Unlimited Wireless Service - MetroPCS
This time without mail-in rebate! I guess Metro's cleaning house to make way for the GSM phones.
This time without mail-in rebate! I guess Metro's cleaning house to make way for the GSM phones.
-
After 15+ years, we've made a big change: Android Forums is now Early Bird Club. Learn more here.
Motion $50 again
- Thread starter g0lden
- Start date
-
- Tags
- lg motion 4g
PlayfulGod
Extreme Android User
I'm sure thats with a new line or activation tho.
OcalaFlGuy
Android Expert
I've always heard if you buy a phone in store they make you activate it. That theoretically prevents someone from buying to resell.
Now. Whoever the guy is that was going to replace his Motion screen should be All Over this.
Bruce in Ocala, FL
Now. Whoever the guy is that was going to replace his Motion screen should be All Over this.
Bruce in Ocala, FL
PlayfulGod
Extreme Android User
Thats not policy..... but yea many stores will try to pull that. The lil cell stores in Wal-Mart dont care tho.
OcalaFlGuy
Android Expert
I've been told that at two separate Corporate stores.
Bruce in Ocala, Fl
Bruce in Ocala, Fl
johnnyolivares
Android Enthusiast
I thought motion was discontinued already
MikeFromHC
Member
Probably the party line but since you can buy on-line without activation it is probably not true.
OcalaFlGuy
Android Expert
Well, as long as you weren't grandfathered in with an old plan, I don't see why you couldn't get a Corporate store manager and tell him, "Look, if you want to press this, deactivate my current line NOW and activate a new line and port my old number over."
Or,
You sell me the phone for $50 and I'll even pay you your activate charge I *would* have to pay.
That's fair for everyone, they get the same $ as if you'd activated a new line and you get the instant rebate. (Ok, so yeah, you have to pay the $15 activate. It's called compromise but it also puts then in a position it's hard for them to defend Against.)
Bruce in Ocala, FL
Or,
You sell me the phone for $50 and I'll even pay you your activate charge I *would* have to pay.
That's fair for everyone, they get the same $ as if you'd activated a new line and you get the instant rebate. (Ok, so yeah, you have to pay the $15 activate. It's called compromise but it also puts then in a position it's hard for them to defend Against.)
Bruce in Ocala, FL
FloridaNoob
Newbie
honestly what would keep you from buying it at the store and telling them it is a new activation, and then saying you will call to activate it. They can't force you to activate it and are they gonna call you a liar if you tell them you don't have metro service?
OcalaFlGuy
Android Expert
It's very simple.
They just Won't sell you a phone In The Stores (any of them, Corp or Authorized) Without activating it.
That's why I suggested my idea (which incidentally, no one has said wouldn't work and given any reason(s) why).
I DO still think you can "force their hand" but *I* would take it to a Corp store and speak directly to the Manager. They are probably The Best Most Likely chance you have of them seeing that you kind of have them over a barrel and agreeing to give you the $50 phone under your old number IF you pony up the activate fee for their "kitty".
Bruce in Ocala, FL
They just Won't sell you a phone In The Stores (any of them, Corp or Authorized) Without activating it.
That's why I suggested my idea (which incidentally, no one has said wouldn't work and given any reason(s) why).
I DO still think you can "force their hand" but *I* would take it to a Corp store and speak directly to the Manager. They are probably The Best Most Likely chance you have of them seeing that you kind of have them over a barrel and agreeing to give you the $50 phone under your old number IF you pony up the activate fee for their "kitty".
Bruce in Ocala, FL