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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
Thank you Ticklemepinks!

You are right, SO RIGHT and I do appreciate the heads up. I actually do have an upgrade that I'll have available next week (on the line I would have switched to) so they just changed the number to that one and told me that the order may/may not process early OR when they get the phones. I"ll call them the day the upgrade is available in the system just to make sure everything is a GO so the order isn't sitting in limbo AND as long as I activate on the right line and leave it, I'm all good.

I surely didn't see that fine ass print and have never heard of such a thing (the Shack used to let you transfer just like dealing directly with Sprint) but I'm glad it was called to my attention. I'm far from mentally challenged and honestly, they should make an attempt to make it very clear (maybe above the box you put the phone number into) that this is the hard and fast policy rather than just having it lumped into the fine print of the agreement.

The way the supervisor I talked to put it was that "IF" the carrier doesn't show in the system that the device was deactivated and re-activated on the other line, then Wirefly wouldn't know BUT that is an expensive "IF" so I wasn't gonna gamble. This was a case of me wanting to rush into it and not be jealous of those getting on day one. In the long run though... I did save over a hundred bucks so I still win.... even after losing. :D :D

Thanks again
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ruhnie:
hie

I ran into this issue recently when trying to change my existing number over to a new penny phone I got on amazon wireless. It turned out that Sprint was actually unable/unwilling to change out the numbers since I didn't purchase the new phone from them. Or so they said anyway. If they had done it, I would have gotten dinged for $350 from Amazon. So what I did was opened a new line with the new phone, then closed my old line by porting the number to Google Voice. Now I always have the number I want on GV and can switch phones/lines at my discretion.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lucidox:
I just did an upgrade from my OG EVO 4G through Wirefly. I didn't see anywhere in the form where you could specify a different line on my family plan, so I'd assume you have to use the upgrade on the one you initially choose. You can choose the line by typing your zip and cell # in the "Am I eligible" dialog on the first page.

That being said, you may be able to switch the new phone to use a different phone number by going to Sprint.com and typing its identification numbers to a phone number change form. Not sure where the numbers would be on the LTE, but on my OG EVO, it was underneath the battery.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] yokken:
GUYS. GUYS. GUYS. GUYS. GUYS.

I just got off a Live Chat with Wirefly because there was a mixup with my Sprint account holder info yesterday but I got it all fixed. Everything has been cleared. Here's where it gets interesting:

Uhhhhh... am I going to get my phone before it even launches!? I paid for FedEx 2-day... Oh boy. This just got really exciting.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gpz1100:
That information only becomes fact once you have a tracking # with active scans :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] yokken:
Yeah, I know. I don't believe it anyway. "ESTIMATED" shipping date, yeah that's an estimate alright!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SilentSummer:
Tracking # or GTFO.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] brennen.exe:
Hey guys, I've been keeping tabs on Amazon Wireless and they just posted their EVO 4G LTE link today for pre-order.

WORTH NOTING: Free Activation. Free 2-Day Shipping. No Tax. $150. PRICE MATCH-- they will match Wirefly's $120, w/ free activation. Best deal, no?

Edit: It comes with a free gift too: [FREE GIFT] AmazonBasics Micro USB Universal Car Charger with Micro to Mini USB Adapter and Nokia Barrel Adapter.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
Dead deal now :rolleyes:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] crazyjoezx:
Also to note, amazon has 30day returns on cell phones...so if you get the black one..and the white one comes out two weeks later.... ;)

Now only if they had a buy back program like BB :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] yokken:
How do you get them to price match?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
Free activation for "New Lines of service" but if they are matching, hell, I could use this gift card for Amazon I have been sitting on since Christmas. Add more to my clusterf#$% 4G LTE pre-order conundrum. :D I may just leave my order as is, with Wirefly but thanks for the headup. This is good for folks late to the game.

*I wonder if Amazon is going to keep the $150 and price match after release day?

---------- Post added at 06:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:59 PM ----------

Yeah, I heard BB was $110, that is great but I'm just gonna do fleaBay. :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] brennen.exe:
Amazon has a list of other vendors that they will price match against. They guarantee their price for 14 days after the item you order is shipped. I doubt they will keep the price match after release day, but if they do it likely won't last long. Honestly I should wait for the inevitable $100, $49, or .01c deal this summer or back-to-school, but I have no more patience.

Yeah, I was thinking of those who are considering the switch over to Sprint, but thanks for correcting me.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
yea quite curious. I am on hold with amazon, they said they unless they can find the price directly on the site. No match for you.

I am getting tired of the preorder circus at this point, but I trust amazon more than wirefly. I have returned numerous items with no problems to amazon. So the extra 2 weeks that amazon offers over wirefly is worth it.

Funny thing is I pulled up the link in the first post.

http://www.wirefly.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=26987_2a88eea39e064e86a7467ebaf4eda2c9

And now the F&F price is 139.99. Doh... Looks like the party is over.So the price matching might not have happened anyway. :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] brennen.exe:
Still $10 bucks, for now, but we have to wait until the phones ship.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] crazyjoezx:
Wait...the buy back program is $110??
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
Just "heard" that but I didn't check for my self since I'm getting from FF for $120.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] crazyjoezx:
Found this on their site...

How much does the Buy Back program cost?

Here's a rundown of the prices for the Buy Back program, as of May 15, 2011. Please see your product's detail page for the exact amount.

PRODUCT	PRODUCT PRICE	BUY BACK PROGRAM PRICE

Prepaid Mobile Phones	$199.99 or less	$9.99

Prepaid Mobile Phones	$200 or more	$29.99

Contract Mobile Phones	$349.99 or less	$39.99

Contract Mobile Phones	$350 or more	$59.99

NOTE: In store only, you can save 50% on the Buy Back program when you purchase it along with Geek Squad® Black Tie™ protection.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Misc/Buy-Back-FAQ/pcmcat232000050000.c?id=pcmcat232000050000
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Getting really fed up with wirefly! Order taken 4days longer than supposed to cuz of mistakes on their end. Crap. Will have to clarify later, just got swamped.

So, I preordered Evo and a Gnex on Tuesday. Figured Gnex be here today. I didn't have/know the sprint account password. I did know the answer to secret question. Original re on Tuesday said it'd be OK. Today, it didn't show. Checked email. Email from wirefly showed both items still in cart. I called wirefly. They said they were unable to process cuz they didn't have PW, and rep tried with security question. He said even with security question answered correct, still couldn't process. I got the account holder to spend hours figuring and resetting sprint PW cuz she couldn't remember. She should have been sleeping cuz she works graveyard (but is excited about Gnex I'm buying her lol) . She missed out on much sleep, got password reset. So again, I call wirefly back (3rd time dealing with them, and they all have awful English and poor phone reception)

So, 3rd call, after having to reset PW and BS, and this guy asks for security question. I tell him (just as I did the first 2). And he says good enough, order processed.

I'm like, 'are you EFFIN kidding me?!'. So, I still don't feel very confident that things are in order now. And either way, my money was pulled from account already. Just don't feel great about how things have gone so far. Even just having reps proficient in English would be a tad more reassuring.

**fingers crossed**

Edit: to be clear. I'm not faulting wirefly for ne not knowing/not having access to my password. Bit I do fault them for telling me it not necessary and security question answer was good enough, then find out it's not good enough. Then have another rep tell me I needed it when first one said I don't. Then have 3rd one say he processed order without PW, just security answer. I have no idea who to believe and am not feeling very confident/good about wirefly at this point.

And for gods sake,...get a call center in US. Talking to people in such broken English, halfway around the world, certainly doesn't inspire much confidence, either.

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Señor Poo:
New Price of $139

Updated OP to reflect new price :rolleyes:

Knew the deal wouldn't last.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Señor Poo:
What happened?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gpz1100:
Wirefly

$119.99

$36 activation

-$10 google wallet

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$145.99

Amazon

$150

$36 activation

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$186 total

For $40, i'm not sure the additional 14 return days are really worth it...?

Edit: Amazon's activation credit appears to be for new lines only according to the text on the evo lte page.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] edgarmoreno1:
I did not order from them, after I was on hold for 1 hour and half hour setting up account for pre order, they asked me for my social security number. No way was that going to happen. They said it was to verify my account with sprint, I gave them my security code for sprint and my credit card number, buy canceled after they asked for social. Ordered from sprint to be more safe.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Very good point. I'm feeling like this 119 is a really shady deal. I feel even worse that I gave them my MOMS SS #, as I was upgrading her to Gnex for mothers day. :mad:

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gpz1100:
I've ordered tons from amazon and have full confidence in them. I rather pay them the additional $30 and know that if I have any issue what so ever in the first 30 days, it will be completely hassle free.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] brennen.exe:
No tax through Amazon. Wirefly I think you pay tax based on the retail cost and state you are in, depending on your state's sales tax. (Correct me if I'm wrong, I thought I had to pay once in the past). Also, Wirefly is no longer $119, and even when it was it was only $119 for select zip codes. And again, price matching with Amazon.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chuunarusamurai:
The first bill will probably not be due until July, I remember when I upgraded to an Evo from the sprint store, they had done the same thing to my bill, but what had happened was sprint gave an extra month to pay the bill. This fee is similar to paying a months first rent before moving in, I'm sure that's what they meant by "access charge"
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
There was no sales tax charged, it was "regional" but I know I did it and many others did as well that don't live in the zip codes that were "really" seeing that $119 price.

I will admit, the soc number was a little weird the first time I bought from them... I actually refused at first and had to get a supervisor on the line to confirm that there really was no other way to put the order through. Now... in their defense ("monthly rental fee comment aside :D) I would rather them MAKE SURE I am who I say I am when I order and they actually are being required by Sprint to verify. They don't have any information to prove we are who we say we are so I chilled out and gave it to them.

I'm not sure about calling it "shady" but then again, if Amazon/Best Buy/Target had of come online sooner with their pre-order pricing, I too would have probably done one of those other vendors (even though I have bought from Wirefly before) but I'm happy with saving as much as I did and knowing that everything will be just fine. They are no Amazon, but they'll do... :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Imprezed:
You may want to check your order. I just logged in and I don't have an access charge being charged to me. They have it broken down to "SPRINT SERVICE CHARGES: TO BE BILLED LATER BY SPRINT" and mine only shows the 36 dollar activation fee which is expected. I nabbed the 119 dollar deal to. Can't Wait!

---------- Post added at 11:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:06 PM ----------

I was charged no sales tax. 127.98 with the 2 day shipping. The ss# is strange but it is a requirement from sprint as I had to give it to them when I upgraded to sprint last year. I was told it was for a credit check but I've used wire fly 4 times now and haven't had my identity stolen(knocks on wood).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Well actually an interesting story about SS# and Wirefly. I purchased a samsung flip phone back in 2004 with Tmobile service through wirefly. They got my SS#, but said no sorry you already have 4 lines tied to this one. :eek:

Imagine my surprise, especially since I never had Tmob and I was switching from MCI to Tmobile. Well so I faxed wirefly my DL and SS card to verify. They called Tmobile, which took its sweet time shutting down the fraudulent account.

Then of course I call Tmobile to find out who the eff was using my SS#. Of course they refused to tell me, probably covering their ass. Eventually, a rep felt bad for me and gave me the guys info. Irony was this guy lived in a nicer neighborhood (drove by the house) and 11 miles away from my house at the time. :eek:

Filled out a police report, they promptly arrested the guy which was another surprise. Then it took a while for the case to go to court. I was in another state, when it finally made it to court. I flew in, but guess what Tmobile refused to appear since they said they had no record of it :mad: And furthermore they refused an Illinois subpoena (I assume the prosecutor sent it), since they said they are not based out of there.

Funny, opening a Tmob account is how this all started. In court the prosecutor was not the same one I had talked to a year or so back. He was shocked I was there lol. Hes like oh oops...cause the case just flat out got dismissed, thanks for coming. I did get to see the mexican dude that has been using (potentially could still be) my SS# before it was even issued to me.

Yea I will never use Tmobile ever. Not that the other companies wouldn't pull the same ****, but fact is Tmobile is the one that did screw me. Since I think they just wiped the fraud account even thou there was a criminal investigation going on.

Good Times....so giving wirefly your SS# might be the least of your worries.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
Well damn, good thing they asked to verify you were you or it would have just kept going. Good illustration of how they really are protecting the customer and carrier but it does feel so strange giving it to them.

Thanks for sharing.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] purock:
My sentiments exactly. Especially now that Wirefly upped the price to $139.00. I have no worries with Amazon. They don't hassle you if you have an issue, they ship great. Price match guarantee (which I wonder if they'll match the $139.00 wirefly price).

I did have my order through Sprint originally, but cancelled it to save $64.00 w/ Amazon. On top of that Amazon will throw in a universal USB car charger.

I can wait the extra few days to get my phone, but feel better about saving $64.00 instead of being impatient (which I usually am).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] URABUS0924:
Just logged into my Wirefly account to check on my pre-order and now it says "Ships in 2 - 3 Weeks, pending approval". Does everyone else's say that as well?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] brennen.exe:
Wirefly just sent me an email asking me to complete my order with them, and to entice me they threw this coupon code for a free bluetooth headset in. Anyone is welcome to use it; looks pretty generic, so I'm sure it will work more than once.

WIREFLYBLUE83
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
Mine doesn't say that, which could be good or a bad thing for me.

See below....
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
What exactly did you have to "complete" that you wouldn't have done before or did you not pre-order? I'm confused... :confused:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] URABUS0924:
Mine is still waiting on Order Verification and I placed my order on the 7th. :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gpz1100:
Regarding the car charger that amazon ships. It's quite useless to charge this phone. It's 500mA rated. Pick up a 1A charger for cheap at monoprice.com. The one I got from them for the evo a few years back has worked quite well.

What I wonder, is if like the evo, the evo lte works off the battery at all times, even when charging. Or if they changed the logic so that when plugged in, power is used to operate the device, and what's left is used for charging....?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] detcup4evr:
Mine looks like yours also, No mention of time line I ordered on the 8th. When did you guys order?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Imprezed:
Mine says	"Approved - Awaiting Inventory", I ordered yesterday Morning.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MikeG_EVO:
I see the price comparisons in this thread and am debating trying to get the $119+36 activation fee from Wirefly or the $149, no activation fee from Amazon. It looks to me that the $10 google wallet credit is activated when you activate google wallet on phone, and would not matter who you buy it from. If you look at the details in the photo below, it does not mention who you buy it from in the fine print. They offered a similar promo with the nexus and still do I believe. That is what I am hoping...I still am thinking Amazon might be the better option.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] phiphiJR:
Mine is the same as mrrogers1. Ordered around 5PM CST yesterday evening.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] brennen.exe:
Ah, sorry for the confusion, I didn't order through Wirefly, I cancelled my order.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gpz1100:
I plan on unloading mine on ebay. It's one step below excellent condition, with a new 3500mah battery. Should be able to get a good price.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SilentSummer:
Exactly what it says for me since Tuesday morning.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] purock:
FYI, The activation fee is only waived on Amazon if you starting a new account with Sprint. If you are upgrading a phone on an existing account, you'll still have that $36 Activation Fee.

I was told by Amazon that I will get charged the $36.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] w3r3wolv3s:
Mine too, ordered 2 on the 9th.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] atlgator:
No way am I getting this until LTE goes live

Had it ordered, and then cancelled it. And I'm in Atlanta, no less.

Sprint has the worst current mobile data infrastructure of any of the big 4 US carriers. For them to charge a $10 "smart phone fee" (used to be a "4G fee" until that was laughed off) is absurd and frankly immoral.

Once their Atlanta LTE network is turned on and speed tests performed, I'll reconsider this phone. Unless I'm on ATT by then...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
Although true, every other carriers is still significantly more expensive. I recently priced out the big ones (Verizon, AT&T), and I'd pay about $30 more per month for a lesser plan (less minutes, capped data).

So Sprint still wins. If money was no object, I'd likely be on AT&T or Verizon. But it is for me, so I will gladly stay with Sprint and hope for the best with this new LTE network. If they're using that Smartphone fee to pay for the network upgrade, I'll gladly contribute.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Yea, basically agree with this. Sprint's plans are just cheaper especially with the unlimited Data. Plus if you have any sort of employer discount applied, your 10$ fee would be offset.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MikeG_EVO:
I missed that part. Now off to see if I can cancel...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Where's the guy who preordered with WF, then cancelled his order, then went to sprint to preorder and was told his upgrade has been used, then couldn't get WF to fix it.

I would really like to know how that panned out, as I'm considering cancelling, as well, considering the weeks+ delay they're now talking about.

Please report back.

Thanks

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] flex360:
sometimes it pays not to be cheap

i went the most secure way. cost a bit more, but i feel safe and secure about my purchase

peace of mind is no price :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kidromulous:
Again based on what my sprint source told me yesterday I am praying for you wirefly folks. Most of those orders will likely be late because of very high demand. Sprint is withholding originally promised inventory due to pre orders. Those who have already been told it will be two weeks late this is due to the s4 shortage.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
Hope he comes out to say something BECAUSE as I understand it (yeah, I could be dead wrong), the upgrade can't be taken away until the device is actually activated UNLESS you ordered from Sprint. I know the upgrade is "used" immediately when you go through Sprint because it happened to me and I had to have them roll it back. :p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
I am not that guy, but I did (stay at a holiday inn) :) preorder from wirefly. And when you go to their site.

http://www.wirefly.com/upgrades/

It shows that i am eligible now. Then I went to Sprint's site.

https://manage.sprintpcs.com/specialoffers/RebateWelcome.do

And it shows I am eligible now.

You could just place your preorder with Sprint, and they will tell you right away if it doesn't go through. If it does, call WF to cancel.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
@LTevo

Good point. Didn't even think of that.

I was just on the phone with WF for >30min. The girl got a supervisor to look into possible extended waits, and kept putting me on hold while her supervisor dug deeper (or gave the appearance of digging deeper) and couldn't find any updated info saying it wouldn't ship on 18th. She even asked for my # and said shed call me if she found anything out.

Ship date was NOT the primary concern of my call. I called because when I went online to look at ship date, it said order not processed, debit card NSF, needs customer action. So, essentially they're saying not enough money and phone is not ordered. I ordered when it was 120$. Ordered Evo and a Gnex. Total 270$. 270 was taken from my card. It's a prepaid card I put 300 on just for the phones. I had to call wirefly 2days after ordering to verify something and the price went up during that period.

So, they took 270$ on the 9th.

But now when I go onto their site to check status, it says total is 290 and they're unable to process.

(There was just enough on my card to get phones at orig price, that why I got a prepaid visa, for ordering phones) So I added 40$ to my card just to be safe after seeing price go up. Still, it says my order is not processed.

THAT is why I called. It's got me a bit freaked out, cuz according to website, I don't have a phone on hold. According to customer service, everything is fine and all they needed was the 270 they already got.

So, who to believe? Website? CSR? Ultimately, at this point all I have is their word, and nothing to prove it on website. Very troubling. Got me feeling REALLY nervous about the whole thing..

Sorry post so long. If I coulda summed it up a shorter way, I would have.

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
This continuously makes me glad I decided on Best Buy instead of Wirefly. I just need to go early Friday morning and I'll have myself a phone.

Wirefly sounds very fishy, although I have little doubt you all will get your phones.