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Best place to purchase GSIII?

Hey guys, my contract for the OG Epic 4g ended yesterday, and i'm in the market for a new phone. I'm leaning towards the GSIII over the EVO LTE. So...where is the best place to purchase one? BB? Sprint? Radio Shack?
Should i get insurance? I have assurion from spirint and they were good to me. I dropped my phone and they replaced it with refurb no questions asked.
Let me know guys
thanks

I got mine at RadioShack for $150. Their insurance is still $6/month with $100 deductible. Coverage sounds same as Sprint.

The Root said:
I got mine at RadioShack for $150. Their insurance is still $6/month with $100 deductible. Coverage sounds same as Sprint.
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150? NICE. It's the 16gb Blue one right? Web only offer?
Is the RS insurance no hassle?

Got mine at Wal-Mart. For $148. 16gig pebble blue
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The Root said:
I got mine at RadioShack for $150. Their insurance is still $6/month with $100 deductible. Coverage sounds same as Sprint.
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Why is everyone buying from a B&M store, when you can buy it online (amazon, letstalk, etc.) without having to pay over $50 in sales tax???

motog35 said:
Why is everyone buying from a B&M store, when you can buy it online (amazon, letstalk, etc.) without having to pay over $50 in sales tax???
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can you purchase insurance through online retailers other than sprint?
I'm assuming that's why people go B&M stores...becuase they want their insurance over Sprints.
btw, Sprint insurance is 8bucks a month.

futureprospect said:
can you purchase insurance through online retailers other than sprint?
I'm assuming that's why people go B&M stores...becuase they want their insurance over Sprints.
btw, Sprint insurance is 8bucks a month.
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sprint insurance on lte phones is now $11/month
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motog35 said:
Why is everyone buying from a B&M store, when you can buy it online (amazon, letstalk, etc.) without having to pay over $50 in sales tax???
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I bought from best buy and I didn't pay $50 in taxes?
Actually if you go to best buy and price match Walmart, then get the phone freedom $50 gift card, you end up paying $98+ tax. I only paid tax on the $98. Hth
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i just got mine on Wednesday, from best buy for 112.87.
they price matched radio shack for 149.99 plus i got the 50 bucks phone freedom gift card.
fyl: when you re-up your service the insurance is now $11 a month.

What's the $50 Best Buy Freedom Gift Card? Do I just go in there and ask them for it while renewing? Or has this deal expired? I tried looking at Best Buy website and it says something about a deadline being 02/12/2012.

I originally ordered on Letstalk for 169 and I had a 10% coupon code I got charged CA tax and it was $194 after everything. I cancelled that order and ordered it on radioshack where I paid 149 with no tax and free next day shipping.
I wish I would of thought about going to bestbuy and have them price match radioshacks online special. I actually tried to have radioshack in store price match their own price didn't work though. But I would of had to pay tax. So, I'm fine with my $149 and waiting 2 days to get it
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best buy
Best Buy hands down, I got my phone on the 21st of June and they even priced matched Radio shack once the phone went on sale.

Best Buy wants to charge me $56 in sales tax. After a price match to radio shack, the phone comes out to be over $200! Not worth it!
I'll just stick to Amazon Wireless.

Wirefly has it for $179

mastalee420 said:
Wirefly has it for $179
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Ive been actually thinking about switching to Verizon's Share everything plan with their GSIII.
Since Verizon is better, shouldn't i just go with their service? The phones are exactly the same right?

Amazon has it for 119.99. i might try to get best buy to price match that. not sure they will but maybe.
http://wireless.amazon.com/dp/B00894K248

futureprospect said:
Ive been actually thinking about switching to Verizon's Share everything plan with their GSIII.
Since Verizon is better, shouldn't i just go with their service? The phones are exactly the same right?
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Unless you get the developer edition the verizon gs3 has a locked boot loader (ways around it).
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Jimmy50941 said:
Amazon has it for 119.99. i might try to get best buy to price match that. not sure they will but maybe.
http://wireless.amazon.com/dp/B00894K248
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I should have waited a little longer. I bought mine from amazon for 149.99 2 weeks ago.

im lookin to purchase probably at best buy seeing as they will give me 75$ for my motorola photon 30 for my samsung moment and 50 for my evo...........sucks that i missed the 149.99$ sale and they dont match prices online
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so then my question would be, what instore price matches online because bestbuys website say they dont and radio shack doesnt either..........anyone knows who price matches online?

Samsung just emailed me 50%off any accessories on there website!!!!!

What a surprise!!! My day has gotten 20x better!!!! It's up to 10 items!!!! All 50% off with no minimum price. Plus free shipping on the order of its over $50. I am taking full advantage of this offer. Buying anything and everything available. Can't wait. Love you Samsung!!!!
And it was because I'm a registered Samsung customer. I signed up when I got my phone!!! Happy shopping
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I did not get it. is it a promo code?

Yeah I did not get it either...

Neither did i and i registered a while ago
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I got this too, but I'm probably not going to use it, since samsung.com is overpriced retail AND you have to pay shipping for orders under $50, so you either break even or win by a tiny amount compared to just going with Amazon prime.
Example:
samsung.com: mhl adapter is $40 ($20 with 50% off) + $4 shipping == $24
amazon.com: mhl adapter is $27 + free shipping == $27.
EDIT2: And... the official MHL adapter is now selling for under $20 from top-sellers on Ebay with free shipping... So, no reason to buy from samsung.com really.

zmore said:
I got this too, but I'm not going to use it, since samsung.com is overpriced retail AND you have to play shipping.
I hope you win since you are playing for shipping!
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chucky3 said:
zmore said:
I got this too, but I'm not going to use it, since samsung.com is overpriced retail AND you have to play shipping.
I hope you win since you are playing for shipping!
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Hah. I edited that before you replied, but yeah, playing the shipping game is fun! It's like Pocket Planes!
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got a car dock comes with a free leather pouch ($20 value)
$70 value for $25 im down with that

would anyone like to give it to me if there not going to use it? please message me thanks!

I upgraded to the Galaxy S III on Monday of this week, it arrived Tuesday and when I registered I got the 50% off code in my email. On Wednesday I bought the top of the line Bluetooth Headset, the HM 6000, it retails for $59.95 on their site, but with the coupon it only cost me $29.95, plus $3.95 shipping and $2.50 Tax, not too bad!

thanks for the heads up!

Oh awesome, I'll have to go register and see if they send me one. Thanks for the info!

Lets Talk - Note 2 for 206.99

Just ordered my Note 2 from LetsTalk.com for 206.99
They have a sale on it for 229.99 until 12/31
Plus I added a coupon code at checkout for 10% off which was another -23.00
For a total of 206.99
The coupon code is: TALK4TEN
Also my upgrade isn't available until 1/1/13, but I was able to have my order placed on hold until then for the same price, just had to chat with a rep.

Amazon Wireless $149.99 with a new 2 year contract. They did had it for $99 last week.

Currently it's on backorder 1-2 weeks with amazon. That price is only for new lines, not upgrades, upgrades is still 199.99. LetsTalk has it in stock. Either way, still a much better price than through sprint.

Also no tax for a lot of states, which is a savings of another $60~ish for most states, as new lines and upgrades tend to charge the tax on the retail price of the device.

gregulator said:
Currently it's on backorder 1-2 weeks with amazon. That price is only for new lines, not upgrades, upgrades is still 199.99. LetsTalk has it in stock. Either way, still a much better price than through sprint.
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It may say backorder but amazon usually ships within 3 to 4 days, on top of that bb will price match online retailers and to me getting it locally is always better. Also I've had good experience with geek squad warranty.
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best buy will price match amazon wireless. I got my phone from best buy last week. I had a $100 gift card i wanted to use. They priced matched the upgrade price of 199.99. after the gift card it was about 112 out the door. Cant beat that price for a new note 2.

rfs830 said:
best buy will price match amazon wireless. I got my phone from best buy last week. I had a $100 gift card i wanted to use. They priced matched the upgrade price of 199.99. after the gift card it was about 112 out the door. Cant beat that price for a new note 2.
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I was lucky enough to have my bb price match it at 150 and then at 99 and mine was a renewal. I just got lucky they weren't strict about it.
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gregulator said:
Currently it's on backorder 1-2 weeks with amazon. That price is only for new lines, not upgrades, upgrades is still 199.99. LetsTalk has it in stock. Either way, still a much better price than through sprint.
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i only paid $35 for mine.......haha

I ordered my note from amazon a few days ago... Had a expected delivery date of Feb 6th..... It will be here tomorrow.
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gregulator said:
Just ordered my Note 2 from LetsTalk.com for 206.99
They have a sale on it for 229.99 until 12/31
Plus I added a coupon code at checkout for 10% off which was another -23.00
For a total of 206.99
The coupon code is: TALK4TEN
Also my upgrade isn't available until 1/1/13, but I was able to have my order placed on hold until then for the same price, just had to chat with a rep.
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Nice sn!
Thanks for your post, I didn't get hit with any sales tax and its shipping tonight! To hell with amazon wireless and their February 9th expected delivery, I'll pay a lil bit extra to have it right away. Still a hell of a good deal.
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d12unk13astard said:
Nice sn!
Thanks for your post, I didn't get hit with any sales tax and its shipping tonight! To hell with amazon wireless and their February 9th expected delivery, I'll pay a lil bit extra to have it right away. Still a hell of a good deal.
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Like its been said before, even with their expected dates being couple weeks they usually ship within couple days. Plenty of people have reported this on several forums. Plus you can always check if your local bb will price match the new price on a renewal something that a lot of bb stores have been matching.
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You didn't have to pay any sales tax thru amazon wireless?
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d12unk13astard said:
You didn't have to pay any sales tax thru amazon wireless?
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Nope not on amazon. Ur supposed to report online purchases on ur taxes when u file.....fat chance like im gonna give them anymore money!

Here is a Frys deal that I came across 169.00 for new customers or 199.99 for add a line. I will be going to Bestbuy to get the price match tomorrow. I missed the 149.00 amazon and the even better 99.00 dollar price with amazon too. Thought it would be nice to share this with folks.
http://www.fryswireless.com/eCommer...493c164b1697e7646787b1d85d&showcustblock=true

Gibsonusa said:
Here is a Frys deal that I came across 169.00 for new customers or 199.99 for add a line. I will be going to Bestbuy to get the price match tomorrow. I missed the 149.00 amazon and the even better 99.00 dollar price with amazon too. Thought it would be nice to share this with folks.
http://www.fryswireless.com/eCommer...493c164b1697e7646787b1d85d&showcustblock=true
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It's always good you share any deals that are valid now. I'm sure people appreciate it. Thanks!
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I just got mine for wirefly.com for $150 on a 2yr contract

Huge Moto 360 Sale for 179 at Amazon and Best Buy

This is the link on Slickdeals. Personally, I want to wait for the newer one, which is likely why they're having this on sale in the first place, but this is super tempting. If anyone wants to take advantage of this deal, here you go! It's taking me all of my self-control to not make the purchase.
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This is the link on Slickdeals. Personally, I want to wait for the newer one, which is likely why they're having this on sale in the first place, but this is super tempting. If anyone wants to take advantage of this deal, here you go! It's taking me all of my self-control to not make the purchase.
[EDIT] Forgot to write USD in title for non-American audiences.
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I bit on the deal. Could never quite stomach the MSRP for these things, but for 179 it was impossible to resist. Don't tell my wife.

thebobmannh said:
I bit on the deal. Could never quite stomach the MSRP for these things, but for 179 it was impossible to resist. Don't tell my wife.
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How did you know I was in contact with your wife? Haha.
I wont :angel:

I bought one at this price today. I had one I (steel band) I paid $299 for and returned. Couldn't stomach the price for an accessory. But $179 sealed the deal for me.

I checked the date on my receipt, was hoping I could get a price match. Sadly, it's been 35 days

Picked one up today. 179.00 crazy they had open box 360 same style not the steel for 224.00 that makes no sense
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Got one for 166 with the best buy student discount. Currently loving it

BennyJr said:
Got one for 166 with the best buy student discount. Currently loving it
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Same deal here, metal band, plus student discount, plus, a few giftcards with some lingering balances. Got the metal band for $170, finally pulled the trigger.

So after I just purchased the one with leather band yeaterday. I noticed online that they dropped the price for the one with the steel band to 220. To it back and made the swap.
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If you guys checked the slickdeals thread... You can get a ZTE Zinger ($40) + Moto360 and get an additional $100 off. I used that and the $25 student coupon. Came down to $102 ish w/ tax and used a gift card that was laying around. Dropped it to a grand total of $77 out the door.

I was bought 229 dollars last week at amazon

idealz said:
If you guys checked the slickdeals thread... You can get a ZTE Zinger ($40) + Moto360 and get an additional $100 off. I used that and the $25 student coupon. Came down to $102 ish w/ tax and used a gift card that was laying around. Dropped it to a grand total of $77 out the door.
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That's a damn good deal.
I just picked up the last black steel. I'm going to return the zinger in a couple of days.

You think they will let you return the zinger? that would be hilarious if they accepted that return. Let us know how that goes.

idealz said:
If you guys checked the slickdeals thread... You can get a ZTE Zinger ($40) + Moto360 and get an additional $100 off. I used that and the $25 student coupon. Came down to $102 ish w/ tax and used a gift card that was laying around. Dropped it to a grand total of $77 out the door.
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Do you have a link to that thread?
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Do you have a link to that thread?
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http://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/150511
I just went this morning with the student coupon in hand, and walked out with a ZTE zinger and a 360 for 102.31.

Hemorrdroid said:
http://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/150511
I just went this morning with the student coupon in hand, and walked out with a ZTE zinger and a 360 for 102.31.
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I did the exact same thing today, but my total was $143 because I got the black stainless steel version. I'm going to take the phone back tomorrow and get my $40 back... That means I got a Black Stainless Still Moto 360 for $94.99 + taxes I super pumped.
Black 360 $220
Zte Zinger $40
Total $260 - $100rebate & $25 student discount = $135
Returning the phone tomorrow, final price $95.

2swizzle said:
I did the exact same thing today, but my total was $143 because I got the black stainless steel version. I'm going to take the phone back tomorrow and get my $40 back... That means I got a Black Stainless Still Moto 360 for $94.99 + taxes I super pumped.
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The fine print on the sale says "Both items must be returned and package savings adjusted if either product is returned, additional savings will be nullified." So good luck.
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Hemorrdroid said:
The fine print on the sale says "Both items must be returned and package savings adjusted if either product is returned, additional savings will be nullified." So good luck.
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Several people over on Slick Deals have confirmed they have returned their cheap android phones for a refund without a problem. They've also posted receipts, I think the only reason it works is because you don't get a discount on the phone all the discounts are listed under the watch. So unless you returned the watch there's nothing to charge...

Oh nice!

idealz said:
If you guys checked the slickdeals thread... You can get a ZTE Zinger ($40) + Moto360 and get an additional $100 off. I used that and the $25 student coupon. Came down to $102 ish w/ tax and used a gift card that was laying around. Dropped it to a grand total of $77 out the door.
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Exactly what I did. Around $102 out the door. Also, doing the Verizon Trade-In deal on the ZTE Zinger that will give me a $100 VZW credit that I can swap for cash with my parents. So in the end, the Moto 360 only cost me like $2!!! :good:

Ordering from OP site. is $399 including all taxes ?

i wonder if this $399 for phone+free shipping to USA, included all taxes ? Will the unit directly deliver to US address without have to pay any extra charge for the delivery service?

when I purchased mine on release day, it was $399 shipped (didn't order any extra stuff) to my door in Texas via DHL.

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when I purchased mine on release day, it was $399 shipped (didn't order any extra stuff) to my door in Texas via DHL.
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Awesome. Thanks. This is exactly what I wanted to know! :highfive:

no taxes free shipping to TX, USA
shipped via DHL, delivered by "courier"

399 is final price. No extra fees. Sounds weird since in USA we always pay extra fees
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Yah tax seems to be included when I bought at new York pop up event it was 399 and then I bout another case
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Bought which was like 24.99

so, the OP3 was $399 at the opening event in NYC? No sales tax on it, thats awesome. But I heard that you'd get a free case at the event, was that not the case (situation)?

I had a fee of 15€ or 25€, I don't remember (ordered from France), because the payment went to Hong-Kong, and it's outside the EU zone...
I discovered that contacting the customer service, I didn't understand why I had to pay this fee... They don't warn you !