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will they still update the phone even if you do not add the phone to an account. buying it outright.
I'm planning to buy a phone on second shipment. Will these be updated already before the box is even opened.
I'm asking for rooting purposes.
I've heard Sprint is not selling any "cold" phones, which is essentially the phone with no phone or contract attached to it, so unless you are getting it from somewhere else, or the rep was incorrect, what you are trying to buy does not exist as they have to send it with phone/contract information attached
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To answer the first question I don't think it will come with the update on it yet. I have heard best buy has done the update when activating though so make sure they don't.
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I've heard Sprint is not selling any "cold" phones, which is essentially the phone with no phone or contract attached to it, so unless you are getting it from somewhere else, or the rep was incorrect, what you are trying to buy does not exist as they have to send it with phone/contract information attached
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I don't think that is what he meant he was just stating that he is paying full price and not renewing his contract. Sprint is selling a lot of EVO's that way as many have come from the Hero, TP2, or Moment. If that is what you meant than the rep lied to you.
sorry, should have been more clear. I want to buy the phone without putting it on an account. I can't do this from the sprint store even if I pay full price?
my rep installed the ota update after i said not to do anything other then activate it, or sell it to me, in fear of not being able to root afterwards...
so, when he handed it to me and it was updated, i gave it back to him and told him, "i hope you enjoy your new evo, now lets try this again"
started over with new evo and they sold mine to the next guy
turns out you can still root after the ota update, but didnt know that untill after the fact
so for root purposes, it wont matter for now, but if theres another update...
who knows, personally i believe the devs here enjoy the challenge as every update that was put out for the phones so far, it seems 1 dev or another has taken it on and rooted it
just saw our reply... i wouldnt see why they wouldnt, just tell them you want to buy it and you'll set it up yourself, call up a store and ask.
edit... or, shoot i just may sell you mine at cost lol.... JK im keeping this 1
i bought mine outright at best buy.
expensive as hell but i must have epic phone for epic phone is epic.
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will they still update the phone even if you do not add the phone to an account. buying it outright.
I'm planning to buy a phone on second shipment. Will these be updated already before the box is even opened.
I'm asking for rooting purposes.
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there's a new root already for the OTA update. Works perfect.
rljetsetradio said:
i bought mine outright at best buy.
expensive as hell but i must have epic phone for epic phone is epic.
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Do you get the rebate when doing this?
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Do you get the rebate when doing this?
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i dont think you get a rebate when buying outright the rebate is part of the contract isnt it?
it was like 650 after taxes.
i was supposed to get a butooth headset for free though that i forgot about cause i just got a EPIC phone. gonna go back to them tomorrow.
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i dont think you get a rebate when buying outright the rebate is part of the contract isnt it?
it was like 650 after taxes.
i was supposed to get a butooth headset for free though that i forgot about cause i just got a EPIC phone. gonna go back to them tomorrow.
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if you bought the phone out of pocket with no upgrade, it shout be 450 out the door plus taxes, where did you buy this phone, they ripped you off!
bestbuy should pricematch sprint store. even after you bought. bring in an ad. google evo bestbuy pricematch for more info. they sometimes they give you some hassle but according to their policy they should do it. ( It's not a bundle offer, you are buying the phone alone at full retail.)
I see so many people still saying they are unable to get the evo's they want so I am posting this thread to try to help. I work for a sprint store and I have plenty of EVO's on hand. If you need one or more I am able to ship them to you usually within 2 days. If you'd like more information let me know.
Will xda get a share of the commissions?
Give the guy a break, he's trying to help out people on here. Let him make his commissions...xda is doing just find I'm sure.
Seems kinda fishy... 1st post... and what Sprint store employee is going to post on a forum soliciting buyers for a phone that's proven very difficult to keep in stock?
Not saying it isn't true, just saying... beware.
^ Kinda true about the 1st post, but at least his join date is not today also. Joined in Apr 2010.
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Give the guy a break, he's trying to help out people on here. Let him make his commissions...xda is doing just find I'm sure.
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Yep, he's doing members here a favor by giving them the heads up. That's helpful enough to the XDA community.
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Give the guy a break, he's trying to help out people on here. Let him make his commissions...xda is doing just find I'm sure.
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Thank you. I've already found Evo's for me and one brother, but my other brother is trying to find one and I would love a BB, or Sprint employee to tell me they just got some in locally so I can tell him to run over there.
The real help would be to post the store location and phone number so members could call and speak to him legitimately or go there if local.
Here ya go if you need to see that this isnt something fishy. Here is my number 928-458-5286 store number is 928-771-0662 also if you go to ppc geeks and look in the threads my store has already helped people pick up the phone. Of course they have to be able to upgrade or something unless they would like to pick it up for retail price and being able to bill to your acct is the prefered method. We pay shipping also so you dont have to pay shipping prices.
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Here ya go if you need to see that this isnt something fishy. Here is my number 928-458-5286 store number is 928-771-0662 also if you go to ppc geeks and look in the threads my store has already helped people pick up the phone. Of course they have to be able to upgrade or something unless they would like to pick it up for retail price and being able to bill to your acct is the prefered method. We pay shipping also so you dont have to pay shipping prices.
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Very good, thank you for clearing up the concern. I'm sure it'll help someone... I've already got mine. Everyone else, FYI, this store is located at: 1046 Willow Creek Rd Ste 111 Prescott, AZ
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Will xda get a share of the commissions?
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whoa. guess I forgot my '/sarcasm' tag
Mail In Rebate?
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Here ya go if you need to see that this isnt something fishy. Here is my number 928-458-5286 store number is 928-771-0662 also if you go to ppc geeks and look in the threads my store has already helped people pick up the phone. Of course they have to be able to upgrade or something unless they would like to pick it up for retail price and being able to bill to your acct is the prefered method. We pay shipping also so you dont have to pay shipping prices.
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Will you sell the phone for $200 shipped? I don't want to deal with the MIR. You could credit our sprint account $100 and send in the MIR as a batch from the store.
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Here ya go if you need to see that this isnt something fishy. Here is my number 928-458-5286 store number is 928-771-0662 also if you go to ppc geeks and look in the threads my store has already helped people pick up the phone. Of course they have to be able to upgrade or something unless they would like to pick it up for retail price and being able to bill to your acct is the prefered method. We pay shipping also so you dont have to pay shipping prices.
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Thanks for helping out the community
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I was told I couldn't buy from sprint without using my upgrade, can you sell me one at retail and get it activated without me using my upgrade?
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I was told I couldn't buy from sprint without using my upgrade, can you sell me one at retail and get it activated without me using my upgrade?
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Any store that told you thought is simply holding the phone for an upgrade or new activation since they make a commission on it. It's not a Sprint policy.
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Any store that told you thought is simply holding the phone for an upgrade or new activation since they make a commission on it. It's not a Sprint policy.
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For sure?!? What a scam!
Let me know if I can do this
Unfortunatly we are unable in the store to waive the MIR so we would have to charge it. Sorry , and to your bright eyed question we can always sell a phone upgrade no upgrade no matter what just remember though the retail price of an evo with no discounts is $450 before tax. Just to warn you.
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Unfortunatly we are unable in the store to waive the MIR so we would have to charge it. Sorry , and to your bright eyed question we can always sell a phone upgrade no upgrade no matter what just remember though the retail price of an evo with no discounts is $450 before tax. Just to warn you.
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I'm fully aware of the $450. I am not eligible for my full upgrade for quite some time and I am trading web design work to a friend, in exchange part of his payment will be an Evo out of contract and then I will still get my upgrade later. This will work right?
Is there any other way of payment since he is going to purchase it for me?
any luck with him?
I'd be very interested in setting up a new Sprint account and acquiring the Evo from you for the usual $199 with 2-yr contract. Do you ship to Hawaii? And is there the usual 30-day trial period, in which I could return it to a local store if need be?
How's about telling us when the Samsung Epic4G will drop?
enter the promo FIFTYRMN and get it for $50 off on contract (or off, not sure)
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enter the promo FIFTYRMN and get it for $50 off on contract (or off, not sure)
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Thanks for this!
I've been so pissed at Verizon for taking so long to offer this phone, that I was contemplating waiting and getting from Amazon or, you know, anywhere else.
But, $50 off on Day 1 and getting to [FINALLY] have it in my hot little hands today??? Too alluring.
Thanks for sharing. --xari.
xari228 said:
Thanks for this!
I've been so pissed at Verizon for taking so long to offer this phone, that I was contemplating waiting and getting from Amazon or, you know, anywhere else.
But, $50 off on Day 1 and getting to [FINALLY] have it in my hot little hands today??? Too alluring.
Thanks for sharing. --xari.
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no problem! I still need to wait till tomorrow
I am in disney on vacation, and I was going to go to a vzw store down the road for in store pickup, but because my billing address is in NJ, they wouldnt let me buy it. I said, screw you vzw, I'll wait a day and pay less. Also, amazon is still $200 unless you make a new line, so it's pretty much all the same. Now all I need to get is the squaretrade warranty for $99 on amazon tomorrow and I'm set!
Has anybody gotten the code to work when paying full retail? I just tried and it didn't apply any discount
How long is the code good for?
The end of August I believe
I wonder if this can be used in store?
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I wonder if this can be used in store?
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I'm not 100% sure but I'm going to guess no. :-/
The cool thing though is you can do it online, and select to pickup at a Verizon store.
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I'm not 100% sure but I'm going to guess no. :-/
The cool thing though is you can do it online, and select to pickup at a Verizon store.
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I did it last night and selected in-store pick up. Then, I learn of this promo code this morning. I called VZW customer service and they told me I'd have to try to apply the coupon in store.
I asked if I can just cancel the order and I'd redo it but apparently I have to cancel in-store too. Makes no sense to me but I'll find out in 40 mins when the store opens.
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I did it last night and selected in-store pick up. Then, I learn of this promo code this morning. I called VZW customer service and they told me I'd have to try to apply the coupon in store.
I asked if I can just cancel the order and I'd redo it but apparently I have to cancel in-store too. Makes no sense to me but I'll find out in 40 mins when the store opens.
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Could you also ask them if there is any way to get the discount off the retail price of the phone?
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Could you also ask them if there is any way to get the discount off the retail price of the phone?
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Will do! I'll report back from the One hopefully!
For $50, I have no problem cancelling in-store and redoing it online and waiting the extra time for everything to process.
the people I was chatting with said no way to do it in store, which is why I have to wait an extra day until I'm home. But definitely let us know!
My local vzw was beyond rude to me on the phone when i called for info on the stock of the phone, I'm trying to get them to waive the upgrade fee or something.
We'll see
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the people I was chatting with said no way to do it in store, which is why I have to wait an extra day until I'm home. But definitely let us know!
My local vzw was beyond rude to me on the phone when i called for info on the stock of the phone, I'm trying to get them to waive the upgrade fee or something.
We'll see
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Good luck with that. That fee is a tough one...I've yet to hear of anyone getting it waived.
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the people I was chatting with said no way to do it in store, which is why I have to wait an extra day until I'm home. But definitely let us know!
My local vzw was beyond rude to me on the phone when i called for info on the stock of the phone, I'm trying to get them to waive the upgrade fee or something.
We'll see
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Cancelling the order over the phone now with the store since they can't add the promo code. They aren't sure if they can cancel it though; as per VZW's site, the order automatically cancels if you don't pick it up within 4 days. Hoping I don't need to go that route.
Also, no-go on that coupon for full retail at the store.
EDIT: Nope, they can't cancel. Have to wait four days. Time is money, and I'll just eat the $50. An hour of overtime will cover that!
I was able to select instore pickup and use the code.
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I went to my Verizon store and was able to talk them into letting me use the code in the store. Your experience may vary
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I went to my Verizon store and was able to talk them into letting me use the code in the store. Your experience may vary
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I had used the code successfully online and selected in-store pick-up, but when I got there, the code didn't come up in their system!
Fortunately, I had taken a print-out with me (showing the discounted price) and when they asked where I'd found the code, I pulled up this thread in our forum)) to show them, so they were very nice about it and honored it. [Again, YMMV.]
I was polite throughout (which I'm sure helped) and then thanked them several times.
Good luck everyone. She sure is a beauty!
I selected store pick-up and when I went to checkout the system would not let me complete the order. What am I doing wrong?
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I selected store pick-up and when I went to checkout the system would not let me complete the order. What am I doing wrong?
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Same thing happened to me. I don't think those codes work for in store pickup. Had to do the shipping route. Not sure why.
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Same thing happened to me. I don't think those codes work for in store pickup. Had to do the shipping route. Not sure why.
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Hm, I just placed an in store pickup right now and the code worked for me. I live in CA if that has to do with anything?
Before someone says 'search', you should know that the search function isn't working on XDA right now.
I was browsing SquareTrade's website and came across the fact that they have a specific page for Samsung Galaxy devices. It seems that those warranties are cheaper than the regular smartphone warranties. http://www.squaretrade.com/samsung-galaxy-warranty
It's only $99 down and $99 deductible. That seems like a good deal, since it covers accidental as well as water and mechanical.
Has anyone used SquareTrade before? Was it worth it, and what was the process for getting a replacement like?
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Before someone says 'search', you should know that the search function isn't working on XDA right now.
I was browsing SquareTrade's website and came across the fact that they have a specific page for Samsung Galaxy devices. It seems that those warranties are cheaper than the regular smartphone warranties. http://www.squaretrade.com/samsung-galaxy-warranty
It's only $99 down and $99 deductible. That seems like a good deal, since it covers accidental as well as water and mechanical.
Has anyone used SquareTrade before? Was it worth it, and what was the process for getting a replacement like?
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that is the same deal you get if you go through amazon for squaretrade. I was going to get it, but it does not cover lost/stolen which is what I am worried about more than dropping and breaking it
When I found out that Jump through t-mobile came with insurance I just jumped on that. - no pun intended. A lot of people use squaretrade - including costco and a friend of mine has no problems. Search them on Amazon and read their reviews...they have good reviews.
Is 99 for a two year insurance plan?
does anyone know if squaretrade covers phones that have been rooted/software modified? like, does the phone have to still have it's original manufacturer's warranty intact or does that not matter here? will they force you to try to use the samsung warranty first, or does their warranty just work in lieu of the samsung one?
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Is 99 for a two year insurance plan?
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Yes, that's for two years, which seems to be a really good deal for me. When I want to sell my phone next year (when the next Note comes out), a warranty will be a big selling point.
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does anyone know if squaretrade covers phones that have been rooted/software modified? like, does the phone have to still have it's original manufacturer's warranty intact or does that not matter here? will they force you to try to use the samsung warranty first, or does their warranty just work in lieu of the samsung one?
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I think that is something that manufacturers do more than 3rd party warranty providers. I don't think SquareTrade cares if you root your phone. It might come into play if something happens like you brick your phone and ask for a replacement, but i'm not sure. I'll have to google it and see if anyone has said anything about that possibly being a problem.
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that is the same deal you get if you go through amazon for squaretrade. I was going to get it, but it does not cover lost/stolen which is what I am worried about more than dropping and breaking it
When I found out that Jump through t-mobile came with insurance I just jumped on that. - no pun intended. A lot of people use squaretrade - including costco and a friend of mine has no problems. Search them on Amazon and read their reviews...they have good reviews.
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Ok, thanks for the info. I think I might go with them.
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Yes, that's for two years, which seems to be a really good deal for me. When I want to sell my phone next year (when the next Note comes out), a warranty will be a big selling point.
I think that is something that manufacturers do more than 3rd party warranty providers. I don't think SquareTrade cares if you root your phone. It might come into play if something happens like you brick your phone and ask for a replacement, but i'm not sure. I'll have to google it and see if anyone has said anything about that possibly being a problem.
Ok, thanks for the info. I think I might go with them.
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The only problem I have found with Squaretrade is that you can only replace your phone once during the 2 year plan. I've read it on multiple reviews.
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The only problem I have found with Squaretrade is that you can only replace your phone once during the 2 year plan. I've read it on multiple reviews.
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Honestly, I've never broken/lost/damaged my phone in any way that it would need to be replaced. So I hope that one time would be all I would need. And even one time would save my $500+ to repurchase the phone.
I'm glad they give you 30 days from the date of purchase to get the warranty, cause I am all tapped out right now just from buying the phone itself.
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Honestly, I've never broken/lost/damaged my phone in any way that it would need to be replaced. So I hope that one time would be all I would need. And even one time would save my $500+ to repurchase the phone.
I'm glad they give you 30 days from the date of purchase to get the warranty, cause I am all tapped out right now just from buying the phone itself.
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Haha agreed!
Have you looked at NegriCare?
It's 79 for two years and 50 down for a replacement. I'm not sure how good of reviews it has gotten and I'm hesitant but it's an option.
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Haha agreed!
Have you looked at NegriCare?
It's 79 for two years and 50 down for a replacement. I'm not sure how good of reviews it has gotten and I'm hesitant but it's an option.
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for as many sales as Negri gets...i doubt there would be a big issue with their extended warranty
I'm also hoping for a coupon before the 30 days are passed. You can also request a prorated refund if you don't have the phone anymore within the 2 years.
I bought Samsung galaxy note 3 T-mobile from Swappa, I will unlock it and use it with AT&T.
In this case, will square trade covers above device. What all details I need from seller to get Square Trade protection plan on this device?
Thanks in advance!!
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I bought Samsung galaxy note 3 T-mobile from Swappa, I will unlock it and use it with AT&T.
In this case, will square trade covers above device. What all details I need from seller to get Square Trade protection plan on this device?
Thanks in advance!!
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Don't think it's an option in private sales. Otherwise we'd see it more in certain forums like Craigslist ..But I could be wrong..
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Haha agreed!
Have you looked at NegriCare?
It's 79 for two years and 50 down for a replacement. I'm not sure how good of reviews it has gotten and I'm hesitant but it's an option.
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Yeah, I had originally looked at them. They just changed their insurance provider and the terms. Before, it was a higher price and deductible, but you got a new phone when you made a claim. Now, with the lower price and deductible, you have to send the phone off to be repaired. I'm just not sure about the new insurer. SquareTrade has been around for a while and I know that they are decent, so I may go with them.
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I bought Samsung galaxy note 3 T-mobile from Swappa, I will unlock it and use it with AT&T.
In this case, will square trade covers above device. What all details I need from seller to get Square Trade protection plan on this device?
Thanks in advance!!
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I'm pretty sure that SquareTrade requires a receipt or invoice of some kind as proof of a newly purchased phone in order to get a warranty. The warranty itself is transferable if you later sell the phone, but to get a new one I think you need the proof of purchase.
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Yeah, I had originally looked at them. They just changed their insurance provider and the terms. Before, it was a higher price and deductible, but you got a new phone when you made a claim. Now, with the lower price and deductible, you have to send the phone off to be repaired. I'm just not sure about the new insurer. SquareTrade has been around for a while and I know that they are decent, so I may go with them.
I'm pretty sure that SquareTrade requires a receipt or invoice of some kind as proof of a newly purchased phone in order to get a warranty. The warranty itself is transferable if you later sell the phone, but to get a new one I think you need the proof of purchase.
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Just got my Squaretrade warranty today. Didn't have to give a receipt or even put in the IMEI of the device.
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Just got my Squaretrade warranty today. Didn't have to give a receipt or even put in the IMEI of the device.
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Make sure you log into your account with them and then look at your MyPlans to make sure they say they have all they need.
I am having a replacement device sent ( I will send the one I have back to VZW). How do we go about getting that $25 credit from Samsung?
The credit should come from Verizon, not Samsung. At least that's my understanding.
We should still be able to get the $25 credit even if we exchange the old/current Note7 in for the New Note7 on Wednesday, right? Or is that credit only for trading in the old/current Note7 and receiving a loaner till the new Note7 is available for exchange?
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The credit should come from Verizon, not Samsung. At least that's my understanding.
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My local corporate store told me they were only offering a 25% one time discount on any accessory. I knew that wasn't right but didn't say anything since the whole debacle is new to them. When I go back to get my new Note 7 I'll ask again.
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I am having a replacement device sent ( I will send the one I have back to VZW). How do we go about getting that $25 credit from Samsung?
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From what I understand, we call in and request the bill credit and they will apply it.