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iPhone non-subsidized price for AT&T customers
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Posted by: blakmaj1k

A recent post from gizmodo showed that the subsidized price is actually for new or upgraded customers. So us non-iphone owners or regulars have to pay the full price which can be 200-300 dollars above the advertised price now. Doesn't this suck? Or is this legit?'

http://gizmodo.com/5016912/ineligib...e-for-iphone-3g

Posted by: Avalanche310

Well as I just posted somewhere else. I understand the whole not being eligible for an upgrade. What I don’t understand is why I must renew my contract when I will need to pay full retail. That is some shady **** there!! At least that’s what I have been hearing.

Posted by: nasa25

yeah I'm in the same boat but with Rogers in Canada....its a real piss off.

Posted by: michaelflorio82

It would be the same with any other phone, so I do not see the big deal. You gotta pay to play.

Posted by: nasa25

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Originally Posted by michaelflorio82

It would be the same with any other phone, so I do not see the big deal. You gotta pay to play.

I guess, but my gf would slightly hurt me for spending $299 on a phone. I might not be around anymore for spending $499.

Posted by: Avalanche310

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Originally Posted by michaelflorio82

It would be the same with any other phone, so I do not see the big deal. You gotta pay to play.

I get that part. But I see no need to renew my contract if I am paying full retail. That is the purpose of paying full retail to avoid extending/renewing ones contract. Dont you agree?

Posted by: wookiee2cu

It's your money, how much is she spending on shoes?

Posted by: sthomp

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Originally Posted by nasa25

I guess, but my gf would slightly hurt me for spending $299 on a phone. I might not be around anymore for spending $499.

You can buy anything you want now, you're not even married yet! Get your toys while you can.......

Posted by: nasa25

$600 for new extensions this week, but she's a hair stylist....I guess its a double standard.

Posted by: thadoggfather

This is not acceptable imo.

I wonder where giz is getting their info from (and I cross my fingers that they are wrong, or ATT re-thinks their decision).

Lots of people will be out if there is an "unsubsidized" price. And if there is, they better not tie me to 2-year.

I wonder, if I borrow my brother's 1st gen iPhone (currently in use), activate it, I'll be eligible for a 3G iPhone

Posted by: PaulieORF

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Originally Posted by michaelflorio82

It would be the same with any other phone, so I do not see the big deal. You gotta pay to play.

Incorrect. If you buy any phone from AT&T at full retail price, you DO NOT extend your contract. Why else would someone walk into the AT&T store and ask to buy a phone at full price?

My friend does that for his service. He always buys his new phones from AT&T at full price, so he's not tied to a contract. Of course I think this logic is stuipd, but that's how he does it. It's also how I know that it's going to be downright f*cked up if AT&T expects me to sign a new contract AND pay full price for the iPhone 3G. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, I won't believe anything until I see it posted from AT&T.

Posted by: thadoggfather

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Originally Posted by PaulieORF

Definitely stupid. If I'm going to get an AT&T phone and beat the 2 year contract, I'd use eBay/Craigslist. It's significantly cheaper!

Posted by: blakmaj1k

@thadoggfather: That's what I am going to do also. They don't have to know I have an iphone on me as long as it appears on my account right? I hope Gizmodo is wrong too.

Posted by: thadoggfather

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Originally Posted by blakmaj1k

@thadoggfather: That's what I am going to do also. They don't have to know I have an iphone on me as long as it appears on my account right? I hope Gizmodo is wrong too.

Yeah I doubt they'll notice. I hope I don't have to resort to this though.

Posted by: michaelflorio82

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Originally Posted by PaulieORF

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Right. I wasn't referrring to the contract, I was just stating the eligable/non eligable thing is the same with all phones.

As for paying full price and still having to sign a contract, all the people who paid $600 for the first iPhone did not have a problem with it.

Posted by: djberendt

So for kicks and giggles I called Att customer service. I currently have 7-8 months left on a voice (no data) contract. I simply asked how much is it going to cost me for an 8 gb Iphone even though I am not eligible for an upgrade. He advised me $199 for 8gb and 299 for 16gb.

So he could easily be misinformed or incorrect but I believe nothing until I see it on att's or apple's website.

Posted by: michaelflorio82

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Originally Posted by djberendt

So for kicks and giggles I called Att customer service. I currently have 7-8 months left on a voice (no data) contract. I simply asked how much is it going to cost me for an 8 gb Iphone even though I am not eligible for an upgrade. He advised me $199 for 8gb and 299 for 16gb.

So he could easily be misinformed or incorrect but I believe nothing until I see it on att's or apple's website.

I would call back and make them notate that in your account. So even if it is not the case, you can still get that deal on the stupidity of the call center rep.

Posted by: panasummer

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Originally Posted by michaelflorio82

I would call back and make them notate that in your account. So even if it is not the case, you can still get that deal on the stupidity of the call center rep.

I'm calling Business Care to see if I can get a rep that will quote me that price and notate my account LOL

Posted by: xj911

This doesn't make much sense...if you're going to commit to 2 years of service at a certain cost and activation, than I would assume you HAVE to get a discount. If they are not giving it to you, than you should be able to walk in and buy the phone out right and just stick your sim in it. If you can't, I think there's gotta be some kind of legal action you can take...

Posted by: PaulieORF

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Originally Posted by michaelflorio82

Oh okay, sorry about that.

Posted by: 1G-Drew

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Originally Posted by xj911

. If you can't, I think there's gotta be some kind of legal action you can take...

The legal "action" is "don't sign the new contract".

Anyway, seems like t-mobile in Germany has things sorted out. Anyone who got a subsidy on a 1G iPhone has to pay $10 extra a month for the duration of their current contract but gets the subsidized price on the new one. That's fair to everyone--if you're short-circuiting the subsidy, you should pay it off. AT&T could do the same thing--figure out how much time is left on your contract and charge $10/mo (or $8 or whatever) for that much time.

Posted by: michaelflorio82

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Originally Posted by PaulieORF

Oh okay, sorry about that.

Its all good

Posted by: rest_easy

It's simple for me. I'm looking to update not just my phone but my account. I currently do not have a data plan. So if they want my business they give me the low price despite my upgrade eligibility. If they don't give me the 199/299 (8gb/16gb) price then I walk. Simple.

Posted by: Avalanche310

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Originally Posted by rest_easy

It's simple for me. I'm looking to update not just my phone but my account. I currently do not have a data plan. So if they want my business they give me the low price despite my upgrade eligibility. If they don't give me the 199/299 (8gb/16gb) price then I walk. Simple.

I wish I had the same idea.........but I don’t!!! So they give me the pricing or there will be a misunderstanding on 07/11 at one of the stores. I will act a fool.......jk. What I will do is bit*h till they get tired of me and just sell it at that price just to get me out of their hair.....lol. No I wont I will simple walk out with my tail between my legs and my head down embarrassed by my actions.