Pricing Thread
Here's some details I pulled off of Verizon Wireless' site.
With 2 year contract: $269.99 - $70 online rebate = $199.99 With 1 year contract: $339.99 - $70 online reboate = $269.99 With No Contract: $489.99 The 1 year pricing actually isn't that bad, if you assume that you'll be enticed to go to another device in a years time - especially if you'll have to switch carriers. (Palm Pre 2, iPhone 2010, I'm looking at you.) It looks like Verizon values a 2 year contract at $290. (489.99-199.99) They also value a 1 year contract at $220. So even assuming you'll go to the BBxx30 on Verizon in a year, you may save some serious dough down the line if you pony up the extra $70 now. I'll probably go with the 2-year contract, because there doesn't appear to be anything great on the horizon for VZW and it'd be unlikely that I'd switch carriers. |
All phones have a $70 difference between 1 and 2 years. It used to be $50. You used to get free activation on a 2 yr too but that also went down the drain.
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I really wish they would improve incentives for loyal customers.... I've a 5 line family plan, unlimited this and that... multiple BB's over 200 a month....
I really wish they would cut more of a break.. I mean its the monthly bill they make most of their money not the actually device sale. |
I may look at the one year. If its $70
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I remember you can upgrade after being in your contract for 12 months, but they charge 50 addition (on top of the 2 year pricing)
I'm surprised I would call customer service usually they are alot more helpful |
So the one year may relate to the option if you wanted to leave the carrier
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As far as pricing goes.. Kevin over at Crackberry.com made a good point in the last round table pod cast... In the long run, 200 buck upfront for a cell phone isn't much over the 2 years/monthly charge..
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No argument here
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Wirelessly posted (Krunkestberry Storm 9530)
I'm at 10 months and if I resign another 2 year contract I will get the Tour for $199. |
Wirelessly posted (Its All About the U!)
I am NOT sure why but I think I am getting another $50 off to $149 |
I paid $149.99 yesterday on line plus sales tax (FL) for the upgrade and 2 year deal.
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Then when would an existing verizon subscriber pay $199?
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Yes, if you are not eligible for the 2 year upgrade too.
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If you are not eligible, I assume you would pay full retail price? $439
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Full retail is $489. Early upgrade is $199. New every 2 upgrade is $149 (New every 2 receives a $50 additional discount on any phone).
Early upgrade is 10 months into a 1 year contract, 20 months into a 2 year contract. Upgrades require contract extensions. Existing customers qualified only for the full retail still can't see the offering on the web site as an "upgrade", only as a new line. I don't know if that's an error or intentional. The CS reps seem to be clueless. |
I read the FAQ section of site. What is the difference in criteria between early upgrade and new every 2?
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If you login to MyVerizon online, then put it in your shopping cart, you see the lower price. If you're a long time Verizon customer -- VIP, you might get an additional discount.
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