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[Q] Buying galaxy s3

I have been with tmobile since its inception and my contract just ran up, I want to upgrade to the galaxy s3. The cheapest I found it so far was at best buy for $229 but Im hoping to find one for as close to $199 as possible... any suggestions?
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casrocks said:
I have been with tmobile since its inception and my contract just ran up, I want to upgrade to the galaxy s3. The cheapest I found it so far was at best buy for $229 but Im hoping to find one for as close to $199 as possible... any suggestions?
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Target.com has it for $199.
http://www.targetmobilestore.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=36415_ca22c64577b5491b87392af918c41a5c
edit: I actually just found this thread. Should help get a cheaper price.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1805621

casrocks said:
I have been with tmobile since its inception and my contract just ran up, I want to upgrade to the galaxy s3. The cheapest I found it so far was at best buy for $229 but Im hoping to find one for as close to $199 as possible... any suggestions?
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If your contract is up, call 611 & when prompted for input say "cancel". This should get you to the loyalty department, 'inform' them you are thinking of switching to AT&T because they offered you free Galaxy S3s if you did. They will definitely give you a better price than you can find anywhere as far as retailers are concerned. Please report your success story with us

My dad simply just called customer loyalty and said we were thinking of switching and what's the best they could do for us. So I ended up getting the 32gig white s3 for 240 and that includes shipping and all fees
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falcons2 said:
My dad simply just called customer loyalty and said we were thinking of switching and what's the best they could do for us. So I ended up getting the 32gig white s3 for 240 and that includes shipping and all fees
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Take it from a man that makes his OWN deals. If you tell them you aren't too satisfied and another carrier is already "courting" you they will make you a better offer than what this kid above listed. Trust me.
No offense kid.

KillaHurtz said:
Take it from a man that makes his OWN deals. If you tell them you aren't too satisfied and another carrier is already "courting" you they will make you a better offer than what this kid above listed. Trust me.
No offense kid.
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Agreed! T-mobile has been losing contract customers in significant numbers to either pre-paid or other carriers. This above strategy used to work for me... until I found a family member that works there... That's what you really need!

Just to add to the info on what you should be able to easily get: my contract expired and I called to "verify" that it was. I also mentioned that I could get the same phone for $150 less with another carrier at the time. She immediately offered the phone for $229 (16gb) with a $150 bill credit to bring it down to $79. PLUS she gave me the $20 5gb data plan and a $10 monthly credit for 24 months! Also got free overnight shipping. Oh and I still get to send in for the $50 rebate!
Hope that helps give you an idea what to shoot for.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Just to add to the info on what you should be able to easily get: my contract expired and I called to "verify" that it was. I also mentioned that I could get the same phone for $150 less with another carrier at the time. She immediately offered the phone for $229 (16gb) with a $150 bill credit to bring it down to $79. PLUS she gave me the $20 5gb data plan and a $10 monthly credit for 24 months! Also got free overnight shipping. Oh and I still get to send in for the $50 rebate!
Hope that helps give you an idea what to shoot for.
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Dang bro that's a crazy deal.
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hucesar1017 said:
Dang bro that's a crazy deal.
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If you're off contract tmobile will do close to anything to keep you if you have been loyal (5+ years, no late payments)
For me I always jump on the latest and greatest so i'm constantly under contract, tmo still honors my loyalty and gives me great pricing along with monthly discounts.

Walmart deal coming up.

I just got off the phone with T-Mobile and the rep told me Walmart is cooking up a big promotion for the S3. I called to upgrade one of my lines and asked him if they can match or beat the WireflyFriends price and he said unfortunately no but Walmart is getting ready for a big S3 promotion. Fingers crossed that it beats the WireFly sale price.

gibi310 said:
I just got off the phone with T-Mobile and the rep told me Walmart is cooking up a big promotion for the S3. I called to upgrade one of my lines and asked him if they can match or beat the WireflyFriends price and he said unfortunately no but Walmart is getting ready for a big S3 promotion. Fingers crossed that it beats the WireFly sale price.
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I already got $50 back from CarToys because of Walmart's S3 price. I'm hoping they drop it farther so I can get more, but I'm not sure how much time I have left from CarToys to do that.

gibi310 said:
I just got off the phone with T-Mobile and the rep told me Walmart is cooking up a big promotion for the S3. I called to upgrade one of my lines and asked him if they can match or beat the WireflyFriends price and he said unfortunately no but Walmart is getting ready for a big S3 promotion. Fingers crossed that it beats the WireFly sale price.
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dont know about wirefly but I bought mine from Costco for 179.99$

I don't know what the other sales are. But tmobile can beat em. Especially if your contract is about up.
Got mine for $79.99!
Ask for retentions, or at least customer loyalty. But retentions can do even better. Google tmobile retentions deals galaxy s3 for more info.
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Did you just tell the automated machine retention? I didn't know that I'll give it a try.

I did try that but still got customer loyalty. I loyaly offered me $279 for phone, $150 credit bringing it to $129. Also got. $20 5gb data plan and a $10 per month bill credit every month for 24 months. I told her I wasn't ready to pull the trigger yet and would call back. Asked her if she made notes on my acct for all she offered which she did.
Called back next day and this time made sure I got on with a retention specialist. They saw notes on my account so honored all the offers. I said I didn't think I could accept because it still meant I had to initially pay $279 which I couldn't afford to do. He did some looking at something and said he could bring it down to $229. I asked if I would still get the $150 credit which I did. I told him I still didn't have that much to spend initially and he said he could apply the cost to my next bill, so after credit I would only have to pay the $79 on my next bill!
Oh and I also got free overnight shipping!!!
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Wow, that's amazing. Been with them for almost ten years with multiple lines, hopefuy that helps me out. Thanx for the info, I will be glad paying 150. Guess I will give this tomorrow a try.

Good luck! Its definately worth trying.
I've been with them since the Voicestream days, over 10 or 11 years ago. That definately helps, especially if they think you are gona cancel.
The other thing is my contract had already expired which gives max leverage.
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Again with the "cooking". Nobody's cooking anything. Going to have to start monitoring threads and getting on folks for that one. Nope nothing better to do and yes it sounds that ridiculous.
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volcomguyaz said:
Again with the "cooking". Nobody's cooking anything. Going to have to start monitoring threads and getting on folks for that one. Nope nothing better to do and yes it sounds that ridiculous.
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volcomguyaz said:
Again with the "cooking". Nobody's cooking anything. Going to have to start monitoring threads and getting on folks for that one. Nope nothing better to do and yes it sounds that ridiculous.
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Simple as not reading. If you have better things to do why are you here? Just giving people a heads up.

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He refers to the op stating walmart is "cooking" up a big sale
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anyone know when this awesome deal is coming? because they are currently the most expensive from what I've checked online.
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ky0nkyon said:
they are currently the most expensive from what I've checked online.
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Walmart? There selling it for $198 I think costco is cheapest @ $179
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Five0nIt said:
Walmart? There selling it for $198 I think costco is cheapest @ $179
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i just checked wireless Walmart and it's $300 for a new account. maybe location has an effect?
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ky0nkyon said:
i just checked wireless Walmart and it's $300 for a new account. maybe location has an effect?
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Gotta go in the store man. Online I think it says its $249.99 with upgrade. But when you walk in its listed for $198
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Five0nIt said:
Gotta go in the store man. Online I think it says its $249.99 with upgrade. But when you walk in its listed for $198
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My wife and I got them for198...
Loving the phone.
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Sprint version on bestbuy.com

I'm unable to post the links as xda won't let me but if you search "galaxy note II" on best buys website it should bring up 5 devices 2 for sprint the 2 for t-mobile and 1 for at&t.

http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=6930804&pid=1218814986167 white 16gb
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=6941414&pid=1218816107801 titanium 16gb they are retailing for $799
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dmonger11b said:
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=6930804&pid=1218814986167 white 16gb
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=6941414&pid=1218816107801 titanium 16gb they are retailing for $799
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Spoke to a Best Buy rep who said those actually have different stock numbers and that they're waiting on the contract models to arrive in the next few days.

$799.00 sweet jesus! With taxes its almost $1000
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Do they price match with a sprint store? Sprint is selling it for 649.00
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bjg020683 said:
Do they price match with a sprint store? Sprint is selling it for 649.00
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depends on what stellar employee helps you out... some will im sure. they price matched me on my last phone $50 difference but got almost $40 in tax on top of it knocked off

kronium said:
Spoke to a Best Buy rep who said those actually have different stock numbers and that they're waiting on the contract models to arrive in the next few days.
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Curious what the difference is when those have the contract pricing.
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Couldn't upgrade thru BB website last night.
Went to a local Best Buy this morning. No stock until next Friday (11/2). Same 299.99 for 2-year renewal. Tax will be like 60 some bucks.

Zoidpilot said:
$799.00 sweet jesus! With taxes its almost $1000
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wth do these cost so damn much more than a tablet with pretty much the same specs (gn10.1)?

On a whim yesterday, I stopped in a local Sprint store. Said they didn't know when it would be launched and wasn't expecting stock. About a mile away is another Sprint store. Stopped in there and they had 2.
Since I recently upgraded to the GS3, I wasn't able for upgrade pricing. They told me the stock was for upgrades only. After a few minutes of chatting, not only did they sell it to me, but they gave it to me for $570. :good:

Bestbuy.com has upgrade stock for 299 now.

Where did you find this?

kronium said:
Bestbuy.com has upgrade stock for 299 now.
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cincyelite22 said:
Where did you find this?
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seriously????

madsquabbles said:
seriously????
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LOL!!
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madsquabbles said:
seriously????
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No, I meant where did he find that they had it in stock. Lol. I know its on their site, but they don't have any in their inventory. So I was asking if he had uncovered info on having them in stock.

haha I was wondering where he seen it as well because I keep refreshing the page and still don't see a change.

Anyone know if Best Buy will price match Sprint's retail price? I am contemplating selling them back my GS3 for $349 and picking up the Note. I'd rather pay $300 than $450...

Just went ahead and bought it from the Sprint website... 650.00. + Tax ~ 700.00. Good thing I'm selling a bunch of tablets and breaking even
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We just got 4 of them today at our store and I bought one of them. $299 with an up, or $649 without.

Darkendvoid88 said:
We just got 4 of them today at our store and I bought one of them. $299 with an up, or $649 without.
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At Bestbuy ?
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Best buy price match

Does best buy price match? I can get the s3 for 50 on a new contract through tmobile through my jobs discount will tmobile. Only problem is its done online and they have to ship the phone and its a mail in rebate. If i print it out and take it to best buy will they price match and I get the phone same day?
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I think they do. But it has to be a published price, so I don't think your employee discount will count. They need like a newspaper ad or to be able to pull up a webpage (like Amazon) by themselves and see the cheaper published price.

Do they match the retail price? If so take the picture of Costco's retail price and bring it in and have them sell you the phone for $350 off contract.

This question isn't even in the wrong section, it's on the wrong website.

swehes said:
Do they match the retail price? If so take the picture of Costco's retail price and bring it in and have them sell you the phone for $350 off contract.
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Costco is selling the s3 for $350 off contract?
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No way, just got from Costco on contract because without was like every body else.
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Ok heres the thing. Even if they price match or not best buy does not sell the phones at their stores anymore that has to be done online or over the phone. Atleast thats what I was told for my wifes phone which I just got like 2weeks ago on sale for $50 which was a s3 . Maybe just maybe yours might sell it in stores idk. Like I said thats just what I was told. But the bright side is they got shipping for like 5 bucks comes in 3days flat

Yeah that's my problem I'll be without a phone for a week because I have a sprint s3 but ex cut it off. So im selling that paying 400 deposit and getting tmobile
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juny51 said:
Ok heres the thing. Even if they price match or not best buy does not sell the phones at their stores anymore that has to be done online or over the phone. Atleast thats what I was told for my wifes phone which I just got like 2weeks ago on sale for $50 which was a s3 . Maybe just maybe yours might sell it in stores idk. Like I said thats just what I was told. But the bright side is they got shipping for like 5 bucks comes in 3days flat
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You can buy Verizon, sprint and at&t in store but T-Mobile you have to order online or they can do it for you. That's how it is over here at least.
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shehade08 said:
You can buy Verizon, sprint and at&t in store but T-Mobile you have to order online or they can do it for you. That's how it is over here at least.
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Yup same here another silly policy from tmobile, maybe they think you would leave them and join other carriers if your at the store. That tells you how sucky and not confident they are.
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daxecutioner24 said:
Yup same here another silly policy from tmobile, maybe they think you would leave them and join other carriers if your at the store. That tells you how sucky and not confident they are.
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It's not a policy made by T-Mobile. By federal law, a retail store cannot sell all 4 main carriers (don't ask me why). Therefore it is up to the resaler to choose which 3 they want to sell. For example, Target chose not to sell Sprint.
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M8 purchased @Costco

I recently bought my wife's m8 from Costco after returning the s5 plastic edition . This is just FYI if you have Costco membership or a friend that has one. From Costco it is truly 0 down. They don't even make you pay the taxes for the phone and they give you a 25 dollar bill credit. Also they give you like a bundle package. Came with car charger screen protector and something else I can't think of. You get the regular 14 day with t-mobile and then on top of that Costco 90 day return or I think exchange if something is wrong with it or you are not satisfied. Wow awesome if you ask me. I'm getting my phones from there from now on.
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Did you use JUMP to get the new phone? How do the taxes end up getting paid if you don't do it in the store?

jaggrey said:
Did you use JUMP to get the new phone? How do the taxes end up getting paid if you don't do it in the store?
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No I don't have jump. I just finance the phone. And the taxes I will confirm if it's added on the recipient which I believe it is but I'm not sure. They don't make you pay anything if it's zero down. But will.confirm about tax tonight. Don't want to mislead. Sorry about that.
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I ended up purchasing my M8 from Costco. I also purchased a Samsung Galaxy Light for my mother. They wrote out 2 orders and had me go and pay the taxes at the cashier. Then I went back to the kiosk and a Costco employee brought the two phones to me. I'm in California, btw.

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I ended up purchasing my M8 from Costco. I also purchased a Samsung Galaxy Light for my mother. They wrote out 2 orders and had me go and pay the taxes at the cashier. Then I went back to the kiosk and a Costco employee brought the two phones to me. I'm in California, btw.
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Wow interesting. I'm in Texas. So might be different from place to place.
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cameljockey1 said:
Wow interesting. I'm in Texas. So might be different from place to place.
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Pretty sure Texas doesn't have a state income tax so regardless where you go with in the 7 states that don't have state income taxes you will pay zero.

Yup just checked and did not charge taxes. Pretty awesome
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Damn should've bought mine from Costco. Is there a restocking fee to return?
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otariq said:
Damn should've bought mine from Costco. Is there a restocking fee to return?
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Friend said no restocking fee.
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Oops thought you meant restocking fee at Costco.
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No Costco doesn't have a restocking fee. If you don't like it you can return it no question asked just if something is wrong with it. You can return a half eaten cake there lol. They want you to be satisfied with your membership. And plus I used to work there.
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cameljockey1 said:
I recently bought my wife's m8 from Costco after returning the s5 plastic edition . This is just FYI if you have Costco membership or a friend that has one. From Costco it is truly 0 down. They don't even make you pay the taxes for the phone and they give you a 25 dollar bill credit.
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At T-Mobile, it's also 0 down for the M8 (if you have good credit) . At Costco, is it 0 down for all members, even if you have bad credit?

Ark1406 said:
At T-Mobile, it's also 0 down for the M8 (if you have good credit) . At Costco, is it 0 down for all members, even if you have bad credit?
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The financing part is still done by t-mobile i believe. the only way to find out is to go to costco.

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At T-Mobile, it's also 0 down for the M8 (if you have good credit) . At Costco, is it 0 down for all members, even if you have bad credit?
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its 0 down, but you still have to pay the tax.. about $50bucks... (in CA)