Radio Shack Preorder question

[jbearamus]

Originally Posted by aznmode

Thanks for clarifying. I'm on an old $40 plan right now with 1000 minutes, unlimited data and text so I'm a bit on the fence about keeping it. But I'm hoping I won't want to return it after I get it.

just so you have a heads up, once they change your plan its going. switching out to an old phone or even a different new one will only drop the $10/month evo charge, they won't be able to get your old plan back so make sure that one way or the other you're happy with the plan, regardless of what you do with the Evo

[aznmode]

Originally Posted by jbearamus

just so you have a heads up, once they change your plan its going. switching out to an old phone or even a different new one will only drop the $10/month evo charge, they won't be able to get your old plan back so make sure that one way or the other you're happy with the plan, regardless of what you do with the Evo

Thank you jbearamus. I already know my plan is not in their system to recover to anymore. My plan is to get the Evo on a new contract with a new number etc. If I like it then I'll close the old plan. If I don't like it then I return it and will still have my old plan =). No damage done...well except for the $50 gift card that I probably will have to find some way to use.

[klimb22]

@jbearamus, Even though my line is available for an upgrade, I'm going to be activating my pre-ordered EVO on a new line on my family plan. Sort of a trial run and I do not want to disrupt handling business on my main line while learning Android. My question is, would I get out of the store faster if I set up the line with Sprint on an old phone a day before or so and just do an upgrade? Or would it take the same amount of time just adding the line at RS when I pick up the EVO?

[jbearamus]

Originally Posted by aznmode

Thank you jbearamus. I already know my plan is not in their system to recover to anymore. My plan is to get the Evo on a new contract with a new number etc. If I like it then I'll close the old plan. If I don't like it then I return it and will still have my old plan =). No damage done...well except for the $50 gift card that I probably will have to find some way to use.

good plan

Originally Posted by klimb22

@jbearamus, Even though my line is available for an upgrade, I'm going to be activating my pre-ordered EVO on a new line on my family plan. Sort of a trial run and I do not want to disrupt handling business on my main line while learning Android. My question is, would I get out of the store faster if I set up the line with Sprint on an old phone a day before or so and just do an upgrade? Or would it take the same amount of time just adding the line at RS when I pick up the EVO?

that's a tricky one, you'd actually be better off to set everything up in store because we may not be able to process the phone at a discounted rate because if you set it up the day before on an old phone our activation system may not show that you're eligible for a discount on a new phone so rather than risking a confused associate you'd be better off to let the store handle it by the book

[klimb22]

Originally Posted by jbearamus

that's a tricky one, you'd actually be better off to set everything up in store because we may not be able to process the phone at a discounted rate because if you set it up the day before on an old phone our activation system may not show that you're eligible for a discount on a new phone so rather than risking a confused associate you'd be better off to let the store handle it by the book

jbearamus, thanks. One last question. Is it possible to return the phone I open on the new account and then turn right around and upgrade my main line with that same phone? I would have already ESN swapped to another phone (to "free up" the EVO) and closed the new line days prior to the return. I'm not sure of your QA/QC process or if your required to send the phone back to Sprint or something like that.

I just want to thank you for sharing your inside knowledge with us instead of listening to all these people who think they know (myself included).

[jbearamus]

Originally Posted by klimb22

jbearamus, thanks. One last question. Is it possible to return the phone I open on the new account and then turn right around and upgrade my main line with that same phone? I would have already ESN swapped to another phone (to "free up" the EVO) and closed the new line days prior to the return. I'm not sure of your QA/QC process or if your required to send the phone back to Sprint or something like that.

I just want to thank you for sharing your inside knowledge with us instead of listening to all these people who think they know (myself included).

"official" policy would be that once the phone is activated, returned, then deactivated we're supposed to send it back to be flashed/refurbed but it probably depends on the manager/associate you're working with. if it were me i'd just turn around and give it back to you just as you're asking however i can't speak for all stores and all associates so they may insist on giving you a new one (which would actually cost the store more, may wanna point that out)
i don't know if it would freak out the manager of your store of choice but you may want to call ahead just to ask
worst case if they're going to jerk you around then return the phone you "tested" then come back a couple hours later and run your upgrade (may also want to explain that, then its logical to just give you your test phone back)

also, if they do go along with what you're up to, be sure the first thing you do with the phone is a prl update otherwise your web will be screwed up all day long

and no problem, i'm here to help

[aznmode]

jbearumus will radioshack also charge the $36 activation fee? Usually with telesales or if you order online this fee is waived.

I also just realized I'm getting a $20 monthly discount for another year on my account. Damn it...This will make my decision even more difficult.

[jbearamus]

Originally Posted by aznmode

jbearumus will radioshack also charge the $36 activation fee? Usually with telesales or if you order online this fee is waived.

I also just realized I'm getting a $20 monthly discount for another year on my account. Damn it...This will make my decision even more difficult.

i doubt radioshack will be running any promos but they haven't said anything about it. do you have a credit union member discount by chance? it will waive activation fee, even if you have to find a credit union and stick the minimum in an account you'll get waived activation fee and 10% off your bill

[aman1127]

Originally Posted by quad150db

Does anyone know if you are able to Bill the purchase of your EVO to your Sprint account at radio shack?

You cant. The manager told me that its because RS is merely just a vendor.

[aman1127]

Originally Posted by aznmode

jbearumus will radioshack also charge the $36 activation fee? Usually with telesales or if you order online this fee is waived.

I also just realized I'm getting a $20 monthly discount for another year on my account. Damn it...This will make my decision even more difficult.

If you are renewing, you should still have that promo giving that you arent starting a new one.