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Treo 650 IS available for $599!

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Posted by: Chillin

yes, I coulda / shoulda posted this in one of the many other threads about this but I didn't want anyone to miss it.

I just got off the phone with PalmOne (1-800-881-7256), and I ordered a UL GSM Treo 650 for $599.

I said I was going to order it yesterday, but didn't get around to it, and that it is now much more expensive. I said I would happily order it for $599, but that $699 was too much. She put me on hold... came back and said she would give it to me for $599.

So, there you go for all of you that missed out on the 2 day sale (thats what she called it) you CAN still get it for $599.



Posted by: jules

Hey, nice! Thanks for the info...I ordered one..wasn't going to, but I figured if it's going up to $699, might as well get it at $599!!

Thanks!



Posted by: Kadin

Thanks Chillin! You the man! I just put in my order for the 650 Unlocked @ $599. Looks like I didn't get charged tax either unless the sales guy forgot to mention it. I'm guessing it's shipping outside of California. Anyhow, thx for the tip. Actually I probably shouldn't have bought it since I have no groceries or clothes but all that matters is my phone...



Posted by: Naveen

does the pen have a stylus in it?



Posted by: Chillin

Quote:
Originally posted by Naveen
does the pen have a stylus in it?


Are you talking about my pen?

Yes, it does. (sort of) The non-writing end is made to double as a stylus. It's quite handy actually.



Posted by: wolwol

Quote:
Originally posted by Kadin
Thanks Chillin! You the man! I just put in my order for the 650 Unlocked @ $599. Looks like I didn't get charged tax either unless the sales guy forgot to mention it. I'm guessing it's shipping outside of California. Anyhow, thx for the tip. Actually I probably shouldn't have bought it since I have no groceries or clothes but all that matters is my phone...


well, no tax for me too...and i am in california, the weird thing is that palmOne HQ is @ milpitas, about 15min drive....no tax? its allright, my gain



Posted by: Implicit

So how does one get it for $599 if the website still says $699?



Posted by: Naveen

Quote:
Originally posted by Chillin
Are you talking about my pen?

Yes, it does. (sort of) The non-writing end is made to double as a stylus. It's quite handy actually.


thanks...i will have to get one



Posted by: Kadin

Quote:
Originally posted by Implicit
So how does one get it for $599 if the website still says $699?


All you have to do is call in and mention that you saw it for that price last Thursday and they'll honor it. Now I'm not sure how long they're going to continue to do it since I got mine on Saturday. The guy told me though that they have up to 30 days to credit us back for the $100 since they're chargin full price out the door. So I'd assume you'd be ok...



Posted by: Implicit

Quote:
Originally posted by Kadin
All you have to do is call in and mention that you saw it for that price last Thursday and they'll honor it. Now I'm not sure how long they're going to continue to do it since I got mine on Saturday. The guy told me though that they have up to 30 days to credit us back for the $100 since they're chargin full price out the door. So I'd assume you'd be ok...


I called today and they said it was $699 no matter than I mentioned the price of last week. Do you know who you spoke with?



Posted by: Kadin

Well I spoke to a Mike in customer service which is at option 3 then 1. I also spoke with Chris who actually placed the order.

I basically told them that I attempted to place the order on thursday and it didn't go through. Then I noticed the price went up. This is nothing that's foreign to them, they've been slammed with calls about it. They then said they'd sell the phone out as priced (699) and then credit my credit card $100 when the order ships.

They're still on backorder so nothing has happened as of yet.



Posted by: AdmiralAK

499 with rebate form



Posted by: Implicit

Quote:
Originally posted by Kadin
Well I spoke to a Mike in customer service which is at option 3 then 1. I also spoke with Chris who actually placed the order.

I basically told them that I attempted to place the order on thursday and it didn't go through. Then I noticed the price went up. This is nothing that's foreign to them, they've been slammed with calls about it. They then said they'd sell the phone out as priced (699) and then credit my credit card $100 when the order ships.

They're still on backorder so nothing has happened as of yet.


What guarantee do you have they will give you the $100 credit?



Posted by: Implicit

Quote:
Originally posted by AdmiralAK
499 with rebate form


For the unlocked?



Posted by: Ardy

Only in our dreams.



Posted by: Implicit

Quote:
Originally posted by Kadin
Well I spoke to a Mike in customer service which is at option 3 then 1. I also spoke with Chris who actually placed the order.

I basically told them that I attempted to place the order on thursday and it didn't go through. Then I noticed the price went up. This is nothing that's foreign to them, they've been slammed with calls about it. They then said they'd sell the phone out as priced (699) and then credit my credit card $100 when the order ships.

They're still on backorder so nothing has happened as of yet.


Thanks for the tip... I tried the same thing today and the guy on the phone was like "yea I have heard about that problem with the website on Thursday".

So yea... Unlocked Treo 650 ORDERED!!! =)

They said after it ships the $100 will be credited back... only thing that sucked for me is that I live in one of the states that has sales tax for P1... so that was extra $$$ I had not anticipated.





Posted by: Ardy

Okay, you guys are buying the 650 unlocked for $600 so you could use DUN and use sim's from other carrier?
Is this it or there's more to it?
I'm confused as hell.



Posted by: Implicit

DUN is enabled on the unlocked 650



Posted by: Ardy

once I order the unlock/unbranded Treo 650, how do I establish service with cingular? Do I simply call and tell them the rate plan I want plus the media works for $20 a month and they'll ship me the sim card? Is this how it works.



Posted by: Kadin

Quote:
Originally posted by Ardy
Okay, you guys are buying the 650 unlocked for $600 so you could use DUN and use sim's from other carrier?
Is this it or there's more to it?
I'm confused as hell.


I'm buying it for both reasons you described. DUN and more importantly, use with T-mobile. It's going to replace the Sidekick II that I'm currently using.



Posted by: Naveen

Quote:
Originally posted by Ardy
once I order the unlock/unbranded Treo 650, how do I establish service with cingular? Do I simply call and tell them the rate plan I want plus the media works for $20 a month and they'll ship me the sim card? Is this how it works.


I would just establish a basic gsm account first. i say this so you are not hit with many different charges and then you can add as you go along.



Posted by: Ardy

thanks Naveen.



Posted by: Implicit

Quote:
Originally posted by Chillin
yes, I coulda / shoulda posted this in one of the many other threads about this but I didn't want anyone to miss it.

I just got off the phone with PalmOne (1-800-881-7256), and I ordered a UL GSM Treo 650 for $599.

I said I was going to order it yesterday, but didn't get around to it, and that it is now much more expensive. I said I would happily order it for $599, but that $699 was too much. She put me on hold... came back and said she would give it to me for $599.

So, there you go for all of you that missed out on the 2 day sale (thats what she called it) you CAN still get it for $599.


Did they put the $100 credit on your card like promised? I had to call and haggle them today about it because I got charged full price but didn't get the $100 credit when they shipped it like they said I would.



Posted by: Kadin

I had to call them but they set that expectation for me when I placed the order... I guarantee that everyone in their office knows about it so if they gave you a hard time, they're just being difficult.

I did also receive an automated response like a day or 2 later saying the credit was applied.

I'm entering this from my Treo and its been great... can't believe I'm actually happy spending $600+ for it





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