Can someone clarify the 149$ vs $249

jthornton71707 · Nov 18, 2011

So I know this phone should be $249.99. However its only $149.99 in select markets. What is the reasoning behind this? I figured it was because I didn't live in an LTE area and I wouldn't for quite awhile; however two reps I spoke with said it was to push the phone to sell in "soon to be launched LTE hotspots". Is this true? I'm I'm.central Cali.

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netboy · Nov 18, 2011

Central Cali? Bakersfield? I live in bako and was told lte early next year

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gheck911 · Nov 18, 2011

I'm in Modesto and the sales rep looked like I was speaking French when I asked about a LTE rollout. Idiots. Best Buy told me summer 2012. We'll see.

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Juroid · Nov 18, 2011

I don't know about other areas but in Greater LA area, it was initially $249 online but after few days, the price dropped. As for the ATT store, the rep told me that it was $149 from start.

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aretzios · Nov 18, 2011

jthornton71707 said:
So I know this phone should be $249.99. However its only $149.99 in select markets. What is the reasoning behind this? I figured it was because I didn't live in an LTE area and I wouldn't for quite awhile; however two reps I spoke with said it was to push the phone to sell in "soon to be launched LTE hotspots". Is this true? I'm I'm.central Cali.

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The phone costs $149 now in all AT&T stores and if ordered directly by AT&T

earlthepearl · Nov 18, 2011

They reduced the price of their 2 current LTE phones (Vivid, Skyrocket) by $100 in LTE coverage areas. I do not live in an LTE area but my rep honored the discount, so I was able to get the Skyrocket for $149. I think she just fudged the zip code so the discount would show on the computer. I live about 3 hours away from San Antonio which has LTE coverage. Now I need an excuse to visit so I can test out LTE.

Ginther · Nov 18, 2011

My area has them for $149 right now.

Do you guys think the price will drop any further in the near future?

Or is it likely to go back UP to the $250 it was originally priced at on release date?

Aou · Nov 18, 2011

Online & all the official stores and authorized retailers in my area that I called in my area had them for $249. I ended up purchasing mine for $149 using my Premier account.

Kaze105 · Nov 18, 2011

If you are new to ATT or adding a line, you can get it for 50% off at 125 dollars. Although the discount says its online only, the ATT CS guy was awesome for me and did everything right there. Ended up paying 160 dollars for the phone and 3 accessories.

Patsfan123 · Nov 18, 2011

aretzios said:
The phone costs $149 now in all AT&T stores and if ordered directly by AT&T

earlthepearl said:
They reduced the price of their 2 current LTE phones (Vivid, Skyrocket) by $100 in LTE coverage areas. I do not live in an LTE area but my rep honored the discount, so I was able to get the Skyrocket for $149. I think she just fudged the zip code so the discount would show on the computer. I live about 3 hours away from San Antonio which has LTE coverage. Now I need an excuse to visit so I can test out LTE.

False. I live in an LTE area (Boston) and it is $249.99 for me online.

kid320 · Nov 18, 2011

I ordered mine online. In my area, they wanted $249 for it. So, I started over and gave the website a zip code of 10532 (a market where it was being sold for $149). The order went through at that price point.

The phone hasn't shipped yet, but I don't foresee an issue.

jbecerril · Nov 19, 2011

All over Dallas and its suburbs the phone its selling for 249.99. I purchased mine @ Fry's for 149.99.

aretzios · Nov 19, 2011

kid320 said:
I ordered mine online. In my area, they wanted $249 for it. So, I started over and gave the website a zip code of 10532 (a market where it was being sold for $149). The order went through at that price point.

The phone hasn't shipped yet, but I don't foresee an issue.

I also live in the Bay Area. When I went to check the AT&T web site for the phone, the price was $149 ($249 and a $100 rebate). The stores had exactly the same price.

latinohot · Nov 19, 2011

i just got taken for $249 + tax
so i'm calling the AT&T to see if they can credit me the difference

earlthepearl · Nov 19, 2011

Patsfan123 said:
False. I live in an LTE area (Boston) and it is $249.99 for me online.

FALSE!! Well sort of. The sale looks to be over now. That's why it shows to $249 even in LTE coverage areas now. Sorry guys.

Kadin · Nov 19, 2011

One of my previous managers I used to work for told me the $149.99 was always going to be a "launch" price. Couldn't confirm timeframe and this was just for select Corp locations.

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Patsfan123 · Nov 19, 2011

earlthepearl said:
FALSE!! Well sort of. The sale looks to be over now. That's why it shows to $249 even in LTE coverage areas now. Sorry guys.

I checked the price probably 10 times since launch and it never was $149 here.

earlthepearl · Nov 20, 2011

Patsfan123 said:
I checked the price probably 10 times since launch and it never was $149 here.

I guess you guys got the shaft from the get go then. Strange they would not discount the phone in such a large city. All 3 LTE areas in Texas had the discount, for a few days anyway.

TroyBoy30 · Nov 20, 2011

It never showed 149 in Atlanta and we have had lte since day 1

It does show 149 when using the 10532 zip listed above so the sale is not over

Ginther · Nov 20, 2011

As of Sunday morning 11-20-2011, Houston Texas (LTE area) prices shows $149 when I log in to my upgrade options, and same price when not signed in just looking at pricing with new activation.

I'm trying really hard NOT to buy this phone. Keep telling myself to save the money, the prices might come down, and give Samsung/ATT time to work out any bugs this new device may have.

But I'm getting weak .... cant resist .... much ... longer..

Can someone clarify the 149$ vs $249

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