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NEGRI DEAL! $685.50 For GSM Nexus!

NegriElectronics has a deal for this weekend to get the Galaxy Nexus for the lowest price I've seen so far, $685.50! Plus, it's free shipping in the US!
I thought I got a deal by ordering for 704ish from them a while back, but this deal is the lowest ever and is only for this weekend. If you were on the fence, now MIGHT be the time to act for the GSM version.
Coupon Code is: VZSucks
It knocks $45 off the price tag!

Good price and negeri, say what you will about them, are shaping up to be a good reseller.

I'm giving this serious consideration...

I'm really tempted to go through with this. I was at Best Buy yesterday talking to one of the Mobile guys. I'm really starting to think there won't be a GSM version available for retail sale in the US. Someone please talk me out of this! I'll will really hit myself if by the end of this month a GSM version is available in Best Buy less than $550. I wanted the 32GB GSM model but I feel like I've waited too long already.
Should I wait until the ides of December and see what happens or jump in on this Negri deal?

kwurky said:
I'm really tempted to go through with this. I was at Best Buy yesterday talking to one of the Mobile guys. I'm really starting to think there won't be a GSM version available for retail sale in the US. Someone please talk me out of this! I'll will really hit myself if by the end of this month a GSM version is available in Best Buy less than $550. I wanted the 32GB GSM model but I feel like I've waited too long already.
Should I wait until the ides of December and see what happens or jump in on this Negri deal?
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There will NOT be a GSM available from best buy by the end of this month. No way.

brian85 said:
There will NOT be a GSM available from best buy by the end of this month. No way.
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1000% agree.
Bought mine 3 weeks ago at $750 and haven't doubted it since.
No way I'm going to sit around and wait unit, what, Feb, March, May, ever for a GSM version.
No thanks.
Buy now enjoy now.
Wait and possibly never enjoy.
Easy decision, IMO.

brian85 said:
There will NOT be a GSM available from best buy by the end of this month. No way.
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Okay that's all I need! I went through with the order with free ship option to save as much money as possible. Hope it won't take THAT long.
I've already been alerted by my bank about the authorization. I used Amazon Payments.

If I get this phone will my ensurion insurance still protect it? I have a problem with losing phones. Thanks guys
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itsjusttim said:
If I get this phone will my ensurion insurance still protect it? I have a problem with losing phones. Thanks guys
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it will not since the phone will be from another country and not incorporated into their system. even then, if they actually would allow it they wouldn't be able to replace it for the same phone.

Good deal!

So I would essentially be screwed if I lost this phone? I am an outdoors man, and somehow lose them.
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They charge tax so don't forget to factor that into the equation based on where you are. I got mine from Negri for $705 but after tax it shot up to $764. I was just thankful I saved $35 from a code.
Negri is the way to go... although I've heard mixed stories about the customer service they give but I'd recommend them. I got my phone super quick.
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ztm.000 said:
They charge tax so don't forget to factor that into the equation based on where you are. I got mine from Negri for $705 but after tax it shot up to $764. I was just thankful I saved $35 from a code.
Negri is the way to go... although I've heard mixed stories about the customer service they give but I'd recommend them. I got my phone super quick.
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No tax if you aren't in Nevada or wherever they are selling it from. Mine was flatly $704.50
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kwurky said:
I'm really tempted to go through with this. I was at Best Buy yesterday talking to one of the Mobile guys. I'm really starting to think there won't be a GSM version available for retail sale in the US. Someone please talk me out of this! I'll will really hit myself if by the end of this month a GSM version is available in Best Buy less than $550. I wanted the 32GB GSM model but I feel like I've waited too long already.
Should I wait until the ides of December and see what happens or jump in on this Negri deal?
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AT&T just passed a locked GSM Nexus through the FCC, (radio hardware lock), so I doubt it.
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itsjusttim said:
So I would essentially be screwed if I lost this phone? I am an outdoors man, and somehow lose them.
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Unless you get square trade or some type of insurance, yeah you are.
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I live in Nevada. Lame.
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ericshmerick said:
1000% agree.
Bought mine 3 weeks ago at $750 and haven't doubted it since.
No way I'm going to sit around and wait unit, what, Feb, March, May, ever for a GSM version.
No thanks.
Buy now enjoy now.
Wait and possibly never enjoy.
Easy decision, IMO.
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$51 more than mine. Iol
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didnt i post this already..lol

ljwnow said:
$51 more than mine. Iol
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Yeah I know I got ripped off. If negeri is selling at $685, they are still making a profit, believe you me. And to think I paid $750...Expansys must have made a TON of profit on the units they pushed out just before Thanksgiving.
Oh well. Money. It comes and goes.

Does this phone come unlocked already!? I went to pre-order my own but it says (Verizon) next to it. I just want to make sure I get the unlock version other than the wack a$$ Verizon one. Please let me know.
Thank you

Just got our shipment of Sgs 3

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Which one is mine?

Yup and please verify Sunday is the day you can sell them correct?
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RPerry435 said:
Yup and please verify Sunday is the day you can sell them correct?
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Just got a call from Radio Shack... looks like they are getting them today and will be selling them.

The white one lol
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Yes we're selling them Sunday! Just got in 10 blues and 15 whites )
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Samsung Sunday is the day
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:crying: I have one line eligible in 1 day and another in 63. Unfortunately the one that is eligible tomorrow is my wifes and she wants to get the EVO 4g LTE. :crying:

How much "buy-back" money for the S2? Maybe buy-back money will offset some of the contract buy-out fee and then its worth getting. I love my E4GT but I could get much better pics of my kids with the S3.

I see yours and raise you 40!
Dr. Fed said:
How much "buy-back" money for the S2? Maybe buy-back money will offset some of the contract buy-out fee and then its worth getting. I love my E4GT but I could get much better pics of my kids with the S3.
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$105 but who knows, might drop as soon as the S3 launches? Maybe not.
Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch

Ben's said:
$105 but who knows, might drop as soon as the S3 launches? Maybe not.
Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch
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Thats sad. Sell it for $200 at least on eBay or CL if you want it gone quick.
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I work for RS, and I activated one yesterday. For the first 15minutes the customer didn't touch it because I was too busy playing with it, haha.
Wasn't too impressed, i'll wait till it drops a hundred bucks.

I just gave 250 for a white e4gt on cl
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I'm kinda on the fence about it.
I played with a customer's that brought one in from pre-order the other day. While the new Nature UX looks amazing and the device is smooth as butter, the size is a deal breaker for me. It's too large for my hands (twss). I almost fumbled and dropped it. :x
I'll probably stick with my Epic Touch for now and wait for ICS kernel sources so that I can get amazeballs battery life on AOKP. I'm rather enjoying this ROM.

Dr. Fed said:
How much "buy-back" money for the S2? Maybe buy-back money will offset some of the contract buy-out fee and then its worth getting. I love my E4GT but I could get much better pics of my kids with the S3.
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I haven't compared the actual pics and videos but essentially the s3 has the same camera as the s2, just faster and with more options. People should really take the time to read the posts in the s3 section. Many people are reporting issues that shouldn't be happening with a new phone. Many are discovering that it really is just a s2.5. It's also experiencing lots of LOS (loss of service). If you REALLY want one, it would be wise to wait until the problems get ironed out in a real update. I'm not talking about the little security update that's going to get pushed to the sprint version on sunday.

oscarthegrouch said:
I haven't compared the actual pics and videos but essentially the s3 has the same camera as the s2, just faster and with more options. People should really take the time to read the posts in the s3 section. Many people are reporting issues that shouldn't be happening with a new phone. Many are discovering that it really is just a s2.5. It's also experiencing lots of LOS (loss of service). If you REALLY want one, it would be wise to wait until the problems get ironed out in a real update. I'm not talking about the little security update that's going to get pushed to the sprint version on sunday.
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I said all this once specs were announced it's the lte version of the s2. It's basically the same phone. The performance difference shouldn't be noticed. It certainly isn't worthy of my 2 year renewal as it's an equal gen phone to what we have now. Besides who can't wait 4 months for the nexus
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My boss was trying to activate one of the demo units and it had a hard time activating..... I smell a rough launch day
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jamesey said:
I said all this once specs were announced it's the lte version of the s2. It's basically the same phone. The performance difference shouldn't be noticed. It certainly isn't worthy of my 2 year renewal as it's an equal gen phone to what we have now. Besides who can't wait 4 months for the nexus
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From someone who has one, it's well worth it. It's nowhere near "basically the same".

sprint is releasing an LTE version arent they? I dont think LTE will be available until 2013 in my area. I cant see knowingly upgrading to lose 4g until the phone could be almost a year old.

Becoming said:
From someone who has one, it's well worth it. It's nowhere near "basically the same".
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Maybe well worth it if you are not coming from an s2. Upgrading to the s3 means you can't upgrade to a next gen phone. Next gen phones come out in q4 for Christmas season. It's like having an iPhone 4 and upgrading to a 4s sure it's nicer and more refined, but upgrades for most aren't yearly anymore and most would just wait for a true upgrade rather than some polishing.
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about to buy a s3

I'm ready to buy a s3 for tmobile. I have a few questions:
- Any advice before buying one?
- Should I take any safety precaution before buying on the street? [I heard of people buy phones from people that cancel their plan on the carrier right after]
- Should I just save up and buy the beefed up model the i9305? [I dont really use the phone for internet that much, but I like games and apps]

fuccyoupayme said:
I'm ready to buy a s3 for tmobile. I have a few questions:
- Any advice before buying one?
- Should I take any safety precaution before buying on the street? [I heard of people buy phones from people that cancel their plan on the carrier right after]
- Should I just save up and buy the beefed up model the i9305? [I dont really use the phone for internet that much, but I like games and apps]
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I love this phone, above all other android phones which is alot.
If at all possible buy from t-mobile. In the street if you are lucky you will get one for $350 to $400. If you have an upgrade available then you will paying about that much, unless you go thru customer loyalty or retention department(really depends if you been with them 2 or more yrs for best deals, so I have read).
I have not had any stuters while playing a couple games , darkknight rises, robo defense, spades and a few others

If you are able to play with phone before buying. Press *#0*# and it will show you Lcdtest page. Which will let you test all hardware function of phone .
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alright cool, i'll try it out when i get the chance

Id advise against buying "off the street". Too many have gotten screwed doing that.
But many have got great deals that way too, so its your call.
I wouldn't get the international version. You won't get as great of speed as the T999. Maybe 3g if your areas been refarmed.
LTE is too far off still to make that a buying point imo. By the time your area gets it you'll be ready to get a better phone. GS5 maybe!?
That's a great point btw about doing the hardware testing before buying off the street!
Ill add that if you can, go with the seller to a tmobile store to check the imei isn't blacklisted and get the seller to have them print something showing the phone has been 100% paid off.
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Call retentions and ask if you can get a better deal on the phone.
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I'm over on the s2. I called TMobile to see about how much it would be for me to get into the phone. The one I want is the 32g. Well I'm still under my contact. It was about 700 dollars lol. Well I can get it but I'm gonna need to sale my s2. I think I'll get more if I sale it rooted already then I would unrooted that way I wouldn't be paying so much for the phone.
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Prefer the unlocked S3.

Like what people above said, call retentions. They offered me the s3 for 99 bucks. But I think I will still wait till black Friday deals. I have a galaxy nexus so I'm in no hurry.
If you're not in a hurry either wait for black Friday.
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Please don't buy one. Get the note 2.

Hey OP is your name a refrence to Good Fellas ? If so that it hilarious. Lmfao.

psykhotic said:
Please don't buy one. Get the note 2.
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The Note 2 isn't for everyone.
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mackster248 said:
The Note 2 isn't for everyone.
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I have giant hands and I think the note 2 is too big. I don't watch enough movies on my phone to have to hold a tablet PC up to my ear. SGS3 fits perfectly... its nice and sleek... lightweight... and is a beast when it comes to performance. I love it.
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Should I buy VZW Galaxy Nexus or wait?

Ok so I have an iPhone 4 that I am sick of and I am not eligible for an upgrade until July 2013. The Toro is pretty cheap on ebay and it looks like the Nexus 4 will not be available on Verizon. Should I pull the trigger?
And If I do, will it cost any extra to switch from a 3g phone to 4g?
Any input is appreciated :good:

i think you should learn to make your own decisions in life, you will find it to be a very beneficial skill to learn.

Darunion said:
i think you should learn to make your own decisions in life, you will find it to be a very beneficial skill to learn.
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If u don't like to help others what r u doing here. He/She is only asking for advice. You should learn to be respectful.
If nexus 4 isn't going to Verizon there is no point in waiting to buy another phone. I'm eligible for an upgraded in January and I just bought the gnex. My main reason is that the nexus 4 has 16 GB of memory and no SD card slot. That isn't enough for me. I can use cloud services but since sprint internet speed is the worst in my area that is not an option.
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pr0xyw0rm said:
If u don't like to help others what r u doing here. He/She is only asking for advice. You should learn to be respectful.
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I love helping others to be honest, Been helping for sometime now, but 'm not going to compare resume's with you. It is much better if people learn to form their own opinions than to simply be told what they should do. Yes I come off as strong but it was not intended as an attack on the user. Lets say someone posts what he should do and he does it and is unhappy with the result? All the information he asked for is available easily from the search box with a dozen of these 'should i buy...." threads with plenty of user opinions in them.

Limatime42 said:
Ok so I have an iPhone 4 that I am sick of and I am not eligible for an upgrade until July 2013. The Toro is pretty cheap on ebay and it looks like the Nexus 4 will not be available on Verizon. Should I pull the trigger?
And If I do, will it cost any extra to switch from a 3g phone to 4g?
Any input is appreciated :good:
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I would get the GNex if I were you!

Limatime42 said:
Ok so I have an iPhone 4 that I am sick of and I am not eligible for an upgrade until July 2013. The Toro is pretty cheap on ebay and it looks like the Nexus 4 will not be available on Verizon. Should I pull the trigger?
And If I do, will it cost any extra to switch from a 3g phone to 4g?
Any input is appreciated :good:
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i dont get this thread.. you either get the gnex or wait...but for what?

Gnex all the way.
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Honestly I would just wait for something better. I like my nexus and everything... don't get me wrong. But there are a few other smart phones that can do just the job. I say this because I'm not a big ROM user or mod. I just use stock and hope for the best.
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Some people have hinted that there will be a Verizon N4 released in January.

If you like to flash different ROMS and want to have the latest version of Android definitely go for the GNex. If you're mainly use stock Android and don't want to tinker with your phone too much than you should probably wait as there will probably be new phones coming out in the next few months.

You will have to change your plan to go to 4g. If you have unlimited you will lose it
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Don't buy the vzw gnx definitely wait or get the nexus 4. In July you'll have better options I assure you.
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donnyp1 said:
You will have to change your plan to go to 4g. If you have unlimited you will lose it
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This is not true. I switched from a 3g phone to a 4G phone about a month ago and my unlimited data is still in tact.

Jaydizz said:
This is not true. I switched from a 3g phone to a 4G phone about a month ago and my unlimited data is still in tact.
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QFT
My mom went from her 3G HTC Incredible 2 to the 4G Moto Razr, and she's still on her unlimited data. However, maybe you are working with an incompetent rep (which is always the case when their goal is to kick you off the unlimited plans), so ask before you ask them to do anything in regards to switching over from phone to phone.
Edit: after readin the OP, I don't even know if he has unlimited data. Furthermore, I don't know what the dilemma is. Buy the Gnex or wait for....??? Unicorn Nexus????

If you buy a used nexus, you will not loose your current plan with verizon, i just bought one 2 weeks ago, went from3g phone no change.
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rice923 said:
QFT
My mom went from her 3G HTC Incredible 2 to the 4G Moto Razr, and she's still on her unlimited data. However, maybe you are working with an incompetent rep (which is always the case when their goal is to kick you off the unlimited plans), so ask before you ask them to do anything in regards to switching over from phone to phone.
Edit: after readin the OP, I don't even know if he has unlimited data. Furthermore, I don't know what the dilemma is. Buy the Gnex or wait for....??? Unicorn Nexus????
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How long ago did she do it, though? Round about the time the Droid Razr was their flagship handset, unlimited data was still an option, but is no longer the case. Currently, the only ways to keep unlimited is pay full retail or byod. Buying a subsidized device requires a plan change from unlimited and cannot be overridden by a CSR.
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vince7 said:
Don't buy the vzw gnx definitely wait or get the nexus 4. In July you'll have better options I assure you.
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From what I've read the Nexus 4 is never coming to Verizon so waiting gets you nothing. I guess you could hold out for the next VZW Nexus device but who knows when that will be.
I would not hesitate one second to pick up a used Nexus. It's a win all around as they relativity cheap and you don't have to deal with contract extensions. If you can keep your unlimited data then it's a no brainier.
As far as the phone itself goes, the ability to run pure Android, open bootloader, the dev community, and being able to flash the last ASOP as soon as it drops make it the best option out there.
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Buying a subsidized device requires a plan change from unlimited and cannot be overridden by a CSR.
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The OP is not talking about buying a subsidized device. He/she is considering buying a gnex off ebay.

pharpe said:
The OP is not talking about buying a subsidized device. He/she is considering buying a gnex off ebay.
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Which is why that reply was clearly not directed at the OP.
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I need help, want to upgrade phone early

I want to upgrade tot he Note 2.
I have 1 year left on my contract.
Are there any tricks to be able to upgrade early?

Sell you're current phone on Ebay and use that to pay your etf
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What stink said.
sent from MY BAD A$$ ET4G

Go into a Sprint corporate store and ask if you are eligible for their UpgradeNow program.

lickarock said:
Go into a Sprint corporate store and ask if you are eligible for their UpgradeNow program.
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Craigslist!!!!!
Sale your phone.. buy new one.. or... Buy new one then sale yours.. just ensure you check the ESN. I've gotten 3 phones that way.. Each an upgrade.. went from Epic (original) to Touch for $50 and no contract renewal.

Looks like the eBay route is the easy to go. To get an s3, you're probably looking at $200 agree selling this phone.
But it's out really worth it? My upgrade isn't for another year but I'd rather use it on a big upgrade, not an incremental one.
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I'm in a similar boat, mine is in October of next year. But meh, I'm more excited for what's coming up around that time.

naripsta said:
I'm in a similar boat, mine is in October of next year. But meh, I'm more excited for what's coming up around that time.
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Use the word "push through" and it'll work ;D

kthejoker20,
Read my post here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984997
The Note 2 is so worth it. I was also in your boat, and I got the phone I wanted, but a price; a incredibly steep one might I add......
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I can upgrade now, but I'm eagerly awaiting a new Samsung device.

LuCkyCn said:
Use the word "push through" and it'll work ;D
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What happens when you use this "push through" cause I badly cracked my screen and want a new phone but upgrade is 11/01/13
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I had a lil over a year left on my contract. I told them i wanted an early upgrade and they said i can either buy my upgrade of 225 or cancel amd re-open. After reading of the thread here i think? One od the member mentioned push thru and i decided to give it a try. The rep. Transfered me to account and services and i bought my upgrade for 100 I still have my E4GT. But you have the option to sell back if you'd like. Hope this helps.
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What did you tell the rep? Lol, there has to be more words than just push through right?