Got mine off ebay. Made sure seller was legit, clean ESN, and placed an order. I too got the 8% Cash back. I did it from there, cause Sprint wouldn't budge but $75 max, and that was a new 2yr. Got it for $505 inc shipping, and didn't renew.
Went online, did my activation...Have SERO 500min...up and running, no probs.