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Options/opinions on where to purchase the EVO 4G LTE

So, I went to Best Buy and asked the guy what the best deal they could do on an off contract phone was and at first he was like "We have a $50 gift card and that's about it." I asked if they would at least match Sprint's price on the phone at $549 and he asked around and the answer was that they couldn't do it on an off contract deal, and they couldn't even give me the $50 card either. I went to sprint and bought it for $549 and traded in my wife's epic 4g for $60. Out the door at $522 was the best deal I could find locally.

Best Buy is going to go out if they think they can sell phones like this for $699. What a joke.

Lovin' the phone though. It's what HTC has been trying to make for several years.

I disagree. There's more value to them selling the upgrade price with a 2 year extension, than the off contract phone sale.
 
I disagree. There's more value to them selling the upgrade price with a 2 year extension, than the off contract phone sale.


I never said there wasn't... When I said they aren't going to be able to sell these at $699 it was kind of implied that I was referring to off contract sales.

Still that doesn't explain why they aren't price matching on off contract phones but they do on everything else. "I don't want to" isn't really a good excuse.
 
Anyone ever use Amazon Wireless? Was checking prices to take to BB to see if they would match, and Amazon has this phone for $49.99 with a new contract. Not sure that BB would match that but am leery of not having someone local to go to with any problems.

Bought several phones from them and bought a LTEvo yesterday through them (should arrive today or tomorrow). If there's a problem with the phone, you can absolutely go to any Sprint repair center. I always have TEP on my phone for the first 6m-1yr and that's also through Sprint directly. Basically, you're trading $50 savings for a 1-2 day wait...that's it.
 
There is an option to buy out the rest of your contract and get a reset on your upgrade. I can't remember where I read it, but it couldn't have been more than a few weeks ago. I'll dig around and see if I can find it. :)

EDIT:
Found it. ;)

It was from ISN in one of the email notifications I was getting from his site. New program is like this:

Advanced Devices
09-11 mos. RLOF: $275 UPGRADENOW; CSM charge code: BUY275
12-14 mos. RLOF: $225 UPGRADENOW; CSM charge code: BUY225
15-17 mos. RLOF: $175 UPGRADENOW; CSM charge code: BUY175
18-21 mos. RLOF: $100 UPGRADENOW; CSM charge code: BUY100

The month listed is the amount of time you've been on your contract. So if you've been on for 6 months, you'll pay $275 + $199.99 to get the El TEvo = $474.99 which isn't that much less than just getting it outright. That is of course the worst case scenerio.
You are probably in a better position, so you'll need to decide what you're willing to pay, and how much time you want to spend talking to customer service. :p


Just a heads up..the upgrade now does not apply to all subscribers, it is hit or miss and will show up for the retailer if the subscriber is eligible...it also REQUIRES that Sprint buyback the old device attached to that number :)
 
Hey Mr. Ed :wavey:

Howdie :)


Letstalk has it for $89.99 now new or add a line, then use JUL4SALE to save an additional $15, anyone find a better deal? The amazon $49 deal expired Saturday night.

that seems to be the best deal. I am trying to determine if I should grab one now or just wait a bit.
 
Still that doesn't explain why they aren't price matching on off contract phones but they do on everything else. "I don't want to" isn't really a good excuse.

I don't know the reason, but I've formed a guess that it may have to do with terms of the sale or something. I think _maybe_ if you buy it at Sprint, you have to have a Sprint account, whereas at BB, you just buy an electronics unit. I'm sure (as you are, I imagine) that they've covered themselves legally, and that it's all part of the contract handling that let's them sell Sprint phones and contracts in the first place. If my guess is wrong, it's probably related. And they don't get to make T-Mo deals at BB - bet the same set of loopholes can't exist or something to make that all work out.

Just guessing.

And - hiya Mr. Ed!

And welcome to the LTEvo, pasta!

:) :)
 
Evo arrived....and the screen is non functional, sort of white with multicolored snow mixed in. Tried a hard reset, no good. The phone was on with the screen lit when I removed it from the box. Already got an RMA along with a $20 gift certificate. Would have had the replacement overnight, but it's the 4th, so I have to wait till Thursday. I am soooooooooooo disappointed right now that I didn't buy locally.
 
Evo arrived....and the screen is non functional, sort of white with multicolored snow mixed in. Tried a hard reset, no good. The phone was on with the screen lit when I removed it from the box. Already got an RMA along with a $20 gift certificate. Would have had the replacement overnight, but it's the 4th, so I have to wait till Thursday. I am soooooooooooo disappointed right now that I didn't buy locally.

Take to a corporate sprint store for quick replacement.. And deny the one that comes in the mail
 
Take to a corporate sprint store for quick replacement.. And deny the one that comes in the mail


Too late, it's already on the way back. I'll do this when the replacement inevitably arrives DOA too. I also ordered a small bluetooth (or so I thought) speaker along with the phone. It arrived and I found it's not bluetooth at all and it's also on the way back. Can you say cascade fail? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr:stupido2:
 
boooo...let's talk did not process my order until today...sad part..it's less that 50 miles away...sadder part..UPS does not deliver on the 4th

I too will get mine Thursday
 
I never said there wasn't... When I said they aren't going to be able to sell these at $699 it was kind of implied that I was referring to off contract sales.

Still that doesn't explain why they aren't price matching on off contract phones but they do on everything else. "I don't want to" isn't really a good excuse.


Well considering this is a Sprint exclusive phone, they probably have the flexability to sell it cheaper outright, unlike BB or Radioshack since they're resellers and have to pay a certain $ amount for each phone.

But like all phones, wait and see what happens the next couple of months. If the 4GLTE isn't selling that well they'll probably lower the price, especially come Fall when all the carriers unveil their new phones for the holiday season.
 
Got my replacement LTEvo Thursday after the first arrived Tuesday DOA. I finally had a full work day with the LTEvo today and....I may be falling in love! The battery life is astounding. To get anywhere near this with my OG Evo required turning into a brick with an extended battery. Since I tend to carry my phone in my shirt pocket, that got old fast. At last, a light pocket able phone that I can charge over night and not have to look for a charger or use added batteries for the entire day. Bluetooth is another surprise. I never had a problem with it with the OG, but the LTEvo definitely puts out a stronger signal. With the OG, while using a bt headset turning a certain way could cause a little audio breakup. Not anymore. The build quality is also impressive, this thing is almost jewel like. I remember being so impressed with the OG's build when I got it, and the LTEvo makes it look cheap and flimsy in comparison. Wish I didn't have to, but it was certainly worth the wait.
 
Anyone have any recent "deals" through the sprint store? It shows $199 for an upgrade.

Amazon has it for $ .01 on a new line, that's right a penny! ($149.99 for upgrade - black handset only)
I've never used Amazon for a handset, but since they are so large and they are basically only online based, they are good about customer service and will return a lemon with little to no hassle. Plus you can still get insurance through a local Sprint store if you are motivated in that direction.
AmazonWireless: HTC EVO LTE 4G Android Phone (Sprint)
 
So I've been shopping around and I saw this and cant believe it. Has anyone bought any phone from Amazon Wireless? Is it legit? Only thing is I want the white one, but for that price I'll just buy a case LOL
 
Is it for new sprint customers only? That seems to be the trend with Amazons really good deals


Edit: Upgrade price is still $149.99

New sprint customers get it for $0.01
 
Yeah i meant for new customers, so I think I will go through with it, hopefully get it soon, bye bye Evo 4G, hello Evo 4G LTE :smokingsomb:
 
Yeah i meant for new customers, so I think I will go through with it, hopefully get it soon, bye bye Evo 4G, hello Evo 4G LTE :smokingsomb:

Wouldn't that be considered an upgrade though?

EVO 4G->EVO 4G LTE


Edit: unless your flashed to a different carrier
 
Yeah i meant for new customers, so I think I will go through with it, hopefully get it soon, bye bye Evo 4G, hello Evo 4G LTE :smokingsomb:


if you are currently a sprint customer.. then you do not qualify as a NEW sprint promotion. sorry.

also, the amazon price is good. and there are no issues buying new phones from them.. all warranty and issues will be supported by the carrier! :)

1 but NOTE!!!
because amazon is also giving you a discount and eating some of the cost.. on TOP of sprint's cancellation policy and FEEs... Amazon has their own cancellation FEEs!!!!! read them well! it is extra $$$ in addition to sprints!!
 
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