Looking for Arrive w/o contract

cmptekinc · #1 (**permalink**) 03-27-2011, 02:00 PM

Guys,

I decided to get HTC Arrive since my TP2 is acting up and I'm tired of hard resets, besides my TP2 is used for work. The problem is I do not want to extend my contract with Sprint. I saw a number comments about Radio Shack selling Arrive for $349, so I called a number of stores and none of them had the phone in stock. I was also told that Radio Shack has a program called "Direct To You" (that`s what it sounded like when I spoke to the store rep), however based on my conversation the warehouse did not have any in stock either. So, I visited radioshack.com and the phone was listed at $499 and not $349. Can somebody please point me in direction where I can get this phone w/o contract for $349. As I mentioned I do not want another contract and since this phone is missing 4G, I will more then likely be getting the next WP7 with 4G as soon as it comes out. I maybe switching from Sprint as well.
I appreciate the help, thank you in advance.

zeroax · #2 (**permalink**) 03-27-2011, 03:13 PM

This is the link where they had it for $349, but it looks like they raised the price to 499. I purchased it on Tuesday there for $349. HTC Arrive for Sprint - RadioShack Wireless

cmptekinc · #3 (**permalink**) 03-27-2011, 03:37 PM

When I spoke to the Radio Shack store rep, he actually did not know that Radio Shack did carry the phone and he couldn't find it in the inventory, so I promised to call back and check back with Radio Shack in few days...

**darren.wlsn1** · #4 (**permalink**) 03-27-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cmptekinc

When I spoke to the Radio Shack store rep, he actually did not know that Radio Shack did carry the phone and he couldn't find it in the inventory, so I promised to call back and check back with Radio Shack in few days...

wow thats really odd that the "shack" is clueless...
just jump on ebay like doc said and be done.

cmptekinc · #5 (**permalink**) 03-27-2011, 07:10 PM

There were a few out of contract phones on Ebay, but for $449 or higher. I will keep looking... unfortunately my limit is $350 for now. It`s only a temporary phone until WP7 with 4G comes out. I don't particularly want to sign a new contract and I'm not sure if I'm going to stay with Sprint for much longer, so $350 is my limit for now.
If you guys notice it anywhere for 350 or less, please let me know.

AkumaX · #6 (**permalink**) 03-28-2011, 01:32 AM

Wow, "The Shack" had it for $350? Nice... I got mine @ the Microsoft Store because I had $100 in GC's, but oh well...

cmptekinc · #7 (**permalink**) 03-28-2011, 10:24 PM

well, my TP2 finally went nuts. I couldn't even make a phone call, the bars were going from Zero to 4 bars back and forth, restarted a few times, didn't help. So I took other things into consideration like unlimited data with Sprint and the fact that I'm getting a 23% discount and decided to just stop struggling and get the Arrive with the 2 year contract. This phone is way nicer then TP2, there is really no comparassing. It`s almost hard to say that this is in fact a Windows OS..... very impressive.

dtrush · #8 (**permalink**) 03-30-2011, 07:40 PM

I really think the best deal is found here:
HTC Arrive for Sprint: $49.99 - $25 Coupon = $24.99 @ Wirefly w/ new Sprint account + Free Activation +FS + CB - Slickdeals.net

I'm looking to do this. Basically $24.99 for the phone with a new line of service. Pay the $200 Early Termination Fee. = HTC Arrive for $224.99

I don't know if there is any other fees or what have you but check into it. Port phone over to your existing line. I've been researching if I can get into the EPST to manually change the settings in order to activate it on Page Plus(Verizon). So far I've been a little gun shy because I haven't heard confirmation of anyone doing it yet.

cmptekinc · #9 (**permalink**) 04-01-2011, 02:34 AM

guys, I'm all set. I decided to just get the phone from Sprint and renew the contract. After discussing Sprint issues with my wife we decided that Sprint is still the bext carrier for us. I get 23% off, 4 line family plan. It comes out a lot less then comparable plans with AT&T, Verizon or TMO. Considering that data is unlimited with Sprint, i decided to stick around with Sprint. Since my old TP2 broke, I really did not have the option to wait or shop around.

chong67 · #10 (**permalink**) 04-03-2011, 02:13 PM

I saw a few new Arrive phone sold for $330 now on fleabay. If you are patience and use a snipping tool, then you can get a good deal.

Sell your Touch Pro 2 for about $100, and you can get a new Arrive for less than $250 and no contract.