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Free case and shipping from HTC

So, I just got a nice email from HTC telling me that "because I'm an early HTC enthusiast" I get a free HTC case and free shipping when preordering and entering the code provided in the email. Problem is, I already preordered the phone along with the flip case. Has anyone else gotten this email? Also, what would be the chances that HTC refunds me the case and shipping costs if I call them? I already called them once as my order required me to do so.
Thanks

You should always try. And if they adamantly won't let you, I suppose someone lurking the forums might love you forever for 'giving' them a free case and free shipping.

Call and say you forgot about the code and please apply it now.
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who\what number to call ?

I got the same offer emailed to me 1 minute after I pre-ordered. Let me know what you find out. I'm wondering if I need to call them to get my free shipping and case or if they'll just figure it out, because the offer email was clearly generated by the pre-order.

The code works with orders from HTC which letstalk is handling. So if you pre-ordered from your carrier than no go for the promo.
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I just called the number that was on the confirmation email. After a 10 minute hold I was told that they have had a lot of calls for this issue and are trying to figure out how to get the case in without cancelling as the hold for the full amount is already on the card. They are manually noting down orders and once Corporate tells them how to add to order they will modify and you will get an email confirming the change in order.

gtg465x said:
I got the same offer emailed to me 1 minute after I pre-ordered. Let me know what you find out. I'm wondering if I need to call them to get my free shipping and case or if they'll just figure it out, because the offer email was clearly generated by the pre-order.
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Well, after being on hold for 25 minutes, I was told I need to cancel my order and place a new one using the coupon code. I decided not to as I don't want to risk losing my preorder that has already gone through.

miguelrodas said:
Well, after being on hold for 25 minutes, I was told I need to cancel my order and place a new one using the coupon code. I decided not to as I don't want to risk losing my preorder that has already gone through.
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Yeah, same. I probably wouldn't use the case anyways. I like my phones naked. I might call them after I've received the phone if the case doesn't show up with it.

I emailed HTC about the fact that I had already placed my order before HTC sent out the promotion for the free case and got a response that basically said HTC Doesn't make the cases and I should contact my carrier... *sigh*
Dear
Thanks for contacting HTC Technical Support Center!
I am glad to know you are closer to get your HTC One! Getting the case would be a great way of taking care of your device. I will be more than happy to help you with this matter.
HTC does not manufacture or sell any aftermarket components, accessories, or batteries for our devices. They are manufactured and distributed by third party companies for use with HTC devices. They are sold either by the carrier that has the specific device or from a third party official reseller of HTC branded products and accessories.
My advise right now is to contact your carrier about this great promotion, they will let you know if it is possible (or not) to apply the coupon to the pre-order you made earlier today.
I look forward to providing you with any additional assistance if required.
Thanks for your continuous support of our products and services, Chris. Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us through http://www.htc.com/us/support/email-support or call us at +1-866-449-8358 from 8 am to 1am, 7 days a week.
Thank you for being a member of our HTC community and I wish you a good day!
Let me know if I have successfully answered your question, please click here to complete this.
To send a reply to this message, please click here.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
HTC
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I have an extra code from HTC if someone needs it... PM me, first come, first served!
Edit: GONE

If anyone else has an extra free case coupon code they don't need I would love to have it
Thanks!

I open my email and it says "All promo codes have been claimed." HTC fails again.

If anybody wants a coupon code to pre-order via shopamerica.htc.com and will use it, please send me a PM. I won't be buying from the HTC store, so I have no need for mine.
EDIT: Taken!

Called back to apply the code. Rep said they couldn't but offered to waive the overnight shipping charge. Works for me. Have a code unused if someone wants it, PM me.

OCedHrt said:
I open my email and it says "All promo codes have been claimed." HTC fails again.
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According to this person all codes has been used up so use on given or requesting for one.
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Had to cancel and re order to get the case so ended up changing from 64 to 32 GB.
Also, after placing your order make sure you click on check the order status link as soon as the confirmation email comes in. Mine showed that I had to call in for the order to proceed and this only showed after clicking on the link. Email did not mention nor a follow up email was sent to indicate customer contact is needed to proceed.

Anyone called in to get the standard shipping fee waved? My checkout won't wave the feed but gave me the free case.

avplaya said:
Anyone called in to get the standard shipping fee waved? My checkout won't wave the feed but gave me the free case.
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I did. I had selected 2 day shipping because my code didn't supply free shipping. After 45 minutes on hold I confirmed my order and mentioned that the code didn't work for shipping. Ended up getting overnight shipping for free.

avplaya said:
Anyone called in to get the standard shipping fee waved? My checkout won't wave the feed but gave me the free case.
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My shopping cart page shows charges for the case and the shipping? Is that how it looked to you and then when you actually checked-out the case turned out to be free, or should I already be seeing the charges removed at this point?

$150 coupon code to give away

I have an extra coupon code from last week's sale. I finally got around to order mine, and have a spare one which expires 12/11. If you want it, let me know. I will PM the code to the first person who responds.
In case you are unable to get yours today :victory:

r_diaz13 said:
I have an extra coupon code from last week's sale. I finally got around to order mine, and have a spare one which expires 12/11. If you want it, let me know. I will PM the code to the first person who responds.
In case you are unable to get yours today :victory:
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I'll take it....

compuguy1088 said:
I'll take it....
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Can you give the code to me, please., I really need it

ooh, ooh. me me me me

Anyone else who has one, please send it to me. Thank you!
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Compuguy got the code for being first.

If anyone is still looking for a coupon code either check in this fourm or at these sites:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/12/09/moto-x-150-off-promo-codes-share-em-if-you-got-em/
http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x/342252-free-moto-x-promo-code.html

$50 off code...act fast!

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freeintruth said:
Hi guys, a friend of mine from Motorola sent me a link for $50 coupon when you purchase Moto G and Moto X. I was told the waiting period is around 48 hours...good luck and have fun!
Here is the link: https://mdsupport.custhelp.com/app/promo/register/email/[email protected]
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Thanks. Hopefully I'll get the code. I'm planning on getting a Moto G after I get my tax refund in a few weeks (after I get all my info like W-2 and so on).

Submitted my information too if you don't mind. Need to pick up a Moto G.

Got my code just now! Thanks a lot

Thanks for this. I'm really interested on buy it, i need to retire my old nexus one.

iamvarkey said:
Got my code just now! Thanks a lot
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question when you submitted your request did it take you to another page or did the submit button just turn grey and inactive. I'm asking because I submitted my request but it stays on the same page but the button turn grey and can't be pressed again.
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Thanks for the link!! I submitted yesterday about 2:00 pm (U.S. EST) and got my code a little after midnight last night. The savings offered by the code appear to actually be only $30 off the 8GB model and $40 off the 16GB. Can somebody else confirm this please. It's possible that they might send out different codes perhaps?? Anyway, still a nice discount!!
EDIT: The code is good for $50 off the Moto X

Requested a code as well
Thanks for the link

does this work on the google edition moto g?

Thanks op!
lolwatpear said:
does this work on the google edition moto g?
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Got the code this am, and used it - total $172.12 including taxes. Thanks OP!

lolwatpear said:
does this work on the google edition moto g?
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It's for the Motorola store not Play Store.

mad4some said:
Thanks for the link!! I submitted yesterday about 2:00 pm (U.S. EST) and got my code a little after midnight last night. The savings offered by the code appear to actually be only $30 off the 8GB model and $40 off the 16GB. Can somebody else confirm this please. It's possible that they might send out different codes perhaps?? Anyway, still a nice discount!!
EDIT: The code is good for $50 off the Moto X
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I can confirm that it takes $40 off the 16gb moto g US model (that's what I ordered with my code). It brought the price down to $159 plus tax and added free 2-day shipping. It's already shipped and will be here tomorrow.

Thank you. I got my code this morning when I check my email. Now I just need my tax refund to be able to order it.

Still waiting for my code, will order one for sure

OP wins. Thanks for the code, I submitted the form and should receive my code soon. I put your username on the referral field, is that OK? Thanks again!

I am assuming it doesnt work for Canadians....:crying:

wws12 said:
OP wins. Thanks for the code, I submitted the form and should receive my code soon. I put your username on the referral field, is that OK? Thanks again!
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you don't have to put a referral person, I just left it blank.
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Thanks OP, I just got my email and I know the phone is already ridiculously low already this just makes it a no brainer
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bakakun028 said:
I am assuming it doesnt work for Canadians....:crying:
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No it doesn't. But the code is good for like 6 months. If Moto X or G goes on sale, it will be an even hotter deal.
There are many warehouses near the borders that accept packages.

awesome! i got the code but too bad I live outside US.
If anyone needs the code I'd love to give it away

arokan said:
awesome! i got the code but too bad I live outside US.
If anyone needs the code I'd love to give it away
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+1, outside US :crying:

Resolved: Mate 8 Bootloader - Unable to purchase credits from DC Unlocker

I am attempting to buy 4 credits for Mate 8 Bootlocker Unlock code using Pay Pal @ https://www.dc-unlocker.com/buy.
I keep getting the following error.
The seller accepts encrypted website payments only. You cannot pay the seller through un-encrypted buttons. Please contact your seller for more detail
Curious to know how did you guys pay?
I have tried IE, Firefox.
I cannot use Real Time Bank Transfer since I live in India.
Credit & Debit Card payments use HiPay. Never heard of them, searched a bit and don't see anything positive for scam alert.
This is frustrating. I just got the new mobile, did some testing using Android Sensor Box, Phone Tester & Stability Test.
I intend to unlock bootloader immediately. I havent installed any apps yet. Waiting to unlock before I proceed. Don't really feel like waiting for 14 days!!

I had to use a verified PayPal account. I tried using an unverified account and got the same error.

UnchartedRd said:
I had to use a verified PayPal account. I tried using an unverified account and got the same error.
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So I need to complete all steps in Summary page of PayPal. For me I need to add bank Details. How strange that they need bank details to verify the account on top of other details!
So with the details provided, it will apparently take 3-4 Days!

Yeah it's pretty annoying, luckily I had a friend who had a fully verified account. Did you give HiPay a shot? I tried to use HiPay and it never worked with US cards.
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Also try using direct PayPal balance, instead of a card through PayPal.

UnchartedRd said:
Yeah it's pretty annoying, luckily I had a friend who had a fully verified account. Did you give HiPay a shot? I tried to use HiPay and it never worked with US cards.
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Also try using direct PayPal balance, instead of a card through PayPal.
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HiPay does not look safe. I could only find negative comments the few reviews that I came across. Never heard of it before. IMHO, Aint worth the risk.

PayPal does seem to be a hassle.
Damn them and their security I mean it's the internet !
What could ever go wrong.................

kdkinc said:
PayPal does seem to be a hassle.
Damn them and their security I mean it's the internet !
What could ever go wrong.................
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Well....Security is one thing, But needing Bank details to have a PayPal stamped "Verified" account is totally something else. Plus the account is already "verified" with mobile and EMail!
If PayPal says it is a Security issue, then it's is just an excuse. When we already have a card linked, why need Bank details. Bank details is simply unnecessary. So why do they need it? Why Indeed!!

ShaQ Blogs said:
Well....Security is one thing, But needing Bank details to have a PayPal stamped "Verified" account is totally something else... If PayPal says it is a Security issue, then it's is just an excuse.
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Yes, it's clearly a manipulation. They want you to have a bank account attached so they can charge you and aren't subject to chargebacks in the event that the transaction (in which they were paid) is fraudulent, or if they fail to provide the service they were paid for. They prefer you to use a bank account because it limits *their* liability.
Account verification is just a clever way of hiding this policy so as to not offend their users as much. It's an indirection so they don't have to say "Sellers, we impose harsher policies on you if you do business with anybody that doesn't have a bank account connected." Instead, they just call it "verified".
What are these policy differences which discourage sellers from accepting my business? I'd be interested to know. And PayPal is damn sure not going to get access to my bank account.

fenstre said:
Yes, it's clearly a manipulation. They want you to have a bank account attached so they can charge you and aren't subject to chargebacks in the event that the transaction (in which they were paid) is fraudulent, or if they fail to provide the service they were paid for. They prefer you to use a bank account because it limits *their* liability.
Account verification is just a clever way of hiding this policy so as to not offend their users as much. It's an indirection so they don't have to say "Sellers, we impose harsher policies on you if you do business with anybody that doesn't have a bank account connected." Instead, they just call it "verified".
What are these policy differences which discourage sellers from accepting my business? I'd be interested to know. And PayPal is damn sure not going to get access to my bank account.
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Tried to remove my account, they are not allowing that. Once created can't remove.
I guess I will remove this account and recreate new one!!
Edit:
They have bank verification, they send 2 small amounts which I have to verify in the PayPal account. I intentionally failed verification by entering invalid amounts multiple times. My bank account was removed from their list.

Found an alternative!
Shot a mail to dc-unlocker. They have dealers all over the world. (However, I spent 2 hours to find a decent dealer which sells as many credits as we need without being overpriced). No reliable ones available in India. They were either over priced or had no DC Credits for sale.
See https://www.dc-unlocker.com/dealers
I used this dealer, located at Ukraine I think. Seemed pretty reliable.
https://www.imei-server.com/149-dc-unlocker
Have placed an order for 4 credits, total a bit less than 5$. Still awaiting for mail details.
However unlike mentioned in the website, It is not immediate. I shot an Email after waiting an hour. I got a pretty much immediate response, mentioning it will take a while and that my order is in process and that I should have by tomorrow. They even have a forum.

[Expired] Limited number of free Amazon gift cards available to USA S8/S8+ owners

Game over. All codes exhausted. Thanks to everyone who participated!
The first few folks to PM me can have a very easy opportunity to get a free $3 amazon gift card emailed to them.
Valid for the following un-rooted devices:
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*Update 9-28-17
This is the last week and the promo ends on 9/30. Last chance to get your Amazon card! PM me quick, and CHECK YOUR PMs regularly for my reply.

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Still a few codes left...

True to his word, it only took a minute to do what was asked and the gift card was received and in my account seconds later.
Thanks!
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Was able to snag more codes. PM me quick. First come, first served.

pm me pls

Still have a couple. PM away.

I just got it. It works!

Still have codes left, but will be unavailable for several hours. Go ahead and PM me and I'll answer the PMs in the order they were received once I return.

Are there still some available

Just got the code! thanks

Pm me please
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Got the code. Thanks!

OP Updated.

OP updated 8/26/17

Got it. Thanks for the gift!

samwathegreat said:
OP updated 8/26/17
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Can I have one ?

got it, appreciate it.

OP Updated 9-1-17

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