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[HTC Sensation] brian85:
Wow that sucks.

Let'stalk even paid for the california taxes (which would be $50 since smartphones are taxed the full price of the phone in california), so I only paid a total of $149. Seemed like an awesome deal to me.
[HTC Sensation] t0ny0:
You cant go wrong with costco... 199 after rebate, you keep your plan and you can exchange the phone for a new one in the next 90 days.

Got my g2x and after me being very disappointed with it - swaped for the sensation.

Plus, they will match the price if it ever goes down (got my g2x for 200 and got 100 back when they started offering the phone for 99)

So id say -costco has the best deals on cell phones. Ever. And to think that I used to get phones from amazon before.... :-)

Good luck in your search!
[HTC Sensation] nitrogen618:
So let's say you bought a HTC Sensation at full retail price, you can return it within 90days no charge?

I wonder if you accidently bricked your phone.. I wonder if they will let you return/exchange it within 90days.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Unfortunately, they force you into the 5 GB plan no matter what, even if you keep your plan:

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And they do charge tax too :(

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And they charge the $18 upgrade fee too (see bottom of picture). They just don't add it to the final price.

So it ends up being almost as much as T-Mobile for a total of $315 (free shipping though at least) :(
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
Wait, the SENSATION50 promo code doesn't work for upgrades? What the hell?

The $50 “SENSATION50” discount code is valid for new customers, new 2-yr agreements, or for add a line. http://goo.gl/3Jxa1 (Web Only Offer)

http://twitter.com/TMobile/status/81023766955687937

Isn't a new two year agreement an upgrade?
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
The box to put the promo code in just doesn't appear.

It's simply just not there.

So maybe the promo works for upgrades, but you can't actually enter it.

Perhaps someone at T-Mobile forgot about that box?
[HTC Sensation] borodin1:
Walmart! $148.88 + 18 upgrade fee + tax. Keep your plan, no MIR.

Good luck.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
But you mean for new customers only though, right? :(
[HTC Sensation] t0ny0:
Ummm... I kept my unlimited Data plan... I just called in to make sure, and Yes - my unlimited Data is still active!

Try your local Costco, its different when you deal with a live person. They tried to sell me the 5GB, but they couldnt. I said that that would be the day that i move to ATT, cause thats the only thing keeping me with tmobile, since their signal at my house is just... missing in action ;)

So try the local store, they can work with you better than the website.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Thanks. Did they charge you tax?
[HTC Sensation] Alpha Class:
no the walmart deal applies to upgrades as well

i got it for 159 total last week
[HTC Sensation] Pinepig:
I think the 149 upgrade price expired yesterday.
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
I asked T-Mobile about the promotion and the rep didn't seem to have a clue about it...

~Tracy W: I am not finding anything in regards to a promotion code, what I would recommend is calling our sales department at 1-800-672-5390
[HTC Sensation] antiregister11:
I asked a rep from Amazon and they said that you can keep your $10 data plan and you don't actually need the $30 one.. you can switch it at any time.

Also, I think you clicked 'new plan' instead of existing plan, I get a different checkout page.. see attachment
[HTC Sensation] s3rgiog0mez:
Hey Paul you should try checking craigslist. I got mine brand new for $365 yesterday. Might be worth a shot instead of paying up to 325 and having to use your upgrade.
[HTC Sensation] jparity:
Nope, got mine using my full upgrade today for 148.88 + tax at walmart. but the deal only works I'm store though I think.
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
The only problem with craigslist is reliability.
[HTC Sensation] jlevy73:
That's what I paid with a 2 yr upgrade but was able to do it online. I think they were only offering that through 6/14 though. Not sure what applies for in-store purchase
[HTC Sensation] waderaid:
tmobile

I called tmobile and was able to upgrade my phone to the sensation for $250 plus they are giving me a 100$ bill credit, and the phone should be here around the 24th.
[HTC Sensation] JohnnyFeet:
I had a seamless experience purchasing the Sensation at Wal-Mart. For those interested in purchasing it, I would suggest checking your "local ad" and seeing the advertised price there. My local ad is valid from 6/12-6/18 and shows the Sensation (on page 4-5) for $148.88.

Wal-Mart did not charge an upgrade fee- just tax. Left the store with a brand new Sensation for under $160 total! I even convinced the employee not to tack on a data plan.
[HTC Sensation] Daveon93:
Take

Yourself into walmart :D you'll get it cheaper, I $168.00 with an upgrade
[HTC Sensation] Paten:
Here's what I paid using the SENSATION50 code while ordering a new line. The activation fee was free buying online from T-mobile and it looks like they gave me the mail in rebate without having to actually mail it in.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Weird, I never get the option to keep my plan, and I'm clicking on Upgrade for sure.

It asks me for my current T-Mobile phone number and everything but only AFTER I choose the new plans.

Does it ask you for your account details BEFORE choosing a new voice plan?

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The Amazon contract terms list you can't make any changes to your account that would result in a lower monthly payment.

Perhaps the rep was probably lying to you in order to make the sale?

Did you already make your purchase?
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Walmart doesn't charge the upgrade fee, tmo does, check your contract for the 18 fee to be charged onto your next bill. Thats what I have on mine.
[HTC Sensation] antiregister11:
I'm not sure where you got that from, I didn't see that in the contract. I could choose & change the $10/$20/$30 data plan at will and we did that for the g2x
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
You can always just call t-mobile and have them change your data plan to something else. The phone doesn't require the $30 data plan, it just requires a data plan. ;)
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Why is it $18 for T-Mobile and Wirefly, but $35 for Amazon?
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
What happens to the data plan I already have?

Can I switch back to my grandfathered unlimited G1 data plan?
[HTC Sensation] antiregister11:
Look at my attachment from page 2.. it says $18.
[HTC Sensation] esincho:
Those discounts And promos are for new customers like every other company.
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
I did that when I got my vibrant. I had previously upgraded my g1 to the android data plan in order to get the visual voicemail (which I ended up ditching for google voice anyway), but it was the same price and all of that stuff. When I upgraded to get my vibrant on amazon wireless I had to upgrade my data plan to then $30 data plan. But after I got the device I called and told them that I wanted my grandfathered data plan, and they didn't even try to talk me out of it, they just said "ok". I simply told them it didn't make sense that i'd be paying more for the same data, and i would also be losing my 400 free texts in the process. I don't know if they're still big on letting people hold onto their old data plans so you might want to call first just to confirm if they can still do it. They way I see it, they will do anything to keep us happy. Retention is key for them.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
They clearly state in the twitter message it is for new customers AND new 2 year agreements.

That means upgrades, no?
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Ah good to know. Thanks.

So yes, it DOES change the plan you're forced to select.

But you're basically at the mercy of T-Mobile to switch back :(
[HTC Sensation] catrepair:
I got my phone at wallymart 148.00plus tax on that amount, l bought my son a 19.00 phone from T Mobile and the tax was on the full retail of the phone. 119.00. I returned the store I bought it at and they charged me a 25.00 restocking fee. The cost of the phone was only 30.00 so I just kept it.

NO more t Mobile storefront purchases for me.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Would T-Mobile price match Wal-Mart?

(The nearest Wal-Mart to me is quite far.)

And does T-Mobile charge tax if you order by phone?

I just think charging tax on the FULL price of the phone is absolutely ridiculous.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
I went to Costco and they had the same price as T-Mobile:

$250 + $50 tax

Ridiculous.

Wal-Mart is really far so I just said F*ck it:

Ordered through Amazon, $179, 0 tax, 0 shipping, arrives Tuesday! :cool:
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
Alright I just ordered the phone online on a line that doesn't have data and it didn't require me to get a data plan...does anyone know why?
[HTC Sensation] baraider:
I have a family plan with 3 lines on it. The main ones are me, my wife. Additional line is for another family member.

My wife and family member's line are out of contract. Mine is not until later this year. (Sept). I'm using a Blackberry with a $25 data plan on it. The plan is like $59 for 700 minutes.

I like to get the Sensation for me, something Android 4G for my wife. What is the best way to go about this?

My thinking is to upgrade my wife phone with the Sensation, upgrade the 3rd line with another Android phone and get the cheapest $99 plan.

Today has a promotional $10 off data plan for a year. Should I do it in store or on the phone/web?
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
The SENSATION50 promo is online only I believe.

But the father's day $120 credit is in store and today only I think.

Try going in store and seeing if they will give you both.
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
I currently have a Vibrant on a TMO personal plan. Can I sign up for a Sensation on a new, separate individual plan, and then cancel the Vibrant contract? Or are they smarter than to let me do that?

I did call TMO customer retention but I'm not upgrade eligible, so the best they would do is $450 for a new Sensation and keep my current plan.

Edit: Called Customer Retention again, and the CSR offered me a Sensation for $257 total, free expedited shipping, and keep my current plan. I can likely sell my Vibrant for $150, so I jumped. :)
[HTC Sensation] LoS HimSelF:
how many months the first CSR person told you , you had to wait? i am thinking upgrading but the TMO rep told me i have to wait 22 months! anyone else heard this, when i had Blackberries i was re-up for 2 yrs all the time and get full upgrade discount, have they changed their policy in the last 8 months?! gonna call tomm and see who i can get to sell me the phone at full upgrade price.

-LoS
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
I've only been on TMO for 11 months. The standard policy is 22 months for upgrade eligibility, but earlier this year they came out with an "early upgrade" deal which kicks in at 12 months that provides a smaller discount. I'm still short of that, but the first CSR said he would give me that early upgrade price and take $100 off the full price, so $450. When I called again I got a CSR who also owns a Vibrant, and understood the frustrations of the phone. He was more accomodating.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Wow! Fast shipping. Ordered Thursday evening and it arrived Monday morning at 11am.

I've been using my new phone and have 0 problems whatsoever. Using the old sim from my Nexus One and it works fine, even on 4G.

Ordering from Amazon has been a flawless and perfect experience, just like it always is. :)
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
You should be able to sell your vibrant for much more than that on ebay.
[HTC Sensation] raydm:
grab one at craiglisty for 400 :) sealed
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
I'd based that on local CL listings, but eBay may offer more. Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] ahoslc:
Walmart

2 year upgrade $150 Walmart after everything :)
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
Is that before or after any mail in rebates? I'm purchasing mine on Friday, and would buy it there instead of amazon if it's $150 +tax out the door. I'm upgrading a line, not a new customer.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
His post was misleading

When he says "2 year upgrade $150 Walmart after everything", what he really means is "2 year upgrade $150 + Tax Walmart after everything". They have to charge tax, which makes online the best place to get it :cool:
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
Well I was planning on getting it on amazon wireless for $179 w/o tax. But this $150 might be a better deal even with tax, plus I get it right then and there instead of waiting over the long dreaded weekend for it to arrive.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Be careful:

T-Mobile charges tax on the FULL price of the phone (ie $600), so you might be in for some bill shock at Wal-Mart too.

And Amazon was great: I ordered Thursday night, and it arrived Monday morning (2 business days). If you order today, it could arrive Thursday (2 business days)!

That's why I chose Amazon over Wirefly, because of the 2 day shipping. Wirefly just says "shipping free", which could be 5-10 days, who knows?
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
my walmart didn't even charge me a upgrade fee.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
It comes on the first month's bill.

It's T-Mobile charge, not Wal-Mart/Costco/Amazon etc
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
Are you Amazon Prime? If so, you might want to mention that when describing your shipping. Lots of people aren't.
[HTC Sensation] LuckyJ26:
So I got mine from tmobile the other day and I paid $250 + $40.47 tax + $18 upgrade fee... Should I return it and pay the $50 restocking fee and get it at walmart it Amazon? Any recommendations?
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
I am a prime member but all orders from amazon wireless include free 2nd day shipping. There's isn't another shipping option.
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
Grrr, I hope that's not the case. That's a lot of taxes if you ask me.
[HTC Sensation] alodar1:
Yeah, me too. Ordered g2x the exact same way. Only complaint....I li e in Seattle...shipment left phoenix, for Louisville...before coming to Seattle on Saturday morning...where it sat til Monday.

But it got here. Ordered the sensation yesterday the same way. Hoping for a trip to Florida this time....but it will be here on Thursday, no matter what
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
I asked about a restocking fee when I got my upgrade from TMO on Sat. and the CSR said if I returned it within the remorse period there's no fee. Might be different for a new contract, if that's what you got.
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
I bought my Vibrant from Amazon last July for $99. About a week later Amazon Wireless was offering it for $.01. Amazon used to have a policy that if a price dropped within 30 days they would refund the difference. So I called them. They said 1) that policy was changed and no longer applies, and 2) I bought my phone from Amazon, not Amazon Wireless, which were not the same, and have different policies. I don't know if that's changed now, but it's something to be aware of. The devil is always in the details.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Yup. Free shipping for everyone on Amazon!
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
The $18 fee is for everyone since it's a T-Mobile fee that appears on the first bill.

So you paid $250 + $40 tax, or $290

On Amazon it's $180, no tax, a savings of $110.

With a $50 restocking fee, you would save $60.

Not really worth the hassle in my opinion, especially since you get the option of going into a physical store if there's anything wrong.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Yep, that no longer applies. But there is a 30 day full refund period, so I suppose it's a 30-day price guarantee:

http://wireless.amazon.com/help/200307850

Do you have a price guarantee?

If a price changes on an item you have already purchased, we are not able to refund the difference. We do, however, consistently work to maintaining competitive prices on everything we carry.

What is your return policy?

You may return items in new condition sold and fulfilled by AmazonWireless within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Items should be returned in their original product packaging and must be unopened or in new condition. AmazonWireless will pay for the return shipping.​

And yes, Amazon and Amazon Wireless are two completely different entities. Which sucks a lot because I have Amazon promotional credit and gift cards, which can't be used on Amazon Wireless.
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
Can you clarify how the TMO 14-day remorse period overlaps with the Amazon Wireless 30 day refund period? I'm not sure right now but my recollection is returning everything and starting over with no penalty wasn't an option for me by the time I realized the situation. It may have been 2 weeks after I bought it that the price went down to a penny. Just curious for future reference.
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
I upgraded and I already got my bill it wasn't on it. and on my wal-mart recipt its says $0 upgrade fee.

edit: I went through my bill online still no sign of that charge.
[HTC Sensation] pixel-painter:
Bought mine at Costco for 250 w/50 rebate as upgrade, and a new line for my wife for 179.00 no rebate. Costco does not charge full tax, but only on the sale amount, they are also giving away a free plantronics btooth and they never charge activation fee's... you get it credited on the next bill.

They are probably the most lenient company when it comes to returns or remorse as well....no restock fees.
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
Just talked to Walmart and the sale is still on for $148 and the tax is only on the $148 not the full price of the phone. If that's the case then I'm getting it from wally world.

Sent from my new blazing fast thunderbolt. 18Mbs is no joke. ;)
[HTC Sensation] steve austin:
is this for real?

I had to offer my first born to t-mobile to bring the phone down to $225 (and a differed $130 broken down over three billing periods). I just went to Amazon, like I read here, and they are offering a mid term upgrade of only $179?!? That price is better than if I was at the end of my 2-year agreement. Is this really real?

If so, I too want to keep the plan that i have with no changes. How is everyone going about this? Thanks in advance.
[HTC Sensation] steve austin:
is this a new sale or upgrade price? just trying to clarify and go the cheapest route. thanks.
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
The dude at Walmart said it was the same price. You may want to call ahead to get the details. The guy I talked to sounded busy.
[HTC Sensation] Five0nIt:
i got it for 148.88 as an upgrade.
[HTC Sensation] empiricalis:
Just a warning that people who go to Wal-Mart or RadioShack or Costco tend to get their accounts messed up and have to go to corporate stores to get it fixed. I see it every day. Buyer beware.
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
Just dial 611 and they can revert everything back. T-mo has the best customer service on the planet.
[HTC Sensation] LuckyJ26:
Thanks a lot! As for Amazon, is it possible to stick with my current data plan and not upgrade to the $30 plan?
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
this I hit 611 on my phone right after I left wal-mart. to make sure nothing plan wise had been changed.
[HTC Sensation] waveznyc1:
I paid $112 @ letstalk.com and free over night shipping

149 plus they gave me 25% off and NO TAX for NY
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
?

Are you saying they're offering a $179 price prior to 22 months? What sort of "upgrade" is required, or can you keep your current plan?

Edit: I just went through the order process online and they do check upgrade eligibility.
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Hahaha! The price went UP on Amazon. It's now $199 for new customers *and* upgrades. Haha! :D
[HTC Sensation] Paul22000:
Just got my T-Mobile bill for the next month.

Check out the picture below for proof of the $18 "Upgrade Fee" that is indeed charged by T-Mobile, regardless of where you get your phone.

At least I get to keep my plan?...
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
That six never showed up on my bill. But then again t Mobile recently told me I still qualify for upgrade . So maybe Wal-Mart messed up and sold me the phone for $148 without upgrade
[HTC Sensation] mennalus:
Got my Sensation on the way... I called TMO customer service and told them I was going to go get an iPhone... They gave me an ok deal on the S4G - $175 for the phone, free ground ups shipping, no upgrade activation fee junk. Plus they moved me to a rate plan that has unlimited text/data (2gb before throttle) for my two lines for as much as I was paying before. (Prior, I had unlimited data, but only 300 text, and 400 text for my wife (she has a dumbfone... she doesn't have data still).
[HTC Sensation] wideasleep1:
Upgrade fee was NOT on my bill, but was paid when I got them at Wallyworld.
[HTC Sensation] Ahanix:
Obviously your mileage may heavily vary here... But I wanted to share my quick story with all of you...

Since Friday I have been debating whether to upgrade from my Nexus one to the Sensation or not. I decided to pull the trigger, and walked over to Walmart

I had never done an upgrade through Walmart, and didn't really want to wait another week to save $20 through Wirefly. After spending an hour total in Walmart, I got fed up with their horrible service, and not being able to find my account I decided to go home.

I added the Sensation to my cart for Wirefly, was about to order, but decided I would call T-Mobile directly and talk to their retention team.

After calling in a couple times and getting disconnected once, I got on the line with an awesome agent. I explained to him that Wirefly was having a deal for $129 with Free Shipping. He put me on hold for a minute and came back with this information

He said that he would be able to give me the Sensation for $250, and then he would credit my bill for $200 which would also give me the option to do the $50 mail in rebate. So my total out the door cost would be $50 + Processing Fee's with free Overnight Shipping.

Pretty much I will be paying processing fee's for the phone once the rebate comes back.

Obviously I know the above is hard to believe, but I will post screenshots as soon as I have them.

Order date: 07/03/2011

T-Mobile estimated delivery date: 07/06/2011

Item name: HTC SENSATION 4G CARBON GREY KIT HTC SENSATION 4G CARBON GREY KIT

Quantity: 1
[HTC Sensation] NYCguy2020:
For new customers and upgrades wirefly has a great deal that can't be beat..here is the link http://www.wirefly.com/eCommerce/Sp...b8ce404303907496a59009067a&showcustblock=true

Can't beat $99.99 + free shipping.
[HTC Sensation] hdurina:
Awesome! Thanks for the link. It will be great if you can share where you found the link and what promotion this is.
[HTC Sensation] hdurina:
Right now, the rate is $129.99, no tax...unless of course someone is following the previously posted link for $99.99. Here's what I did - I used Bank of America's "add it up" program to get a $50 cash back. This brings the price down to $79.99, no tax!

I tried to be smart and asked to couple the $99.99 deal and the cash back, but unfortunately it didn't work out...so, getting the phone for $79.99

Haven't done this yet...but I'm sure if you are upgrading your contract, you can call the loyalty department at Tmobile and have the activation fee waived. Will post an update once I do that.

This again can be taken care of apparently by calling the wirefly customer service...I have the "keep my plan" on my order for no charge of course
[HTC Sensation] mpow57:
I believe you about the phone for 50 shipped. They did the same for me after complaining about the awful experience I was having trying to order the phone with the promo code that magically did not work for upgrades. Told them I've been a customer for over 10 years and that I was about to switch to Verizon because my contract was up. Needless to say, I'm loyal to good ol T-Mobile again :)
[HTC Sensation] NYCguy2020:
No problems.this is like an insider thing for friends and family of wirefly employees.i was given that link by a friend who knows somebody who works there..:p.

Use it while you can.This offer won't last forever.Oh,and hit that thanks button if it helped you save some money...lol

Happy 4th of July!
[HTC Sensation] mrbkkt1:
Is there any way to get the sensation and keep my current plan? Paying 20 bucks more a month for 24 months isn't cost effective for me. 59 bucks, 500 min, unlimited text, and 5g data.