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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] samansh:
I'm on classic plan with migration fee of $100 to value plan. If I do this can I get the phone for $389 from Costco?

Is adding a second line necessary to get the deal?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tcope1:
You need to go online and download the rebate form. Mail it in anyway. As I understand it, they will probably honor it. I've read that TM reps like to tell people they won't get the rebate but it's not up to them.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] melonbar123:
If you already have a T-mobile plan with full upgrade talk to Customer Loyalty.

Be very friendly and ask if they can give you a good price on the Galaxy S 3.

Ideally, they will waive the tax, shipping, upgrade fee, and give you an instant (rather than mail-in rebate). They also provided a month credit to reduce the price even further. $10 200MB is the minimum you need but they used to give you a $10 loyalty credit so you get some free data.

Total price for the phone:

$80 for the 16GB model.

Persistence is key and you have to be nice.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] movieaddict:
Wirefly has it for 199.00
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rynobob:
Loyalty Department

If you've been with T-mobile for a good amount of time, CALL THE LOYALTY DEPARTMENT. They will give you a great deal. I went to a T-mobile store and the guy there was trying to charge $380 for the 32gb with a $50 rebate. I basically told him to F off, then went home and called t-mobile. I told the rep there about the pricing of this phone that other carriers are offering and that there is no reason to renew my contract wtih t-mobile if that phone is going to be so overpriced even with an extension. The rep connected me to the loyalty department and I explained my concerns. She said that she can get me way better pricing. I was put on hold for a bit and when she returned, she said 179.99 for the 16gb and 229.99 for the 32gb with contract extension. She waived the upgrade fee. With taxes the bill came out to $251.xx. She also comped the next months bill just to show customer appreciation. Moral of the story: use the loyalty department, threaten to switch carriers if you have to. The mobile market is super competitive and they will do just about anything to retain customers.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] b3ltazar:
186 $

I called tmobile and got the phone for 186 on a 2 year 70$ unlimited plan(They knocked 10$ off the classic plan). They have more room to negotiate than any store. I was about to do the 239 plus 80$ (20$ off that was for the phone) a month for 20months at the mall im glad i didnt.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] avengethis1:
I got mine at Wal-Mart the week it was released in san Antonio. Was 225 with tax. If any of you guys are military t-mobile takes 15% off your monthly bill
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
i renewed my contract months before the s3 was release due to other reasons. long story short i never used my upgrade till tues. i called loyalty and indeed received a great deal 180 for phone,upgrade and shipping waived only tax was included....he compensated the tax by giving me a 10 dollar credit for next 6 month on top of the deal i have when i renewed my contract. Loyalty will help you as long as you are kind and friendly. Just tell em your story and what you want and they will meet you half way!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kulzboy:
I'm skepticle. Everyone who called retention seem to have been with them for 5+ years. What about us newcomers? Will it work too?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dkmdlb:
Probably not. That's the price one pays for jumping carriers.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Flipmo123:
I have to say, I envy the plans in the USA for the most part. We seriously get ripped off up here in Canada. You guys seem to get more bang for your buck.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] vmartinez39:
I'm on the fence with getting a GS3. I mean I have a GS2 and just deciding what option to go with. I want the GS3 but I'm happy with my current device. These deals do sound good. Could try loyalty department if they can get me a good deal on the phone.

Totally off subject, oh Canada..... Honestly I find the all the beautiful women I like just happen to be Canadian. Well at least the ones from movies and tv shows. I think you are the lucky one dude!!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Leoog:
I got my sg3 last week and after seeing this post I feel like I got ripped off. I paid $341 and I'm doing 20 dollar payments. I went to costco today and it looks like the phone is now 199 but they only offer the classic plan not the value plan I was looking for. I called T-mobile talked to loyalty department but they would not do anything for me. I cant even go back to my old plan which was the even more plus plan I had. I am so disapointed because the whole reason I switched plans is to get the sg3. I plan on returning the phone and cancel with t-mobile and go with another carrier. Its to bad because I have been with t-mobile for five years plus and they didnt want to work with me and I really do like t-mobile. I will try again and see if I get someone who will work with me but as of now I have already in process of going back to my g2x
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dkmdlb:
If you thought it was worth it to pay $341 for it a few weeks ago, what changed? Did the phone somehow become of a worse quality? Or is it still the same phone that you thought was worth paying for when you did? The thing with pricing is that it's flexible: supply is limited and demand is high when phones first come out so the price is high. Later, when demand calms down and supply really kicks in, the price goes down. This happens every time. Given that every other carrier priced their model at $199, did you really think Tmo would be able to maintain that high price point for long?

And if the whole reason you switched plans was to get the GS3, what are you disappointed about? You have your GS3!

Anyway, enough O/T ranting.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] androidmonkey:
I got my SGS3 for free, I've been a customer for 10+ years. How are some people getting phones without using their upgrade?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DyeLongJustice:
If you have the money and plan on having the phone for a while, just buy it from tmobile. You get a year warranty, and can do the month to month plan for $50. Sure, you don't get 4G, but you do get 100mb of 4G and unlimited 2G, which is more than enough for basic web browsing, checking emails, and even streaming audio (I stream MLB games). Plus, 50 bucks versus 75 bucks per month over 2 years adds up fast!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SDJB:
Customer loyalty all the way...!

If you are due for an upgrade do yourself a favor and call Customer Loyalty department. I went to the store and the moron sales guy was selling a 16Gb for 380 + Tax and changing my grandfather plan to a newer/more expensive plan.

I called 611 and talked to another douchebag that said I should go to Costco if I was looking for a better price than the above mentioned. Hang up and called again but this time asked to be transferred to Customer loyalty where I explained that I would rather get the phone from Tmo instead of Costco/Walmart.

The operator listened to my story and said that he could do better by offering the 16gb for 178 and the 32Gb for 220. I of course got the 32 and did not have to change my current plan but only extended it another two years.

Customer Loyalty ROCKS...!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] androidmonkey:
My case, it was better to change plans, came out cheaper.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kulzboy:
How many years have you been with them? Probably won't work for my 2 years
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chichu_9:
Ditto. Customer Loyalty - 178 + Tax + free shipping = 192$ Total
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] baronsamedi:
With extended contract?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chichu_9:
yes 2 years
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] otariq:
Been with them for like 7 yrs and the guy would only give it to me for 230 and then he hung up and when I called again the "best they could do" was 300
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kulzboy:
Hmm anyone knows if upgrading via wirefly would change my plan? Why are they asking for plan options?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] FrankAbagnale:
Bought the 32GB for $600 off contract. Signed up for Monthly 4G (Unlimited talk/txt 2GB 4g) for $60

I will never sign another 2 year mobile contract in my life.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] androidmonkey:
You save about $80 after 24 months doing it like that. If you get the SGS 3 for $120 to free though and sign a 2 year contract, it would come out equal or cheaper.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] russlowe73:
Where did you get it for that price?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] FrankAbagnale:
Some guy on Craisglist.

Met at a bank where there are cameras and security guards. It was a quick and painless transaction.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dkmdlb:
Just ordered mine from the retention or loyalty department or whatever. Paid $168 and Heidi made some changes that will drop my 2 person family plan bill from $140 to $120 a month for the next two years. She swears there will be no changes to my services (1,000 shared minutes, unlimited text and data with 5gb throttling level for each phone).
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] androidmonkey:
You were paying $140 a month before? Ive seen plans come down in price because of changes but never Tmobile giving an old plan a new, lower price before. Keep an eye on your next bill.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] otariq:
Was wondering the same thing. Anyone here buy from wirefly and can confirm?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dkmdlb:
She dropped the price of the texting and data $5 per phone per service. I don't know how. We are on an old plan. The changes were called the "preferred" something.

Anyway, call tmobile, be very nice, hope the person who answers is of the opposite gender to you, and ask for some help.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] einrae214:
I bought from wirefly and didn't change my plan
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 2Phonez:
I work for t-mobile and have sold about 50 GS3's in the past month. You're stories are crazy. From my knowledge, only t-mobile stores are allowed to do "Value Plans" so all you costco shoppers might want to re check your contract.

my store has it for $200 +20 a month on value and $329.99 - 50 mail in rebate. Wish I could insta-rebate for my customers but I can't lol.

$389 and no monthly installments on value plan is ridiculous especially if you get Unlimited T&T wth 5gb internet 74.99/month is ridiculous, but some of you guys didnt clarify if it was an individual plan or family plan you're on.

My store for Individuals its 74.99 for the plan and +20 for 20 months so thats 95.

On family plan its 64.99 +20 for 20 months so thats 85...

So if your story holds truth, $389 + 74.99/ month is a great deal but once again, I think you should check and make sure you're on value because im 98% positive only t-mobile stores can do value.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] otariq:
When u bought it did u call the number on the site or just order it online?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aznmode:
Hows this? Bought from Costco $389 with tax comes up to $422.xx and locked on a 2 year plan. Wish they had the 32gb model though
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 2Phonez:
Nice! Anytime I see people getting great deals I love it, no point in spending so much when you can get a better deal elsewhere.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aznmode:
Thanks. Plus unlimited wifi calling minutes on top of the 500 minutes is even better :D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] darksandz93:
Been with tmobile since voicestream and the best loyalty dept could do for me is $200 credit towards my account and $10 off a month for the next 24 months. I plan to get one for myself and my brother as well as a friend who's hopping on the plan. So the price for the first two phones would be $180 before taxes and $236 after taxes here in CA and the third one is $330 after taxes. Anyone know if they can charge tax on the sale price instead of the MSRP? $150 in taxes is really killing the deal
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sec1has:
Anyone know if any stores will price-match Costco's $390 full price? That price on the Value Plan is a great deal, but Costco doesn't offer Tmo SG3's in white.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] androidmonkey:
$390 full price? That seems to good to be true.

---------- Post added at 03:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:41 PM ----------

What app is that? It looks different than the My Account app that came on my phone.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sec1has:
$390 is the full price but you're required to sign up for a 2 year

Value

plan. The cost of ownership is lower over 2 years than if you pay the $199 on a

Classic

plan. I'd really like this deal but Costco doesn't carry white phones. I may have to just settle for blue.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] androidmonkey:
I see. Well, like others have said, try talking to Customer Loyalty. I scored a free one.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aznmode:
The my T-Mobile app that was built in.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aznmode:
I feel you man. I wanted a 32gb but they don't have it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nezura:
Has anyone been able to get the $390 sgs3 on 2-year value plan from costco lately? I heard a rumor that they changed their policy and aren't allowed to sell the sgs3 with a value plan anymore.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aznmode:
The best way to squash that rumor is call your local Costco and speak to the wireless department to confirm.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nezura:
Would love to, but I've moving from Canada and was hoping to find out before I got to the States. =)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gahh Its Lee:
I own an android phone. I've always owned android stuff I don't like iOS but I don't sit there going crapple this crapple that. Iphones have their place my step dad asked me what phone to get I said iPhone because its just easier same with my mom. They are still good phones. Yea apple is run by douchebags but that's not the point in this post. Why is it if I love Android I have to hate iOS? I mean I love my Xbox I don't hate PlayStation. Don't hate so much. /rant
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
i dont mind the iphone, i just dislike apple's business practices and the general douchery that comes from apple users.

apple and the users think they are better than everything and that bothers me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] italia0101:
This.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BeerChameleon:
Its not that we hate apple its the fact that we love android more. Android can do more and is not closed source. :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vash1053:
Yeah but... Fandroids are like that too..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MichaelMcEntire:
I actually really like the the design and function of their products. Same as others said before me, I don't like their business practices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kimomini:
Agreed apple create this illusion of eliteness (if that is even a word) with their OS and products. For example Facetime only for iphone users.... what the hell is wrong with skype. But overall I don't hate apple they make some good stuff.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wilsonium:
OK... I've seen douchery from Android users too... so don't be throwing stones in glass houses. It happens in every sector where there's two or more predominant or prevailing standards. People are people, and don't always consider that the opposite camp is full of people too.

As for what Apple's business practices, they've become more like corporate America and it's only this visible because it's become a clash of titans in the market. Patent lawsuits happen ALL THE TIME. It shows up more for us because we're swimming in the same waters as the players in the lawsuits.

All that being said, I have both. I love both for very different reasons and the pro's/con's comparison chart has polar opposites on most individual items with some overlap. But I'm not a fan boy of either since I put my douchery baton in the trash many years ago... we all should.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] The Gingerbread Man:
Its how they do buisness, the iPhone is good, youd be stupid to say its a heap of trash but its just their buissness style. Take this USA gnex ban they just pulled off on court, just cos they can't produce anything better they throw their toys out the pram instead and the fact the courts don't just say they are being childish annoys me.

People buy apple cos their friends got one, the good advertising and are not clever enough to find a better product for their money.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killyouridols:
No problem with Apple products. As far as they go, fine. They do it well. I have an issue with Apple as a company, their patent system which almost seems to be based on bribes and greed, the almost stomach churning fanbase and the awful closed system where 99% of content is forced through iTunes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
this is also true, but im more talking about a feeling of being elite just because of a product. it is more apparent with apple users from my observation.

apple is also lawsuit happy right now, which i also detest
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
A lot of it comes from apple users thinking they're doing stuff symbian, palm and blackberry owners have been doing for awhile. And then apple itself makes it worse with some of the patents like they really did invent smart phones.

butter and jelly please...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
i never said the iphone was a piece of trash. i dont mind it, but its not for me personally.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 3 squared:
I like the build quality (not the design, glass on the back of the phone? really?) and how polished the OS is. However I had to use ios5 as a replacent as my GNEX was out for repairs and that was easily the worst month of my life as far as communications was concerned. Apple phones are not for myself, I would not trade my macbook air for anything else in the world tho.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
oh boy a thread for Apple's white knights to post in....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gahh Its Lee:
See this. I am actually seeing a lot more sense in here than I assumed I would. Their business practices suck but its a good quality product and its great for some people.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mingkee:
I xx'th that; in addition, iProducts simply does not fit my requirements: local ogg vorbis support (nearly 10000 of home made audio files are in vorbis), removable battery (I have to switch battery at least twice a day), no direct download from app, cloud, and FTP, no AWS HSPA (don't ask me to switch elsewhere for iProducts, and..."back button" is not always available (app switch button on 3.x and 4.x is pretty handy).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xavier86:
I had an iPhone 4. To be honest I liked it a lot. But for an advanced user its so basic and restrictive its suffocating.

I agree. IPhone is a pick up and go device. A lot of people, even most Android users use the phones as they are. And to be honest the iPhone is more user friendly then Android. Which is good for people that aren't electronically inclined or older folk that want to stay up to date with modern technology without complexity. Same for people that buy dells or HPs. They want to pick it up and use it as it is. They don't care about updating software, drivers, firmware, hardware.

On the topic of patent battles. This is a chance for Samsung and Google to show the open source community and the general public what innovation is all about.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MilkPudding:
This.

I used to own 2 iPods, 2 iPod Touch and still have the original iPhone somewhere in my house.

They really did make awesome products back then but then they just stopped trying and shift their attention to stop everyone else from trying to innovate.

We all know the core idea of innovation is to take an existing idea/concept and make it better.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] The Gingerbread Man:
I read somewhere on here last year or this year to date (forget which) they spent more on lawyers than on research and design and then claim to be an innovative company. Bollocks to that

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WoodroweBones:
I'm always really confused when people say the iPhone or iPad are "easier" or more "user friendly". Are there any examples?

Stock Android vs. iOS is such a similar experience its ridiculous. If you want an app for iOS.. go to the app store and click "install". If you want an app for Android go to the Play Store and click "install". How is one easier than the other? After that its all about app developers
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kickasskev:
Apple.

I took a bite it was nice then it went brown

Google

Jellybeans,Ice cream sandwiches,eclairs, cup cakes

A lot sweeter
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gahh Its Lee:
I've seen people who couldn't even add contacts on android... Android you have to know to hit menu and what not the iPhone has one button and for some people that really is easier. That's the best example that comes to mind.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] molesarecoming:
people got pissed over this ban and its understandable. at the moment though im seeing it as the spawn of the company that tries to ban the device i love and that means war. whenever i hear that friends of mine consider apple i will do my best to tell them they shouldn't. arguments are easy to find because its outdated, ugly and complicated to use - but really i just want to hurt apples sales, i have cost them a couple of thousands already, its not much but i do my part at least. when all this cools down and i will be allowed again to decide myself what i buy and what not it will be just another operating system, theres nothing to hate about it. i cross my fingers they will catch up and top android whereever they can as this in turn will motivate google to make their stuff better aswell.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Taysider:
It isn’t that I don’t like Apple, in fact I really just don’t care. It isn’t that I don’t like their laptops or phones, I really just don’t care. It isn’t that I don’t like their iPad, I really just don’t care. Just because I don’t like something doesn’t mean that I hate it, I really just don’t care. Get my drift!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
I've seen iOS users who couldn't set ringtones on their own device.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gahh Its Lee:
Not allowed to act like this isn't common :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
I just dislike their business practices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] molesarecoming:
its true. i really like(d) my gf's ipod-touch, but once youre trying to do something basic thats it - share a webpage, copy a phone number or a passage, set a ringtone, get my bookmarks on the phone, upload a file into dropbox, store a text file from pc onto the device, etc. as a programmer i just have to notice that iOs is rigid, it can do whatever it is deemed to do and does it nice enough, but it not scalable and it can't adapt. if facebook will be the next myspace tomorrow we dont care, we kill the app and share whatevers is fresh via intent, iOs on the other hand needs to be rewritten, they'd have to get rid of facebook integration and offer something else. things like that in todays fast paced tech world make me think iOs has a pretty gloomy future as its simply not made to withstand changes and intentions beyond what jobs thought was needed. its just one far fetched example but it goes for everything else.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeke1988:
im switching to iphone 5 later this year. poor battery life and super hot phone isnt my thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
I am glad considering every comment you have made for last few months has been leghumping apple and bashing android.

We have known for a long time that you were not happy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chjema:
Than why are you going to an iPhone?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nick300:
the iphone is easier because it's pretty much a dumb phone