Diamond payment? - Page 4

gee002 · #31 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bastimret

Not yet, but I'm preparing myself for it when I call to activate the diamond, since I'm in the same boat as you.

We have the Fair and Flexible 700 w/ unlimited vision and SMS, shared between my wife and I. But I was very clear with the reps in the store last month that we wouldn't upgrade if we had to change plans. It's twice as much $$ for the current 1500 min share data/voice/text that just offers extra minutes we won't use. What's the point? But the store rep took about 3 minutes to approve the 2-yr renewal upgrades keeping our current plan, and also let us upgrade to a Centro and a Treo 800w.

I seriously hope they don't try to pull some crap on me when I call in on Tuesday.

So, I decided to call retention again just to see if I were going to get a different answer and sure enough, the rep I spoke with said I shouldn't have any problems activating the phone with my existing plan. Of course, this remains to be seen. Not sure if this is worth mentioning but Sprint tried to pull this BS when I activated my Treo 800w. Of course they gave in at the end but just the same, it was frustrating and aggravating.

I guess we'll both see on Tuesday. Good luck!!

IFMISM · #32 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 09:46 PM

well i am getting my diamond as an even exchange for my touch. i got lucky in aug and the rep told me she would change it out when it comes seeingthat i was having so many problems with it. she held true to her word and called me today and placed my order. i should recieve the phone by tuesday like eveyone else

TheoO · #33 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 10:10 PM

I'm an employee so i paid 249.99 out the door, which for me was really exciting because there was talk they were going to keep us from purchasing them for a little bit. but just to let everyone know how this is working, the only thing that needs to be on your plan for the diamond is at least a $25 vision pack for the mail in rebate to go through. if you go into a store and get a rebate form it will explain that. other than that i have not heard of any plan restrictions on this phone.

metroff · #34 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 10:16 PM

I have a question for you guys that are getting the Diamond's at such great prices through retentions. In order to get the discount are you guys signing contract extensions? Has anyone gotten a discount on the phone by just threatening to leave or expressing their dissatisfaction with their current handset without having to sign a 2 yr extension?

Chef Ben · #35 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 10:19 PM

I just ordered my Diamond today. After all rebates and upgrade discounts I paid $225 for my Diamond. It should be here Wed.

Exil3d · #36 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bastimret

ok, so knock my original total down another $100 to $174.99! Cha-ching!

After reading all you guys talking about getting the extra $100 straight off the top instead of having to send a MIR, I called up retentions and told them about it, and said if it wasn't too much trouble I was wondering if I could have my order adjusted to do the same. Unfortunately, the order had already been processed and I have a pending charge on credit card, so there wasn't any way for them to adjust the order.

However, she said to wait one moment, and after putting me on hold for 5 min or so, she came back and offered to credit my account another $100,Only stipulation was that she had to move my contract starting date from last month to today. No issue with me! And she said I'm still be elegible for the MIR as well. Schweet!

HAHA! Good job. looks like alot of ppl are having success!

metroff · #37 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef Ben

I just ordered my Diamond today. After all rebates and upgrade discounts I paid $225 for my Diamond. It should be here Wed.

Did you have to sign an extension???

Exil3d · #38 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 10:28 PM

metroff, we are all signing in for a 2 year ext. Theres no way around unless you get lucky like the other poster that exchanged his Touch for a diamond. Lucky!!!!! But I am sure you must have a history of complaints about it thou...

IFMISM · #39 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 10:52 PM

no new contract. i am up for my 150 rebate in oct. when the pro comes out.

IFMISM · #40 (**permalink**) 09-14-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Exil3d

metroff, we are all signing in for a 2 year ext. Theres no way around unless you get lucky like the other poster that exchanged his Touch for a diamond. Lucky!!!!! But I am sure you must have a history of complaints about it thou...

a long history of complaints. but not to them just in the store. they are always happy to see me because i am never mad when i get ther and never mad when i leave. i just take what they give me and keep rolling