I just completed the guide without any issues. I took the flashed EVO down to my local Metro PCS and the woman said they don't activate rooted phones. She referred me to another store, but it's a bit further away.
Is this typical? Do I just need to say the right thing? She of course tried to sell me a "similar" phone which was $299.
Note that I would be a new customer. I've never had a metro account. I considered buying a really cheap phone from them and then some how switch that number over to the flashed evo. Not sure if that would be possible.
She didn't sound like she really knew what she was talking about...but neither do I. This is my first time rooting and flashing a phone, so some if the terminology is new to me. PRLs, etc.