SPRINT Touch Pro 2 -Official price drop information

SolApathy · #1 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 03:04 AM

http://www.i4u.com/article27264.html

Websites finally state the obvious... Now to start calling in force to get our price drops!

...Though other sources state this will not happen for retail customers.

http://www.brighthand.com/default.as...Windows+Mobile

I'm guessing even after October 1st it will be hit & miss.

Personally I am contemplating returning both of mine in protest if they only offer the price drop for certain customers. I've been with them way too long (10 years) to be overlooked for a deal that should be available to everyone. Especially with VZ offering it at $199

Aleki · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 03:15 AM

I dont get why people always say how its an overpriced piece of equipment. When compared to verizon, yes it is more expensive. If youre coming from a touch pro and you expect to see big changes, a majority will find it isnt worth the upgrade. But if you have something older than a mogul, or it is your first windows PPC, the price isnt all that bad. Heck, if I had to choose between the TP and TP2 last year for the same price difference, It would be a no contest towards the TP2.
Anyway, I'm not challenging the price change, I just dont like how the article makes it sound like the phone is worthless for the tmo/sprint ask price.

otterit · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Aleki

I dont get why people always say how its an overpriced piece of equipment. When compared to verizon, yes it is more expensive. If youre coming from a touch pro and you expect to see big changes, a majority will find it isnt worth the upgrade. But if you have something older than a mogul, or it is your first windows PPC, the price isnt all that bad. Heck, if I had to choose between the TP and TP2 last year for the same price difference, It would be a no contest towards the TP2.
Anyway, I'm not challenging the price change, I just dont like how the article makes it sound like the phone is worthless for the tmo/sprint ask price.

I agree about the price. As a Sprint customer, I was willing to pay full cost when the phone was released.

The phone was high priced, but not all cell phone technology is the same.

SolApathy · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 03:25 AM

Well the biggest 2 complaints are that other carriers offer it for $199 & they are offering that level of pricing to a small group of customers. It probably would not have been that big of a deal, the problem is it became public.

Once something like that becomes public knowledge it's too late. Everyone that paid the regular price feels they are entitled to the new pricing as well.

I'm not afraid to say I'm one of those people.

**GoodThings2Life** · #5 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 04:50 AM

My attitude is that anyone with a TP1 that has ever had a problem with the durability of the hardware or had software issues should know that the TP2 is worth every last cent at non-subsidized, non-discounted price. The fact we get discounts at all is fantastic.

Still, the fact Verizon didn't gimp the hardware and is offering it for less is a first for Verizon, and yes, thanks to a little concept called Capitalism, it's a good thing for Sprint and T-Mobile to be called on the carpet on their higher price tag. You want to compete fairly? Lower the price and prove that your service is better!

migz1134 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 08:25 AM

Is Oct 1, 2009 and the price of the Tp2 still stands @ 349 on the site.... I dont want to call and complaint about the price if i have no proof of the price being droped...

popularbelief420 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by migz1134

Is Oct 1, 2009 and the price of the Tp2 still stands @ 349 on the site.... I dont want to call and complaint about the price if i have no proof of the price being droped...

the website hasn't been updated but feel free to call Care and politely ask them to match the price. i did it this morning and they happily credited my account.

chilwill2000 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 10:18 AM

I just finished chatting with Sprint and ordered a Touch Pro 2 for $199.99 plus tax = $213!!!!!!!!!!!

**chris1683** · #9 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 10:30 AM

Wow thats a great deal! Can you share your info here with people on how you got this low price. What department you spoke to and whether you got a brand new phone or a refurb. I thought I got a good deal at 249.99+100 MIR! $199.99 would be amazing!

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Originally Posted by chilwill2000

I just finished chatting with Sprint and ordered a Touch Pro 2 for $199.99 plus tax = $213!!!!!!!!!!!

noisemaker · #10 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 11:51 AM

called today and the price was 199 after rebates