the contract, it stated 30 days. If can please recheck your paperwork to verify.

nunyabiziz said:
There isn't 15 day opt-out anywhere on the contract, it stated 30 days. If can please recheck your paperwork to verify.
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Looks like u got 30 days then.
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kali323 said:
California law requires 30 days for return
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SERIOUSLY WTF happen to the LAWS!!!!! like I mentioned in another thread, is there not just a California Law, but a FEDERAL law created by the Federal Trade Commission that generalized the 30 day return policies for ALL BUSINESS SALE AND TRADE. its there for the good reason so business's cannot take advantage of Consumers RIGHTS for sale of faulty goods and or services. This is to prevent them from STEALING your money.
I guess companies are really getting bold right now that the economy is so messed up they are feeling too Arrogant that people don't have money to take them to courts or something.
Wake up people our freedoms are getting taken away from us slowly.

©ertifiedMuffDiver™ said:
SERIOUSLY WTF happen to the LAWS!!!!! like I mentioned in another thread, is there not just a California Law, but a FEDERAL law created by the Federal Trade Commission that generalized the 30 day return policies for ALL BUSINESS SALE AND TRADE. its there for the good reason so business's cannot take advantage of Consumers RIGHTS for sale of faulty goods and or services. This is to prevent them from STEALING your money.
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Federal law pretty much says that if you purchase an item and it isn't defective, its yours unless the store wants to be nice and exchange it for you. Sprint can say "All sales are final. No returns," if they want to, unless the item is defective.
Individual states may grant more rights, of course. Like California.

nunyabiziz said:
There isn't 15 day opt-out anywhere on the contract, it stated 30 days. If can please recheck your paperwork to verify.
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No I was not telling you what was on the paper work, I was only stating what he said.
Kiki
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nunyabiziz said:
I was reading over the contract that I received after doing my upgrade this morning at Best Buy. I notice the $36 activation fee, the $350 advance devices ETF but still 30 days Sprint guarantee to opt-out. Wondering if this is the same with other people that activated with BestBuy also? Also if Sprint store activation still have the 30 days?
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Got my ET4G on friday from best buy mobile and mines says that I have 30 days too. I asked the guy about it and he said its still 30 for them.
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vincey2kr1 said:
Were talking about best buy store not sprint store. I was told 30 days from best buy, were I bought my epic touch. Best buy also has a 30 day price guarantee.
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BestBuy is NOT the service provider. You have 30 days to return the phone, fine, but 14 days to cancel service and not be held liable to the contract term. Don't confuse the two. Be careful and triple check the details with Sprint directly as well. Never hurts.

LordLugard said:
BestBuy is NOT the service provider. You have 30 days to return the phone, fine, but 14 days to cancel service and not be held liable to the contract term. Don't confuse the two. Be careful and triple check the details with Sprint directly as well. Never hurts.
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This.
14 days, you can backout of the whole kit and caboodle.
14-30 days, you can return the device but...you have to keep the line.
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LordLugard said:
BestBuy is NOT the service provider. You have 30 days to return the phone, fine, but 14 days to cancel service and not be held liable to the contract term. Don't confuse the two. Be careful and triple check the details with Sprint directly as well. Never hurts.
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Yes Best Buy is not the service provider, this was understood by myself. Best Buy have you to agree to a contract and who is this contract for? Sprint. It doesn't matter what the Sprint's store or even Sprint.com has as their Subscriber Agreement. I didn't sign or agree to those terms. While in most parts BB's contract might be the same as Sprint but I only agree to the term in the one provided to me by BB for Sprint. It's clear that Best Buy did update the terms of their contract for Sprint subscribers as the ETF is now $350 for smart devices. The way that I see this is if there were to be an issue with the 15 or 30 days Best Buy would have to resolve it and not Sprint.

BestBuy can't resolve anything with the service contract term, as the service is provided by Sprint whether BestBuy makes a "honest mistake" or not. They can only resolve any 14 or 30 day return issue with the hardware.
So if you're going to rest on the laurels that if BestBuy makes a mistake and tells you 30 days cancellation when in fact it's 14 days and then BestBuy has the power or ability to "fix it" on their own, think again. All BestBuy can do to fix their boo-boo is call into to a Sprint customer care line (like any customer would do as well) and try to explain that they made a mistake. A word is good enough for the wise.

Yeah our (Sprint) activation fee went up to $36.00, but that's to ensure the monthly cost is going to stay lower.
Exchange policy changed to 14days verses 30 I believe they did this to reduce some overhead of people returning the phones. There is a $35.00 restock fee.
If you want to return the phone do it with in 3 days that's the only way for the activation charge to be refunded.
Now keep in mind guys/gals if you bank with a credit union you get 10% off your monthly bill, and you don't pay the activation fees.

[Q] T-Mobile S4 Price drop to $579.99

Hello, I noticed today that the retail price of T-Mobile's Galaxy S4 has dropped from $629.99 to $579.99. Is this going to be the new price and for how long? Or is this just the Fathers day discount price. Thanks

Fazeh said:
Hello, I noticed today that the retail price of T-Mobile's Galaxy S4 has dropped from $629.99 to $579.99. Is this going to be the new price and for how long? Or is this just the Fathers day discount price. Thanks
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I don't know the answer, but if this is the new price, I wonder if I'd be able to get the difference refunded since I only bought mine 7 days ago.
Also: Grammar; not grammer. :highfive:

caffeineighted said:
I don't know the answer, but if this is the new price, I wonder if I'd be able to get the difference refunded since I only bought mine 7 days ago.
Also: Grammar; not grammer. :highfive:
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Hopefully it stays at $579.99, T-Mobile didn't have any -$50 comment on the price, so the SRP should be solid.

seems like prices changed
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/06/t-mo...to-99/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

I just got off the phone with T Mobile customer service and asked about this and they told me it is a price drop and not a limited time promotional offer.
But TMoNews is now saying that it's a limited time offer that runs through July 13th. I have a feeling that the promotion was jus tworded poorly and even their customer service people didn't understand how it was originally intended.
Update from TMoNews (See post above for link)
This limited-time promotion is available starting today, June 12, through July 13, 2013, and allows consumers to get the device for less upfront at activation than at the other major national carriers.
Bear in mind that the $579 total cost is with the purchase of an eligible plan. I don't think you can just walk into a T Mobile store and buy one for $579 outright. But I did confirm with customer service that any of the new Value Plans are considered qualifying plans. And that's great for me because my contract expires on June 22nd and I'm switching to the Value Plan and buying the S4 that day!
Also, just worth noting for fun that when I got to that TMoNews.com article there is a giant ad for Sprint at the bottom. Gotta love web ads!

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I just got off the phone with T Mobile customer service and asked about this and they told me it is a price drop and not a limited time promotional offer.
But TMoNews is now saying that it's a limited time offer that runs through July 13th. I have a feeling that the promotion was jus tworded poorly and even their customer service people didn't understand how it was originally intended.
Update from TMoNews (See post above for link)
This limited-time promotion is available starting today, June 12, through July 13, 2013, and allows consumers to get the device for less upfront at activation than at the other major national carriers.
Bear in mind that the $579 total cost is with the purchase of an eligible plan. I don't think you can just walk into a T Mobile store and buy one for $579 outright. But I did confirm with customer service that any of the new Value Plans are considered qualifying plans. And that's great for me because my contract expires on June 22nd and I'm switching to the Value Plan and buying the S4 that day!
Also, just worth noting for fun that when I got to that TMoNews.com article there is a giant ad for Sprint at the bottom. Gotta love web ads!
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Spoke to account services (retention) about this and it is in fact only going on till July 13th and they cannot give me an adjustment. I would have to return the phone first then I can buy the phone again to get it for that price. It's really stupid if you ask me as it will probably take close to a month or more for me to get a credit and by then the offer will no longer be available. Any one else have any luck getting adjustments?
BTW when you guys call, immediately ask for retention or accounts services as anyone else do not have a clue about anything..specially customer service. Just lie and say you want to cancel or something in your account is wrong.

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Spoke to account services (retention) about this and it is in fact only going on till July 13th and they cannot give me an adjustment. I would have to return the phone first then I can buy the phone again to get it for that price. It's really stupid if you ask me as it will probably take close to a month or more for me to get a credit and by then the offer will no longer be available. Any one else have any luck getting adjustments?
BTW when you guys call, immediately ask for retention or accounts services as anyone else do not have a clue about anything..specially customer service. Just lie and say you want to cancel or something in your account is wrong.
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Did you pay for the phone with a major credit card?
Some cards come with price match guarentees even if the retailers don't. So that if something goes on sale after you bought it the card company or the bank that issues it will refund the difference even if the store won't.
It's certainly worth a call to your credit card company to ask. Worst they can say is no.

haha i got the phone on june 11 the next day the price drops $50 (thats how much tax was) :laugh:

I called tmobile and they said I needed to return the phone and they would ship me a new one in 2-3 days for $579.00. That won't work as I can not be without a phone for that time. He said to go to store where I bought and they may be able to refund and re-ring at $579 and keep my phone. Will post tomorrow outcome.
Ian B

$549 here:
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/969...-black-or-white-screen-protectors-car-charger
Weird NBC sells phones now. Not a bad deal at all.

This doesn't apply to prepaid does it? The reason I ask is that I don't have a valid ID with which to perform a credit check in order to qualify for the "value plans" to buy the phone post-paid.

I hope I can go to T-Mobile and buy the GS4 for this price and then put it on their $30 prepaid. Has anyone found out if this price is only for their postpaid or if I can buy the phone outright and then use it on prepaid?
Thanks

Mr Ian B said:
I called tmobile and they said I needed to return the phone and they would ship me a new one in 2-3 days for $579.00. That won't work as I can not be without a phone for that time. He said to go to store where I bought and they may be able to refund and re-ring at $579 and keep my phone. Will post tomorrow outcome.
Ian B
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Curious to this outcome. Mine said if I brought it back I would have to pay a $50 restocking fee. The kid on the phone was a real D-bag.

Suchomimus said:
This doesn't apply to prepaid does it? The reason I ask is that I don't have a valid ID with which to perform a credit check in order to qualify for the "value plans" to buy the phone post-paid.
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I'm pretty sure you have to get a post paid plan to get the lower price. The offer is pretty clear that is applies with the qualifying plans.
But I'm also sure a T Mobile store will gladly sell you one for full price and set you up with a pre paid plan.
Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.

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I'm pretty sure you have to get a post paid plan to get the lower price. The offer is pretty clear that is applies with the qualifying plans.
But I'm also sure a T Mobile store will gladly sell you one for full price and set you up with a pre paid plan.
Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.
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I had planned to buy the phone online or over the phone. Who knows, maybe I can try and negotiate my way to the $580 for the phone and a $30 prepaid plan.

jkuczy16 said:
I hope I can go to T-Mobile and buy the GS4 for this price and then put it on their $30 prepaid. Has anyone found out if this price is only for their postpaid or if I can buy the phone outright and then use it on prepaid?
Thanks
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YMMV, some people have be enable to and others struck out. Try several tmobile stores in your area. Call first to save time and get their name.
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Suchomimus said:
I had planned to buy the phone online or over the phone. Who knows, maybe I can try and negotiate my way to the $580 for the phone and a $30 prepaid plan.
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Phone listed at $580 on their website, see if u can buy and select $30 prepaid plan the same time. If not see if you can buy online phone, order activation sim kit, and activate plan online when u get sim card.
Ian B
Target sells the $10 micro sim act kits for $10.00
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Curious to this outcome. Mine said if I brought it back I would have to pay a $50 restocking fee. The kid on the phone was a real D-bag.
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Store could not do it because postpaid account in which phone was bought was closed since I ported to prepaid $30 plan. Called tmobile customer service and spoke w supervisor. She could not honor price difference since they change prices daily and do not price match within 30 days of purchase date. The don't even match their own price. May try online chat later tonight as last attempt. Something does not sound right here? Any suggestions??
Ian B

Skipjacks said:
Did you pay for the phone with a major credit card?
Some cards come with price match guarentees even if the retailers don't. So that if something goes on sale after you bought it the card company or the bank that issues it will refund the difference even if the store won't.
It's certainly worth a call to your credit card company to ask. Worst they can say is no.
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Thanks will try that route.

just got back from the Tmob store.... it was a bit of a hastle....
first i called the 800 number but they said as i bought the phone in a store i needed to go back there.
the store then said they didnt sell them for the discounted price so sry....
called another store in a nearby town, they said sure we have it for the new price.
WTF
called back to the original store and they said sry ... come down with your reciept.
got off work ... went home got reciept.. drove to store (yesterday) and they said.. oh sry you already did an exchange (bad phone) you need a manager. I say sure wheres a manager.. they said you need to come back before 5.. oh and by the way tomorrow is your last day (30 days ).
sooooo come back today... and they are like we need to exchange the phone... im like seriously... just try without exchanging first please.
so it finally worked but geez they dont make it easy.....

wow you went to hell and back for that discount. Glad you got it. I bought mine online so calling retention is my only option.
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If your phone has issues and get a replacement like I did then you will get charged $99 for it and get a refund for the previous $149 purchase one they receive the phone.
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Sprint LG G2 Pre order page up

For Sprint customers, the LG G2 page is up and it is $199 on 2 year contract. It is available both in black and white.
http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/sho...embleId=LGLS980KIT&flow=AAL&isDeeplinked=true

November 8th release date. I'm sad.

Got mine in before midnight, really hoping for before November 8th don't wanna wait that dam long. Got the black one
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Puts me even more on the fence. Price is right ($99 if I add a new line) but I'm now torn on maybe going to T-Mobile, especially with that new global roaming.

Ascertion said:
November 8th release date. I'm sad.
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Sigh. Why such a long wait?

So they will essentially be 2 MONTHS behind the other carriers. Probably needed more time to install their super special bloatware.
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garwynn said:
Puts me even more on the fence. Price is right ($99 if I add a new line) but I'm now torn on maybe going to T-Mobile, especially with that new global roaming.
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Please come to T-Mobile. Hehe. Was with Sprint 14 years.
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FYI for those upgrading instead of starting new with Sprint, pre-orders are cheaper on Best Buy's site.
Sprint price - $199.99
Best Buy price - $99.99

Big Boy Laroux said:
FYI for those upgrading instead of starting new with Sprint, pre-orders are cheaper on Best Buy's site.
Sprint price - $199.99
Best Buy price - $99.99
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Sprint also has it for $99
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shook187 said:
Sprint also has it for $99
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Not for existing customers. It showed as $199.99 for me when pricing the upgrade. If i'm doing something wrong, please let me know.
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Another Best Buy incentive - $50 gift card via email if you pre-order with Best Buy. Decision made, order placed!
Edit - well, order almost placed. Not going through on the Best Buy website for some reason, just getting a generic "There was an issue while processing your order." message. On phone with them.

Big Boy Laroux said:
Not for existing customers. It showed as $199.99 for me when pricing the upgrade. If i'm doing something wrong, please let me know.
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Another Best Buy incentive - $50 gift card via email if you pre-order with Best Buy. Decision made, order placed!
Edit - well, order almost placed. Not going through on the Best Buy website for some reason, just getting a generic "There was an issue while processing your order." message. On phone with them.
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What is the difference between ordering the phone at Best buy vs Sprint corporate? Will I still get the same service and support with sprint if I upgrade with Best Buy? I've always wondered this and bought my phones directly from sprint. With the current pricing at Sprint, seems like BB is definitely the better way to go.
I am on a 1600 minute, unlimited texting and data family plan with TEP insurance if it matters.

If you buy from third parties like best buy, sprint will charge u 50 bucks on your account (according to a sprint rep)
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puch0021 said:
What is the difference between ordering the phone at Best buy vs Sprint corporate? Will I still get the same service and support with sprint if I upgrade with Best Buy? I've always wondered this and bought my phones directly from sprint. With the current pricing at Sprint, seems like BB is definitely the better way to go.
I am on a 1600 minute, unlimited texting and data family plan with TEP insurance if it matters.
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I have upgraded through Best Buy and Amazon in the past. Your plan with Sprint does not change. Your Sprint Service/Support does not change. You have the ability to add TEP to your new phone (you may have to call Sprint to do this, but you have a window of time - i think 30 days - to add TEP to any phone).
The only thing I would be wary of is if you are in a grandfathered plan like SERO. Then you need to deal with Sprint directly.
I have never been charged extra by Sprint by going with a 3rd-party. The only possible extra fee (on top of the phone cost) is a $36 activation fee that Sprint charges, as well. Even if Sprint didn't charge this, Best Buy still comes out ahead.

I wonder what the chances are Best Buy will ship earlier or later than Sprint?

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I wonder what the chances are Best Buy will ship earlier or later than Sprint?
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As an FYI, I was not able to get the order to process on BestBuy.com, or through the 1-800-BestBuy. I had to go in-store to preorder. And even then, I had to work it out with the mobile manager to get the $50 gift card offer.
Now, that pre-order doesn't commit me to the device, as I haven't actually paid for it yet. So if anyone has any success with BestBuy.com, please let me know!!

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So if anyone has any success with BestBuy.com, please let me know!!
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My pre-order just seemed to go through smoothly!
And I can confirm you'll have to pay a $36 activation fee with Sprint (not payed with the Best Buy order).

WhiteZero said:
My pre-order just seemed to go through smoothly!
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Thanks!
Was it for a new customer agreement? or upgrade for existing customer?

Big Boy Laroux said:
Thanks!
Was it for a new customer agreement? or upgrade for existing customer?
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Upgrade. About 5 months late actually, I could have upgraded back in July. Now I have to decide what I do with my old Galaxy S2...

WhiteZero said:
Upgrade. About 5 months late actually, I could have upgraded back in July. Now I have to decide what I do with my old Galaxy S2...
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yeah i became eligible in September. Ok, i have ZERO clue what is going on with my order.

Big Boy Laroux said:
yeah i became eligible in September. Ok, i have ZERO clue what is going on with my order.
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At what point did your order processing fail? Maybe a problem with the "Submit to Sprint" part, or something with your browser? or just bad luck lol