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[Q]Best place to buy atrix(att refuse off contract)

Hi there,my friend has a uncle and I ask if he can buy the atrix for new and send me.
so he it's in spring , he went to att store and ask for atrix off contract and the executive say there is no phone only because he hasn't an account on att and offer 300 us in contract I was like wtf.
So where I can buy atrix cheap? Seems best buy and others are 600 us, will be nice having atrix for 500 so, any recommendations? Or what he can say in att store ?
Thanks in advance
Zen Kun
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Order it online for 500 on att
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Off-contract pricing is still meant for AT&T customers and that is why it is $499. What you want is a hardware only price, which is $599. Some AT&T stores will sell you the phone at a hardware-only price ($599), others will only sell to AT&T customers.
Your best bet is go to Best Buy and pick one up. Now, you could also get lucky and find a store willing to sell you the phone at an off-contract price but I think that would be rare.

Ceverson70 said:
Order it online for 500 on att
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Do you have a link for this? All I see online at the AT&T store is the $199 price with a contract.

I got mine on AT&T off contract at $499, and I did not even give them my account, phone no. etc.

why do you keep asking this? you know already that the atrix is 500$ off contract to at&t customers. since you and i aren't at&t customers, the cheapest as of right now is 600$ via amazon.
i'm waiting for mine friday at the earliest or next week (carnival holiday monday and tuesday)
phone: 600$
shipping to venezuela: 35$
unlock code: 20$

franciscojavierleon said:
why do you keep asking this? you know already that the atrix is 500$ off contract to at&t customers. since you and i aren't at&t customers, the cheapest as of right now is 600$ via amazon.
i'm waiting for mine friday at the earliest or next week (carnival holiday monday and tuesday)
phone: 600$
shipping to venezuela: 35$
unlock code: 20$
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im asking not online, because i have a friend there so its a waste order online when someone can buy it from 500 in att store just need maybe a friend with att and just buy it with no contract, you can buy it online perhaps, some of us know people in usa that can get it cheaper

I had some issues with this but finally got a best buy to price match at&t at 499.

Amazon for 599 (as i did, im in canada)
or Bestbuy.com

zen kun said:
im asking not online, because i have a friend there so its a waste order online when someone can buy it from 500 in att store just need maybe a friend with att and just buy it with no contract, you can buy it online perhaps, some of us know people in usa that can get it cheaper
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Apparently not, if you can't buy it for $500 without an AT&T plan. If you want it with no questions asked, it's $600 right now. That is all he was trying to say.

resin99 said:
I had some issues with this but finally got a best buy to price match at&t at 499.
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How did you get BestBuy to price match the $499 AT&T off contract price?
Which store? How loud did you yell?
Bought my Atrix last night. They told me they would only match prices if I had a paper AD and that a website listing would not be sufficient. I'm an AT&T customer not due for upgrade til later this year. So got stuck with the off contract pricing. Wanted the $499 AT&T price but paid the $599 price at BestBuy so I could use my BB card.

wowzer....you paid an extra hundo to use your card at best buy :/

Do u have 4g network if you unlocked it?
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newter55 said:
wowzer....you paid an extra hundo to use your card at best buy :/
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Yeah, really. What was the logic in that? The 18 month 0% financing? If it was just for the reward zone points, I'm sorry but that extra $100 won't even get you an extra $5 reward zone coupon.

well i ask my uncle on United states and At&t refuse sell :S and the a friend of him went as at&t customer and say only after one month of contract :S
so i willtry do this: but phone on contract($200) the after 3 days terminate contract ETF AFAIK its $325 so i hope i can get it for $525 us so any thoughs??? thanks

The trick is to just sign up for a pre paid account or by a 15$ go account that will make you a att customer by default that's what I did paid 499$ off contract.
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Went back to a different BB over the weekend, got the $499 price match no problem.
They called a local AT&T Corporate Store to verify the price and available stock.
Once that was established, they credited my account.

Nexus S "FREE" (sign 2 year contract) for one day only at Best Buy 8/3

According to the press release, it's all models, including the AT&T version.
Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/02/idUS246036+02-Aug-2011+HUG20110802
TmoNews: http://www.tmonews.com/2011/08/deal...r-one-day-only-at-best-buy-upgrades-included/

I've been waiting for the price to drop and this is great news. Before I get it tomorrow can Sprint users tell me if the July update fixed the reception issues, made things worse, or stayed the same?

Online too?
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perdurabo2 said:
According to the press release, it's all models, including the AT&T version.
Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/02/idUS246036+02-Aug-2011+HUG20110802
TmoNews: http://www.tmonews.com/2011/08/deal...r-one-day-only-at-best-buy-upgrades-included/
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I ordered mine through Amazon for 1 cent with free 2 day shipping with a new contract. No taxes on the value of the phone and its 1 cent out the door. It may be free at Best Buy but be prepared to pay sales tax on 699.99 (their regular price wtf?). Thats $57.74 where I live (OC at 8.25% sales tax). Best Buy is not good for new contracts but good if you are renewing your contract because Amazon charges 99.99 for renewals. It is still free for renewing your contract at Best Buy.

grenademasta said:
I ordered mine through Amazon for 1 cent with free 2 day shipping with a new contract. No taxes on the value of the phone and its 1 cent out the door. It may be free at Best Buy but be prepared to pay sales tax on 699.99 (their regular price wtf?). Thats $57.74 where I live (OC at 8.25% sales tax). Best Buy is not good for new contracts but good if you are renewing your contract because Amazon charges 99.99 for renewals. It is still free for renewing your contract at Best Buy.
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Sales tax? What's that? I don't pay no sales tax.

I got mine 2 days ago for free at best buy. Sprint model. I live a hour and a half away from the closest best buy, so I called to see how much it was. The lady that answered said free. Well I drive up there and its $99 with upgrade. So I told the manager what happened and he gave it to me for free.
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wheezyfbaby said:
I've been waiting for the price to drop and this is great news. Before I get it tomorrow can Sprint users tell me if the July update fixed the reception issues, made things worse, or stayed the same?
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Reviews are mixed. I have personally seen a db increase and additional bars on all connectivity modes.
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I'm debating an upgrade from a nexus one for this. Otherwise waiting for next nexus or iPhone. My nexus one is in pretty rough shape.

Can I get this on Verizon?

I'm going to take my receipt to save the $99

Hungry Man said:
Can I get this on Verizon?
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There is no Nexus currently for Verizon. Sorry.
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I have an iPhone under my mom's account. In theory could I get one under my name and cancel the contract? I know it sounds silly, but I would like both. Would I have to give AT&T the phone back if I cancel?

airognol said:
I have an iPhone under my mom's account. In theory could I get one under my name and cancel the contract? I know it sounds silly, but I would like both. Would I have to give AT&T the phone back if I cancel?
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No you can get one under your name. You keep the iPhone you have. I got the Nexsus S on Saturday and will be going tomorrow to get my $99 back. It is actually cheaper to get on contract and cancel later as you will only have paid around $340 vs $529 buy out right without contract at Best Buy.
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I just ordered mine online with BestBuy for the AT&T version .. pricing is ALL $ 0.00 .. no taxes added .. only other fee is an $ 18.00 activation fee which is billed to you by your provider.
So .. the actual purchase of the phone is physically FREE.

Got mine free today
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whats the early term fee for the providers?

im a lil past the one year point with my evo,
the best buy upgrade indicator online tells me im ready for an upgrade if i renew my 2 year, however when i go to purchase it online it tells me im not available for upgrade.
ill go in at ten and find out what my options are, and report back for fellow xda'ers

Will it be free by adding a line?
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I'm going to wait for the SGSII since it's a better spec phone. The Nexus S has no SD card slot and that's a no no for me. The plus side is the updates on that phone but that's about it.

johnbibbs said:
There is no Nexus currently for Verizon. Sorry.
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If I buy the Sprint version and cancel the contract, could I activate this on Verizon?

*(NO CONTRACT!!)* T-Mo Galaxy SII $299.99 @ Walmart

http://slickdeals.net/f/5048656-T-Mobile-Galaxy-S-II-No-Contract-for-299-Walmart
taken from slickdeals.net
"T-Mobile Galaxy S II No Contract for $299 @ Walmart
Available at Walmart Wireless locations now:
T-Mobile No-Contract Galaxy S II for $299 with activation of one of the following:
T-Mobile Prepaid Monthly 4G - $30 and up monthly
Walmart Family Mobile Activation ($25 activation kit which includes SIM card)
Details:
Existing Walmart Family Mobile customers can apparently still get the $299 deal. Existing Monthly 4G Customers cannot get the deal, however they can activate the new phone and should be able to call in to transfer their previous account info into the new account.
I'll be answering questions here (also on the page linked below). Walmart does have these, look at the photos on the page. Ask someone competent in the Walmart Connection Center and ask if they have them in stock. They got the update on their computers last week on the deal and how it works. Stores received them between August 8th through the 13th - some earlier.
Source:
http://www.thatsitguys.com/news/t-mobile-galaxy-s-ii-goes-prepaid-at-walmart-349
Adding this to clear up questions
There seems to be a lot of incorrect assumptions on here as well as a lot of misinformation being given. Let me clarify everything. Also, it would be worth reading the info listed in the source.
This deal works ONLY at Walmart stores back in the Connection Center. Stores should have received them and should have the info tags posted next to their Walmart Family Mobile display. There are no additional discounts or rebates available on this. The Galaxy S II is $570 outright, so you are effectively getting this phone for $270 off already.
There are two separate ways to attain the Galaxy S II for $299:
¤ Activate a Walmart Family Mobile account. This will require a $25 activation kit, which includes your WFM SIM card. For more info on that, view the source. Existing customers of WFM should be able to get this deal after confirming their account.
¤ Buy the Prepaid variant - aka, the T-Mobile Monthly 4G Pink Box. This includes the Prepaid SIM card in the box, which they will activate for you. You must get a monthly plan valued at $30 and up.
Not all stores have these phones yet, but that has to do with their ordering system and their competence."

Not bad at all, at that price its kinda just better to get the Gnex though. To each his own though.
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theking_13 said:
Not bad at all, at that price its kinda just better to get the Gnex though. To each his own though.
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Agree with you there.. Galaxy Nexus is a way better phone (IMO) for only $50 more.. and its unlocked so you are not limited to WFM or T-mobile. You could use StraightTalk if you wanted.. which is what I use..
This offer on the S2 is still a good opportunity, special since its the only Decent phone available for Prepaid customers (WFM is prepaid too)
(hunting a deal on the Galaxy Nexus, need one for the girlfriend )

Also of note is in Canada the same version of the SII (just minus t-mobile branding) is available for $300 with a $100 gift card from Koodo or $150 on their tab

i wish I could find the Dam phone,I've been to 2 Wally World stores..no luck

I probably will go buy one at koodo.
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Found it online,But I still cant find it in stores locally..
Wally World Deal

KoolAidJunkie said:
Agree with you there.. Galaxy Nexus is a way better phone (IMO) for only $50 more.. and its unlocked so you are not limited to WFM or T-mobile. You could use StraightTalk if you wanted.. which is what I use..
This offer on the S2 is still a good opportunity, special since its the only Decent phone available for Prepaid customers (WFM is prepaid too)
(hunting a deal on the Galaxy Nexus, need one for the girlfriend )
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Koolaid junkie how is straight talk I want to put my razr on it?
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People at ebay selling it for a higher price than THIS .. hahahaha gives me a laugh

Let me know if anybody want to buy at $300.
Without going through all these hassle.
BNIB Never opened.
Black or White. I can do TWO.
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chils41 said:
Let me know if anybody want to buy at $300.
Without going through all these hassle.
BNIB Never opened.
Black or White. I can do TWO.
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200?
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ddizzy81 said:
200?
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He's trying to help people out and your lowballing him? :banghead:
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ddizzy81 said:
200?
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He's trying to help people out and your lowballing him? :banghead:
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Thnx man!

Hey I wanted yo buy 1 white can u list it to ebay. If yes pm me.
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xxmaleficxx said:
Hey I wanted yo buy 1 white can u list it to ebay. If yes pm me.
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I can list it on Ebay. If you,
1. Willing to Pay Shipping.
2. Willing to Pay ~13% Ebay Fees.

chils41 said:
Let me know if anybody want to buy at $300.
Without going through all these hassle.
BNIB Never opened.
Black or White. I can do TWO.
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can you get me SGS 3 for around $400-$450. brand new never opened?

rajalm29 said:
can you get me SGS 3 for around $400-$450. brand new never opened?
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$465. And its yours.
Whtvr color you want
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You are the man.
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KoolAidJunkie said:
Agree with you there.. Galaxy Nexus is a way better phone (IMO) for only $50 more.. and its unlocked so you are not limited to WFM or T-mobile. You could use StraightTalk if you wanted.. which is what I use..
This offer on the S2 is still a good opportunity, special since its the only Decent phone available for Prepaid customers (WFM is prepaid too)
(hunting a deal on the Galaxy Nexus, need one for the girlfriend )
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I went ahead and grabbed one of these for a couple of reasons. I really wanted a risk free way of trying out Tmo $30.00 plan and the Galaxy Nexus is $80.00 more for me in Cali after shipping and tax.
Since these are going for more on the local CL I can try out the service and then break even when I sell it.
It's going to be interesting carrying my Gnex and the S2 around at the same time. Both are pretty good sized phones!

joe_sun said:
I went ahead and grabbed one of these for a couple of reasons. I really wanted a risk free way of trying out Tmo $30.00 plan and the Galaxy Nexus is $80.00 more for me in Cali after shipping and tax.
Since these are going for more on the local CL I can try out the service and then break even when I sell it.
It's going to be interesting carrying my Gnex and the S2 around at the same time. Both are pretty good sized phones!
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How? Link is dead for me...
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Can you buy this at Tmo off contract..

and tell them you want their pay as you go service? If so, how much would it be for anyone thats thinking of going this route or has done it.

isnt that gonna cost you 499 off service (no contract) ?

siftekhar said:
isnt that gonna cost you 499 off service (no contract) ?
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Thats what I'd like to know. Can it be done and how much? Will they bind you to a contract or can you go monthly on the spot.

You can buy it off contract but they will not put it on a pay as you go service on the spot. Buy the phone say its a gift for someone so they will not force the contract on you. Take the phone out of the box charge it and take it to another t-mobile and tell them you want to buy a pay as you go package. This was advice given to me by a T-Mobile rep

$499 at the local T-Mobile here in Michigan. Do with it what you want then. Played with it yesterday but no rush to get it at that price. My S3 is more than OK until more are available from the Play Store.

Yes. You can get it off contract at TMo but $150 more expensive than the Play Store. No difference for the phone with the Play Store version. You can then get a prepaid/pay-as-you-go activation kit from TMo. If you want the $30 5GB plan though, you'll have to get that one online.

Bought it off contact for 499 at my local tmo yesterday. Only catch was that they insist the phone must be activated in order to leave the store. I was able to get set up with prepaid month to month, but not able to get the $30 online deal.
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briansuperduper said:
Bought it off contact for 499 at my local tmo yesterday. Only catch was that they insist the phone must be activated in order to leave the store. I was able to get set up with prepaid month to month, but not able to get the $30 online deal.
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If you really want the $30, you can still get it online. Just chuck the SIM you got from the store and replace it with the online one.

you can do that but i dont think you will have warranty on it as if you were to buy it with a 2 year contract agreement

briansuperduper said:
Bought it off contact for 499 at my local tmo yesterday. Only catch was that they insist the phone must be activated in order to leave the store. I was able to get set up with prepaid month to month, but not able to get the $30 online deal.
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I'm surprised anyone was willing to buy it off contract through T-Mobile since it is $150 more expensive than the play store.

harveydent said:
If you really want the $30, you can still get it online. Just chuck the SIM you got from the store and replace it with the online one.
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Thought about doing that, but wouldn't I lose my number? Isn't it only for new customers?
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I'm surprised anyone was willing to buy it off contract through T-Mobile since it is $150 more expensive than the play store.
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I surprised myself too, but my old thunderbolt had given up and I just couldn't wait any longer for a new phone.
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briansuperduper said:
Thought about doing that, but wouldn't I lose my number? Isn't it only for new customers?
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Have you ported your old number out yet? If you haven't just port it to the $30 plan, and forget about that first prepaid SIM's number. When you activate the $30 plan, there is a step that lets you port an existing number onto the new plan.
If you ported it to that first prepaid number, it gets more complicated. It's extremely difficult to get them to port a number Tmo to Tmo. It'll involve lucking out and finding a CSR who'll do it for you, or transferring the number you want between several carriers to be able to finally port it onto the $30 plan.

Hello there, is there anybody from US that can buy me a no contract N4 from T-mo?
I would pay for that

0.1$ for lg g4 on amazon

Amazing price just got it from best buy with price match
Im on sprint 2 year upgrade
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rafal2006 said:
Amazing price just got it from best buy with price match
Im on sprint 2 year upgrade
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Dammit. I should have waited. I pre ordered with easy pay. I knew amazon would do it.
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Wow...so I need to return mine to AT&T and get it from amazon.

It's ok, Thanks

Hot damn. Looking on Amazon, it seems the AT&T one is $0.00 and the Sprint one is $0.01. The Verzion one is still $199.99 though. Thanks Verizon. Pretty unbelievable prices.

89titanium said:
Hot damn. Looking on Amazon, it seems the AT&T one is $0.00 and the Sprint one is $0.01. The Verzion one is still $199.99 though. Thanks Verizon. Pretty unbelievable prices.
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Isn't the AT&T one only free because Amazon only supports upgrades through the next program? Unless something changed from when the thread started it says 2 year upgrade not available, and has a monthly Next fee just like AT&T does.

Skattered said:
Isn't the AT&T one only free because Amazon only supports upgrades through the next program? Unless something changed from when the thread started it says 2 year upgrade not available, and has a monthly Next fee just like AT&T does.
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Just checked now and it's says 2 year contract is not available? Only looks like sprint is free

Sprint no longer showing free, but i see at&t is

Just wanted to stop by and thank the OP for this post cause you saved me $200......well $199.99!
Due to me being on SERO-P I haven't been able to jump on these types of deals since I switched to SERO-P on the Evo 4G. I found out from someone on Slickdeals that Discover's price protection worked on cell phones so I figured I'd try it this time. When I preordered the G4 I made sure I used Discover. I waited until my 14 day return period passed before submitting my claim with Discover. It took a little over a week after resubmitting my claim and it is now approved.
So now I get the best of both worlds...SERO-P and super cheap phones!

I only see this phone on Amazon for $99. I'm assuming this deal is over?

simply dave said:
I only see this phone on Amazon for $99. I'm assuming this deal is over?
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You realize this was 2 months ago?
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ambervals6 said:
You realize this was 2 months ago?
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Yes I do.

And the $99 is only since Sunday, before that it was $199. (free is long since over)

How was the amazon 99 cent/ free deal good on AT&T?
Cause you'd end up paying $600 for it in the end anyway. Cause if your under contract your bill is $25 higher.

hyelton said:
How was the amazon 99 cent/ free deal good on AT&T?
Cause you'd end up paying $600 for it in the end anyway. Cause if your under contract your bill is $25 higher.
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Just go buy on ebay for 400 new.
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Just go buy on ebay for 400 new.
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Be sure to buy a international version that can be unlocked. H815
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Couldn't get best buy to match the $99 price since I'm on a business 'legacy' plan. So I purchased through Sprint for the usual $199.

rafal2006 said:
Amazing price just got it from best buy with price match
Im on sprint 2 year upgrade
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No longer viable, so no need to stay open.
Thanks for the tip rafal2006 while it lasted:good: