Bestbuy.com EVO order with old plan Working!!

**gullzway** · #1 (**permalink**) 06-04-2010, 12:21 PM

Ok, so I just went to bestbuy.com and added an EVO to my cart. I selected "keep current plan," ( I have a non-everything 450/min plan with $15 data add-on. Then I had to add the $10 EVO fee.

I'm aware that I "should" not be able to activate the phone on my plan when I get it, but not sure how Sprint would see this. Would they add the $10 fee to my current plan. I don't think they can force me to switch plans, although they can refuse to activate the phone. Still getting the phone for $199, so they can't Take Back the $100 instant rebate. Worst case scenario is I get a NEW Evo for $230 and extend my plan 2 years.

Maybe someone on here is brave enough to pull the trigger with a SERO or other Plan before this option goes away on their site!

**TMartin** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-04-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gullzway

Ok, so I just went to bestbuy.com and added an EVO to my cart. I selected "keep current plan," ( I have a non-everything 450/min plan with $15 data add-on. Then I had to add the $10 EVO fee.

I'm aware that I "should" not be able to activate the phone on my plan when I get it, but not sure how Sprint would see this. Would they add the $10 fee to my current plan. I don't think they can force me to switch plans, although they can refuse to activate the phone. Still getting the phone for $199, so they can't Take Back the $100 instant rebate. Worst case scenario is I get a NEW Evo for $230 and extend my plan 2 years.

Maybe someone on here is brave enough to pull the trigger with a SERO or other Plan before this option goes away on their site!

How did you do that??

EDIT: Nevermind...looks like I got it lol!!!

EDIT2: I'm scared...you should let me know if they let you activate it.

**gullzway** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-04-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TMartin

How did you do that??

EDIT: Nevermind...looks like I got it lol!!!

EDIT2: I'm scared...you should let me know if they let you activate it.

Trying to get through the checkout now. The bestbuy website is locked up!
Now It says We're sorry Online ordering is Temporarily Unavailable.

**TMartin** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-04-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gullzway

Trying to get through the checkout now. The bestbuy website is locked up!
Now It says We're sorry Online ordering is Temporarily Unavailable.

Yea...Sprint site is screwed up too. They must be slammed with people buying this thing.

**jbearamus** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-04-2010, 01:04 PM

they're probably going to be calling you in the next day or so to let you choose your new plan or cancel the order

**TMartin** · #6 (**permalink**) 06-04-2010, 01:10 PM

I just don't understand why I would need the $10 a month 4G Data Package when they don't even have 4G where I live.

**jbearamus** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-04-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TMartin

I just don't understand why I would need the $10 a month 4G Data Package when they don't even have 4G where I live.

because even though we all know what the charge is for sprint says its not. its basically a smartphone rate hike and they're going to force you to pay it

which is also why i'm saying you'll get a call. i've seen this on other phones through radioshack's online system with att smartphones. a website can't cover every contingency so you tell it what you want best fit then the people on the other side figure it out. which is why i'm saying they'll call, they'll probably go ahead and try and activate and when sprint says no, they'll call and see what you wanna do

RidleyJ329 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-04-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TMartin

I just don't understand why I would need the $10 a month 4G Data Package when they don't even have 4G where I live.

Its a "Cool Tax". If you wanna be part of the cool crowd and own an EVO then you have to pay the cool tax. Its only for those of us that want to be "hip" and own the newest technology. lol

**gullzway** · #9 (**permalink**) 06-05-2010, 03:58 PM

I was eventually successful at ordering an EVO for $199 and keeping my old plan of 450min and $15 unlimited data!

Status: 1 item(s) - Order in process of being fulfilled.

I guess I'll see if they actually ship it out. I assume the online activation will not work since I'm not on an everything plan, will they still add on the $10 fee?

I used a one time virtual credit card so I don't see how they can charge me the $100 instant rebate for not activating it?

Should be interesting. I know TheBundo started another thread on this, which has gone into another demension, but I'll be interested in what happens with his deal.

My order Shows my 39.99 plan plus $10 Evo fee = $49

phistyle · #10 (**permalink**) 06-07-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gullzway

I was eventually successful at ordering an EVO for $199 and keeping my old plan of 450min and $15 unlimited data!

Status: 1 item(s) - Order in process of being fulfilled.

I guess I'll see if they actually ship it out. I assume the online activation will not work since I'm not on an everything plan, will they still add on the $10 fee?

I used a one time virtual credit card so I don't see how they can charge me the $100 instant rebate for not activating it?

Should be interesting. I know TheBundo started another thread on this, which has gone into another demension, but I'll be interested in what happens with his deal.

My order Shows my 39.99 plan plus $10 Evo fee = $49

if they can't charge your card, they'll simply charge it to your sprint bill...