Verizon is buying back Eris's for $132

alprazolam · Dec 3, 2010

LuvArabians said:
I'm planning on doing this with my Eris. Do I have to send back the SD card and the wall charger with it?

Thanks

I'm sure not but that is a good question. My mail-in envelope should be in my box today if not already. I'll let you know when I get the instructions. (Or maybe someone else who has sent it back can answer.)

thisallan · Dec 3, 2010

alprazolam said:
I'm sure not but that is a good question. My mail-in envelope should be in my box today if not already. I'll let you know when I get the instructions. (Or maybe someone else who has sent it back can answer.)

i was told that i could keep the sd card, which was great as the Dinc i got only had a 2GB. I'm unsure of the wall charger, but i think you can keep that as well. i should be getting the envelope either today, or Monday, so i'll post to let you know if it says otherwise.

JLevin · Dec 4, 2010

So if I have this correct... My wife and I both have Droid Eris phones so we could trade those in and we'd get $264 in gift cards or have it applied to our verizon wireless account? Then we could do early upgrades on both our phones ($40) and just pay out of pocket the upgrade price? We both want Droid X's and now they're buy one get one free.

J.R. · Dec 4, 2010

As long as you are both eligible for an upgrade, that is correct. One of my two lines is eligible for the upgrade, so I can't get the free phone. Think I'll stick with the Eris for a few more months.

JLevin · Dec 4, 2010

J.R. said:
As long as you are both eligible for an upgrade, that is correct. One of my two lines is eligible for the upgrade, so I can't get the free phone. Think I'll stick with the Eris for a few more months.

Ran into the same problem here... I went over to Verizon right when it opened and they told me that only the primary line could do an early upgrade so I couldn't get the BOGO. It sucks because we both got our phone on the same day so basically we'll have to wait for our new every 2.
Went over to the verizon store at the mall afterward and they told me they could open a new line and with a promo they're running they wouldn't charge me the $9.99 for the 3rd (new) line and then I could cancel my data plan on my existing phone and add a data line on the third phone. Sounded complicated and on top of that would have had to get a new number.

I'm very bummed.

alprazolam · Dec 5, 2010

JLevin said:
Ran into the same problem here... I went over to Verizon right when it opened and they told me that only the primary line could do an early upgrade so I couldn't get the BOGO. It sucks because we both got our phone on the same day so basically we'll have to wait for our new every 2.
Went over to the verizon store at the mall afterward and they told me they could open a new line and with a promo they're running they wouldn't charge me the $9.99 for the 3rd (new) line and then I could cancel my data plan on my existing phone and add a data line on the third phone. Sounded complicated and on top of that would have had to get a new number.

I'm very bummed.

I would check into this a little more. It has been my understanding that everyone on the account is eligible for an early upgrade if a year has passed. I don't want to give false info though. Need to get jreed or another who works in CS to confirm this.

dockmaster · Dec 6, 2010

what ever happens, I'll bet your account gets extended 2 more years from the day of transaction, right? The two year contract plan sux!! Cell phones should be like house phones, no lock in contract.
BillD

Pensacola FL

Puddlejumpernva · Dec 6, 2010

dockmaster said:
what ever happens, I'll bet your account gets extended 2 more years from the day of transaction, right? The two year contract plan sux!! Cell phones should be like house phones, no lock in contract.
BillD

Pensacola FL

There is no mention of the contract being extended in the terms and conditions. I'm thinking of picking up another Eris off CraigsList for $70 and trading it in. I'll let you all know how it goes...

VerizonWireless said:
Terms and Conditions

Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program
Terms and Conditions

Now you have an opportunity to trade in your used wireless device for a Verizon Wireless gift card.

Please delete all personal information and data ("Content") from your wireless device before trading it in. Refer to the device user guide or the manufacturer

thisallan · Dec 7, 2010

update: you do not have to send your battery or charger back in

jumperwire · Dec 7, 2010

Perfect timing. I just bought the "big" 3500m battery. Oh well. I need another phone like I need another hole in my head.

busybee · Dec 7, 2010

Just to be pedantic, how long is the lag between when your phone gets sent in and you get your rebate check? I wouldn't be able to go buy a new phone until I had the gift card in my hand, but I have no idea what I'd do in the meantime for a cell phone.

jpgoggin · Dec 8, 2010

I saw this posting and jumped all over it. Like Caddyman, I was able to get into a DX for $68. Caddyman is right, the DX is a beast. I enjoyed the Eris and would have stuck with it if it weren't for the dialer lag issue. Somehow the phone knew when I needed to make a call the most and would choose those times to do the lag thing. I was just screwing up my courage to root the thing when I saw the $132 deal. Glad I'll be seeing Caddyman over on the DX forum. He always has good advise.

thisallan · Dec 8, 2010

busybee said:
Just to be pedantic, how long is the lag between when your phone gets sent in and you get your rebate check? I wouldn't be able to go buy a new phone until I had the gift card in my hand, but I have no idea what I'd do in the meantime for a cell phone.

what happened in my case, was that they charged the cost of the phone to my account, and then when the gift cards come in, they can just be applied to the account. rep said the cards should be here in about 2weeks.

LuvArabians · Dec 8, 2010

I just talked to someone in the Trade-In department and they said that the $132 is the starting price. Depending on the condition they'll give you less for it. If they're only going to give you $20 for it you can't say never mind and get it sent back. There are some dings on my phone so I'm on the fence now about sending it back. Has anyone actually received $132?

dockmaster · Dec 8, 2010

thisallan said:
what happened in my case, was that they charged the cost of the phone to my account, and then when the gift cards come in, they can just be applied to the account. rep said the cards should be here in about 2weeks.

Did the term of your contract start the day you got your new phone at the V store or was it your original contract date?

I hate the two year contract and I think this is a way for V to extend your contract, buy giving you a new phone. Its a marketing ploy to keep customers. Mabey some people don't care, and if you plan on staying with V its probably a good deal to get a new phone pretty cheap. but I'm courious about the contract. Every time I go into the story people are trying to get out of, upgrade or have problems with the darn contract. Cell phones should be like house phones, no contract.

Stagnation · Dec 9, 2010

Does anyone know if you can apply the $132 to the ETF?

mattjphoto · Dec 9, 2010

LuvArabians said:
I just talked to someone in the Trade-In department and they said that the $132 is the starting price. Depending on the condition they'll give you less for it. If they're only going to give you $20 for it you can't say never mind and get it sent back. There are some dings on my phone so I'm on the fence now about sending it back. Has anyone actually received $132?

I better get the full $132 b/c I used my "Verizon Cert reberb phone" for like 3 hrs until I switched to Sprint and the Evo.

infamousx · Dec 9, 2010

To the people that sent it in or plan to did you un root your phone or sent it rooted? And did it change the amount given when sent?

rabi · Dec 9, 2010

LuvArabians said:
I just talked to someone in the Trade-In department and they said that the $132 is the starting price. Depending on the condition they'll give you less for it. If they're only going to give you $20 for it you can't say never mind and get it sent back. There are some dings on my phone so I'm on the fence now about sending it back. Has anyone actually received $132?

That's not how they presented the offer...that's false advertising!!!

I've already paid for new phones(on eBay) expecting to decrease the costs of them by $132 a piece...

shaylih · Dec 10, 2010

I got the full $132. My eris was in very good condition. I had gotten a refurb in August due to trackball issues and had a phantom skin on it, so it wasn't that old. I unrooted before I sent it back and kept the battery and sd card.

I got the verizon gift card in the mail. I thought it would be like the rebate gift cards that you can use anywhere, but this card is just good on verizon online or store purchases. I had already purchased my new phone so I couldn't use it towards that. I'm currently contemplating putting it towards my monthly bill or treating myself to a 32G sd card.

infamousx · Dec 11, 2010

DO you send it in with the charger? or no?

shaylih · Dec 11, 2010

No charger.

wichita6 · Dec 12, 2010

I heard that Walt Disney is buying Eris' for their self-paced tour guide via the eris. Great idea...hope they insure the things :rolleyes:

BeachBumDeac · Dec 12, 2010

So if I just got my Eris (and re-upped for another 2 years) in May, can I get the Droid X for $200 with the $20 upgrade fee or is it too soon for me to do that?

jpgoggin · Dec 15, 2010

I signed up for the $132 trade in last Monday. On Thursday I received the envelope and I put the phone in the mail on Friday. Today I received an e-mail saying I would receive the full $132.

My phone had no scratches or damage of any kind. I had the screen protector and always used a case/holster. I guess buying those things paid off.

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