Sprint Touch Pro $199.99 with 2/yr upgrade or new BESTBUY 01-04-2009: Deal is BACK!

[phillyphill39]

yeah i went to bby the other day and just got 106 back since i paid 299 about 3 weeks ago.

[rangie]

Has anybody upgraded with only a one year eligibility? I'm not due for a 2-year discount until April.

If I could get a TP for $275 I'd be happy.

[jeffbartel]

Got mine today. At first, BB said they could not activate it on a SERO plan. I called Sprint and had the rep talk them through it. Loving the Pro so far!

[meanfishy]

Originally Posted by rangie

Has anybody upgraded with only a one year eligibility? I'm not due for a 2-year discount until April.

If I could get a TP for $275 I'd be happy.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...=48627&page=14
see post # 138 & 140

[lipidfats]

picked up a pro (thanks op for the jump on the ad) and a diamond today... did anybody else get the "and just for your troubles, i'll throw in a free geek squad setup... they'll install your email to your phone for you - normally a $30 fee............................."
I just stared at her with a ::are you serious look::
$30 to setup email accounts? i want what they're smoking.

Oh, and just to let everybody know, the lady at best buy showed me next weeks ad in this binder and she pointed out how it's still going to be $199 (but then she said she doesn't know if they'll have any to sell though). She said they tend to extend specials like that for the holidays...

[dave01978]

Originally Posted by rangie

Has anybody upgraded with only a one year eligibility? I'm not due for a 2-year discount until April.

If I could get a TP for $275 I'd be happy.

I wasnt eligable until july, and talked to retentions and they added notes in
my account, to give me the full rebate, and i got the TP for 199 at BB with it

Call retentions, dont even waste your time with the first person who picks up.
If you have issues getting to them pm me and ill see if i can find the direct # i have somewhere
Dave

[rangie]

what did you tell retentions?

[Insoc]

Originally Posted by rangie

Has anybody upgraded with only a one year eligibility? I'm not due for a 2-year discount until April.

If I could get a TP for $275 I'd be happy.

Originally Posted by meanfishy

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...=48627&page=14
see post # 138 & 140

Disagree. I think you are lucky, and do not understand what a 2 year renewal means, or you were somehow qualified and did not know it. Anyone can sign a two year contract whenever they want, but that does not get them discounts. The AD says you either sign a NEW contract meaning a new line of service, or you are eligible for an upgrade, meaning you are have had a current contract for at least 22 months, or you are able to upgrade every 12 months as some special programs allow.

Here is the fact from BB website:

Q. What is a contract extension?
A. Contract extensions (also known as "upgrades") are the best way to get a great deal on a new phone without switching carriers. Sprint will subsidize your new phone purchase if you extend your contract, depending on your eligibility and the length of time that you extend your contract.

Q. Am I eligible for a contract extension?
A. Not all existing Sprint PCS customers qualify for contract extensions. Sprint sets threshold rules as to who is eligible for a contract extension.
In order to be eligible for our exclusive Sprint PCS contract extension offers:
- You must have maintained continuous service on the existing Sprint PCS phones being upgraded today for the last 22 months
- You must subscribe to a $34.99 or higher Sprint PCS service plan
- Your account must be in good financial standing and without late fees
- You agree to extend your existing contract with Sprint PCS for an additional 24 months


http://wireless.bestbuy.com/addition...viewmode=1#top

The reason WHY some people are able to get this deal without meeting ANY of the above requirements is that BB can set it's prices at the register, so if they WANT to sell you the phone for $199.99, they can, but they are breaking their own rules doing so... You would never be able to walk into a Sprint store and get a phone at a discount simply by signing a new 2 year contract whenever you felt like it, you must be within your upgrade window when you sign a new 2 year contract to get a discount...

I hope this helps, I just don't like false hopes. Getting a deal from BB is a gamble if you are not properly eligible. You could always do and see...

P.S.

If you go here:

http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/bestbuy...stBuy-080501BG

And do a search for Sprint Touch, the $199.99 deal shows up... So you can show them from the web...

[dave01978]

Originally Posted by rangie

what did you tell retentions?

Basically with me it was truem my apache broke and i really needed a phone, and told them that and really wanted to stay with sprint, but was considering getting an Iphone and I have been a customer for almost 10 years, and would hate to leave, and they went ahead and done it, I have done this several times when my phones have broken in the past.

Just dont take NO for an answer just keep talking, if they say no ask for a supervisor and they will probably do it, just remember to be nice to everyone you talk to.

[twe90kid]

yeah i got sprint to give me the full upgrade even though i'm not eligible. now i gotta find a place with bestbuy so i can use it.