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[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Seriously... Thank you....

I was told it would not be in their system until midnight, the morning of the 15th. Who knows, it might have been sold out by then...:eek:

Called them and sure enough there it was. I was in the same boat as you, not even 1 year into my latest 2 year obligation, but last week I *****ed my way into a full upgrade in anticipation of this phone. The rep told me the rebate applied though and the form would be in the box, so I imagine yours would too. It would suck if you didn't get the rebate. She would not waive shipping since they were offering me the courtesy early upgrade, so I could not get express shipping, but the ground shipping was only $5 and the chick said it shouldn't take more than like 4 days. Happy bricks -- They are being shat.
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Ummm... The force is strong with this one...

But seriously, how?
[HTC Sensation] pdxrealtor:
Ditto... Also in Portland OR. Picked one up today for 148.

So new that they couldn't even give me any data plan.

S on

Whats the ETF? Isn't it 200?
[HTC Sensation] martinchavez90:
Same just called retention dep. and said I was gonna cancel and I said I really like the sensation they put me on hold and when they came back she was like I pulled some strings and asked me what shipping I wanted :) 20 min I got a email and txt with order and shipping confirmation

Of course some charm never hurt hahah
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Damn well congrats dude, I am ****ting happy bricks about paying upgrade pricing while I am not eligible lol. That rep pulled some serious strings, must be a tampon thief.
[HTC Sensation] juangil:
$400USD of contract in walmart

Got 2 on the 10th, walmart in phoneix az $148 each

they are also offering it for $400 usd with no contract:p

s-on :mad:
[HTC Sensation] kolyan:
I call bs that you guys are getting sensation for free from t-mobile
[HTC Sensation] martinchavez90:
You wanto see the conf. Email or txt ... my july statement ... what's the point of bsing on xda... hahha were here to help each other and if we find out a way to get a better deal we share it simple as that
[HTC Sensation] alireza_simkesh:
just called two walmart stores in that area and they said they have it for 650$ with no contract (they were both sold out).

donno where u got 400$ from...
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
wow props to you my friend

what's your contract situation? how many lines, how long have u been a customer, etc.?

It seems we are ally getting slightly different hookups. One thing I feel really good about is that T-Mo is doing this at all. I dont think customers with less than 2yrs on T-Mo would have gotten hookups like this last year. I noticed rep attitudes have changed alot. Kinda the transformation Sprint had that took them out of last place in service.
[HTC Sensation] martinchavez90:
I actualy a new customer since dec /10 so like 6 month into my contract .. only 1 line ... key is just keep bugging I got so many reps saying k good luck and then u get one that goes that extra mile to take care of u and she made it happen supper happy :) can't say anythjng bad about tmobile at the momemnt with that hook up
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
+1
[HTC Sensation] Squeaky369:
Okay - Congrats on everyone getting their phones early...

The main question is (off topic) does anyone that is getting these TMobile US Sensations have S-OFF on them?!

Thank You.
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
You won the $200 Pyramid

-1

I got mine $70 cheaper than others. I dont think $130 more is a reach. A 2yr agreement is worth at least $1920 if they can convince you not to cancel. If you have customer who started out with a lowend or no handset purchase it's easy to do. They're bleeding customers too. I haven't seen proof so I dont know that it's the truth but doesn't seem impossible.
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
Someone who posted earlier had S-Off in his profile under the Sensation but he didnt reply. Someone else said theirs was S-On.
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
Here is a pdf print out from the local Walmart Ad on their web site. I checked in 4 or 5 different zip codes in different states and it appears to be the same for all. Pages 4-5 has it listed for $148.88.

Will add this to the first post for those that want to try and price match at other locations if your local Walmart is out of stock.

-CMYLXGO
[HTC Sensation] danog:
way cool and I'm pretty convinced now that we'll all get the $50 rebate if buying from T-Mo, regardless of the method of purchase.
[HTC Sensation] johnsonrod27:
While very nice and trying very hard.. I can not believe the lack of knowledge these employees have while selling phones on behalf of a big company.. why don't they train these people ? Some of the things that came out of their mouth was headscratching ..all in all in and out in about 30 mins with mine today
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
These aren't high paying jobs and some people have alterior motives like commissions on new contracts being worth more than an upgrade. **** it took me 10 or more phone calls to Wally World to find out if they had a particular bike in stock around xmas. I'd rank the knowledge level like this Tmo>BB>Wally . It's a toss up which spot will work out the best way for any particular person though since knowledge doesn't mean friendly, courteous or able to give the best deals. You're lucky if guys at Wally World even looked at a spec sheet for stuff in their dept before, let alone remembers it. Once you start comparing resellers for stuff like this you're always going to see discrepancies in how stuff works. Some people are/were making a living gaming these guys too - getting their tmo passwords, buying tons of phones at discounted prices and reselling them.
[HTC Sensation] andybess22:
Edit. nevermind
[HTC Sensation] fiestaterp90:
I ordered it!

I was also able to order the sensation tonight for delivery on Wednesday. Unfortunately, since I have the Even More Plus plan, I am not on contract/not willing to get on a contract so I did not have much leverage with the retention department. I paid full price for the phone ($549) and $20 for shipping.

As I am upgrading from a crappy Samsung t819, I did not previously have a data plan. The rep asked what I wanted (the 2gb, 5gb, or 10gb plan) and I said the 2gb for $20/month for now. However, on MyTmobile, it says, "4G Web Unlimited EM+ was added to your line via Customer Service on 06/12/2011 at 06:32 PM. This change will be effective 06/12/2011. You will be billed $25.00 per month plus taxes and fees for this feature.This feature includes Unlimited Included Data." It also says that I've used .5mb/ unlimited data.

I'm confused by this. Does this mean I will not be capped at 2gb? Do I get the data plan from when the EM+ plans were around, or am I supposed to have one of the new data plans?
[HTC Sensation] AzComputerER:
From what I was told you get 2gb at 4G and then if you go over you are throttled back to 3G speeds. I went over last month and barely noticed a difference.

Got my Sensation at Wal Mart today for 148.88. Anyone know anything about a Netflix app for it?
[HTC Sensation] xl DIGITAL lx:
Check the themes and apps section. There's a thread there.
[HTC Sensation] mouzaihem:
Called up the Walmart in Dearborn, Michigan and the rep told me they don't carry T-Mobile. Has anyone in the metro Detroit area been able to purchase the phone via Walmart?
[HTC Sensation] knux11:
in the thread mentioned, the second file works fine for the sensation.
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
oh that actually explains a lot re: the 2gb/unlimited package, thanks. If only the international data rates on t-mobile weren't garbage, I may keep my AT&T line active (it's on a 4-line family plan I pay for) just to keep taking advantage of those rates. $10/MB is a joke
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
You must not have gotten throttled. Some people get the notice but never get throttled. When you get throttled you'll know. It is dial up speed. A lot of your apps will often time out and require a refresh in order to even use it. Facebook and XDA work ok once they load, but don't even consider trying to YouTube anything. Being throttled sucks the big one. I max out at .06 mbps.
[HTC Sensation] fiestaterp90:
Like TJ said above, people say that getting throttled really really sucks. But if I have the throttled at 2gb plan, then shouldn't I be paying $20 and not $25? I feel like mine is different somehow. The two types shown on the add services page are " 4G Web - 200 MB" and "4G Web - Unlimited'. None of the 2, 5, or 10 gb stuff.
[HTC Sensation] tampabay2004:
The thread starter is also a detroit native (north suburbs), he said that the closest he found was about an hour away from him, and posted an address for a store in Lansing. I thought lansing was about 90 mins from where he's at, so there might be somewhere slightly closer. He said the WM's there just don't carry TMo.

Here in GR, we're in luck. I just don't want a contract, and can't get them to sell me one outright.
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
You have to go outside the Metro Detroit area. I was able to find phones in Flint, Fenton, Lansing, and Grand Rapids.

-CMY
[HTC Sensation] beagz:
Thanks for posting this.

I just got off the phone with retentions. I called 611 from current phone, asked for retentions. Confirmed I had retentions and then requested nicely that they waive the 2 months I had left before I could get a full upgrade price.

Not only did they do that. They gave me the phone for $250, then gave me a $50 credit on my t-mobile bill, then gave me another $75 credit for customer loyalty or something!!!!!!

They also waived the upgrade charge, the shipping fee and provided free 2-day express shipping!!!

Way to go t-mobile!!!!!

so I get the sensation for $125!!!!!!

and I get to keep my same plan. $24.99 android 5gb/mo. android data!

Thanks for the heads up!

better call now, they told me they are running out.
[HTC Sensation] kolyan:
I wonder if people are getting deals with only 10-12 month in contract (been with Tmo for good 6-7 years).....I bet Tmo knows they got me hooked and not gonna give me even a penny off. I suppose you need to call retentions with some balls and be ready to pull the plug....
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
I have been with TMobile about 7 years. I am on a family plan but both my wife and I are off contract. I knew I was getting the Sensation, so I wanted to see if I could get a deal before I bought the phone. I called the end of May and inquired what they could do. They ended up giving me a $100 credit. Could I have gotten a better deal, not really sure. I needed a new phone ASAP as my iPhone 3g was on its last leg and I was hoping that I would score the phone early so bargaining for a free Sensation wasn't really in the cards. In the end, I am happy with deal I got for the phone (from Walmart on 6/8) and the $100 credit.
[HTC Sensation] mouzaihem:
Everyone check your local T-Mobile stores, the ones in metro Detroit which have mostly been on lock down have started selling the phone. Just called one in Dearborn Heights and girl told me there running short and is putting one on hold for me, picking it up within the hour :)
[HTC Sensation] pookguy88:
can you buy the phone contract-free? if so, how much?
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
I think it's $600 at WalMart.
[HTC Sensation] mouzaihem:
$549.99 @ T-Mobile
[HTC Sensation] kgbkny:
I just called one of my local stores, who confirmed that they already have the phone in stock, but cannot sell it until Wednesday. Oh well, 2 more days of g1 torture!
[HTC Sensation] autigers131:
no luck with tmobile rep

I read some people we able to order theirs off 611, so I gave it a try. Hell, seems like a good idea to get the phone for $199 by mail on the 15th without the hassle of the stores right?

Well I called them, and they said they were able to order it for me. I was relieved and ecstatic. :D I got through the orders, verifications, and payments then she said, "and you should get it latest on June 22nd."

HUH? :confused:

Apparently it would have taken 5-7 days for processing and shipping. I asked for express and she said it would have been the same. I guess I cant do what some of the other XDA members did and speed everything up to the 15th. :(

OH well. So I cancelled everything, and MADE SURE it was so. You know, to not mess with my upgrade eligibility and whatnot. I'll take my chances in-store.
[HTC Sensation] fiestaterp90:
That's weird. I ordered mine from 611, and I have no contract, so I paid full price for the phone (549), and full price for 3 day shipping (20), and its estimated arrival date is Wednesday. You shouldn't need any special treatment to get it by Wednesday.
[HTC Sensation] autigers131:
Yeah, that's what I thought as well. I might call again later today and see if I get a different response from another agent. Did you say anything special to the rep or did they just say that you will get it by Wed without you mentioning any dates?
[HTC Sensation] fiestaterp90:
They just said that I could pay $6 for 5-7 day shipping or I could pay $20 for 3 day shipping and get it by Wednesday. Didn't mention any dates. I did do it yesterday though, I wonder if that has something to do with it.
[HTC Sensation] jmazz3:
I had great luck calling retentions. So good in fact I worry no one here will believe me. I think I am in a unique situation though. I am a really long time T-mo customer. I have 3 lines on a family plan but do not have any data plans or smartphones. Also, 1 of my lines is the now defunct T-Mo @Home home phone service. The line I was trying to upgrade and my @Home line were out of contract.

The guy immediately offered me free shipping and activation while pulling up the prices. When the pricing came up he told me it was $200 after rebate. I started discussing data plans with him because I don't really need a big one, I am always on wi-fi. He said I could not get the $10 plan (I have a really old voice plan) but that he could give me the 5GB plan for $20.

At that point he asked if I'd like to purchase. I said no thanks and he immediately told me he'd give me the phone for free. The only catch being that my line and my @Home line would need a 2yr contract extension. I was trying to clarify which lines he meant and he took that as I still didn't like the deal so he also gave me a 1 month credit ($60 for my base family plan cost).

I jumped all over that and just got the text that I should receive my phone Thursday (6/16). Oh, I called at about 10am EST.

Summary

Free Sensation, free shipping, free activation

$60 credit

2 year contract extension on my 2 lines that were out of contract

5GB data plan for $20 a month

T-mo must really be making a big effort to retain customers.
[HTC Sensation] sublime167:
Does anyone know if walmart will price match after the purchase? Like if I took the costco or tmobile add in with my receipt would they refund me the difference?
[HTC Sensation] kolyan:
Called retention dept. dont have contract on my wifes line, was told phone is $200, said that i heard people are getting phones for free, she said its BS, asked about $150, also said...NO, the only price she can do is $200 with new 2-year contract. I said I dont wanna buy for that much, she said your best bet is to buy from Walmart then....
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
I know it's hard to read through this thread because it got so long in such a short period of time, so I'll answer: they will not match t-mobile pricing. Unsure about Costco.
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Call again and that rep will give you a whole different list of the things they can and can't do. Basically retentions can do whatever it takes to keep the customer happy. Some are more generous than others. I called and was told it is impossible to set their system to show me having an early upgrade and be able to go to a corporate store. I then called on my sisters account and they said no problem, go to a tmo store and enjoy the new phones. Some people get shipping waived some people get free phones... If you don't like the offer you get, call again.
[HTC Sensation] jmazz3:
I probably would have already bought one from Walmart if I could've. To third party companies it looks like I am not eligible for an upgrade because I bought and returned a phone from T-mo a few months ago. I called them several times trying to get that straightened out. I wonder if that information in my account history made the guy want to give me a deal.
[HTC Sensation] latteladyla:
The same thing happened to me. Bought & returned @ TMO store in Nov 2009. They still hadn't fixed in the TMO system. Every time I call someone says "I'll get this fixed" & then they don't. When I did the upgrade @ Walmart it came up I wasn't eligible & the clerk had to hang on the phone & try to get approved from TMO CS. If he hadn't been so nice I wouldn't have got the upgrade. I suggest getting a supervisor on the line @ TMO CS, they're the only ones that can re-set upgrades if on return the TMO store didn't report the date of return.
[HTC Sensation] danog:
So cmylxgo, unless I missed something you still havent got one? brutal man.

Or... you scored an S-OFF and not telling us until you post your first S4G rom :D
[HTC Sensation] AZbear:
Yea. my account was similarly screwed up. I have 2 lines but one was not eligible when it should have been. Called TMo from the walmart and politely *****ed. They said all they could do was sell me the phone themselves for $217.00. I complained some more and then asked for a supervisor. The rep went away for a few minutes, came back and told me they would sell the sensation to me for $148. I bought one from Walmart and the other is being shipped from TMo.
[HTC Sensation] bobthq:
Yeah but if u don't like the phone and return it, u not gonna go back to ur off-contract status, u r still stuck with the 2 years agreement no matter what, cuz u took their $60. That's what happened to me, I'm complaining to the better business bureau because of this. They FORCED me to stay with them.
[HTC Sensation] :
Guys it's $600 off contract. Just called into my Walmart. If it's not in the system yet tell them to go onto the connection center page and refresh. You should be GTG.
[HTC Sensation] frenchie746:
Called every tmo store and walmart in the KC area. All the tmo stores said the 15th and all the walmarts said they don't have them yet, or they have them but aren't in their system yet to sell..
[HTC Sensation] Birdsfan:
$150 on an upgrade!!!
[HTC Sensation] :
Yep. Not a bad price at all.
[HTC Sensation] Chris19145:
oh damn such a good price, have many more in stock? I'm going to call them now.

EDIT: Just called, not for sale yet lol..
[HTC Sensation] :
They were allocated based on sales and they can be sold. You have to have the connection center associate go and look. It got updated last night.
[HTC Sensation] pimpmaneaton:
No Wal-Marts in Salt Lake have them yet. Waiting for T-Mobile stores to open.
[HTC Sensation] ashasaur:
I spoke with my bro ay my local T-Mobile here in Florence SC this morning...and then went to the store and held a working floor model in my hand. My stores has got maybe 20 Sensations in the back...to be sold starting tomorrow morning at 9 when they open. Yours truly will be there to pay off his preorder:)

Moderated from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk Pro.
[HTC Sensation] alireza_simkesh:
wish they had it in Costco in Canada as well:(
[HTC Sensation] alireza_simkesh:
i thought its 550$!!
[HTC Sensation] nccu_eagles:
since most t-mobile stores claimed to have had some and returned them to htc for some "bug fixes" seems like it would be better to get the new ones from t-mobile on 6/15 than the ones from walmart? walmart might be selling duds without the update?
[HTC Sensation] v0kal:
Walmart in Hunt Valley Md has them in stock now. $148.50 on 2 year upgrade

edit: old news
[HTC Sensation] vetruvet:
Excellent news! I wonder how many other stores will be selling tomorrow instead of the 15th...

I don't think the Sensations would be being sent back to update the bootloader situation, and regardless, the update can be delivered ota, so the sooner we can get our hands on them, the better...
[HTC Sensation] lilcleo001:
So its looking like only Walmart has the HTC Sensation 4G. No T-Mobile stores so far? And only east coast?

No love for the west coast? lol
[HTC Sensation] kgbkny:
There are no Walmarts in NYC, and I'm certainly not driving to Long Island or New Jersey to get a phone. Doesn't look like any T-Mobile stores around here are getting them until the 15th. Looks like us NYC residents are S.O.L.
[HTC Sensation] BBOOZE:
Is Radio Shack going to be carrying this bad-boy?
[HTC Sensation] :
Just have them price match it when the 15th rolls around. 7 days is the policy, if I remember right. Bring in a store ad, BB, T-Mobile, whatever store you find, NOT the INTERNET, and they will refund you the difference. This only works for outright purchase, obviously.
[HTC Sensation] nccu_eagles:
htc senstaion
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
I have called 6 stores in the Phoenix market and no one claims to have them. I find this hard to believe. For those that have purchased them at Walmart today, were the phones on display or did you have to ask a Rep and have them go look?
[HTC Sensation] nccu_eagles:
there are four walmart stores here in charlotte, nc that have the htc sensation in stock but says their system won't allow them to sell until june 15 :(
[HTC Sensation] magnum_touchpro:
your lucky cuz the walmart worker couldnt do that for me, they didnt even want to speak to CS.. so i just used my one upgrade and saving other for tmo store..
[HTC Sensation] BiGMERF:
i have a bit of concern that just came up in my mind... i am one of those guys that recycles a phone every 6 months.. i get a phone and then sell it in 6 months to get another.. now the potential merger between tmo and att has me worried.. will this phone be able to be re sold on the used market? opinions
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Ohhh yeah dude, you are good. Even if the merger goes through, it won't be for well over a year, and then once that is through, it will be atleast a few years before AT$T ditches Tmo frequencies. No concerns at this point.
[HTC Sensation] jmazz3:
Wow, that is an interesting catch that I did not think of. I would have assumed returning the phone would reset everything. Well, hopefully I'll have no reason to return this phone so I won't find out.
[HTC Sensation] martinchavez90:
Dude dont mess it up for other people by you saying oh other people are saying there getting it for free and stuff they put it in the system .... if everyone calls saying oh I want a free sensation bc the someone else got one there gonna STOP Offering good deals like that ...

Ps for future ref. When talking to cs. Just go with act like u have better options then their offering and if u don't like their offer just say ull call back later bc u wanna see other option and call back to talk tp another rep. Every rep is diff some are chill some are not simple as that ...

BUT PLZ DONT RUIN IT FOR OTHER. IF U DONT GET A AWESOME OFFER SUX FOR U
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
Nope not yet. Rep at the store told me he would give me a $250 rebate to make the phone free on Wednesday. If this ends up being BS I'll wait and get an EVO 3D and move to Sprint. I left T-Mobile years ago due to customer service...and it looks like I'll be doing it again.

-CMY
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
They aren't idiots.. biggest lie ever..
[HTC Sensation] danog:
Wow. If they dont do everything to keep you (and other developers too) then they have no clue how many customers they'll lose in the process. And if customer retention has already bent over backwards for us minions they better step up for you.
[HTC Sensation] kolyan:
Just called Retention again from my wives phone, $250 is the lowest price, I said I wanna cancel the service, they said OK and started to proceed with cancellation. I said my brother got his Sensation for free from Tmobile, he again said it BULL**** and lowest price is $250. Account has been for 3-4 years and does NOT have a contract.