May buy EVO tonight - need some answers on warranty, rebate, etc.

**TheBundo** · #1 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 04:44 PM

I have a chance to buy an Evo tonight for about $400, but am concerned about a few things.

1. Will it be covered by warranty?

2. Will it be eligible for the $100 rebate, or is that only for a phone that stays on the originally assigned number for 30+ days? These are already assigned a number from the Google I/O, and I need to port this over to my number at some point after June 4th

I guess I am wavering on taking the deal, since in a week I can buy one without contract for $449 (and maybe talk them into some kind of little credit because I have an unused full upgrade credit on a data line I have), and then get the rebate. Or so I think, which leads to the next question:

3. If I'm 8-9 months into my TP2 contract, so would I even still be eligible for a rebate on this phone (Evo), even if bought full price from Sprint? Obviously, I have to change plan and activate the new Evo.

4. If I buy the Evo tonight, would I be eligible for the monthly bill discount (is it 15%?) for phones from the Google event, or is that only for the original reciever of the phone, and/or for the original number assigned to the phone?

Thanks for any insights

Quiksmage · #2 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 04:47 PM

you wont get the rebate.
It will be covered by manufacturer warranty, but i doubt you will be covered by sprint. If you get TEP it should be covered with the deductible you have to pay etc.

**apristel** · #3 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 04:50 PM

If you have insurance w/Sprint it will be covered.

Not eligible for the rebate, you'd need a receipt for that.

Not sure bout being eligible for the rebate if you go and buy it at Sprint outright, I think you need to upgrade or start a new line to get that, although I could be wrong.

I'd just call Sprint and ask them about that rebate deal, might be a good idea.

**TheBundo** · #4 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiksmage

you wont get the rebate.
It will be covered by manufacturer warranty, but i doubt you will be covered by sprint. If you get TEP it should be covered with the deductible you have to pay etc.

Will I get the rebate buying it from Sprint, even though I am still in contract on the TP2?

**TheBundo** · #5 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apristel

If you have insurance w/Sprint it will be covered.
Not sure bout being eligible for the rebate if you go and buy it at Sprint outright, I think you need to upgrade or start a new line to get that, although I could be wrong.

I'd just call Sprint and ask them about that rebate deal, might be a good idea.

Yeah, that may be the case. The only thing being upgraded would be my plan, and how deep they reach into my pocket every month. But I may be able to talk them into some sort of credit, which may considerably offset the price difference, including tax

**bedoig** · #6 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 04:55 PM

You are not eligible for the rebate unless you qualify for the full, 2 year upgrade pricing.

So, it's 1 year with $75 off and no MIR. Or, 2 year with $150 off + $100 MIR.

The one year is not even worth taking, IMO. Just buy it outright. You'll still be covered by both Sprint (it's a Sprint branded device, it doesn't matter where you got/bought it) and HTC.

Quiksmage · #7 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 04:55 PM

I've heard different things regarding buying the phone full price from sprint. Some people say you can and they have previously on other devices, but I would double-check and call sprint. If they say yes, then ask them for their name so that you can say so-and-so said i would get it, and they'll probably credit it even if you get denied.

**TheBundo** · #8 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bedoig

You are not eligible for the rebate unless you qualify for the full, 2 year upgrade pricing.

So, it's 1 year with $75 off and no MIR. Or, 2 year with $150 off + $100 MIR.

The one year is not even worth taking, IMO. Just buy it outright. You'll still be covered by both Sprint (it's a Sprint branded device, it doesn't matter where you got/bought it) and HTC.

So it sounds like I might as well buy the unit tonight, assuming it is not messed up. Then I can see if I really like it, using the activated line. And if I don't like it, I should be able to recoup my $$$

**apristel** · #9 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 04:59 PM

That sounds like a good plan.

shellguy · #10 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 05:00 PM

Just to re-confirm you will not be able to get the rebate from sprint if you are not good for the 2yr upgrade price.

Shell