I'm on the SERO plan so have to wait - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

Because I'm under a family's plan who work for sprint they said in my case I can not get any new phone on release date and I have to wait for a month ( really? ) .......so I was like "WTF, why did you guys sell my this $50 gift to use for the Epic 4g Touch?"....they was like...well, the sprint rep who sold you that card should of known when she pull up your account.....I said, yes. She should have..........now i'm stuck with a gift card and no PHONE..........F**K!

I'm on a sprint eprp plan (pretty much the same thing as sero) and I just picked mine up today, not sure why they told you that...
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I just now spoke to the head of employee admin's boss's boss. She said every new release is like a beta test. If a week from now they hear no complain then it will be available for employee and it's people under ( me ). They doing this to protect us from buying a bad quality phone.

Sounds like you're not on a SERO plan but under a SWAC plan, employees and accounts under them usually have to wait a few days after a new release before they can order, in case stock levels become low after launch. Customers come first, employees second in high demand phones.

yang704 said:
I just now spoke to the head of employee admin's boss's boss. She said every new release is like a beta test. If a week from now they hear no complain then it will be available for employee and it's people under ( me ). They doing this to protect us from buying a bad quality phone.
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That's not true at all. Its based on the number of phones available and the demand by acutal paying customers.
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I have sero and got the phone This morning.
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That sucks lol... I dont think i could wait... Just picked mine up 30 minutes ago... Its pretty great..
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hdnet1 said:
Sounds like you're not on a SERO plan but under a SWAC plan, employees and accounts under them usually have to wait a few days after a new release before they can order, in case stock levels become low after launch. Customers come first, employees second in high demand phones.
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yep sounds like you are on swac to me too OP! thats the only people that have to wait. i was on swac, sero, and now sero premium. if the person who got you your phone is still employed you are on a swac... i was on swac until the chick that got me my phone quit... then we called sprint on 3 way and they transferred liabilty to me and placed me on a sero plan.

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I have sero and got the phone This morning.
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same here. i also got ythe evo 3d on day one... took that back obviously. i doubt I'll be taking this one back!

madsquabbles said:
same here. i also got ythe evo 3d on day one... took that back obviously. i doubt I'll be taking this one back!
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Sprint rep tried getting me to change to another plan lol
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99 Dollar EVO at Amazon!!!

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/htc-evo-4...om/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003N9B3CY/B00011AB0A-20/
I was gonna post this as well. Does anyone know how to get that price with an existing line that is eligible for upgrade?
Hey... I think this thing makes phone calls too!
Im gonna cancel mine.. I just bought mine a week ago.. I have 30 days to cancel and Im going to do it! This is BS! Well its damn good, but I paid 300-100 mail in rebate..
Now they are allowing a company to sell it for 100 bucks, for the SAME EXACT thing?
NO WAY!!
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Im gonna cancel mine.. I just bought mine a week ago.. I have 30 days to cancel and Im going to do it! This is BS! Well its damn good, but I paid 300-100 mail in rebate..
Now they are allowing a company to sell it for 100 bucks, for the SAME EXACT thing?
NO WAY!!
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welcome to the American economy and capitalism.
Sprint gave me a credit of the difference .. woooot
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Now if there was a way to get it at that price if you are not eligible for upgrade.. like my wife
You think they are doing this so that people won't jump ship and swim to Verizon to pick up an iPhone when those come out?
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Sprint gave me a credit of the difference .. woooot
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You buy from them or another place (bb rs)
ms79723 said:
You think they are doing this so that people won't jump ship and swim to Verizon to pick up an iPhone when those come out?
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maybe but they have been saying Verizon was going to get an iphone for years and so far. ... well you can see where that has gone. Still just rumors. they may eventually get it but i wouldn't hold my breath if you are waiting for it.
its says $179, am i missing something here?
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Now if there was a way to get it at that price if you are not eligible for upgrade.. like my wife
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Can't help, but I can say, when you are eligible for a wife upgrade do as many 30 day trials as possible.
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its says $179, am i missing something here?
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Sales over :-(
Hey... I think this thing makes phone calls too!
Friend just bought 4 with and ed1500 plan. 399 shipped with fees waved.
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Friend just bought 4 with and ed1500 plan. 399 shipped with fees waved.
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nice, a family of EVO's! personally my family loves using TiKL, the push to talk app.

Question about phone upgrade

So my $75 upgrade (used to be 150, which is bs) just opened up. I need some clarity on how the pricing works. Is this $75 off a new 2-year contract price? Or $75 off a full retail price and I still have to sign a 2-year contract? If the last one is the case, do I even get a 2-year contract price when my current contract expires?
I believe its $75 off retail price and to sign a 2 year contract as well.
75 off retail.
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You may be able to get them to make a one time exception and qualify you for a full $150 upgrade if you are the main/primary line. That's what retention is doing for me but I'm waiting for the gs2.
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Wow. That sucks then, I have to sign another contract to pay $500? No thanks... Might as well wait until my contract expires to get a new contract price...or will they even do that?
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Wow. That sucks then, I have to sign another contract to pay $500? No thanks... Might as well wait until my contract expires to get a new contract price...or will they even do that?
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Yes if your contract expires you can get the new contract price.
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Your contract and your upgrade eligibility don't necessarily match. You can be out of contract and still not be eligible for an upgrade. However, there will probably be more flexibility if you're out of contract as Sprint would want to find a way to keep you as a customer.
The $75 upgrade isn't much of a deal, in my opinion. If you use it, you're signing a new 2 year contract, and you're pushing your $150+rebate upgrade out another year.
If you're not Premier Gold and you want to upgrade more often than every two years, I think it makes more sense to pay full price for the phone (or find a deal from ebay/craig) every other year.
Sprint is not flexible at all on upgrades right now. Don't waste your time it will only make you mad.
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Sprint is very flexible actually .. Just call 877 775 4886 that's the retention direct line and tell them how your upgrade was suppose to be full and now its not since they changed the premier things... I got mine moved up 10 months if the first person you talk to doesn't help out ask to speak to their supervisor or call back QUOTE=DirtyShroomz;16441394]Sprint is not flexible at all on upgrades right now. Don't waste your time it will only make you mad.
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I called and tried the to get the full $150 and they basically blew me off..Something about my phone is not THE main line. The contract is in my name and I added my mother and daughter but for some reason apparently my mosm phone is the main line..How the hell does this happen?
A supervisor told me that there isn't anything that can be done and some other stupid crap and if I wanted to upgrade now it would have to be on my mothers line..Well I don't want to start a 2yr contract over on her line cause she will be going to prepaid next year when the contract is up.
So my only choice is to cancel my contract and pay $100 then sell my EVO and move to another carrier..
Screw Sprint..
I was able to get a supervisor to approve an upgrade overide. My $150 was supposed to be 8/01/11 before they changed they downgraded me to silver. I haven't used the upgrade yet because I haven't decided on a phone but I did get it approved. The thing that sucks is that it can only be with Sprint directly. Can't use your supervisor approved upgrade at another store such as Best Buy or Walmart where the prices are better.
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Sprint is very flexible actually .. Just call 877 775 4886 that's the retention direct line and tell them how your upgrade was suppose to be full and now its not since they changed the premier things... I got mine moved up 10 months if the first person you talk to doesn't help out ask to speak to their supervisor or call back QUOTE=DirtyShroomz;16441394]Sprint is not flexible at all on upgrades right now. Don't waste your time it will only make you mad.
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I work sprint retention, resets are no longer being done under any circumstances except sprint error.
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Fcuk that, i haven't been out contract for 3 years.... Yes i can't get insurance ever again just the manufacturing warranty... But i no longer thirst for devices i can get cheaper off the net.... If a person wants a new device.... Just keep allowing them to extended the contract out.... Stop trying to appeal to new customer and become appealing to the old obes
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So what qualifies as an error? I was told a few days ago that I could do it and now when I call back they are saying that promotion has ended.
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Fcuk that, i haven't been out contract for 3 years.... Yes i can't get insurance ever again just the manufacturing warranty... But i no longer thirst for devices i can get cheaper off the net.... If a person wants a new device.... Just keep allowing them to extended the contract out.... Stop trying to appeal to new customer and become appealing to the old obes
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Do you know how much money is lost on every subsidized phone? Early upgrades kill profit and sometimes programs are stopped. What good is a provider if it's not making any profit and can't buy new phones or expand its network?
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So what qualifies as an error? I was told a few days ago that I could do it and now when I call back they are saying that promotion has ended.
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30 day return or upgrade being used when it was only a replacement.
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I called sprint and the rep told me it was 75 off the 2 year contract price. I made sure to ask her a second time if it was the contract price or retail price and she said it was the contract price because I would be signing a new 2 year contract.
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I called sprint and the rep told me it was 75 off the 2 year contract price. I made sure to ask her a second time if it was the contract price or retail price and she said it was the contract price because I would be signing a new 2 year contract.
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Interesting...I'll have to ask in person next time I stop by the sprint store. Cause I was really looking forward to the galaxy s 2
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MedicStuder said:
I called sprint and the rep told me it was 75 off the 2 year contract price. I made sure to ask her a second time if it was the contract price or retail price and she said it was the contract price because I would be signing a new 2 year contract.
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There's no way. She's basically saying that the 1 year price is less than the 2 year price. I think we all know that's not true.

Amazon Wireless Saved My Life

Last night, my phone screen cracked. I was devastated and the hubby was furious!!!! I called Amazon wireless who I got the phones from late November and they were amazing to me and they are overnighting me a new phone. Sucks to have to root and all that all over again.
Just wanted yall to know that Amazon has really great customer service. They also gave me their black friday deal even though I bought the phones a week before so I got mine for free, and now another one, for free.
This is the first i'm hearing of Amazon wireless. Loll
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It was so crazy because the girl I talked to today, was the same girl who helped me in November when I missed the penny sale by a few days and she gave me the phones for free.
She totally remembered talking to me and that my granny's name was also Elizabeth and they she said she was just gonna replace my phone. I am so glad I didn't go through the insurance hassle with sprint. How weird is it that out of all the employees I get her twice and she remember so much about me. Crazy.
I was so upset I cracked my screen I had to take a valum. LOL
Can you buy phones off contract there?
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Last night, my phone screen cracked. I was devastated and the hubby was furious!!!! I called Amazon wireless who I got the phones from late November and they were amazing to me and they are overnighting me a new phone. Sucks to have to root and all that all over again.
Just wanted yall to know that Amazon has really great customer service. They also gave me their black friday deal even though I bought the phones a week before so I got mine for free, and now another one, for free.
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that is pretty awesome,
I got the phone from amazon wireless about 13 days ago, thinking if I should get a replacement as the power button is mushy, making it difficult to press easily but hesitant to do so because its such a small issue.
I can attest to their c.s ...i had to have a new phone overnighted cause i lost everything on my phone including serial numbers and everything else lol...ty amazon life saver
Sent from my fingertips to youre eyeballs....
Looks like where i'm getting my next phone from..
I love Amazon. I am proud to say I'm a part of Amazon Prime.
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Looks like where i'm getting my next phone from..
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If I don't get my Nexus line replaced at a Sprint store, I will try Amazon Wireless. People around here aren't easy to please. If everyone has positive things to say, they must be good
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I live Amazon and Amazon loves me.
If a item doesnt come on schedule, you talk to a amazon chat person, and you say your mad, then they will give you a 5 dollar or 10 dollar credit lolol. I seriously love amazon + prime. Love getting shipments in a day with 2 day shipping option LOL
Im going to use my moms upgrade and order my self an E4GT from Amazon! CANT WAIT!!!
Omg so they accidentally sent me 2 phones and my husband swears I messed his up by rooting even tho I completely put it back to unrooted stock so I called and said "hey.. Yall sent me 2 can I just replace my husbands cuz his buttons aren't working right" and they said "of course why not"!!! What company does that. So flippin sweet.
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Im going to use my moms upgrade and order my self an E4GT from Amazon! CANT WAIT!!!
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Welcome to our world. Get ready to be up flashing all night lol.
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If you cancel your contract early they tack another $250 on top the carriers etf and automatically bill it to the payment method you used to purchase your device. My Captivate cost $99.99 then a $350 etf and $250 to Amazon when I left At&t. So I ended up paying $700 for a $500 phone because of a nasty breakup. Don't use discount online services if you intend to leave your carrier early.
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WOW... I didn't know they were that involved in your service plan. I wouldn't have thought that since they didn't make me go through my insurance to replace the phone. Good to know.
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WOW... I didn't know they were that involved in your service plan. I wouldn't have thought that since they didn't make me go through my insurance to replace the phone. Good to know.
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If I remember right they only charge if you end your plan in the first 6 months. All I know is that they nailed me lol.
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They technically do not have the ability to charge you anything in relation to your Sprint account. They can bill you for the remainder of the phone cost if you haven't paid enough months to cover it, but not for terminating your contract. Only your carrier can reserve that right as you are in no contractual obligation to Amazon.
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That's exactly how it works. I received the standard etf from At&t along with my last bill, then a separate notice from Amazon for their $250. They tell you upfront about the charge...still sucks though lol.
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Think I might have to buy my e4gt from Amazon is it better online or over the phone
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raveniselizabeth said:
Welcome to our world. Get ready to be up flashing all night lol.
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I Know. Im a flashaholic, coming from an Evo 4G! Any recommendations? haha

New Sprint Buy Out Plan

I just got off the phone with a rep dealing with bla bla bla on my phone then i started a convo about the SG3. I told him i am no where near due for a upgrade but i would love to get the phone he stated that sprint has a new buy out program. just to sum it up, sprint would buy my phone back from me ET4G ( in perfect condition)for 300 bucks for right now he said value might drop alil when SG3 release but it should be close to that. I think sprint is pretty cool for sprint to buy back my close to what i want ( unless someone on CL would pay more ) to help me get a new phone without upgrading. hope this helps anyone
Late by 6 months or so.
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Late by 6 months or so.
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really i thought sprints only plan was to buy your way out of the contract. smh my mom always did say i was special
On sprint's website the buy out value for our phone is 105$...
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https://secure.sprintbuyback.com/cns/node/5
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The bb bold with no camera is 10 bucks more.....
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On sprint's website the buy out value for our phone is 105$...
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No way I would let sprint have this phone for only that amount. What a rip off
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The bb bold with no camera is 10 bucks more.....
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Lol wow smh
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Sprint has had Buyback for years now, they just recently started pushing it harder.
I can safely say that the buyback value on the E4GT is not $300, it's $105 like a previous poster said.
You can trade it in at THE SHACK and get $300: http://radioshack.cexchange.com/online/home/index.rails
There may be a deal for it, close to $300, when the sg3 drops.. I remember when the evo3d came out, they had a deal where they bought back your original evo for $150, which was a pretty good for that old of a phone.
Nice that radio shack trade in the e4gt is 300 I will take that offer n pay retail price for the sg3 when it comes out
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Nice that radio shack trade in the e4gt is 300 I will take that offer n pay retail price for the sg3 when it comes out
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I wouldn't count on getting anything close to that once the sg3 is out, or even the evo lte for that matter. Once this phone is not top of the line that price will plummet.
Gordon Ramsay said:
I wouldn't count on getting anything close to that once the sg3 is out, or even the evo lte for that matter. Once this phone is not top of the line that price will plummet.
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The price is already plummeting because of how slow and behind the times sprint is. I'm soon to sell my e4gt and swap to a gsm model and it looks like the gsm versions go for about 100 more. Kind of sad.
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That's not the program they're talking about. That is the buyback value for recycling the old device. Not the amount to pay to get out of a contract.
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At&t s iii $99?

When do you guys think the AT&T S III will go down to $99?
When its not current like Christmas time
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When its not current like Christmas time
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I want that Task AOKP goodness :crying:
Amazon had it for $99, but it's apparently gone up since I checked last.
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I want that Task AOKP goodness :crying:
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Tasks AOKP ROM is nice. I use it as my daily driver, but it has a few little bugs.
Most of which I can live with. My only real complaint with it is that the Voice Dialer doesn't work through bluetooth.
Other than that its superb.
I bought mine for $199 from the att store, nice red one btw then called two days later and said my cousin bought one at best buy for $99 (complete lie) and they credited my account $114
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I bought mine for $199 from the att store, nice red one btw then called two days later and said my cousin bought one at best buy for $99 (complete lie) and they credited my account $114
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Scammer.
I have confimed on Black Friday it will be on $50 on Radioshack...
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I saw it at radio Shack for $99 after I paid $199 at at&t, called them up and told them about it. They informed me that they don't offer price matching.
I informed them I would just return the phone and go buy it from the shack.
They promptly credited my account $100.
So apparently anyone can get it for $99 if they are willing to work with a customer service representative.
Hope this helps people get credited
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I saw it at radio Shack for $99 after I paid $199 at at&t, called them up and told them about it. They informed me that they don't offer price matching.
I informed them I would just return the phone and go buy it from the shack.
They promptly credited my account $100.
So apparently anyone can get it for $99 if they are willing to work with a customer service representative.
Hope this helps people get credited
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Thanks! I think I might try this. When was it $99 at RadioShack, or did you make that up ?
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I bought mine for $199 from the att store, nice red one btw then called two days later and said my cousin bought one at best buy for $99 (complete lie) and they credited my account $114
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Shamefully I'm not above this idea
I saw it for that price last week
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I might try this also. I just bought my wife an S3 from AT&T last week.
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I might try this also. I just bought my wife an S3 from AT&T last week.
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Tell me how it goes, because I really want this phone but I need it to be $99.
There was a thread about someone getting a gs3 for $99 from actually calling att and talking to a rep. I read this and called att myself. I bought mine for 199 at the store. So I called 611 and talked to someone. Told them I have been with att for a long time and felt I deserve the same price treatment as the person who got it for 99. Lady said how about 100 credit on bill. I said cool. Next thing I know it was only a 25 dollar credit. Week later I called again cause had issues with activating wife's new iPhone. After getting that resolved I told them about when I called last time and thought I was getting 100 dollar credit but only got 25. Somehow the guy this time hooked me up and gave me 2 different credits. An 80 and 28.50. And my other 25 he didn't take off. Said he wasn't going to. So all three credits took effect and I got 133.50 credit on my bill. So its like I got my gs3 for 66.50. Can't complain about that.
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I got mine from at&t for 99.99 I called in and told them I saw people getting it for a 99.99 and asked if I could get the same deal, the csr had to get a manager/supervisor override but was very nice and helpful.
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I bought mine from Frys Electronics last week for $150. Then I called AT&T and complained about the trouble I had activating it (spent 2 hours in the store on the phone, eventually had to go to an actual AT&T store). Even though there were no notes on the account, they issued me a $25 loyalty credit and waived the $36 upgrade fee. I didn't ask for anything more than waiving the upgrade fee, but they were very understanding of what I went through. I would highly recommend calling customer service if you aren't afraid to complain.
Check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761499
I suspect the earliest we could expect to see the price drop to $99 with a contract is Christmas. More likely scheduled around S4 release.
FlawleZ said:
I suspect the earliest we could expect to see the price drop to $99 with a contract is Christmas. More likely scheduled around S4 release.
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Seriously, people are getting it for $99 all the time now. With very little effort as well.
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