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least expensive way to purchase the TB

What is the least expensive way to purchase the Thunderbolt? I've heard someone mention "phatwallet"? Is that the least expensive route that anyone has found? If so, I'll be ordering tonight.

Its fatwallet.com which you can use to get $25 off wirefly.com to bring it to $175. I did that

do you think best buy will price match the wirefly price?

currently fatwallet then wirefly is the best way.
another way would be talking to a verizon employee, they can impose almost any amount of discount. I was just at the store and even though they are still oblivious to any information regarding the tbolt and if he does have any info, it is most likely wrong, he gave me this discount because he quote unquote couldn't wave this other fee i had prior. so take it as you will, but imma try to squeeze more out of him since I was unable to get the phone form wirefly since i can't renew my contract until june, and i may lose out on the unlimited 4g.
onelegofthestool said:
do you think best buy will price match the wirefly price?
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hell no. they wont even price match their original price they showed on the ad.

I've gotten tv's price matched to online sites for more than a 100$ difference...idk i'll try it out on Thursday cause i pre-ordered it and if it doesnt work i'll end up keeping the gift card to use on something else and get it from wirefly...they are usually pretty good about it tho in my experience

I may end up doing this, but I'm going to add a line, wait 30 days and pay the ETF of $350. Ill pay $600, but not $750

It may also be worth to wait and see what Amazon does. Sometimes their phones are cheaper than wirefly.

looks like i was wrong about best buy. they posted up their price online at 250. looks like they were forced too since verizon themselves are selling at 250. I hate you california tax!!!!

i did the wirefly $200 w/ fatwallet $25 cashback preorder last night
you also get a 4GB micro sd card with fatwallet's cashback link, note thats in addition to the 32gb one thatll come with the phone

Cheapest way to buy the HTC Thunderbolt
Wait 4 days and the buy it for $475 cash without a contact on EBay.

Just found it on AmazonWireless
Phone 1: HTC ThunderBolt 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)$ 749.99List Price: Remove $ 179.99Price:
In Stock. Usually ships in 24 hours
http://wireless.amazon.com/HTC-ThunderBolt-Android-Verizon-Wireless/dp/B004M5HB6U/ref=sh_br_ph_1

wirefly is still cheaper. 199-25 for the fatwallet cashback. 175 total
plus using the coupon code you get a free 4gb card

The amazon link is great as I have gift certificates. However, is anyone else having issues choosing a text plan greater than the 500 message plan?
update: sorry for being quick on the trigger. I overlooked the $59 text and talk plan.

I have the Xoom and for some reason its eligible for an upgrade which I can transfer to another line. I am going to transfer the upgrade to my fascinate and then call to cancel the month to month dataplan on my Xoom. Hopefully then I will be able to upgrade to the Thunderbolt for $250.

amazon?
How does Amazon Wireless work? Do they ship the phone unactivated and then we contact verizon to activate and extend contract?They mention the instant carrier discount or something. Seems like a great deal as we have no sales tax on Amazon in NC.

I looked up the $25 coupon code on fat wallet, and clicked through the link to place my order. I also punched in the coupon code they listed for the 4th card, but nowhere on the order screen did it actually show a $25 cash back. Am I missing something?
Edit: Turns out they don't actually discount the order. You receive a rebate check from fatwallet directly.

Is the damn thing showing up on Verizon's site for anyone on the east coast yet? Or any coast for that matter? They said midnight EST. Argh!

thwilsonjr said:
How does Amazon Wireless work? Do they ship the phone unactivated and then we contact verizon to activate and extend contract?They mention the instant carrier discount or something. Seems like a great deal as we have no sales tax on Amazon in NC.
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I am trying to add lines to a family plan and that is something that does not work> I called them this morning and they said no go. Too bad. Next I'll call Verizon and see what they say.

anyone's wirefly order ship yet?

I went to my local best buy and they price matched Amazonwireless.com's $180 price. Which works perfectly cause Amazon is on back order.

[Q] Current lowest off contract availble?

Well, since everyone is excited on contract price, I wanted to know if anyone found the lowest off contract price on any store. I was hoping to get the phone off contract from Costco, but it seemed they don't sell it off contract. Being an Even More Plus customer, I got no choice but to buy the phone off contract.
Here are the ones I know.
T-Mobile - $499.00 + tax
Amazon - $509.00
Target - $519.00 + tax
RadioShack - $519.00 + tax
Walmart - $549.00 + tax

My local T-Mo store sold me one for $450 with $65 in accessories (car charger, screen protectors, case, and headphones).

I was able to get one for $250 and I'm an EM+ customer. I guess I got lucky. I went to a corporate store. She was even going to allow me to do the EIP, but I paid in full.
If you have some time just float around to a few and see what happens. Ask if they "can give you a deal?". Worst that could happen is they say no. I'm almost eager to put the mail in rebate form in, but wouldn't want it to backfire on me. I'll just be happy that I got the phone 50% off.

rukawa2k said:
Well, since everyone is excited on contract price, I wanted to know if anyone found the lowest off contract price on any store. I was hoping to get the phone off contract from Costco, but it seemed they don't sell it off contract. Being an Even More Plus customer, I got no choice but to buy the phone off contract.
Here are the ones I know.
T-Mobile - $499.00 + tax
Amazon - $509.00
Target - $519.00 + tax
RadioShack - $519.00 + tax
Walmart - $549.00 + tax
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Amazon looks like your best bet if you have Amazon prime. I would have suggested Cellhub because I got mine for 514.00 (no tax) 2nd shipping

okplaya said:
I was able to get one for $250 and I'm an EM+ customer. I guess I got lucky. I went to a corporate store. She was even going to allow me to do the EIP, but I paid in full.
If you have some time just float around to a few and see what happens. Ask if they "can give you a deal?". Worst that could happen is they say no. I'm almost eager to put the mail in rebate form in, but wouldn't want it to backfire on me. I'll just be happy that I got the phone 50% off.
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Well done!

EIP will let off contact customers spread the payments over 19 months. The best part is you can payoff early if you want.
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I tried to get the EIP but they couldn't discount the phone and accessories if I did. I'd expected to pay full price up front and it's probably worth it in my case.

Are you sure you got it for $250? Mine was $246.11 and $20 a month after that. Are you sure you didn't get the installment plan?

What's eip? How does it work?
Edit : Sorry, Did not read above.
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btmec said:
Are you sure you got it for $250? Mine was $246.11 and $20 a month after that. Are you sure you didn't get the installment plan?
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure. She basically gave it to me for the cost of the phone on contract. It's $250 w/ $50 MIR. She even offered me the EIP with the $250 price. It would've been $27 down, and $12 and some change a mo. I just forked over the full amount since I would've had to pay over $100 had I been charged full price. I really lucked up man. I was all set to pay the $499, but I walked out paying $264 ($250 + tax).
Why are you paying so much anyway? $246 + (19*20) = $626. Am I missing something?

She probably snuck in a 2yr contract on you for $250 so she gets a kickback. Look online to see your plan.
I used my EIP at first but returned.it cause the screen had bad bleeding. Since I sold my Nexus One afterwards, I just decided to buy it outright. $534 in hand from a store.
I'd rather spend a few extra bucks and have it immediately vs 2 day shipping.
-sent from my LG 2Gx

She snuck in PHP which I probably should keep, but I'll probably cancel it on principle. I definitely checked and I'm still on the EM+ 1500 for families.

Just tried one local T-mobile store and immediately after I asked for discount, the sales rep said NO. She said I can upgrade to EM plan (Which I highly doubted...) Going to try other stores later.

girlfriend works at target and gets 15% off. should i get?

I say 15% off is a pretty decent deal. I'd jump on it..

Costco G2x now $99, Plus get your $50 refunded if bought already

Costco manager here again to save you loot.
We have coupon in store deal on the G2x for new or upgrade customers. Now just $99 with free car kit and travel holster.
Plus if you are like me and bought it at $149,99 at Costco within 90 days you are given any lower price in cash back. So go to Memership counter with or without reciet and they will give you your $50.00 in cash back with no issue!
Ice.

that sounds awesome. Will give it a try

Where do I pick up the coupon and how long is the deal going to last?

If I was to buy at Costco, would I be able to easily swap it out if I had bad screen bleed? Because I know they have (or at least had) a good return policy. Is it 90 days for phones? Any stipulations?

Bsketball said:
If I was to buy at Costco, would I be able to easily swap it out if I had bad screen bleed? Because I know they have (or at least had) a good return policy. Is it 90 days for phones? Any stipulations?
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Yes, you can switch out for any reason in that 90 days! No quetions asked. In fact the policy is that you take out your sim card and pack up phone. They just verify its all there and refund in cash. They give you choice of same or different phone. YOu only have 14 days though to cancel contract all together. The 90 days if for the phone.

noah.labrousse said:
Where do I pick up the coupon and how long is the deal going to last?
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two way, a coupon book is mailed to all Costco Customers. Or simply grab one at membership. There are always tons of them.
Its the sale. I think this one is 2 weeks starting yesterday.

iceshark said:
two way, a coupon book is mailed to all Costco Customers. Or simply grab one at membership. There are always tons of them.
Its the sale. I think this one is 2 weeks starting yesterday.
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Thanks again iceshark
I bought the phone for full price at $399 .... so is this coupon still valid?

iceshark said:
two way, a coupon book is mailed to all Costco Customers. Or simply grab one at membership. There are always tons of them.
Its the sale. I think this one is 2 weeks starting yesterday.
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I checked my most recent coupon book and this is the one I found. A single coupon for the following: up $250 off the G2x, up to $150 off the Droid 2 Global and up to $30 off the Infuse 4G. Is this the coupon you're referring to?

I bought mine online last week. Can I still get $50 back?

This is only for the people who bought it there correct?
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The price shows 79.99 if you bought it online from Wireless Advocates through Costco's website
http://membershipwireless.com/index...nternal/utm_medium/feature/utm_campaign/haven
I'm going there today to get my price adjustment. I bought it for 149.99 on 4/20. Hopefully its 79.99 at the Wireless Advocates kiosk inside Costco. If it's $99.99 there, thats still good and I wont complain about $50 off.

I just spoke with Wireless Advocates representative on the phone, and she basically told me that I can't get the $50 off if I go to the Kiosk inside Costco. I'm mad since this phone is less than a week old.

I bought one for $80..nice deal for sure. I had returned my original to t-mobile.

Is it also $99 for people eligible for a 2-year upgrade?

Just came back from Costco. Its 79.99 at the Costco cellphone kiosk if you are getting a new contract. Upgrades or renewals are 99.99. I just got my $50 credit adjustment back to my American Express.
Don't go directly to the customer service/refund section of Costco. They need an item number code from the kiosk. Go to the kiosk directly and get it there. Again if you signed up at Costco on a new contract your new price will be $79.99. If it was an upgrade then its 99.99.
Sale prices end 5/17!!!
No coupon is needed for these sale prices. Always bring your receipt always because it will be faster for you.

m918v did you buy it online or from the kiosk inside the Costco?

to clarify
so - you are saying that with a costco membership, we can get the phone with out a contract for $300?
How much is a membership to costco?

mcaravantes said:
so - you are saying that with a costco membership, we can get the phone with out a contract for $300?
How much is a membership to costco?
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$50.0 0

grenademasta said:
Just came back from Costco. Its 79.99 at the Costco cellphone kiosk if you are getting a new contract. Upgrades or renewals are 99.99. I just got my $50 credit adjustment back to my American Express.
Don't go directly to the customer service/refund section of Costco. They need an item number code from the kiosk. Go to the kiosk directly and get it there. Again if you signed up at Costco on a new contract your new price will be $79.99. If it was an upgrade then its 99.99.
Sale prices end 5/17!!!
Oh yeah if you just bought the phone there without a contract the price went from 399 to 300 (call the kiosk to verify). No coupon is needed for these sale prices. Always bring your receipt always because it will be faster for you.
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Uh, wasn't it already proven in the other Costco thread that you have to jump through some MAJOR hoops to get phones off-contract from Costco?
Has anyone here walked out of Costco with a $300 phone without signing up or extending a contract?

Yeah scrap that, Costco wont sell you a contract free phone. I just called and they said they wont do that at any Costco location. I thought the price was $300 because that was the new price the Costco employee rang up before the discounts for a new price of $99.
Sorry for the confusion.

thunderbolt independence day sale........

Anyone heard of or expecting big red to put the thunderbolt on sale for 4'th of July? I recall verizon having a sale on memorial day sale & also remember Amazon having the thunderbolt for $129.00 with free shipping.
If I can get into a thunderbolt this weekend for $150.00 or less, I'll jump on it.

If so, do you think they'll honor the discount for new customers who are still within the 14 day cancellation period? I just got my TB and VZ service on monday.

I got my Thunderbolt from Amazon Wireless last week for $129 (I was on Tmobile without a contract).
Aaargh, right now it is $99 for new subs!

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If so, do you think they'll honor the discount for new customers who are still within the 14 day cancellation period? I just got my TB and VZ service on monday.
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If so, then yes. If the first rep you speak to says no, then ask for a manager (not a "supervisor') and they'll most likely give you even more of a discount for yor troubles.

^Same question as this guy, I got mine yesterday

FWIW, since I noticed that Amazon Wireless went down to $99 for the Tbolt, I called them and politely asked for the difference, since i just got the phone and "am still within my return period."
I had a very helpful and cute sounding CSR, and she actually refunded the $30 difference! w00t! Thanks, Amazon!
This definitely improves the old customer satisfaction rating.

Sub-Standard said:
Anyone heard of or expecting big red to put the thunderbolt on sale for 4'th of July? I recall verizon having a sale on memorial day sale & also remember Amazon having the thunderbolt for $129.00 with free shipping.
If I can get into a thunderbolt this weekend for $150.00 or less, I'll jump on it.
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I actually was about to order my TBolt from Amazon last week (New Customer Switching Over From At&t) until I decided to drive around to a couple of stores and see if I could get the same pricing as Amazon so I wouldn't have to wait for shipping (Patience Is Not My Virtue....). After going to a couple of stores and being told that they would not budge from the $250.00 price I gave up and went to the Mall with the wife. I came across a Best Buy Mobile store and decided to give it one last try....
I told the guy that Amazon was offering me the phone for $130.00 with free shipping and after he spoke to his manager he came back and told me he couldn't do the $130.00 price but that he could give me the phone for $150.00 with one month of black tie protection, the buy back program and a car charger or case (me and my wife both picked the case). We immediately said yes and had our TBoltz rigth there and then.
FYI:
After closely looking at the receipt I noticed that what they did was give me the phone for $100.00 bucks and then sell me the buy back program and the one month of black tie protection. The case was a complete freebie seeing that it cost 30 bucks (Platinum Best Buy Case). Total cost in the end for the phone was like $140.00 bucks....

Best place to buy GS6 from

Hi,
Can people post the best places as far as bonus deals or discounts, where to order the GS6 from?
I'm upgrade eligible on my Verizon More everything plan (I want to lock into a new 2 year contract) is there any site that will offer the phone for less than $199? (or rather less than $299 for the 64gb model?) or at least bundle with it some free accessories?
(a few years ago I bought my GS3 from Amazon wireless for $50 less than VZW.com, but haven't come across any sites offering discounts for the GS6 yet)

levilib said:
Hi,
Can people post the best places as far as bonus deals or discounts, where to order the GS6 from?
I'm upgrade eligible on my Verizon More everything plan (I want to lock into a new 2 year contract) is there any site that will offer the phone for less than $199? (or rather less than $299 for the 64gb model?) or at least bundle with it some free accessories?
(a few years ago I bought my GS3 from Amazon wireless for $50 less than VZW.com, but haven't come across any sites offering discounts for the GS6 yet)
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Try Costco. They might have some special offers/deals/discounts. (Usually, they do)

Droid_Evo_8 said:
Try Costco. They might have some special offers/deals/discounts. (Usually, they do)
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Thanks, i checked their website, I'm unimpressed, same price with much later ship date and lousy bonus accessories. Any other ideas?

levilib said:
Thanks, i checked their website, I'm unimpressed, same price with much later ship date and lousy bonus accessories. Any other ideas?
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Um, maybe Sam's Club?

Go directly through Verizon. They have a $100 trade in credit when you are buying the gs6 when you trade in any good working condition smartphone. $150 for the gs4, & $200 for the GS5. They also have a promo on the Galaxy tab S, and some gear watch, don't recall which one.

Best Buy is giving away a Samsung Qi wireless charger with the phone right now. Plus they have the same trade-in offer as Verizon, but it's in the form of a Best Buy gift card.

I ordered from Costco and they had a $30 gift card but it ended yesterday. That almost covers upgrade charge. I can wait until next week to get the phone.

Here's the amazing deal I just got from Verizon. Try to follow along. Verizon has this "edge" program, where you sign a 2 year contract and can pay for the phone monthly over two years. The gs6 is $600 so it'd be 25 bucks a month. The kicker; they give you 25 bucks off your phone bill each month if you get the 6 gb plan (which is currently the same price for a 4gb plan). So I paid the tax on the phone and walked out of the store basically never paying for it again. On top of that, the rep told me to bring my w2 in and I'll get a 20% monthly discount for working in a hospital. Ask what other discounts they might have!
Verizon GS6