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Why is the Tmobile version so much more???

I bought the phone the day after it came out but the total out the door was just short of $400. Then I would have gotten the $50 rebate.
I have a tmobile my touch 4g slide and it is a pretty good phone. I just couldn't justify $350 net so I returned it and paid the $50 restocking fee.
I got really ticked off when a co worker told me he got his from Sprint for $200. Then, a couple of days later, he told me that the cost was $100.
Why does Tmobile charge so much?

sandiegoan said:
I bought the phone the day after it came out but the total out the door was just short of $400. Then I would have gotten the $50 rebate.
I have a tmobile my touch 4g slide and it is a pretty good phone. I just couldn't justify $350 net so I returned it and paid the $50 restocking fee.
I got really ticked off when a co worker told me he got his from Sprint for $200. Then, a couple of days later, he told me that the cost was $100.
Why does Tmobile charge so much?
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Probably the chip to support hspa+ 72 made it cost more than the lte models.

I think it's just T-Mobile's pricing structure. With my now-gone New Every Two discount on Verizon, I paid $130 with a new two-year contract for my white 16GB Galaxy S3.
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I believe it's a mix of T-Mobile having cheaper plans for voice/text/data and also it could be the fact that the phone uses HSPA+.
I got mine on June 21st so I can't complain. Plus I have nothing but excellent contact with T-Mobile and excellent cell/data service.

sandiegoan said:
I bought the phone the day after it came out but the total out the door was just short of $400. Then I would have gotten the $50 rebate.
I have a tmobile my touch 4g slide and it is a pretty good phone. I just couldn't justify $350 net so I returned it and paid the $50 restocking fee.
I got really ticked off when a co worker told me he got his from Sprint for $200. Then, a couple of days later, he told me that the cost was $100.
Why does Tmobile charge so much?
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I paid a full $640 for mine!!! But since I save $360 a year over AT&T and Verizon using Tmobile's Monthly4G Prepaid plan so I don't mind.:laugh:

This tmobile price is bs but I just called today to see if I can get an early upgrade and the guy said he'll give me an instant $50 rebate with another $50 mail in rebate so final price will be $229 not bad I guess
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Walmart- $215 out the door.
Problem solved.
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ThC23 said:
Walmart- $215 out the door.
Problem solved.
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Please go into detail as I am very interested. Is it just $215 asking for the phone itself? No contract, no BS?
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How the hell are they gonna sell the s3 for $200 off contract? Ask yourself before answering
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Subsidized vs unsubsidized phones. Basically price comes out the same. Just pay more first day and pay less on plan vs pay less on first day but pay more on monthly plan
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It's more because the monthly bill is so cheap Offset the cheap monthly cost.
Family plan, 2 lines, 600 mins, myfaves, 5GB internet + unlimited texting on my line, all for $70 before taxes.
Booyah. I'll take the premium anyday.
(although I paid less than 200 for my upgrade due to loyalty status).

I know right. Some carriers are selling it as low as 99$.. and I upgraded through t-mobile for what.. 380$? such bs
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Tmobile actually lowered the price for the galaxy s3 on the tenth... If you guys still have your receipts to into the store you bought it from and they have to give you the money back for the price difference... (If you bought it within 30 days) .. I got like 33 bucks back.. Give it a try they have to do it.. I hear a lot of people getting the difference back
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xxmelissaxx said:
Tmobile actually lowered the price for the galaxy s3 on the tenth... If you guys still have your receipts to into the store you bought it from and they have to give you the money back for the price difference... (If you bought it within 30 days) .. I got like 33 bucks back.. Give it a try they have to do it.. I hear a lot of people getting the difference back
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Wait. They lowered the price of the 16gb? And is this only for the full price or they lowered the 279$?
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ayeitschris said:
Wait. They lowered the price of the 16gb?
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That's what I'm saying. Well I will fasho give those ****ers a call. Because I paid 389 on June 21st first for mine. Luv the phone doe.
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I got the money back for my friend she payed full price.. They lowered the price to 600$ and we got like 33 bucks back.. I got mine on upgrade and couldn't find my receipt then.. but I have it now and I am going into the store today to see what's up..I asked the rep in store if I could do it too because I payed upgrade price.. He said yes but who knows(they're never right)... I'll let you know what happens today when I go in there..
(yes this was the 16gb)
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xxmelissaxx said:
I got the money back for my friend she payed full price.. They lowered the price to 600$ and we got like 33 bucks back.. I got mine on upgrade and couldn't find my receipt then.. but I have it now and I am going into the store today to see what's up..I asked the rep in store if I could do it too because I payed upgrade price.. He said yes but who knows(they're never right)... I'll let you know what happens today when I go in there..
(yes this was the 16gb)
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Alright sweet
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PanCubano said:
Please go into detail as I am very interested. Is it just $215 asking for the phone itself? No contract, no BS?
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With contract of course. But still way cheaper than Tmobile.
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ayeitschris said:
Alright sweet
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I guess they didn't lower the price on upgrades.. Smh they want me to come back on Monday and speak to the manager? I'll keep you posted.. But anyone that payed full price go get your money back!
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I might just return the phone and pay the restock fee since target is selling it for 199 with no tax + free shipping. imma be saving around 130$.
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i want to buy the samsung galaxy s3 tmobile version. but i dont want to buy at full retail price. is there someone here who's getting an upgrade that i can buy?

oblad said:
i want to buy the samsung galaxy s3 tmobile version. but i dont want to buy at full retail price. is there someone here who's getting an upgrade that i can buy?
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You're basically asking for someone to pay monthly fees for your phone to be subsidized which isn't going to happen without you paying substantially more than the upgrade price to cover that.

oblad said:
i want to buy the samsung galaxy s3 tmobile version. but i dont want to buy at full retail price. is there someone here who's getting an upgrade that i can buy?
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Why should we help you out? You're asking us to use our upgrade so you can get a new phone?! GTFO you cheap A$$ [email protected]#$%*
I'm sorry OP, but if you really want something in life, you've got to work hard for it.

You're only going to save a little money at best. I have a line that's eligible for upgrade but it doesn't have a data plan. So if you're gonna pay for the monthly data plan for 2 years which is 10 extra per month its yours for $550. (240 for the data plan, 200 for the phone through target 100 for the upgrade fees and tax and my time etc)

I do. What you looking to spend on it?
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Lol
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Wait a few months. I got my GS2 off craigslist from a guy who had a 4 line account. He upgraded all 4 lines to GS2's. Kept 2 for him and his wife and then sold the other 2 for $380 each. That covered the cost of all the upgrades. The GS3 costs a little bit more than the GS2 did, but you will start seeing them for reasonable prices on CL.

OP is crazy. Seriously.

Lmao I'm selling an Htc one S if you want to buy that.
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Op think you are better off finding the phone elsewhere.
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oblad said:
nah... i'll pay for the phone if they decide to upgrade their plan.
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pedroisweird said:
You're only going to save a little money at best. I have a line that's eligible for upgrade but it doesn't have a data plan. So if you're gonna pay for the monthly data plan for 2 years which is 10 extra per month its yours for $550. (240 for the data plan, 200 for the phone through target 100 for the upgrade fees and tax and my time etc)
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What you are expecting people to do is very selfish on your part. No one is going to lose money for a complete stranger so they can have a new luxury phone.

Sell you mine for $300.
Then ill pull a craigslist move and claim it stolen, IMEI will be blocked then i get another one for free...
PM for details.. :fingers-crossed:

1SiK1500 said:
Sell you mine for $300.
Then ill pull a craigslist move and claim it stolen, IMEI will be blocked then i get another one for free...
PM for details.. :fingers-crossed:
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Ahh the infamous craigslist move :highfive:

1SiK1500 said:
Sell you mine for $300.
Then ill pull a craigslist move and claim it stolen, IMEI will be blocked then i get another one for free...
PM for details.. :fingers-crossed:
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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.

Price bought off contract

Did anyone buy the device without changing their contract and if so how much did you pay?
I know at&t quotes $650 but I'm sure there are ways to buy buy for less (aside from getting axxount credits)
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$650. Only way to lower that is the early upgrade thing for $550, but it extends your contract.
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Yes it's $649 unless you're able to get the store manager to cut you a deal like I've had done once or twice in the past. I'll be returning my IP5 tomorrow in exchange for the Note 2. I hope they aren't too mad at me. Battery life on the IP5 leaves a lot to be desired.
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What about price matching? Anyone sell it for less?
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What about price matching? Anyone sell it for less?
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Outright price has always been cheaper from AT&T. Everywhere else I've seen is $699.99 or more.

What kind of deal u had with the manager to get it cheaper than $650?

unknownnoob said:
What kind of deal u had with the manager to get it cheaper than $650?
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When I purchased my last S3, the manager went in the system and marked it down to $399 since I'd purchased so many phones. Just have to be nice to people sometimes.

Im hoping bestbuy will price match it for me in a coupla hours here.
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1meanrex said:
Im hoping bestbuy will price match it for me in a coupla hours here.
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I never had any luck getting them to price match. I forget the reason/lie they always gave.
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Total comes out to $703 after taxes. Picked mine up this morning at 9, the white version
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05GT said:
I never had any luck getting them to price match. I forget the reason/lie they always gave.
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I ended going to att because bestbuy didnt even have it. $697 out the door titanium gray. I got there 5 min before they opened to discover a line, I thought my chances were gone only to find out the line was for the lumina 920. Thank goodness!
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1meanrex said:
I ended going to att because bestbuy didnt even have it. $697 out the door titanium gray. I got there 5 min before they opened to discover a line, I thought my chances were gone only to find out the line was for the lumina 920. Thank goodness!
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Total comes out to $703 after taxes. Picked mine up this morning at 9, the white version
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How did you guys manage to get one off contract? I showed up early this morning and was the first into one store and they would no sell me one without signing a new contract. I even called customer service who called the store to clarify and told me it was up to the manager to decide whether or not they would sell it to me without contract because they are in limited supply. I called another store thinking maybe it was just that one at&t store and I was told the exact same thing by the other store. It's driving me crazy because I was ready to fork over $650 + for this phone. Customer support wouldnt even let me order over the phone because they claim that the phone isn't even in their system yet. Very disappointing day so far...

Picked mine up from AT&T for $550 plus tax = $593
They extended my contract for 2 yrs from today.

servantz said:
How did you guys manage to get one off contract? I showed up early this morning and was the first into one store and they would no sell me one without signing a new contract. I even called customer service who called the store to clarify and told me it was up to the manager to decide whether or not they would sell it to me without contract because they are in limited supply. I called another store thinking maybe it was just that one at&t store and I was told the exact same thing by the other store. It's driving me crazy because I was ready to fork over $650 + for this phone. Customer support wouldnt even let me order over the phone because they claim that the phone isn't even in their system yet. Very disappointing day so far...
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I had an account already but I just told the guy I was paying the no commitment price and he didnt question it. Rang me up in about 3 or 4 minutes and I was done. I have no idea why they wouldnt sell it to you off contract. My best friend has simple mobile and he went in t mobile to buy his and they let him get his too with no problem.
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servantz said:
How did you guys manage to get one off contract? I showed up early this morning and was the first into one store and they would no sell me one without signing a new contract. I even called customer service who called the store to clarify and told me it was up to the manager to decide whether or not they would sell it to me without contract because they are in limited supply. I called another store thinking maybe it was just that one at&t store and I was told the exact same thing by the other store. It's driving me crazy because I was ready to fork over $650 + for this phone. Customer support wouldnt even let me order over the phone because they claim that the phone isn't even in their system yet. Very disappointing day so far...
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I literally walked in and said I was buying for the off contract price and that was it, guy rang me up and gave me my phone. My brother works for bestbuy mobile and he said that sometimes stores will do that to maximize sales because thats how they will make there money, off the contract instead of the phone. So if you were off contract i can see why they would be pricks about it.
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I literally walked in and said I was buying for the off contract price and that was it, guy rang me up and gave me my phone. My brother works for bestbuy mobile and he said that sometimes stores will do that to maximize sales because thats how they will make there money, off the contract instead of the phone. So if you were off contract i can see why they would be pricks about it.
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Man this sucks for me. I am still under contract but the guy didn't even ask. I have called about 10 stores and the story has been the same except for one guy who offered to sell me one for $750 cash only!! I laughed in his face before I hung up that phone. I have a business account and I finally got off the phone with someone who was willing to help me order it, but get this, they charge businesses $100 more for the no contract price...$650 vs $750. That is so close to Best Buy's price of $800 that I stop from ordering it. I will speak with my company's account rep next week but this is really shady business even from At&t. Without my grandfathered unlimited plan I would be walking out the door at this point.

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Total comes out to $703 after taxes. Picked mine up this morning at 9, the white version
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Kinda happy for Hawaii sales tax. Paid $680.60 out the door.
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Man this sucks for me. I am still under contract but the guy didn't even ask. I have called about 10 stores and the story has been the same except for one guy who offered to sell me one for $750 cash only!! I laughed in his face before I hung up that phone. I have a business account and I finally got off the phone with someone who was willing to help me order it, but get this, they charge businesses $100 more for the no contract price...$650 vs $750. That is so close to Best Buy's price of $800 that I stop from ordering it. I will speak with my company's account rep next week but this is really shady business even from At&t. Without my grandfathered unlimited plan I would be walking out the door at this point.
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Stores sound really hanky in your area.
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Kinda happy for Hawaii sales tax. Paid $680.60 out the door.
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Yeah, you got that right. South Florida = Scumbag Land. This is the shady dealings I have had with a major company in a while. There shouldnt be this big of an issue buying off contract. It clearly lets you do it on the website, although when I tried that it makes me set up a new line of service or I have to act like a new customer. I even thought about buying it as a new customer and then canceling the line, etc. but that it just way to much work for a cell phone. Why they can't just shut up and take my money....I'll never know!
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Kinda happy for Hawaii sales tax. Paid $680.60 out the door.
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Yeah, you got that right. South Florida = Scumbag Land. This is the shady dealings I have had with a major company in a while. There shouldnt be this big of an issue buying off contract. It clearly lets you do it on the website, although when I tried that it makes me set up a new line of service or I have to act like a new customer. I even thought about buying it as a new customer and then canceling the line, etc. but that it just way to much work for a cell phone. Why they can't just shut up and take my money....I'll never know!

Hey Note2 owners (and soon to be owners),
I tried all afternoon on launch day to pick up one at non-commitment price, but all the AT&T stores here in Los Angeles area wouldn't let me as they were in "limited stock" and reserved for new or upgrade accounts. I even called a friend who knew a manager but he said the same thing. The only way was to order it online as it ships from warehouse.
I do have an issue though and I was wondering if anyone else is in the same shoes as I am.
I placed an order online that same afternoon, but ever since and until now it still shows "Status: Attention" on my order status page. I did call AT&T Premier to make sure, and the rep told me that it's still being processed and take anywhere from 24-48 hrs to finish processing the order, considering that the weekend was non-business days.
Is anyone else who ordered online on launch day still show that status? I've been stuck on my old flip RAZR phone for a month now since my issue with my S3 being fraudulently reported stolen (a story I might like to tell someday).
Just wondering if it's just bad luck with me or something. I just want my Note 2 and carrying this RAZR is kinda embarrassing lol
Thanks guys for any input.

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I placed an order online that same afternoon, but ever since and until now it still shows "Status: Attention"
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My online (pre-)order status went from "Pending" or "Processing" to "Shipped". I never saw an "Attention" status, and I believe others here who did said it indicated that there was a problem that was holding up the order. Probably good to check with them again.
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servantz said:
Man this sucks for me. I am still under contract but the guy didn't even ask. I have called about 10 stores and the story has been the same except for one guy who offered to sell me one for $750 cash only!! I laughed in his face before I hung up that phone. I have a business account and I finally got off the phone with someone who was willing to help me order it, but get this, they charge businesses $100 more for the no contract price...$650 vs $750. That is so close to Best Buy's price of $800 that I stop from ordering it. I will speak with my company's account rep next week but this is really shady business even from At&t. Without my grandfathered unlimited plan I would be walking out the door at this point.
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Why not order it online? That seems to have worked smoothly for most people. I did that (for the full no-contract $650) and kept my grandfathered unlimited data plan (although initially AT&T changed it to a 3GB plan, and I had to call and have the unlimited plan restored).

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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