Verizon xv6800 is now $50 for new customers, $150 existing thru bestbuy!

[Protonus]

I just got a xv6800 thru Verizon direct, for the $250, 2 year contract price. I had a feeling it would drop when the touch pro came out, or even before to clear the way...

Well I just saw this. Best Buy is offering the xv6800 for $50 if your a NEW customer, and for $150 if your an existing customer, with 2 year extension. That's $100 cheaper then Verizon has it for existing customers, and $200 cheaper if your a new customer! That's huge!

I was p***** at the price drop but I'm within 30 days, so I called them and they had me fax them the ad here:

Here is the price for a CURRENT customer with 2 year extension ($149.99)
http://wireless.bestbuy.com/DeviceDe...6&CarrierID=60

And here is the price for a NEW customer ($49.99)
http://wireless.bestbuy.com/DeviceDe...6&CarrierID=60

And they're going to rebate me $100 (somehow, may come off my bill, not sure yet) - rather then having to return the phone and rebuy it (what a pain that would be)!

I'll let you know when that goes thru and how they do it, but heads up Verizon customers Remember to say thanks

[DaveAz]

Just make sure they do it soon...I read somewhere that someone tried something similar, and they pushed it out till past the 30 days, then said sorry we can't do anything for you...

Or at least get something in writing before it happens.

[JimSmith94]

Protonus, your link is for the LG Dare.

[Protonus]

Originally Posted by JimSmith94

Protonus, your link is for the LG Dare.

Whoops! Sorry bout that. I fixed my original post, please see the new link. I also added the link for the "not current customer" price too.

[Protonus]

I got an e-mail this AM stating they credited me $100 towards my Verizon bill! I confirmed it went thru via MyAccount! So it worked! Hopefully it works for you too!

They made me fax them a copy of the link I posted above, and they put me on hold twice and then said it would be a "one time courtesy". But they did it! Good luck!

[elmerfudpucker]

You can usually get the phone you want by knowing to ask for "Customer Retention", the threat of loss of a customer will modivate them to "work" with you to get the phone you want or service adjustments. That is how I got my mogul for $260 rather than the $600 they was tring to do me for!

[JGGiant]

Big thanks! I just called and I bought mine 33 day ago! But the lady was very nice and gave me the $100 credit!

Now I plan to go to BestBuy and pick one up for my Wife.

[ryangod]

Do you know what dept you started in, or eventually talked to? I was just told VZW doesn't do price matches. I'm wondering if there is another approach.

[Protonus]

I called *611, hit zero. That's it. First lady I talked to. Again she had to put me on hold twice to check with her supervisor. If you dont' like what you hear, call again.

It's luck of the draw really, your degree of expertise in social engineering, and the size of your balls