Cause I am cheap like that.. and I do not have a habit of breaking phones.. literally had my last one for 3 years and the one before.. for... 2.. only upgraded to get a newer model..Plus..
I did the math based upon the money I save.. I could make the cost of the phone in a much shorter time... and.. if it did get lost after 1 year or.... 7 months.. compared to the rate I used to pay with sprint then I can use that money for a new phone.. or upgrade again... or soak up all the profit..
Cause I am cheap like that.. and I do not have a habit of breaking phones.. literally had my last one for 3 years and the one before.. for... 2.. only upgraded to get a newer model..Plus..
I did the math based upon the money I save.. I could make the cost of the phone in a much shorter time... and.. if it did get lost after 1 year or.... 7 months.. compared to the rate I used to pay with sprint then I can use that money for a new phone.. or upgrade again... or soak up all the profit..
S3 Deductible = $250(speculation) + $5/mo insurance fee = 50 Months(over 4 years) before you hit the cost of a 2nd phone.
S3 Deductible = $250(speculation) + $5/mo insurance fee = 50 Months(over 4 years) before you hit the cost of a 2nd phone.
Yes, but my math is compared to my current plan with sprint.. that is not android.. 1000 minutes at 50 per line..not including taxes fess etc.. with come to 110...ill be doing.. 85 with metro.. having the GS3 on the 55 Unilmited plan.. with 2 phones.. that's saving 25 per month for me.. I can make up the cost in 1.6677... on years worth in time.. just in time to upgrade to any new phone at that time.. and not paying the insurance or deductible if the deed happens.. I do not live an extreme life style.. so it makes no sense for me.. to each his own.. I might consider it.. dunno.
Yes, but my math is compared to my current plan with sprint.. that is not android.. 1000 minutes at 50 per line..not including taxes fess etc.. with come to 110...ill be doing.. 85 with metro.. having the GS3 on the 55 Unilmited plan.. with 2 phones.. that's saving 25 per month for me.. I can make up the cost in 1.6677... on years worth in time.. just in time to upgrade to any new phone at that time.. and not paying the insurance or deductible if the deed happens.. I do not live an extreme life style.. so it makes no sense for me.. to each his own.. I might consider it.. dunno.
Adding insurance to the GS3 will still save you $20/mo compared to your old plan. And give you $480 towards a new phone if nothing happens in 2 years. All it takes is a thief or a toilet drop. I've only had my phone stolen once in the last 10 years and never damaged one. But that 1 theft hurt, and inspired me to always have insurance. Hopefully your plan works out for you though. Good luck.
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Why in the world would you NOT get insurance?
I'd agree with this comment, I've been burned once and also saved once. Insurance is well worth it IMO.
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S3 Deductible = $250(speculation) + $5/mo insurance fee = 50 Months(over 4 years) before you hit the cost of a 2nd phone.
Agreed. And it's doubtful the deductible would be that high but I really dont know. Guess you could base the price off the deductible for the lighttray maybe.
Regardless, I dont care how careful a person is all it takes is that one drop that will send your S3 into phone heaven. Plus, after a year or so, if your phone is beat to all hell or suddendly doesn't turn on, well guess what? You can get another one. At half the price you would pay for a new one.
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Cause I am cheap like that.. and I do not have a habit of breaking phones.. literally had my last one for 3 years and the one before.. for... 2.. only upgraded to get a newer model..Plus..
I did the math based upon the money I save.. I could make the cost of the phone in a much shorter time... and.. if it did get lost after 1 year or.... 7 months.. compared to the rate I used to pay with sprint then I can use that money for a new phone.. or upgrade again... or soak up all the profit..
You say your cheap but yet your willing to shell out over 500 bucks for a cell phone? lol. I dont care if you lived in house made of bubble wrap, you dont have to drop the phone to tear it up.
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IMO, one does have to pay attention to the nitty gritty of the insurance situation for Your Particular phone.
My DX had been out quite awhile when I got it, I didn't get insurance for it. After a year I did break the screen but got another DX like new for $100. It's now almost 2 years since I got the phone and at $100 spent over that time and having 2 DXs that work, I'm ahead of the insurance game.
I DO think it's Completely Insane for example, to have insurance on the Motion. Why? You can get a brand new, not refurb phone for 2x just one year's insurance coverage. (To me, that's a not often mentioned Benefit of the Motion, you save about $70 a year insurance owning one. Or, you Should Save that anyway...)
OTOH, for a $500+ phone to me it's a Duh, no brainer to carry insurance at least for the first 2 years you own the phone.
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i had the esteem since december of 2011 and had insurance till 2 months ago and i feel like im taking a risk always lol but ive been pretty good with phones and never broke one in my life but still it only takes 1 time for u to regret not getting the insurance on it and especially on a $500 phone????? shoot im not spending tha kind of money again in a long time. thats fo sho.
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IMO, one does have to pay attention to the nitty gritty of the insurance situation for Your Particular phone.
My DX had been out quite awhile when I got it, I didn't get insurance for it. After a year I did break the screen but got another DX like new for $100. It's now almost 2 years since I got the phone and at $100 spent over that time and having 2 DXs that work, I'm ahead of the insurance game.
I DO think it's Completely Insane for example, to have insurance on the Motion. Why? You can get a brand new, not refurb phone for 2x just one year's insurance coverage. (To me, that's a not often mentioned Benefit of the Motion, you save about $70 a year insurance owning one. Or, you Should Save that anyway...)
OTOH, for a $500+ phone to me it's a Duh, no brainer to carry insurance at least for the first 2 years you own the phone.
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Depends on how you look at it. I keep insurance on my phone for a different reason.
I had a Samsung galaxy indulge. Hated the phone! When it finally died I called in the insurance claim to asurion. Because the indulge had been discontinued, I got to take my pick of better phones (choice between galaxy attain, esteem and connect). Many people have had this happen for them.
So you could look at it as an investment for an upgrade lol. When the motion gets discontinued ill put in a claim, pay $39 bucks and get an upgraded phone.
Besides, insurance makes sense for me. I let my 2 year old play with my phone when he's whining and we are out (kids games and movies). So my phones are always in danger of being destroyed when he decides to throw it. ;-)
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Better get insurance guys you would be paying 5 dollar more each month but when you think about it that 5 dollar could of been thrown away anyway so lets all take insurance and not regret it I can assure you fixing this phone digitizer and stuff is almost impossible without buying the whole assembly which cost almost 200. Plus any losers can steal the phone anytime it happens to the best of us. So don't forget the insurance my childs.
I got this one its very nice protective or should I say one of the best slim protective case, and trust me I researched for almost two days before buying this case and people who have previously bought any other case for example ottterbox and spigen or whatever that other one incipio said this one is the most durable.
i Just called 2 metro corprate in NYC harlem one on east side one on west side both say they do NOT have them in stock yet they are hoping for monday.. called another in westbury LI she said thye have pleanty of cases and other stuff for it but NO phones they are hoping a delivery tomorrow may have them but don't know for sure
Called metro corporate here in orlando.. The one on hiawasse.. They told me they dont have them in stoc.. I am thinking bs...
Call the one in Sand Lake my friend told me the phones arrived yesterday but is not for sale yet... However I called the Store today and they told me they don't have nothing in stock yet but of course I don't believe this person I believe my friend
Nice conversation about insurance. I'm also the type to not break my phones, but you really never know. Anything can happen. I think ima end up paying that extra $5 a month. I want the phone already tho, sheesh!
I will let you know and Mike also as soon is my friend tells me to go over there I will post it here so you guys can go over there too. I'm planning to be there at 9am whatever day lol!
Yea I will...I'm going to call them after one ....so If there is any shipment they should have it by then
Storm I already called but they said they don't have the phones yet but is not true a friend of mine told me they got the phones yesterday so I'll let you know as soon is available I called today in case they're selling it but too bad no luck.
Storm I already called but they said they don't have the phones yet but is not true a friend of mine told me they got the phones yesterday so I'll let you know as soon is available I called today in case they're selling it but too bad no luck.
Oh ok ....I call a dealer on obt road and they say they going to have them tomorrow but that's kinda far from me
I got the feeling the end is very close I called the Semoran Store and they told me they will get the phones by Monday but the Corporate store I'm sure they will sell it first so we have to check the website more closely starting today
What about Semoran is close to you? I'm going to call them now and see what they say...
no hiawassee is close to me and south kirkman rd ....i did talk to a dealer last week on that road and she said next week thursday or friday but i forget to take their number
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ricky still busy at work he ran from metropcs store to back to work he tells me he will send more pics later and that blue and white are confirmed colors. and i believe confirmed price was $549 but ill have to ask him later when he gets a break again to confirm that and no word of rebate so first buyers be ready to dish out $549 and expect no rebates those that get it next month might get a rebate.
ricky still busy at work he ran from metropcs store to back to work he tells me he will send more pics later and that blue and white are confirmed colors. and i believe confirmed price was $549 but ill have to ask him later when he gets a break again to confirm that and no word of rebate so first buyers be ready to dish out $549 and expect no rebates those that get it next month might get a rebate.
yup thats right...when i went in last week a lady did the price for me and said this is what it will cost you $549
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damn orlando is about 2hours from me well 40 min if u know how to get there and traffic is just right lol but yea im not buying from dealer buying from site so ill should have it when most of u guys have it next week since im sure shipping takes a few days lol.
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