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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] whatsitsnamenow:
I just did the same thing. Bought a Galaxy S3 off contract, order an activation kit from t-mobile, and activate it online myself. I recommend you order the activation kit right away as they take a few days to ship. The kit is only 99 cents anyway so no harm even if you decide not to use it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Shaquiel Harris:
paid 25 dollars for mines because of one day shipping from tmobile on a upgrade. (Yes it was free.) On my other upgrade i got it from wirefly for 199.99 and that one will be here tomorrow Good deals i guess.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] falcons2:
In really hoping customer loyalty has the white back in stock today cause I can't wait any longer lol or I'll just go with the 32gb
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] l000needles:
Switch wives? ^^

How did you get it for free? Any specific strategies or are you a long time customer (i.e. > 8 years)? My dad wants to pick one up if he can get it for $200 or less, especially if it's free.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] majic12:
Agreed...

picked up a 32gb s3 today for $130 +tax ... this is after I called every few days checking what the best they could do for me on the 32gb

started 2 weeks ago at $279...some reps seemed to want to help but today the lady went all in !!!

Ive been with Tmo since voicestream days and have 4 lines so they have always treated me well in retentions/loyalty

I pay $165 after taxes a month for 2 lines unlimited text/talk/data and 2 extra lines with 500 min unlimited text and 500mb data

this is after a $30 month loyalty credit per month...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jkatakoon:
Wow. That's AMAZING.

If you don't mind me asking, was your one line (that you picked up the SIII for) out of contract?

I've been trying for the past few days to get a 16gb SIII for my brother (who will be eligible to upgrade on Sept. 10), but the 'cheapest' I got was $279-$50 rebate. I've heard different prices from different reps.. I've heard $406, $400, $350, $279. WTF?

I tried this morning after talking to a rep about exchanging a current white SIII for a blue SIII that they didn't send me. She told me that 'it would be over $300' for a phone upgrade now for my brother's line.

EDIT: I've gotten a quote from a rep that she could give us the phone for $179, but when I go back to talk to another rep, he/she said that the initial rep didn't note that price in the account...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] majic12:
took me a few weeks to get the deal i wanted and several calls to the "loyalty" people

I was off contract on all 4 phones so I upgraded the one and then another one for a note from walmart today for $29 ...

threaten to cancel your service... regular CS wont do anything for you
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Shaquiel Harris:
Customer for 8 years with five lines.

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What is that 30$ a month loyalty credit?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] darkfire3582:
got to love t-mobile loyalty department there better then most customer reps
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
So Wirefly doesn't let you keep your existing data plan. Gah. Does anyone know when T-Mobile will get the white 16 GB in stock again?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] otariq:
Are u sure? I talked to tmo rep and he said that 3rd parties should still honor ur current plan. I plan on getting the phone in a couple of weeks and will call wirefly or wait till one x+ is announced so the price drops some more
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] itzmotto:
Just got my 32 gb ordered tmobile loyalty 136.98........... All due to this thread.

I've bin off contract for some months now but they was on some 336 for the 32gb... i told them i bin with tmobile 10 years.. that cant be the best price. he put me on hold and came back with that price will be here monday

:victory::victory::victory:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
Yeah, I spoke to a Wirefly rep tonight and they told me I have to take the $35/5 GB plan.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tissimo:
How do you get a hold of the loyalty department? Do you have to threaten to cancel?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
Say "Cancel" when operator prompts you to select why you calling.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] falcons2:
They are still out of the white 16 gig so just went with the 32 gig should be here by Tuesday
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rayn1328:
So after mentioning cancel like everyone else has.......136.00 for the 16 gb s3...,thanks all for the heads up. No upgrade, activation and free overnight shipping. How in the hell are they #4 in the j.d. powers surveys. I admit regular csr offered nothing. Called back grabbed la testicles asked for a better deal......and Lydia came through!!!!!! Tmo is still #1 with me :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
How much?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] falcons2:
The total came to 240 and all the fees were waived
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
I'm gonna try to get the same deal, thanks. Could you tell me what you said to get it?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] falcons2:
I wasn't the one who called my dad did cause I'm only 17 but he just asked for customer loyalty and what the best price they could do for us
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] yodan4:
chick i spoke with was very monotone, and STANK, BUT, i sweetened her up with some sound clips of someone sobbing in the background (youtube). She ended up selling us a white gs3 for $99.99, with a $100 credit on my bill and overnight for free. Basically, I told her that my "daughter" dropped her phone in the sink and missed out on her modeling gig, which her arch nemesis won instead. Worked like a charm, because I referenced the deal CT, RI, and Miami have going on with a buy one get one $100 off Samsung Back to School sale. Without reading this thread, I would not have been able to even concoct that masterplan. I live in Mass, and being that its tax free holiday, they even honored that as well.:good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] l000needles:
Hmmm, I just called T-Mobile and they said they can't give me a discount because I'm on a value plan, so I pay less per month but I'm not eligible for discounts on phones. Anybody here have a value plan and was able to get the discount too? Or have any other tips about it? I'm going to continue to call for the foreseeable future and hopefully get a nice rep the next time. We've been customers for 10+ years now.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] yodan4:
I am newly on the value plan, and have been on the classic...since Voicestream or whatever it was called then, but, persistence was key.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] woostar88:
Fyi, persistence is definitely will save you money. I've been calling t-mobile for about 2 weeks straight... about 5 to 8 calls per day. Finally last Friday, they offered me $150 for the blue and credited me $60 to my account. I'm a happy camper :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
Just got the white 32 GB express shipped for $236.98 ... very happy.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
:D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Five0nIt:
Not bad. Very good deal.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] du1sbo:
Loyalty is offering me $329 white 16GB, keep in mind, I'm not eligible for full upgrade, I got one more year to go with my current contract. Is this a Good price?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] KillaHurtz:
Not bad if it includes all fees and overnight shipping. Alot of people that are getting these crazy sounding deals are either out of contract or were about to be. I could only get them to give me the 32gb for $403 on a line that has only been active for 3 months. I get new phones every season, literally and tmo still works with me to get the best price available. I originally traded my AT&T note unlocked to a friend locally for his upgrade. He got me a PB 16gb and I sold that locally for $450. Used that dough to buy the 32gb version from tmo and had some extra feds. The Note was paid for by selling my GS2 that tmo gave me free. So all in all I got paid to upgrade and got some extra money off my bill every month.

Keep in mind I have had all these phones on release, Sensation, GS2, One S, and now GS3. T-Mobile still works with me for every phone I want, no complaints here.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] du1sbo:
Well I finally pulled the trigger :) , I was able to get the S3 32gb white $379. I bought 2, for me and wife. On top of that is a credit of $140 towards my account and a $100 mail in rebate, free shipping, no activation fee. That's why I love my Magenta :) :) :) been a loyal customer 10 1/2 years now:) still not going no where. Like you said they always help me even though I'm not up for upgrade yet, when a new phone comes out, I'm able to get it. Like when I got the Google nexus s, full upgrade, 4 months later I was able to get the sensation as like full upgrade. Thanks for sharing your experience, it helped me out on my decision. Will see you in the forum.:)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] KillaHurtz:
No worries, breddah. Hope you enjoy the device as much as I do !
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rayn1328:
Well I was finally ready called to get the new phone told them I wasn't sure they finally gave me 16gb white for 136.00 no fees and a 200 account credit. Be here in the morning. Thanks again all
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] olyvaha:
costco just released their ad for this month....$210 out the door
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] KillaHurtz:
walmart has had em for $199 for quite some time......
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Five0nIt:
*$198
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] redsoxticket:
The catch is that for the price of 198 at walmart you have to commit to the value plan, at least that is how I read it. If you presently have a better you need to look somewhere else.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] diamond jinx:
Hey all we have the gs3 for $229.99 with add a line or new activations. We even give a credit of 35 bucks to offset the activation fee.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] redsoxticket:
Word thru the grapevine that the S3 would see a dramatic drop, if I heard correctly it was suppose to be today, any update on the prices ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] KRAZYADROIDMASTER:
That's what I was waiting for!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] iGoOsE76:
Wow...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] korenpenza:
So what would be a best deal to buy for those that are not t-mobile customers (I have simple mobile)?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] xanderdad:
I bought one at Sam's club and one at Walmart and didn't have to change my old legacy 3000 minute plan with 20/5gb data.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] motog35:
Can anyone tell me if you think this is a great deal? After 4 calls, this was the best I can get:

GS3 16GB for $179.99 plus tax. 3 Day ground shipping. No Upgrade Fee. Will have to sign up for $10 Data Plan, but will get that waived for 24 months.

I am currently Off Contract, and have a $49.99 unlimited talk plan. No Text, No Data.

Please let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] KillaHurtz:
Tell them AT&T offered t free if you switched and you are really considering it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Castle5665:
Just got my white sgs3 at Costco for 179.00 with bt headset and car charger thrown in. Oh, they also threw in a white sgs2 for 150 with a 150 mail in rebate......gotta love Costco!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] motog35:
Darn, so I tried calling back 2 times today to get the same deal as what was quoted me above yesterday. Not one representative would offer me the same deal. The last person I spoke with said, it's been noted in your account that you've been calling us the last 3 days and no one will be able to offer you anything more (I got a bad offer today). Sucks!

Moral of the story: The moment you get a cool rep who offers you a good deal, take it! Don't try again because it will only get worse!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] vikramdhani:
I am about to give them a call to add a line and see if they will waive the fee on it and give me a good deal
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DesperateScorpion:
They were still out of the 16GB white, so I got my 32GB white GS3 for $229.99+tax=$249.99, no activation and free ground shipping. They also have the GS2 for 49.99, which I am getting on Monday. The retention center pricing is being updated, so they are showing $149.99 for GS2 right now. The rep said to call on Monday and that he will make a note on my account to sell the GS2 for 49.99 with no activation and free expedited shipping.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ky0nkyon:
how'd you get it so cheap at Costco?

My life for Aiur
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshuasvt:
I got the same deal. Costco has a sale going on until the 9th I believe.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Hexdecimal:
Thanks for all the tips on the Loyalty Department. I've used it before to get a $250 phone for $50, so I'm definitely giving them a call this weekend to upgrade to the S3.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 007shinobi:
Anyone else get an insane deal? Seems like mostly $180. Hoping to see if the price has dropped any more.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] scrued:
I got a white 32 gb for 129.99, one month free service, $10/2gb data(I use wifi most of the time), $10/unlimited text etc... with 2yr extension. I just asked the rep what kind of deal they were having because verizon was offering the s3 for 150 and the galaxy nexus for free, and she offered me the package deal and I took it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 007shinobi:
Wait they have a $10/mo 2 gigs of data plan? I thought that was only for the value plan? And is the $10/mo texting individual or family? I hope their still offering something like that I could use it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] scrued:
I don't know what family plan I have now, because I went from 59.99/month 750min to 49.99/month 1000min family plan. Then from $20/unlimited data to $10/2gb plan......The rep said we've been with them for a while and we don't use our data plan that much etc....etc..So I just took what she had offered me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bmc311:
Got mine at Target.it was on sale for $199 they do trade in program had a half broken HTC sensation i dropped with a dimm screen they didnt notice and gave me $80 on the trade-in.Out the door payed around $135.My first sammy phone so getting use to it but like it so far.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kcsnow:
Target only had Verizon/AT&T in my area, no T-mobile options.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] techpreneur:
As others have posted I called fussing about the 329 upgrade cost and that I'm canceling my service. They sent me two sg3 for 179 each
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] xxqbnxx:
We're you eligible for an upgrade? I'm eligible in Nov so tmo offered me early upgrade price $350.00. $80 credit on my bill plus 10 $ off a month for 2 yrs. But I'm not sure of I should take it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 007shinobi:
Best I got was 280 dollars upgrade with $100 account credit :(. Should I keep pursuing or just forget it? First I had $206 (with $100 credit) then $280 flat and then $280-$100 credit. I want to know how you guys get such great deals excluding the credit :S. This was my 3rd call. Been with them for almost 10 years >.<.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
It really depends on if you're due for an upgrade or not. They can give you better deals if you are.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 007shinobi:
I have been eligible for a full upgrade for a couple of months, so I was hoping for better.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] scrued:
Is your contract up or you're just eligible for phone upgrade? Because that makes a big difference as far as getting great deal.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tspx23:
$380 dollars off contract at costco.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] vinvam:
You sure? That would be a great deal...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cyanogendroid:
Yeah it would, got mine for 550 NIB off craigslist (a month ago)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tspx23:
it's actually 390 if you're on a value plan in store promo only

they'll come down to 400 within a month though still pretty decent :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] deanwoof:
$390 where? at costco? they were pulled weeks ago from selling this on the value plan.. cheapest i've seen it was $410 on some random website that doesn't exist anymore. figured it was a scam
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] K_esco:
Just called and complained about the $279 price and got a White 16gb GS3 for $200 with a $50 gift card. Since i just sold my SG2 i paid the extra $24 for overnight shipping. Tmobile Customer service has always come through for me lol.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SGT2012:
So they offer you deal and without binding to 2 years contract? Sound un-real. I will take that deal instant.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kevo817:
I just got off the phone with retentions... I've had tmobile since the voicestream days, family plan blah blah blah

without even arguing or going back and forth, the guy's first offer was:

-32gb galaxy s3 for $299

-$50 mail in rebate

-$190 account credit

-free overnight shipping

-billed the phone to my account

so, he said I should see a charge for $109 next month (no normal bill), mail in for $50, and only had to extend my (1) line out of the 5... couldn't have gone better
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gaww:
Do not take it - that looks like their webpage offer. Do like the above and call TMo retention dept.

I got a 16gb from them fore $179 and may also be getting a $100 one time credit on my monthly bill (that is what I was told but need to confirm). They added a $10 data plan (that line was on WiFi only) but gave a $10 credit for the 24 months of the contract). .
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ky0nkyon:
Bestbuy.com is also selling the gsIII for 179.99. It might help those with bestbuy rewards who can also get 4% back.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stalonebrian:
omg, i wish i woulda kown about this deal earlier...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] drunksmokingjurk:
I got mine for 160 at this store about a month ago. Cosco had a deal where you could get them for 180 and I told that to my local store and they matched the price and made it even lower:D Will post receipt lol.

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Yes they do. just not that price:P
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jggonzalez:
I also got a great deal on one. My HTC Sensation died and my insurance policy specified a replacement for $5, but T-Mobile showed them as backordered without a planned delivery date. The store manager told me I could either wait for a Sensation or for $100 I could get a GS3 without a contract extension. I took the GS3 and love it! I also called Customer Service to verify that my contract was not extended and my insurance policy is still in effect. If anything happens to my GS3, I get a new one!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jason 13:
$179 for two

I upgraded my contract a month ago(or you can call it signing a new contract since my contract was over then) to get 4 S3s for $360 (taxes included).

I was shocked and couldn't believe when the rep offered me that. But it was true. I got those phones a week later. My monthly bill hasn't changed. So, I suppose I got a good deal from Tmobile.

Another good thing was Tmobile let me go with the $10 data plan for 200MB.

However, it would be nice if I could upgrade my data plan to 2GB without paying more (Tmobile has this for value plan).

Anybody know if we can negotiate with Tmobile to get this?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] KRAZYADROIDMASTER:
I wish I could get that deal I get two for that!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] BobaPanda:
Just got off the phone and this is the offer I got for a 16gb GSIII white:

16gb GSIII - $179.99

$50 mail in rebate

$153 account credit

$10 off our bill for 24 months

Only extended one line for two years and I've been with T-Mobile for about 10 years...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] crazexr7:
Now $99 for a limited time online. Just ordered one as a birthday present! Can't wait!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] demize!:
That's fantastic. I got mine thusly:16 gig white SIII extended family plan contract paid a bit under $300 iirc, got free SII plus one month free service. Sold vibrant buying class 10 32gig sdhc. Real happy with this handset.:)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] waynebob:
I got mine from Sams Club for 148.99, found a 40 mail in rebate on T-mobile's website. Also got a squaretrade warranty for 99 for the two years and get 130 credit after two years when I turn the phone in.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mbstrlbstr:
Echoing many other posters, thank you all for this thread! Using the tips here and some general negotiation tactics, I was able to get the deal below.

Hopefully others will be able to get some good deals as well.

Account Details:

2 lines, 2 phones. I've been with T-mobile since 2004.

One line was off contract and month-to-month.

One line was on contract till December.

I have a smartphone (Free g2 december 2010), and my wife has dumbphone.

Call Details:

Dial 611, say cancel, wait on hold 10 minutes. Don't have the phone call you back. The rep should start the conversation with an apology for the wait time, not a bad position to be in.

I said I want to know how much time is left on my contract, and how much it would be to cancel. Any good rep will say "I'll get that for you, and can I ask you why you want to cancel"

I explained that "We don't neccesarilly want to cancel, we want to see our options. I've been with t-mo a long time, almost 10 years, and we want to get new phones without hurting our month-to-month too bad." I also mentioned straightalk, and no-contract plans.

I mentioned that I love how t-mo has treated me in the past, and would love to stay if they can make it worth my while.

The rep lead with 199 for each phone and the plan listed below. I mentioned that the phones are 99 right now on the website, and she said that is a web only deal but, she can chart 199 for both phones now, and 199 on our bill, which will instantly be deducted on the next bill as well.

I took the deal, and am a happy camper.

Deal Details:

2 16gb GS3s - $198 up front + 198 on next bill - 198 on next bill = $198

Unlimited web/text + 1000 minutes (we don't talk much) = $111.00 including tax

Tips:

As mentioned above, be courteous. Saying you love t-mobile and that you want to stay goes a long way to them helping you out.

If it isn't as much of a discount as you want, ask for more. Say "Can you do any better?". I tried this with overnight, and she couldn't, but it did work for the lower phone rate.

Act excited about the new phone, mention that you've researched it and it looks cool. Salespeople get emotional about deals as much as consumers do. Trust me, I'm a salesperson.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] pinoy:
i just got one from the magenta deal last week.. 150 down - 150 rebate within the next 2 months. + 400 $20 x 20 months EIP.. so all in all $400 for 2 years blah blah.

What i think was great for me was i was paying around $100 total per month. I have unlimited minutes, $20 android preferred plan, $10 unlimited text. I may not have gotten the best deal on the phone but switching to value plan now my monthly bill is down to $59.99 a month + tax instead of $100 monthly.

Phone arrives tomorrow. Don't know if i will keep it. I might return it and wait for the Note 2.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] slim1991:
I just got mine at t-mobile store for $149 0n contract

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When I got mine the man told me u have to get the 70 I think or 75 dollar plan I ask why can't I got the 50dollar plan he said be cause u are buying the phone with Us right now and all this crap is that true this is my firsts time with t-mobile and I don't want to be paying that much if I doubt need to
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Tricksie:
You can try the student rate site too - it's 10% and no activation fees w/discoutned devices and contract renewal. I dont think you can go higher than 10% off but it's very easy to get and available to everyone - here is the link