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[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
I spoke with retentions too and they gave me the upgrade a year early (I've had the account 1.5 yrs but had a contract issue last year). What I was told is they can send me the Sensation when it officially goes on sale the 15th but I'd have to go through them because they're the only ones who can process the override. The agent said some stores could process after talking to them it but it would be a guessing game as to who would or wouldn't do it. I called Walmart and they have units but won't/can't do the override part. I'll call my local corp T-Mo stores and see if anyone will do it and if they will I can go down Wednesday and get one. If they won't I'll have retentions overnight it to me. Either way T-Mo just restored my faith in their customer service.

3 days is not a big deal. Plus I get to see if there is anything to the touchscreen and deathgrip rumors. If I change my mind I still have a upgrade override noted on my account that I can use whenever.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
Oh no wonder. Makes more since now. Just I always thought walmart was everywhere since there are a lot in driving distance of where I live. (3 to be exact). I just couldn't ever come out the pocket with so much money to get it off contract
[HTC Sensation] mpjohns3:
That is a pretty awesome chart. Haha, I never realized how many Walmarts there were when I lived in Seattle, then I move to Florida and it seems like they're everywhere.
[HTC Sensation] mpjohns3:
I ran into the issue of being an authorized user but not the primary... The lady showed me the screen and I wasn't listed at all, just my mom as the primary and it said "Do not continue if this person is not present" so they wouldn't let me buy it. Maybe there are different versions of the system? I know at Best Buy some stores have different versions of all the internal software than others. It's pretty stupid that it doesn't show authorized users on at least the one I went to...
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Exactly my experience too. They will sell it to me for a good deal. They said they won't know how good of a deal until its available in their system though. They offered me the MT4G or SGS 4G for $180 outright to retain my business. But the system says what they can offer to sell it for, so I won't know until the 15th. I'm thinking probably around $250. I will be calling at midnight the morning of the 15th to buy it through them.
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
Who knows. Mine was dated the 25th
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
$250 outright?! Shoot, would they do that for an Even More Plus customer? I've been with tmobile for like 6 years.
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
Yeah they didn't mention pricing just that I could get a Sensation at the new contract price. I just assumed that would be $199. If it is more than that I'm pretty sure I could get the folks at BestBuy to call up T-Mobile and get approval to give me the upgrade. I'm definitely not paying more than $200 for it. If I'm somehow going to be locked into paying more than I would at other retailers then I will pass on it or see if they will comp me some accessories to ease the pain. It never occurred to me that it might be on sale through T-Mo at more than $200 for a new contract.
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
They may but since they aren't making as much money off you I would doubt it. Try it. You don't have anything to lose.
[HTC Sensation] kurtis.austin2:
Played with the demo phone at my local Tmobile store today. My friend is the manager there. I get mine on Monday. Can't wait. Such an awesome phone
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Can't hurt to call retentions. They are pretty willing to make their customers happy at the threat of leaving unless there is really nothing more they can do. I barely asked before they offered to hook me up.
[HTC Sensation] craig540:
I am waiting until fathers day for the promotion, they might be free.
[HTC Sensation] scmurphy13:
I called Walmart to make sure ahead of time so I didn't waste an hour's drive. They wont switch me over and allow me to upgrade because their system doesn't say I'm eligible. Looks like I'm waiting until Wednesday.
[HTC Sensation] Cheeze[iT]:
Walmart in Frisco, TX has them :) Just got my Sensation 4G from there. The tmobile guy there let me buy it out right and even offered if I wanted another one.
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
Costco, Target, and Radio Shack are officially selling the phone tomorrow right?
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
Costco, Target, and Radio Shack are selling the phone tomorrow right?
[HTC Sensation] hah2110:
That was my question as well.... I hope so!
[HTC Sensation] nugzo:
Had a few people in line at Walmart today, sellin early in Fayetteville NC. About Radio shack etc having tomorrow... dont think so. Talked to the t mobile rep in walmart today and she said only select Walmart on the 12th, tmobile and others 15th. 2 of the walmart superstores here didnt have any, 2 did/ Only "select walmart" according to her. $148 is awesome price!!
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
guys, 1 big question:

can i buy this phone on a brand new contract at walmart for $150, and then cancel the contract & pay $200 to t-mobile. will walmart also charge an ETF? i read way in the beginning of this thread that walmart DOES NOT charge ETF. is this correct? if it is, i'm heading to wally world today and buy me a new sensation :D

that way, i figure my total cost for sensation would be: 150 + 200 etf + 39 (chepest plan) + 35 (activation fee) + any taxes. Does this look correct?
[HTC Sensation] recondo1202:
Answers are in the beginning of this thread...search for it because its explained in detail.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
I don't think so. The only people I know for sure selling them Sunday is walmart. And you will be able to buy it off contract now.
[HTC Sensation] dcrin3:
Costco is selling them tomorrow or today since its already 1am.
[HTC Sensation] scmurphy13:
Ugh. Sold my G2x but I'm still $75 short to be able to buy it outright, and since Walmart won't help me with the contract/upgrade, I can't do anything. Anyone want to donate to my Sensation fund? lol.
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
So they will sell them off contract now? Lol, I don't know about that.
[HTC Sensation] ChrisAC84:
I can't donate anything, but I have decided to sell mine. Just got it yesterday. PM me if you're interested
[HTC Sensation] scmurphy13:
I might contact you. I checked the Costco website and it's listed on there now as being available both online and in warehouse for $499.99 retail. I'm gonna see if I can pick it up tomorrow. Will they actually sell it to me off-contract? I've heard no, but I also read about a workaround to getting it.
[HTC Sensation] dcrin3:
No, contracts only.
[HTC Sensation] kgbkny:
Let me get this straight. Although Costco has the phone listed at the retail price (as well as a contract price), they will not sell me the phone without a contract???
[HTC Sensation] scmurphy13:
Hopefully my Costco has it. I'm gonna try getting it on a prepaid, contract free line, then cancel the line in a couple days.
[HTC Sensation] m918v:
HTC Sensation is posted on Costco.com and they took the LG G2X out. I guess I'm going to run to costco this week!
[HTC Sensation] hah2110:
Only select walmarts have it though, right? Can someone answer the question about canceling and etf?
[HTC Sensation] hah2110:
Can someone link me to the sensation on costcos site? I can't find it.
[HTC Sensation] m918v:
Here you go:

http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/shop/do/PhoneDetails/productId/4293
[HTC Sensation] watchnj:
Make money

if anyone wants to pick up an extra one under contract and resell it, ill pay $500 cash, I am in North Bergen NJ, I do not want to pay $600 at Walmart (its $500 at T-Mobile 6/15) and everyone is saying Costco will only sell with contract. I am not eligible for an upgrade
[HTC Sensation] hah2110:
So can someone explain why i can't buy for a new line, wait 14 days and cancel:

http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/content/do/earlyTermination/carrier/tmobile
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
These companies are pissing me off with this no full price crap.
[HTC Sensation] ChrisAC84:
If you were near Knoxville, I would do just that :(
[HTC Sensation] hardcore88:
Based on someones advice I spoke to customer loyalty yesterday and threatened to cancel all six lines on my account due to the fact that tmo service sucks in my area, none of the phones on my account get service in my house, and we used two upgrades to get two g2x's on release day which we don't like. I told the Guy that the only thing that would keep my business would be for him to reset the upgrades on five of the six lines to full upgrade status.. which he was able to do. :cool: getting my sensations in a couple days.
[HTC Sensation] kfhughes:
Walmart upgrade price now $249?

Anyone purchased a Sensation on an upgrade at Walmart today? Their website is now showing $149 for new contract but $249 for upgrade.
[HTC Sensation] hah2110:
Bump
[HTC Sensation] gleemer:
I seen this today as well. If that's the case ill wait till next week.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Really? So 249 is for extending the contract now? I paid 149 to extend my contract with my existing min plan and unlimited data plan with no cap.

But if people qualify for the upgrade then where do they fall?
[HTC Sensation] hah2110:
I don't understand. Did you not qualify for an upgrade but you still upgraded?
[HTC Sensation] knux11:
are people not able to buy off contract or just dont want to? i had no problem buying it outright last wednesday at walmart, 2 walmarts had no problem with this.
[HTC Sensation] BBOOZE:
so no one has any fear of buying the phone from these non-TMO spots with locked bootloaders? I'm pumped to get this thing today but I don't want to jump the gun if it's better to just wait until Wednesday.
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
There is a guy in the MT4G forum stating that he got his Sensation at Walmart for $148... WITHOUT A CONTRACT. He said the rep did something wrong or it was just an honest mistake. He wasn't eligible for an upgrade, it just happened to ring up at that price and he talked the rep into selling it. Another poster claims that there are various reports of certain Walmarts doing this... I think I will ask them to ring one up for ****s and giggles and see if I strike gold.
[HTC Sensation] danog:
I assume they didnt let you place the order yet and you mean walk in on Wednesday? I'm in similar boat on my 2 lines and was waiting to call until the Sensation shows up in their system, instead I'll call them today so thanks :)
[HTC Sensation] watchnj:
Results

1. Went to Secaucus Walmart at 10:30am and they were sold out, rep told me also the other Walmart close by was sold out also

2. Went to Costco in Clifton, They do not sell the phone with out a contract.

I made a new 2 line family contract and got each phone at $179, my Costco card was expired and they made me pay $50 :(

I only need one, if your close to Clifton and need a sensation out of contrcty, I can let it go for $550 tax free.

3. I replace my cell phone monthly with a newer one every month or two, I even buy non-tmobile phone and get them unlocked and use, just to try and by far this is the best phone I have used to far.

people scared me that I might feel some lag coming from the g2x, but lag wasn't even noticeable and sense is starting to grow on me :)
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
ok, so after getting up early today, i called the closest walmart to my house in Houston (i have 3 super walmarts within 3 miles of my house). the guy said they had 2. i got there in like 10 minutes, and what do you know, there's a guy buying one. the associate told me they got 1 more, so no worries. well, when my turn came to be helped, he looked and looked and finally said sorry we dont have any more!!

anyways, i called the other 2 walmarts and they didn have any. then i called like 8 others one, and no one had it. i finally called one 10 miles away, and they had 2 in stock. i hurried up and finally got a hold of one brand new Senastion! its sitting besides me on my bed as i'm typing this and i havent even opened the box yet! :D:D so excited here. i just wanted to give you guys an update first.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Fellow Texan lol.... persistence pays off eh? I was lucky because my office faces the parking lot of a walmart so I first called them in the morning and they said they did not have any Sensations. I even went in during lunch to see in person if anything was there....nothing. After lunch after re-reading this thread and after people saying that the walmarts had it but did not display them, I called them once more thinking I could get another person I could ask if they had any Sensations in stock. And low and behold the lady I spoke with said yes they had "a couple" but they would not hold it for me. I laughed and said not to worry I'll be there shortly. It got busy at work and I could not tear myself away until a little after 5 (I usually leave the office at 5:30) and before I left the office, I called once again to ensure they had some in stock so I wouldn't waste a trip. This time a guy picked up and said yes they still had a few in stock. I then confirmed that I can keep my existing plan along with my data plan and because I was eligible for for an upgrade I would get the 149 price and that would simply extend my contract for another 2 years. I was pumped! I quickly drove over and walked to the wireless dept. There was the walmart rep and a tmo rep there as well. I asked the walmart guy behind the counter if I could see one and he said sure and ripped a box open to show it to me. The phone is reminiscent of my N1, which isn't a bad thing, it was like getting a newer version of one.

Don't get me wrong, I still miss my N1 with my weekly MIUI fix lol....But Sense 3.0 appealed to me and with the price you can't really go wrong.
[HTC Sensation] hardcore88:
They didn't let me place the order, they just notated the account to show the upgrades available on all lines. On an update to my last post, I just got back from Walmart here in Tucson Arizona. They have the sensation in stock for $148.88 full upgrade or new contract. Unfortunately because my upgrades are just noted on the account, its not showing up in their system...still gotta wait....
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
How about Costco? The Costco in Scottsdale said they were selling them as of today and I know they will call T-Mobile and verify the upgrade is available.
[HTC Sensation] segfault82:
any disadvantages to getting it from radio shack vs a tmobile store? i heard something about tmobile charging a restocking fee for returning phones whereas radio shack doesn't.
[HTC Sensation] danog:
Just ordered it from T-Mo customer retention!

Its finally in TMOUS' system. Got transferred to customer retention and made my case for deserving a regular price upgrade even though I've got 10 months left, and if not I'm pre-ordering the Sprint Evo 3D. They said okay we'll change your upgrade status and you can order the Sensation now and receive it Wednesday the 15th. :cool:

The only downer is no $50 rebate, so $249 but I'm still happy.
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
Tmobile does charge a restock fee - I think it's $10.
[HTC Sensation] torred:
Called Walmart today.

Was told they only had one left and everyone was calling about this phone.

Rushed right over and was able to grab it for my wife for $148 upgrade. What a steal over T-Mobile.
[HTC Sensation] scmurphy13:
Got mine from Walmart, full price. Awesome.
[HTC Sensation] alireza_simkesh:
i dont see it on their website...do u have a link?
[HTC Sensation] danog:
Nope. Only by phone for now I guess, as I dont see it online either yet. I've looked up my order# and it shows up but the order details are blank, nothing. I paid for nothing :) Oh and it will ship via UPS express, delivery date 6/15
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
I think walmart bumped the price to 249.. wow. So happy I got mines for 148.
[HTC Sensation] Diesel-30:
Can't buy Outright in California?

I got two lines eligible for upgrade. I am heading down to the Costco to pickup two Sensations. I only need the one for me and I am selling the other but I am offering it up to XDA peeps first. Email me at:navarro.fernando@gmail.com if you are looking to pay full outright price for it. I'm giving XDA members in LA first dibs since I could meet you in person TODAY. If I don't hear from anyone by 4PM PDT, it's going to ebay.

:)
[HTC Sensation] NWPhotog:
Picked up mine this morning from Walmart in Woodburn Oregon for $148. They had one left at that time but I would guess it is sold by now.
[HTC Sensation] hah2110:
Are you sure they were actually able to order it? Supposedly it isn't active yet. I'm not sure you're going to get it wednesday. Especially since they dont offer overnight shipping.
[HTC Sensation] hah2110:
Ok just called.... They are selling it...
[HTC Sensation] danog:
Cool, b/c no I'm not sure until I'm looking at the box and somethings in it :)

I do finally have an order description of it on the confirmation email so thats encouraging.
[HTC Sensation] segfault82:
oh.. well that's not so bad. i thought it was 15% or something.
[HTC Sensation] kolyan:
Came from local Walmart in MA and they haven't heard of Sensation yet....
[HTC Sensation] kfhughes:
I decided to ignore the price on the Walmart webpage and called the local store. Yep, they had them for $148.88 new contract or upgrade. Was able to grab the last one they had.

Bottom line: their weekly sales circular lists the $148.88 price so you can pick them up for that, if you can find them.
[HTC Sensation] kolyan:
Just called Walmart. $250 is upgrade price, $150 is for new customers
[HTC Sensation] thisguy10:
is target releasing this phone today?
[HTC Sensation] 675 Trip:
They apparently changed their policies recently and at least here in CA restock is $25 for dumb phones, $50 for smart phones, $75 for tablets
[HTC Sensation] 675 Trip:
You can do that at walmart, tmo and other places that don't charge a separate cancellation fee like amazon does (extra $250). Running the math, it seems like EIP paid over 20 mo no interest may be better if you are trying to keep your existing off contract plan by adding a frivolous line. Min monthly single line plan $50 (500 min/ 200 data).

I was thinking about doing this and just not using the sim card (no charges), but in CA we have to wait 30 days and the math with extra taxes and fees gets very close at that point. I'm waiting for father's day to see if they are on the free list.
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
Just ordered my early upgrade Sensation from retentions. Its $249 with a $50 mail in rebate. Got the $20 express shipping fee waived and they gave me the option of splitting the cost into four payments with no interest added. Paid $77.

SO my Sensation is coming Wednesday. :):):):):):)

Rep was pretty cool. I was willing to pay for shipping and pay the full cost of the phone upfront. He said a lot of people there wanted to buy the Sensation but they weren't allowed to yet.

Praying for no sticker action, bad build quality or dust - If I have to return it for replacement or refund it has to go back via mail. No restocking fee if the phone has any problems so if you're pissed about a defect and want to go with something else just return it and cite the defect.
[HTC Sensation] Shagman68:
T-Mobile store in Gilbert, Arizona is selling us a new Sensation on monday for $148.88 if we bring in Walmart's Sunday sale flyer to show proof that they are selling them cheaper.
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
Can someone post a good scan of the Walmart Flyer showing $148.88?

Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] 675 Trip:
Just go to walmart site and printscreen the ad. it's page 5 in northern CA (94568)
[HTC Sensation] gleemer:
Just grabbed one at the san bernardino store off University / 210 for the 149 price on upgrade. They had a few left.
[HTC Sensation] danog:
Retention told me no for the rebate but you raised my hopes, just gotta find the rebate form if it doesn't ship with one
[HTC Sensation] Shagman68:
Here is the scan...

LOL, I just noticed Walmart claims it has an AMOLED screen. :)
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
4.5 amoled display? Ok walmart lol.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
I'm starting to think walmart wasnt supposed to sell this phone for 148.. or maybe only some would since you guys need proof to show That they even sold this phone for that cheap. I wouldn't even buy this for 250 since other walmarts are selling it 100 dollars cheaper. What a rip off. So happy I got mines Friday for 148. Thanks again arcadia wouldn't have got it without you.
[HTC Sensation] acjames:
This proof enough?
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
My original negotiation with retentions was that I wanted a new phone at a new contract price like I could get with Sprint. Not sure if that was figured in with me getting the rebate. The retentions guy might have made a mistake but he told me I'd get it, so one way or another, I will get it. Pretty sure he said it would ship with one. He didn't point me to a website or anything. It's retentions and all they deal with is existing customers and they have to be competent to get that job so I have to think he knows what he's talking about. PM me if you can't find the form and I will scan it for you- that should work.
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Lol @ sensations and crayons.

Hope you didn't use the crayons to make your color screen more vibrant
[HTC Sensation] acjames:
Nope. I got a Vibrant for that.... But the screen on this phone looks good.
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
If I could someone that would honor the Walmart flyer and be willing to call in to T-Mo to confirm my upgrade eligibility I would go buy it for $149 in a minute. Finding a place that would do one of those things is not easy. Finding a place to do both? I'm paying $50 more but free express shipping and paying less upfront doesn't have me feeling cheated like I normally would.

So your Sensation came S=off and with an unlocked sim?
[HTC Sensation] ImHuge07:
Probably a dumb question but I just renewed my contract with T-Mobile so I'm due for a full phone upgrade. Does that mean I can go into Walmart and get the upgrade price or do I have to upgrade through Walmart at the time of the purchase?
[HTC Sensation] deronjp:
I can comfirm soft launch was today for Walmart cause yesterday they wouldn't let me purchase even tho the phone was in the case. Had to buy it today. 148 with new 2yr. Portland Or
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Man I am glad I got mine for 148.88+18 upgrade fee with my existing plan. Sux for you all that have to pay the 250 for upgrades. But in the end if you are happy with the phone thats all that matters. But wally mart should stick to a price point. I understand that they have every right just like the right to sell them a few days sooner than the launch date....but that is what you get when you deal with companies like wally mart, target, costco and the shack.

However the flexpay option is a great way to go to cut the cost.
[HTC Sensation] danog:
For those of us doing early upgrades not much choice
[HTC Sensation] BlackTegSE:
Called 5 Walmarts and only 1 had them in stock. There were 3 in stock but their computer system kept saying I was not eligible. I called 611 and they said I had to already be on a contracted plan which is why Walmarts system was saying that. I had the Tmobile rep upgrade me to a contracted plan but it takes 24 hours to be updated in the system. The Walmart rep refused to sell it to me until their system shows the contract change. I called the Walmart back a few hours ago and all 3 phones are gone with no ETA on when they will get more.

I hope this deal lasts. I wasted 2 hours today chasing one down. It's been very aggravating trying to get it. I wish T-mobile stores would just sell it for the same price and on the same day to avoid this kind of thing.
[HTC Sensation] martinchavez90:
I

I actually got mine for free from tmobile. All I have to pay is for express shipping but they credit me 10 dollars so brand new sensation for me for 10 bucks better then wallmart :) no upgrade or anything just got my confirmation email with expected deliver date for 6/15/11