Hello, I want to buy an E980 from att because the price cheaper, but how can I do that without activating an att service plan?
I know there is an option to buy from ebay, but I am just afraid of being scammed.
Thank you.
I believe if you're paying full retail, you can just walk in and pick it up. Have you tried that?
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I believe if you're paying full retail, you can just walk in and pick it up. Have you tried that?
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I have tried that in the nearest store and they refused to do so. Maybe I should try another store?
arika44 said:
I have tried that in the nearest store and they refused to do so. Maybe I should try another store?
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You can just purchase it from the Internet.
I bought mine from buy.com
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You can just purchase it from the Internet.
I bought mine from buy.com
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If I can find another online store that sells 440, I guess I won't hesitate
buy from costco then cancel the contract after 14 days and pay the ETF. It'll be cheaper than buying from AT&T outright.
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I have tried that in the nearest store and they refused to do so. Maybe I should try another store?
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if u go to a cor store...a real att store not a dealer location they'll sell it to u no problem without service. dealer locations like ms wireless and parott only sell with upgrades and new lines cuz they r typically pure commission. cor reps still get hourly pay so if u wanna just walk in, bye, walk out, it should be quick and easy
U could buy it on swappa on the xda site.
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An AT&T Cor Store will gladly sell you that phone without an account.... They HAVE TOO or they would be going agenst policy.
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An AT&T Cor Store will gladly sell you that phone without an account.... They HAVE TOO or they would be going agenst policy.
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I wish that were the case. I was able to buy the first one with a bit of persuading. But I returned it only to have the price drop 110 dollars so I bought the 2nd one. 3 different stores said it was against policy to sell without service plans. I called Customer service and they said the same thing. Who knows. But Just FYI they may be getting ready to stop selling the phone altogether . I had to purchase a 3rd due #2 dropping and shattered the screen. It rang up for 400 dollars.
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I wish that were the case. I was able to buy the first one with a bit of persuading. But I returned it only to have the price drop 110 dollars so I bought the 2nd one. 3 different stores said it was against policy to sell without service plans. I called Customer service and they said the same thing. Who knows. But Just FYI they may be getting ready to stop selling the phone altogether . I had to purchase a 3rd due #2 dropping and shattered the screen. It rang up for 400 dollars.
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interesting the only time ive ever had an issue buying out right was at Verizon several years ago.
They must had had a glitch, that phone should had been 439 plus tax. But I wouldnt complain at $400! haha.
So they are supposed to let you purchase the phone full retail with signing up for even a go phone plan?
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if u go to a cor store...a real att store not a dealer location they'll sell it to u no problem without service. dealer locations like ms wireless and parott only sell with upgrades and new lines cuz they r typically pure commission. cor reps still get hourly pay so if u wanna just walk in, bye, walk out, it should be quick and easy
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thanks for the reply. I actually did go to a att store, where i was refused, not a dealer
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Wow that's crazy. The only restrictions we had on no contract sales were with iphones. A phone that Att doesnt even market should be no problem, especially if u already have service with them. Did they say y the wouldn't sell it to u?
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buy from costco then cancel the contract after 14 days and pay the ETF. It'll be cheaper than buying from AT&T outright.
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won't that affect my credit history somehow? i have not signed any wireless contract before so i am not quite sure
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Wow that's crazy. The only restrictions we had on no contract sales were with iphones. A phone that Att doesnt even market should be no problem, especially if u already have service with them. Did they say y the wouldn't sell it to u?
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eh.... i dont have att service. i just want to purchase it,unlock it and use on an att mvno. i didnt told them this much but i did say i dont want att service
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won't that affect my credit history somehow? i have not signed any wireless contract before so i am not quite sure
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It will only affect your credit if you don't pay the etf.
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eh.... i dont have att service. i just want to purchase it,unlock it and use on an att mvno. i didnt told them this much but i did say i dont want att service
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saying you wanted it without service is probably why they didnt sell it to you. most sales reps r shady and sharks...i know cuz i used to be one. i used to see my coworkers bold face lie to customers sometimes if they didnt wanna do something that didnt make them any money. since you wanted just the hardware and no service they werent getting jack from you at all and just said they couldnt even tho its not a problem at all
Did you try the swappa.com link in the forum? Several for sale there.
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I saw a thread or two someone buying S3 from someone the imei being blocked by t-mobile or just turn out to be stolen phone or something.
If I do buy the phone from someone can what are something I should check to avoid being scam?
Do the exchange at a T-Mobile store, and have the phone ownership be changed to you on the spot.
Failing that. Get the receipt.
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Do the exchange at a T-Mobile store, and have the phone ownership be changed to you on the spot.
Failing that. Get the receipt.
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But I am planning to get the phone and use it on Simple Mobile. Can I still do it?
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Do the exchange at a T-Mobile store, and have the phone ownership be changed to you on the spot.
Failing that. Get the receipt.
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Doing it at a T-Mobile store won't stop the phone from being reported stolen. All the person has to do is call customer support after they leave the store and claim stolen.
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Doing it at a T-Mobile store won't stop the phone from being reported stolen. All the person has to do is call customer support after they leave the store and claim stolen.
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No. I think you missed the second part. I might be wrong but I don't think so.
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No. I think you missed the second part. I might be wrong but I don't think so.
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The receipt doesn't matter either. If you buy it from someone and they don't pay their bill or report it stolen it doesn't matter if you have the receipt or not or did it at the store or not.
If the person you bought it from can't pay their bill for the phone or service why would T-Mobile let someone else use the phone?
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The receipt doesn't matter either. If you buy it from someone and they don't pay their bill or report it stolen it doesn't matter if you have the receipt or not or did it at the store or not.
If the person you bought it from can't pay their bill for the phone or service why would T-Mobile let someone else use the phone?
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So should avoid purchase phone from someone?
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So should avoid purchase phone from someone?
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Unless you know the person, yes. Ebay wouldn't be a bad idea because of buyer protection but I wouldn't buy one off of CL unless you can prove the phone has been paid for, but even then the person can just call in and report it stolen.
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The receipt doesn't matter either. If you buy it from someone and they don't pay their bill or report it stolen it doesn't matter if you have the receipt or not or did it at the store or not.
If the person you bought it from can't pay their bill for the phone or service why would T-Mobile let someone else use the phone?
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the second part was changing phone ownership at the T-Mobile store
If they don't really own the phone. Good way to find out.
If they do T-Mobile will switch the phone into your name.
I have a cell phone repair store
You could go to simple mobile that way too. Just go with month to month and only do a month
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the second part was changing phone ownership at the T-Mobile store
If they don't really own the phone. Good way to find out.
If they do T-Mobile will switch the phone into your name.
I have a cell phone repair store
You could go to simple mobile that way too. Just go with month to month and only do a month
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I always found a few on craigslist around $500. I thought save $100, can spend it on better protective case, screen protector and MicroSD.
I guess may be it is too risky.
hey guys i bought a galaxy s3 on craigslist and i got it for 350 with the box and all accessories. It worked awsome for 1 month but now the owner stopped paying his bill so i cant use it..... i was wondering if maybe i can brick my gs3 do the point where i send it to samsung repair and they cant fix it so i get sent a new phone that has difference imei. Would this work?
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I r fraud promoterz
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Yes let's promote fraud. Great idea.
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Yes let's promote fraud. Great idea.
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Aw man.
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hey guys i bought a galaxy s3 on craigslist and i got it for 350 with the box and all accessories. It worked awsome for 1 month but now the owner stopped paying his bill so i cant use it..... i was wondering if maybe i can brick my gs3 do the point where i send it to samsung repair and they cant fix it so i get sent a new phone that has difference imei. Would this work?
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Have you tried calling T-Mobile and explaining the situation, or would that not make a difference?
Would they be atleast willing to continue letting you pay what's left of the phone?
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Have you tried calling T-Mobile and explaining the situation, or would that not make a difference?
Would they be atleast willing to continue letting you pay what's left of the phone?
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They won't unblacklist an IMEI. Once it's blacklisted you're screwed unfortunately.
That's unfortunate.
As I hope I don't get on the same boat you're in, I too purchased a Galaxy S3 off Craigslist, so far everything's fine.
I've spoke to a T-Mobile rep and the IMEI seems clean, they've added a note on the date I purchased it and was transferred to my account.
I'm still scared what happened to you can still happen to me.
OP, to be honest, your idea sounds like it'd work, although it's on you and you have to know it's not the "right" thing to do.
Just unlock it someone using att or straight talk with att sim, save difference.and buy a new one u dont have to worry about being blacklisted,
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What don't I understand about this?
The owner stopped paying his bill?
He was paying your cell bill while you use the phone?
I don't get it.
How many times is this gonna happen. first of all 350 is pretty cheap to sell a phone like this so u should beware of potential fraud. This is why I never buy anything on craigslist there is no protection whatsoever and tmobile needs to take more responsibility and drop customers who do stuff like this
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You can always change your imei.
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Sell it for 350 on ebay as blacklisted. It could probably go for more. You're lucky you didn't pay 500
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What don't I understand about this?
The owner stopped paying his bill?
He was paying your cell bill while you use the phone?
I don't get it.
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The original owner bought the phone on contract and stretched the payment for 20 months, he sold the phone to OP, the original owner stopped paying his phone bill, T-Mobile blacklisted the phone.
So the original owner probably bought the phone from Wallmart for $200 without needing to go the rebate route, just extending their contract and then turned around and sold the phone for $350 making a quick $150 profit on a legitimately $650 phone. Lame ass fraud there to begin with if you ask me.
Basically you can change the IMEI but the legality of that is unsound or you can just go with another carrier like ATT or whoever else uses sim cards in their phones.
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So the original owner probably bought the phone from Wallmart for $200 without needing to go the rebate route, just extending their contract and then turned around and sold the phone for $350 making a quick $150 profit on a legitimately $650 phone. Lame ass fraud there to begin with if you ask me.
Basically you can change the IMEI but the legality of that is unsound or you can just go with another carrier like ATT or whoever else uses sim cards in their phones.
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I remember reading that changing imei for this exact reason isn't truly illegal. I know xda doesn't like it being posted or links on how to do it but I totally feel for the OP in this situation. Poor guy just wants to use his phone again on tmobu
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You can always change your imei.
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Yes and then go to prison enjoy your changed imei phone
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Yes and then go to prison enjoy your changed imei phone
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Coming from the guy promoting eBay fraud LOL
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Coming from the guy promoting eBay fraud LOL
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Ebay is not the government lol
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Imei z3x go to a place that has a z3x....
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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?
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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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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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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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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.
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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...
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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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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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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).
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.
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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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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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http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/optimusgpro
Just got my refund from at&t by calling them and letting them know that Lg is promoting it as free from at&t. So if you bought this phone call them and see if they will credit you for your purchase...
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http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/optimusgpro
Just got my refund from at&t by calling them and letting them know that Lg is promoting it as free from at&t. So if you bought this phone call them and see if they will credit you for your purchase...
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Where does it say it's free?
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mws1986 said:
Where does it say it's free?
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"Free with Trade-in In-Store Only".
An immersive 1080p Full HD display, enhanced processing power and a 13MP camera that allows you to capture unique memories with creative new features.
Are you ready to connect and share like a Pro?
GET IT NOW FOR FREE*
WHERE TO BUY
Offer available only in store
Says nothing about trade in... Which idk the lady on the phone once I told her about it she gave me a $101.00 credit on my account.. LOL to top that off she gave me the folio case for free too. Mahhhaa
Gotroot said:
http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/optimusgpro
Just got my refund from at&t by calling them and letting them know that Lg is promoting it as free from at&t. So if you bought this phone call them and see if they will credit you for your purchase...
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This is trade-in + 2 year agreement correct?
Will they accept HTC vivid or GSII Skyrocket?
Droid>iOS said:
This is trade-in + 2 year agreement correct?
Will they accept HTC vivid or GSII Skyrocket?
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The site says nothing about a trade in!!!!! READ
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The site says nothing about a trade in!!!!! READ
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Sorry man he is reading..the * after FREE means read after the * below which is lower in the page.
Limited-time offer subject to change at any time: For $100 trade-in value, smartphone must be 3 yrs old or newer & in good & working condition. Purchase new LG Optimus G Pro for $99.99 between 6/14/13 and 6/30/13 w/new 2-yr wireless agmt w/voice (min $39.99/mo.) & data (min $20/mo.) plans or Mobile Share plan (min $85/mo.) to obtain $100 trade-in value. Free Optimus G Pro after using instant $100 trade-in value. Before trade-in, delete all personal & sensitive information, including address books, documents, photos & messages saved to memory/SIM card & restore to original factory settings. Offer only available in-store at participating locations. Trade-in Value: Via AT&T Promotion Card in AT&T-owned stores instantly. Other restrictions apply. Visit an AT&T Retail Store or participating AT&T Retailer for full details.
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The rep did you a solid if they didn't make you trade a phone in. That's the offer I was given in the store the other day.
I ended up getting it online for nothing myself.
Lol Ya I think the lady was just handing out stuff after she shipped that case to me for free lol 50 bux I saved lol
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Gotroot said:
Lol Ya I think the lady was just handing out stuff after she shipped that case to me for free lol 50 bux I saved lol
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The reps at the store I went into didn't even care if the phone actually worked..
After playing with the pro and s4 I would have given $100 for it anyway!
Gotroot said:
http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/optimusgpro
Just got my refund from at&t by calling them and letting them know that Lg is promoting it as free from at&t. So if you bought this phone call them and see if they will credit you for your purchase...
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The site says nothing about a trade in!!!!! READ
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Your right about that. I chatted with an ATT rep and she said in-store you can get the phone for free with a trade-in. I'm curious did you purchase the phone online from ATT? Than you spoke to a ATT CSP and linked them the deal on the LG site?
Yes I bought the phone in store no trade.That was a few days ago.Today I found that ad and called them up
Awwww. You lucky butt! I hust ordered mine online the other night. No regrets though, thanks to the at&t sale online, it only cost $94.00 after tax. ^^ Congrats on the free catch for you though!
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Did you guys call the store, or customer service?
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Did you guys call the store, or customer service?
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Update, I had to call them twice, but they were really cool and did it for me! Awesome!
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Did you guys call the store, or customer service?
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Update, I had to call them twice, but they were really cool and did it for me! Awesome!
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So you just called ATT and told them you saw on lg site that the phone was free and ordered it?
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Yep that's how you get it free. I got my gpro free on launch day from them. My situation was different though. One of their supervisors got mad and cussed me on the phone about my upgrade. I asked if the conversation is being recorded and told her im going to report her. She said sorry and gave me the GPro, no cost with next day shipping, and that month's bill was taken care of too!
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Jammol said:
Yep that's how you get it free. I got my gpro free on launch day from them. My situation was different though. One of their supervisors got mad and cussed me on the phone about my upgrade. I asked if the conversation is being recorded and told her im going to report her. She said sorry and gave me the GPro, no cost with next day shipping, and that month's bill was taken care of too!
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I need to try and make an ATT rep cuss me every month then lol.
I tried to get the $100 by trading in my iPhone. I took it out of the Otterbox Defender case and the store salesman took a look at it. He found a 1/8" long hairline crack in the back plastic cover of the phone directly over the center of the charging port, and then said he couldn't take it (for $100) due to the crack. He then looked it up, and offered me $15.00. Other than the hairline crack, the phone was pretty much immaculate. I wonder how they would offer $100 for a different phone that doesn't even work.
I just called and got the upgrade fee of $36 credited, though. The screen on the E970 is clear in sunlight compared with the E980, perhaps my biggest gripe.
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mws1986 said:
So you just called ATT and told them you saw on lg site that the phone was free and ordered it?
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I bought it in store yesterday for $100. I called 611 on my phone, they said they couldn't credit my account. I called back and told them I saw that they did it for others on a "particular forum" and they did it. They we're really cool about it the second time. Just reference the LG site and let them know that others are receiving credit. I imagine they go ahead and do it because it's a promotion they're running and the employees in the store should be pushing the promotion. It sounds like perhaps the employees in the store don't push it because they're on commission. that's just my theory.
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I tried to get the $100 by trading in my iPhone. I took it out of the Otterbox Defender case and the store salesman took a look at it. He found a 1/8" long hairline crack in the back plastic cover of the phone directly over the center of the charging port, and then said he couldn't take it (for $100) due to the crack. He then looked it up, and offered me $15.00. Other than the hairline crack, the phone was pretty much immaculate. I wonder how they would offer $100 for a different phone that doesn't even work.
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I would go to another store then.