[Q] How to get the s4 at cheapest? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

The s4 is 900$ expected price in India, I am definitely not paying that much.
Is buying a locked phone and unlocking from US, or buying an unlocked phone a better option.
Basically, I want the cheapest way to get the s4 and have it work internationally. This thread will help everyone surely.
Anyone has anything to chime in?

I think u mean $900 and I was hearing it's $200 on contract there's no way it's that expensive off contract
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chintz24 said:
Basically, I want the cheapest way to get the s4 and have it work internationally. This thread will help everyone surely.
Anyone has anything to chime in?
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Depreciation is the cheapest way to get the S4.
If you get the S4 in 2015, it will be around $300.

TingTingin said:
I think u mean $900 and I was hearing it's $200 on contract there's no way it's that expensive off contract
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I will be using it in India.. So how will a contract work?
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chintz24 said:
I will be using it in India.. So how will a contract work?
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Your Question must be asked in Q/A Forum buddy.
BTW, In india Airtel / Aircel/ Idea / Vodafone may start a contract but you need to pay more then market price in installments.

chintz24 said:
The s4 is 900$ expected price in India, I am definitely not paying that much.
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anybody FORCING you to get it lol? wait for price to drop then or get some cheaper phone.
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If you want to get s4, better wait for note 3's launch. Last year, as soon as note 2 launched, the price of s3 drooped very rapidly.

yes wait is only option for now to get the cheapest one ..
may be by the launching of note 3 drop the price for s4...

sohebq said:
If you want to get s4, better wait for note 3's launch. Last year, as soon as note 2 launched, the price of s3 drooped very rapidly.
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This is a good idea. Thanx
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Wait until Black Friday. The GS4 might be $.99 at Sams Club with a new contract.
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If you sell your current phone you can put that to the s4 making it seem cheaper.

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Should I buy an off-contract Sprint Tab for $350

Is it a good deal? How much is a Galaxy Tab brand new from Sprint without contract?
Yeah as long as it works.
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That's a awesome deal I paid 399 with contract thru sprint off is like 600+
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Anderdroid said:
Is it a good deal? How much is a Galaxy Tab brand new from Sprint without contract?
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Buy a few and sell the others for $400. I would buy another for $400 off contract as mine was $600.
sprecker said:
Buy a few and sell the others for $400. I would buy another for $400 off contract as mine was $600.
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Lol I would buy a couple myself...
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Buy now. It will be obsolete soon but currently its the only true becent tablet offerings.
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hey OP. where did you find the TAB for $350??.. Please lemme know!
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Traded Vibrant for Galaxy S2

Just traded my vibrant at Target for 90 bucks and they are having a sale on galaxy s2 for 99.99 so with tax I paid 15.99 for the phone. Its for new and upgrade. Thought I would share.
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Sweet deal! I didnt know Target took trade ins on phones. Where was it at?
Sounds SWEET!
Now time to convince T-mobile for an early upgrade. Any ideas? I'm not a very good debater.
Great deal!
Ahh... I envy the US market so much. Here in Brazil a sgs2 costs at least 17 times more than what Target was selling. And nobody does decent tradeins here.
LUCKY GUY!
I went to my Target and bestbuy and they pretty much told me to **** off because a deal like that is impossible haha gotta love the american attitude.
What?! This is amazing. I'm sappy for you, and myself haha.
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Yeah thanks guys. The trade in program was through next tag I think. They take all kinds of stuff too.
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In order to "upgrade" you need to essentially extend your contract right?
Edit..
Never mind I just re-read the OP.
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so I guess what it comes down is extend the contract now and get a Galaxy 2 (for almost free) or wait till it expires to resign and get a Galaxy 3? Probably will wait if that's the case.
Yeah that's usually the case.
SeanFloyd said:
so I guess what it comes down is extend the contract now and get a Galaxy 2 (for almost free) or wait till it expires to resign and get a Galaxy 3? Probably will wait if that's the case.
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I've got an upgrade and was wondering if I should get the sgs 2 or amaze. Just want some input. Also my vibrant got cracked think they'd still trade it in?
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SeanFloyd said:
In order to "upgrade" you need to essentially extend your contract right?
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I have the same question, can anyone answer on this?
My GF keep bugging me to upgrade her phone to GS2, but our phone are still under contact
ckegg said:
I have the same question, can anyone answer on this?
My GF keep bugging me to upgrade her phone to GS2, but our phone are still under contact
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Yes to get the discount when you upgrade it will ad 2 years
OOO, I might have to get in on this myself.
You guys do realize that you play more for a plan that gets you discounts on phones right?

Trade in old phone from Samsung up to $300!

Was just browsing the samsung site after i got my new S3, and wow I can't believe it! My S2 gets a quote of $135 from Samsung directly! that's right! i can mail in my phone to samsung and they will give me a cheque for it!
anyone tried this service? do they pay you exactly what is quoted?
Seems to work in US and Canada ATM.
also is the S2 worth more than $135 on the used market?
the site is here:
http://www.samsungupgrade.com/
I'll give you $140 NOW.
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Your s2 is worth more when you sell it privately. Avoid these type of 'deals' unless you really don't care for the phone and don't wish to make much profit off of it.
140.01 here...
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bigb252 said:
Your s2 is worth more when you sell it privately. Avoid these type of 'deals' unless you really don't care for the phone and don't wish to make much profit off of it.
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Absolutely. If you have time definitely try to sell privately.
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Bid $140.03 here LOL.
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www.gazelle.com and www.usell.com I've seen offers for the GS2 as high as $200 recently.
I've found eBay instant sale usually pays the most. looks like up to $220 depending on which S2.
http://instantsale.ebay.com/
oreo said:
Was just browsing the samsung site after i got my new S3, and wow I can't believe it! My S2 gets a quote of $135 from Samsung directly! that's right! i can mail in my phone to samsung and they will give me a cheque for it!
anyone tried this service? do they pay you exactly what is quoted?
Seems to work in US and Canada ATM.
also is the S2 worth more than $135 on the used market?
the site is here:
http://www.samsungupgrade.com/
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Sold mine Friday for $355 on ebay
$170!
Right now.
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Lol you can easily sel it for 300 on craiglist
170.01 on the spot.
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Yeah you should be able to get $300 for it on either craigslist (if you live in a major city) and ebay if you dont
Which one is it? If T mobile, I got 180 for it right now.
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Lol,just sold my wife gsII for 300.00 on Ebay.If you get anything under 250.00 you made a bad deal.some are going for 350.00+.She really wanted this phone.I'm holding out for the new nexus in Nov.I will sell my SgII to anyone here in Nov for 200.00
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T-Mobile is still selling it for $199.00 with a 2 year contract. LOL.
Hmm didn't expect this to turn into an offer thread lol. I have no prior experience with ebay I just wanted convenience. Also I'm from Canada, market is probably slightly different here. Maybe I'll see if my friends can help me sell it on ebay and whatnot. Don't want to be a victim of fraud though, does ebay guarantee you get the money if someone scams you?
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I got $193 on eBay for my Galaxy Vibrant.
Ian
I sold my gs2 on swappa.com for $270 lol and it had scratches on the screen.
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Hell! I sold my amaze for $350 at swappa. Im sure the s2 worth more than that
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Refurbished galaxy note 49.99

AT&T is doing a refurb deal on the galaxy note 49.99
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/de...bon-blue-refurb.html?source=ECWD000000000000O
DJSYNTHVIRUS said:
AT&T is doing a refurb deal on the galaxy note 49.99
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/de...bon-blue-refurb.html?source=ECWD000000000000O
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OOOOOOooooooo
Nice Find. I am almost there to close my one TMO line and get ATT.
is the Refurb ones has like scratches and stuff, or its just repaired from Inside???
Also if somebody with ATT here, can you please tell if I can go back to MediaNet plan after I buy ATT Note with 2 yr contract.
rajalm29 said:
can you please tell if I can go back to MediaNet plan after I buy ATT Note with 2 yr contract.
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Why would AT&T ever allow you to SAVE money?
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Why would AT&T ever allow you to SAVE money?
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Save money Hahahaha.....
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I work for Att and the refurbished galaxy notes are like brand new no scratches, nothing wrong with them. It just means that someone could have returned it, exchanged it or something was wrong with it but now it's fixed. I was looking at a white one and some how it had a brand new white skin/screen protector and all the other ones did not. But hey its a good deal get it. :
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brandon9721 said:
I work for Att and the refurbished galaxy notes are like brand new no scratches, nothing wrong with them. It just means that someone could have returned it, exchanged it or something was wrong with it but now it's fixed. I was looking at a white one and some how it had a brand new white skin/screen protector and all the other ones did not. But hey its a good deal get it. :
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Cool thnx for the info.
But same question as rajalm29.
If I get this deal with new 2 yr agreement. And if I want to change it to Media Net plan is it possible?
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Att isn't trying to save u money.. They want to look you into a contract ASAP before the new Iphone and note 2 are released in a few weeks...
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no it is not possible you would need a NON-AT&T smartphone with compatible bansd to do that
waiters said:
Att isn't trying to save u money.. They want to look you into a contract ASAP before the new Iphone and note 2 are released in a few weeks...
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Sorry, but someone looking at the note probably isn't cross shopping it against anything from Apple. This is perfect for the MAJORITY of people, like many I know, who aren't tech snobs (like me). I own the note and its a great device. This is a fantastic deal for someone who wants a great phone!
Good find OP, will pass it along to some friends.
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Waiting on mine to come in the mail!! Cant wait to get my hands on it!!

Can we get an unsubsidized price on USA note 2s

Sprint and TMobile have stated they will have the device late next week but can we get a firm unsubsidized price, I usually get good inside info but the buy outright price is more secret than Romney 5 point plan
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randy2 said:
Sprint and TMobile have stated they will have the device late next week but can we get a firm unsubsidized price, I usually get good inside info but the buy outright price is more secret than Romney 5 point plan
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If i knew I'd tell you, sadly nothing has leaked at all... I need an insider at the Tmo store
randy2 said:
Sprint and TMobile have stated they will have the device late next week but can we get a firm unsubsidized price, I usually get good inside info but the buy outright price is more secret than Romney 5 point plan
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Lol, really good point on Romney
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is possible to order Samsung Galaxy Note 2 from Sprint without contract? All I see from websites is you need 2 years contract to order phone?
iwin2000 said:
is possible to order Samsung Galaxy Note 2 from Sprint without contract? All I see from websites is you need 2 years contract to order phone?
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You should be able to just walk into store and pay the full retail of 600-700
649.99
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tech7 said:
649.99
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I concur....
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Who are we kidding? We'll buy it no matter what the price is.
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tech7 said:
649.99
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z31k said:
I concur....
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Not necessarily, the OG Note was apparently $750 retail price on AT&T.
Also, walmart just leaked some on contract prices for T-Mo and it looks to be $299 w/ contract
I gave up and got the white from Newegg for $649 and Fatwallet cashback (~4 extra percent off). If the AT&T version isn't screwed all to hell, I'll sell the international for a small loss and move on. Easy. Not interested in waiting until mid November.
If you are looking to get the Note 2 on T-Mobile and are worried about having to pay the full price. Call a tmo representative and talk about their 2 tier early upgrading plans. It renews your contract but you still got a much larger price off.
Illuminatiii_X said:
If you are looking to get the Note 2 on T-Mobile and are worried about having to pay the full price. Call a tmo representative and talk about their 2 tier early upgrading plans. It renews your contract but you still got a much larger price off.
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I'm on the Value plan, so... no dice for me . But for those of you on a Classic plan, this is the way to go. Although if you want, you can say you want to talk to retentions and try to get the "Android Data plan" which is an old 5GB plan for $15 a line.

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