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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LuBi:
Yes, BB will PM Target.com at 149.99 then apply a -50$ instant credit for an activation promo that ends on 06/07/12 (YMMV). This brings your total before taxes to $100 so unless your local taxes are more then $19.99 you're in good shape. There is more you can do to lower the price but you've already beat WF F&F and you have your phone in hand.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] eXplicit815:
What does the $9.99 Black Tie Protection cover, and for how long?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
Black Tie covers everything except lost or stolen phones. Cosmetic blemishes, cracked screen, water damage etc they will replace it free of charge with zero deductible. It also comes with some security software than locks your phone and sounds an alarm when its stolen and gives the phones location via GPS. With sprints TEP monthly fees going up along with their deductibles, I just couldn't justify paying it anymore... Oh and its $9.99 monthly.

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] roundaway:
When was the $119.99 offered by WF? I paid the $149 and am about to activate but want to try and get the price down. Also noticed a banner on their web page says free Sprint Activation through 6/7.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] thefudd:
I cancelled my wirefly order after they sent me an email saying they would deliver by this friday the 8th...

I couldn't wait and just drove over to the sprint store and paid full price :) glad I did... so impressed with this phone
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leebo:
You guys are so lucky, not just to alleyway have your phones, but also to have more spending cash than me. I can't afford to pay $130 more just to get it 4 days early.

My WF price was $119. Minus about $100 to sell my OG on Ebay, I guess it will come to about $19 plus tax.

So if anyone comes up with any interesting stories about trying to get out of the activation fee, please share. Successful or not.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
You keep mentioning black tie. Is it not 9.99 per month for 24 months? at a total cost of $240. That is not much of a deal.

Especially, when you can get the ESRP part of TEP at $4/mo. Total cost 96$.

The only thing I believe the TEP doesn't cover is water damage (and obviously not loss or stolen). And someone can correct me if i am wrong? No deductible for repairs and/or new phone if they can't repair it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ptrd:
Also they might give you (99 per cent) a refurbished phone from bby
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] IIIMik3:
So mid-day this past saturday, i got an email from Wirefly saying they were trying to activate my phone, but that they needed my sprint account pin. I didn't see this email till 2 hrs later, but i called them and gave it to them. He said everything worked and that i would receive my phone either Monday or Tuesday and that i should expect an email with my tracking number in the next 24hrs. 24hrs goes by and nothing.

This morning (mon) i check my order status on the website and it says awaiting inventory. I'm like great, i'm guessing that since i didn't respond IMMEDIATELY to their email on saturday (as if 2 hrs was too long of a wait) they passed my phone on to the next person, and by the time i responded they were out of phones, even though i ordered during the first couple hours of pre-ordering.

So i get on chat with a CSR and basically she says that that's exactly what happened, and that they expect another shipment by the end of the week. So I'm stuck waiting for a few more days! Upset, i just say ok, and left feeling frustrated once again.

fast forward to later this afternoon and i get an email saying my phone has shipped, and i now have a tracking number! thank goodness this whole fiasco is soon to be over!

Now hopefully i still get my free bluetooth headset that i'll never use. They said it would be in a seperate shipment, and would take 5-7 days.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pdelacr2:
I canceled my order today and went to an official Sprint store and picked up the EVO LTE with no pre-order. Making this reply with my new EVO LTE :-)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
You're right except for the name of Sprint's insurance. TEP is Total Equipment Protection and that's the $8, soon to be $11, option. The $4 only option is called ESR, Equipment Service and Repair.

Also, Best Buy's insurance can be brought down to $170 if paid in full, but still about twice as much as Sprint's $4 insurance. Best Buy's does cover water damage though...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Well actually I am right. :p

Maybe clarification needed. ESRP is one half of TEP. And ESRP is the service and repair part for $4.

The ERP is Equipment replacement going up to 9$.

http://insidesprintnow.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/reminder-new-tep-tiers-deductibles-in-june/
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
Well I've heard nothing but good reviews about Black Tie. Honestly $240 spread over a 2 year span isn't a lot of money to me. I wasn't aware of ESRP and I may have elected for that had I known. Maybe Black Tie isn't for everyone, but I figured I would give it a try and see how it works out. I may look into ESRP tho, thanks!!

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] oOflyeyesOo:
I got my LTE today from WF, I didn't get the bluetooth headset, but I didn't try to hard, and think I let the chat session die. I can't wait to get sense off here though!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] vulcZ:
Wondering if I'm screwed (at least for today). Just came home with my new WF Evo but it says not to turn it on, and instead follow the instructions on m receipt. Well, it says to call them during normal business hours, which we are not currently in :P Am I going to have to wait or is there a workaround to this? Thanks!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] oOflyeyesOo:
Just go into the chat with them, there is a activate spot to open a chat in your whereismyorder page.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] vulcZ:
Option to chat isn't there right now. Probably because it's not during their business hours. I called them, same thing, their CS center is closed and there was no option through the automated system that lets you activate your phone. Guess I have to wait till tomorrow. I'd hate to really screw something up by having Sprint activate it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] redwing13:
Has anyone had any success having Sprint waive the activation fee even though you ordered through Wirefly??

If so, what did you say or do?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] vulcZ:
I was able to activate my phone by calling Sprint, and I mentioned this to the rep. Unfortunately she couldn't do anything about it on the spot because apparently that's something that's billed at another time and directly to your account. So she recommended just calling after it appears on my next statement and there shouldn't be an issue removing it. I probably should have taken her name down, lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] redwing13:
nescou locutus

Alright sounds good. I'll have to try that
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leebo:
I was thinking of heading directly to Sprint when my phone finally arrives, and letting them activate it. My thinking is I may have a better chance of getting them to wave activation fee.

Is this even possible, or have I agreed to let WF activate it (in some fine print that I didn't notice)? Will Sprint tell me they can't activate it?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] roundaway:
Well I tried to be positive about the whole deal with WF, but while on chat trying to activate phones I just couldn't do it. CSR did check into the shipping fee on the invoice and agreed to fix it. However, no movement on matching their own better price of $119.99 vice the $149.99. Finally, even though Sprint has free activation he said I ordered my phone on 5/8 and it doesn't qualify. Told him they're being RMA'd.

Waited in total 3 hours at BB. $50 gift card per phone applied at purchase, and due to extended wait the manager price matched Target. $99.99 per phone activated and ready to go. $10 extra for the little heroc that could.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] willn333:
I know it has been said somewhere in this thread, but just to reiterate to you people who keep touting BB as an alternative..... Some of us do not want to be tied to purchasing something at BB. The $50 GC IS NOT THE SAME as cash. In my eyes, you are still putting out $149 cash for the phone. With WF, it is $119, PERIOD. I can spend that extra $30 on anything I want, I don't HAVE to go to BB.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] five40:
Hopefully Wirefly will have a wicked pre-order price on the Galaxy SIII

I'll cancel my EVO LTE order and get that instead. If it goes as expected i'll have my phone by thanksgiving LOL
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
I don't think you quite understand how it works, they gave (the last guy) him $149 price on the phone and then the $50, on the spot, to either be used right then and there OR used at a later date. Pretty sure most people are using them towards to purchase of the phone so they ARE NOT paying $149 cash for anything.

So yes, the GC is the sac if you are using it for something you were already buying ie. shiny new EVO 4G LTE and you never have to return to BB. ;)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] downsouthballa:
I just talked with sprint they say pre-orders shipping tomorrow first come basis.. Whoever ordered first :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SilentSummer:
After reading all these posts about folks talking to WF and getting the answers they are I think I will have to cancel tomorrow. Not to keen on their ToS and possible waiting an extended amount of time.

Will call them tomorrow and likely order from Amazon instead.

Edit: Looks like their ToS states if you change your plan.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ticklemepinks:
once again take with salt tho the initial pre-order game tomorrow's date I don't believe anything sprint reps tell me and I screen cap everything cuz sometimes they down right lie...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
If they ship on a first come, first serve basis, how screwed am I having pre-ordered just yesterday? I mean, I assume they can ship a LOT of phone tomorrow... Worst case scenario means I'll get mine Friday still I hope?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
Why is Sprint pre-order talk even on this thread? :confused: This if for Wire-fly orders
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Because many people that ordered thru wirefly are wisely switching to sprint and other parties. Do you have a vested interest?

Aren't you the same one who opened a thread stating everyone who buys this phone with no lte coverage is a sucker?

Edit: OT I just went and played with a one x and one s. The one s seemed way faster and smoother.

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
Maybe you should read it again, and please point out where I said " everyone who buys this phone with no lte coverage is a sucker"
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
How in the world... why would the One S be smoother?

I've played with both as well, and I much preferred the overall of the One X, however I certainly didn't find any performance differences. The overwhelming difference to me was the screen size. Performance seemed about even.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jcwxguy:
my order status now says "One or more of the items you ordered may have a slight delay in shipping.

Please see below for more information."
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
They all say that!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jcwxguy:
Mine had not said it before, It has just changed in the last few hours
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ragster:
Wait, so if I order this phone then activate it on another line I'm paying an etf? That was my plan since my lines contract isn't up until 7/1 lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
What did it say before?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jcwxguy:
I dont remember for sure but it was not what it has now
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
They all say that. The rest should read like this "Then under Estimated ship date:Awaiting Inventory Estimated delivery date:TBD

Some people have the Estimated delivery of 2-3 weeks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jcwxguy:
if you would have called sprint, asked for retention dept, and ask if there is a way to "buy out your contract" since you want to upgrade, they will tell you about a program they have where they can do that for $45 (depending on how long you have left on the contract, mine wasnt due for an upgrade until Sept.)

edit: if at first they dont do it, say thank you and try again :D (took me 4 times, but others have had success after the first try
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ragster:
Thanks! Will try this out. Probably going to cancel WF then lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ticklemepinks:
yep better cancel, if you do that u'll be paying 400 bucks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Dysrhythmic:
I also canceled WireFly for this reason. I ordered from Amazon instead. I had no problems using an upgrade from another line when I bought my Evo 3D last year.

Sprint stated that the 2 year contract and the upgrade eligibility are separate from each other.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ragster:
Yup, going to cancel tomorrow!

So Amazon won't charge an etf? Also does Amazon charge tax? Part of the reason I got it from Wirefly, $55 in tax for me at Sprint and Best Buy :(

Edit: Just found this on Amazon.

I need a new phone, but my line isn't eligible for an upgrade. Another line in my family account is eligible. Can I get a new phone for my line by using the upgrade of the other line in my family account?

While carriers may offer the option to swap upgrades between different lines on the same family account, this option isn't available through AmazonWireless. Phones purchased from AmazonWireless must remain on the line upgraded for 181 days. If you move the device to an alternate line within the first 181 days, you'd be subject to additional charges by AmazonWireless of up to $250 (per phone), plus applicable taxes.

Sorry for all the off topicness btw
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
Yeah like mrrogers said you actually come out less than $119.99. They price match the $149.99 price from other stores (Target) and THEN take off the $50 GC bringing the total down to $99.99 + tax... And im not sure what you mean when you say being tied to buying something from Best Buy?? You can have the gift card applied directly to the purchase price of the phone which is how you get it for $99.99.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Oh I am sure sprint will activate it. Then WF will pound you in the ass for not activating with them, and charge you $400 or something redonkulous.

I believe you have agreed to let WF activate it, there were enough warning labels on my evo saying i have to activate with WF. Even a blind man would have been hard pressed to not see it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] everyday17:
I think you're a little paranoid about WF. I ordered my Evo 3D through WF and activated on Sprint chat a year ago, and I plan on doing the same when my LTE arrives (if it arrives).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RyanInAj:
With all this talk about BB beating WF's price left, right and sideways, I'm surprised the ppl who ordered through BofA's Add It Up program haven't been chiming in more.

That's probably the best deal going on this device - 149.99 from WF then BofA gives you $50 cash back - $99.99 net price. No tax, no trading in old phones, no bullshitting BB employees and managers about price matching. Yes, it takes a month to get your $50 but at least it's cold hard cash thrown right into your account.

I wanted to cancel so bad, but I just couldn't give up the savings AND my older and very capable EVOs.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] crapid:
I went in to BB last night to see if I could get them to price match Target and apply the gift card to the purchase. They wouldn't budge on either, the manager was kind of smug when he told me they can't match online only prices, and that while I couldn't apply the gift card to the phone purchase, it's be great for anything else I wanted to buy there. My wife works retail, and was irritated that there were 5 employees helping two people, and nobody even acknowledged us for 10 minutes. She was also shocked that they willingly gave up a sale by refusing to price match. "Knowing" the phones will be delivered on Friday I just gave up. Obviously, at this point, it would make no sense shelling out an extra $200 to get my two phones 3 days early. I feel like I've admitted defeat in this whole thing, and just want it to be over.:(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
For what its worth it takes longer then a month. It took me 90 day to get any money into my "add it up" account, from previous purchases.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RyanInAj:
I did read that in the fine print, but for my argument's sake I went with 1 month - which is 100% possible.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jpkotor:
Got my Evo LTE finally. Chatted w/ WF to activate, was told to turn on device then chat ended. Phone is not activating. Now trying to chat again I get a message about unusually long hold times.

It never ends with these people.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
Wow that sucks!! I know for a FACT that they can directly apply the gift card to the purchase price of the phone! If you have a problem with them doing both price matching and $50 GC then you can always take the $50 GC have them apply it, then return later with a $149 ad and have them refund you the price match difference at the customer service counter (seen it done twice!). Im shocked at all the problems people are having with Best Buy and this phone. My experience was pretty painless (besides them only having 3 employees working the mobile dept with about 10 people waiting for help :mad:). They do try to get you to buy some of their overpriced cases and screen protectors but thats really about it. I would try a different store before throwing in the towel, but if your getting your phone in a few days then its probably not worth it lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Possibly, but whats the saying "Penny wise Dollar foolish". In trying to save 36$ by activating through Sprint, I wouldn't take the chance of violating some TOS w/ WF. Or possibly not even get the activation waived and still violating WF TOS.

Especially, when the penalty is potentially ($400). I am sure others can confirm this, when they received shipment of the WF order. There was a printed out sheet, specifically saying "not to take it to a sprint store".

And a big red sticker on the phone packaging saying "do not call sprint to activate"

Shoot I just escalated my phone call up Sprint's phone ladder, and they waived my activation fee.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
Ha! I called Sprint yesterday and was able to get a $80 service credit applied to my account for renewing my contract for two more years. I have to say this has been the most pleasant phone upgrade ive ever experienced lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Dude you are not alone. I called three different BBs, in two states. :(

The BB seems to be hit or miss with the person you get there.

And still no luck price matching. So i just finally threw my hands up and opened the WF box w/ my phone.

I figured only paid 20$ more at WF. So be it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] everyday17:
The $36 gets charged regardless, and nowhere in WF's terms of purchase does it say that you'll be charged if you don't activate through them.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Very nice.

I am happy for you and mad (cause i think i got denied once) at the same time. :D

How did you do that? Did you escalate to account services?

I have to call Sprint anyway for some other bs.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
Actually I called *2 from my phone but I was actually transferred to someone else with more authority after the initial CSR heard my story. I simply explained that I had been thinking about leaving Sprint for At&t to get the GNote and that I dont think its acceptable to penalize long time loyal customers by charging them $36 to activate a new phone and continuing service with them. She then looked at my account (10+ yrs) and awarded me with a $80 service credit that will appear on my bill. Its all about who you talk to I guess lol. Keep calling and be polite and you'll eventually get someone who is willing to work with you.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
No, the OP was going to attempt to activate at sprint. In hopes of them possibly waving the activation fee. Yes, you are right it doesn't state it on the TOS. However, I have dealt with WF in the past. Let me tell you just because it doesn't say on their site, doesn't mean they can't do something.

And I am not sure about you, but I ran out of patience and time.

Well, I just chatted with a WF rep. See attached SS. I hope I am wrong and this rep is another misinformed agent.

And I agree, that it shouldn't make a difference where you activate the phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Did you do this after you activated the phone? or before?

Cause I just activated mine yesterday. Hmmm..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] everyday17:
I was talking about the same thing, activating it through Sprint.

You can be sure that if Wirefly tried charging me $400 for activating through Sprint I'd tell them to shove it because that wasn't in the contract I agreed to.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] eXplicit815:
One word... "Priorities..."
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] neoshi:
Great... Wirefly is now calling us to reiterate the email sent out about Friday.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] eXplicit815:
Mine is sitting on my doorstep right now... 3 more hours until I'm off work. I ordered mine on Saturday from Sprint Telesales.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] samchan80:
what???? Are you serious? Please give us more details.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
After! Got my phone on Saturday, got the credit yesterday.

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
Damn, I'm going to go get that done tonight even if I have to got to multiple BB's. Did you just print the Target add? Hell, can you just post a link? I un subscribed from this post but realized my buddy and his wife are still waiting so I'm back (luckily so) monitoring things here. :D

THANKS
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
Heres the target ad http://www.targetmobilestore.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=36415_c1435f7b82cb49a09befb67c84b7b36b&showcustblock=true. It seems to be hit or miss when getting BB to honor both the price match and $50 gift card so hopefully all goes well!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bootlooper:
Did anyone get a Houston area best buy to price match Target?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leebo:
Exactly.

Rent.

Food.

Utilities.

Sex.

New phone if sex not available. Ooh, now I got it! ;)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
Anyone find it interesting that the kernel version date is May 20th? Updated while supposedly sitting in customs???
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
Mine says 0422 assuming I'm looking at the right part for date
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
I was viewing the info through setCPU, idk... I'm using the stock Rom with temp root.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] IIIMik3:
I just received and activated mine yesterday, and would like to try to waive the activation fee as well, however i thought i had read somewhere that one would have to wait till the charge shows up on their bill first, before it can be done.

anyone know?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] neoshi:
I think it was because I've been roasting their CSRs for the last few weeks since pre-order started and then eventually went on their FB to roast them again. :p

Anyhow, they just called to give me a courtesy notice that my phone will ship Thursday and I will get it Friday. Was a bit odd and I told the CSR that I already got the email that said the same thing and he said something like, "Oh, we just wanted to make sure you knew for sure," and then asked if I needed anything else. I probably should have told him that I still don't have any of the freebies they promised me but whatever, they were junk last time too.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] willn333:
I just chatted with a CSR and they said they had the phone already!! You guys that haven't gotten the order yet should check your status now!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dsteinmann:
Mine changed to ready to ship, This better ship out tonight!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RyanInAj:
Same here - that'd be awesome, huh.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Art2Fly:
Mine just shipped. Gonna be here tomorrow before 3PM.... how nice..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RyanInAj:
This is very good news for the rest of us