The MOTO Droid at verizon is buy one get one free, you get a warranty, and good customer service .

 

they offer buy one get one at best buy also.

and I have dealt with people at bb they aren't too bad about knowledge of the phones.

 

absolutely nothing. Sometimes you even get a better deal on certain phones because they have instant rebates at bb or walmart. Customer service is a toss up because any store you go to there can be good and bad service. I prefer to go to bb because they also price match. VZW does not. (well I don't think they do) The manufacturer warranty is the same at BB but their extended warranties are a little different. Biggest difference is VZW offers coverage if your phone gets stolen...bb does not.

 

initiation fees in the small print?

 

The downside - you have to go to Walmart

 

I bought my Eris at Best Buy. After a few weeks, I decided I'd rather have the Droid. Took back the Eris and they exchanged (of course I paid the difference), with no questions asked and they do not charge a restocking fee either. Also, Best Buy doesn't require any mail in rebates, they give it too you up front. I was pretty happy with my experience....

 

Bought my droid from amazon for $20. Only stipulation is that you have to keep continuous service for six months (after the 30 day trial) or pay an etf in the amount of $250 in addition to what verizon charges.

Not a big deal if you know verizon is good in your area. Definitely check amazon for their prices before buying. Porting your number is as easy as it can be. Just one call to verizon.

 

You also have more choices for insurance with BB, you have the option of the standard verizon offered coverage or that of another provider.

The BB insurance provider offers different tiers of coverage, including one for theft and loss, which I'm not sure that verizon offers.

 

go to BB and tell them that SEARS has them for $49.99. They will price match the sears price.

 

I took advantage of that awesome price from amazon too. Why the hell would I pay $200 plus tax at a verizon store? For what? instant gratification? I would rather wait a few days and save a ton of $$$. From purchase to activation, my experience with amazon went without a snag.

 

thanks Im gonna need this today!

 

Manufacturer's warranty applies regardless of whether you purchase direct or not.

There's always something newer on the way.

I can't tell you why you would but for some the terms that resellers tack on are dealbreakers. YMMV, of course.

 

I would not have a droid right now if I had to pay $199 for it. The $19.99 price @ amazon was the main reason I decided to get into the android society. I of course cant speak for anyone else, but my entire experience with amazon was completely hassle free from purchase to activation. I understand for some there might be a dealbreaker there. With amazon I belive one must stay with verizon for at least 6 months or pay an ETF fee to amazon.