Pre-order from Radio Shack starts tomorrow $249 no rebate

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My RadioShack guy just called me today and they'll be taking pre-orders for Epic 4G. You need to buy $50 gift card to reserve the phone and it could be used towards the Epic on 8/31 when you pick it up.

I hate dealing with rebates, I reserved two Epic's already.

Originally Posted by katiedonut

My RadioShack guy just called me today and they'll be taking pre-orders for Epic 4G. You need to buy $50 gift card to reserve the phone and it could be used towards the Epic on 8/31 when you pick it up.

I hate dealing with rebates, I reserved two Epic's already.

if im adding a line to an existing line (theyve been there for years), do i get the same 129.99 deal for two unlimited lines that id be getting from sprint? or do i have to buy the epic from a sprint store in order for me to get that deal

I hate rebates but i don't like $18 activation fees

Originally Posted by showmrock

I hate rebates but i don't like $18 activation fees

I had that issue with my first phone, it was free via 3rd party but I had to pay ~$45 for activation, still cheaper then phone. I called sprint because for some reason I was charged $.02 for roaming, and I wanted to make sure it was a mistake because I didn't think Sprint charged roaming.

Anyway, Sprint noticed I paid the activation fee and credited it to my account because "Sprint doesn't charge for activation, period."

This was 2 years ago though, still more then worth it with the $50 gift card.

I'll prefer to hear from BestBuy (Mobile) and rather get it from them. Too many horror stories about the Shack and inventory levels when it comes to replacements and such.

I need to handle and play with it first at the store before rushing in anyway...

I really want this but that $10 add on for the so called "premium data" will probably keep me away from it. Even though it's only $10 if I end up having 5 devices that would raise my bill $50. I use 5 times the data on my palm pre than my wifes EVO so I don't know where they get this premium data charge from.

Originally Posted by GrandMstrBud

I really want this but that $10 add on for the so called "premium data" will probably keep me away from it. Even though it's only $10 if I end up having 5 devices that would raise my bill $50. I use 5 times the data on my palm pre than my wifes EVO so I don't know where they get this premium data charge from.

Ughh I'm not 100% sure, but I think it get's added to your plan as a whole not per line.

Originally Posted by chococrazy

Ughh I'm not 100% sure, but I think it get's added to your plan as a whole not per line.

Yes it does but I'm just looking down the road. Are they going to start this with every new smartphone by using the premium data excuse to get an extra 10 out of you? 4 out of my 5 lines are smartphones so when I want to upgrade I'm thinking they will require premium data plans for all new smartphones. It does suck because I really want the Epic but that would be $20 more a month if you count the EVO I already have.

So, I'm debating which route to go for the Epic. Sprint Store vs RadioShack vs Best Buy.

I know that the MSRP is $499.99, -$150 upgrade discount, -$100 MIR, making it $249.99.

I've already reserved one at the local Sprint store. What I'm wondering is which option would I benefit from an instant rebate vs having to deal with the mail in rebate, and also, which option would allow me to split the cost over several billing cycles as opposed to it all up front. I've done that with prior upgrades, but always by ordering over the phone from Sprint directly.

If I walk in to the Sprint store on 8/31, I'd think they'd be able to bill my account, but will I have to deal with the mail in rebate hassle?

If I pre-order from RadioShack or Best Buy, it's $249.99 out the door, but would they be able to do the just bill my account part?

Thanks in advance for any advice, thoughts, information, or personal experiences in similar upgrade situations.

Originally Posted by GrandMstrBud

Yes it does but I'm just looking down the road. Are they going to start this with every new smartphone by using the premium data excuse to get an extra 10 out of you? 4 out of my 5 lines are smartphones so when I want to upgrade I'm thinking they will require premium data plans for all new smartphones. It does suck because I really want the Epic but that would be $20 more a month if you count the EVO I already have.

No.

Like, flat no.

My friend's family all have EVOs on their family plan. That's four EVOs. They pay $10 extra, and that's it. Not $40.