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AT&T: $100 of iPhone 5s 16GB, $50 of iPhone 5c
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For my 2nd line (work phone), I just upgraded to the 5s. Really good deal. My main phone is the fantastic Galaxy Note 3, but I am invested in the apple ecosystem, so abandoning isn't an option. Yeah, I can't remember a flagship iPhone (not counting the 5c) being discounted this early.
Wow this is unheard of. The 5S just came out. I can't believe its on sale for half off the contract price.
Yet AT&T still sticks it to everyone with their ridiculous $36 activation fee, so it's really only a $64 discount.
And don't forget they charge sales tax on the full, unsubsidized amount, thus really zero discount.
(As long as we're throwing logic out the window with your calculations. . .)
Yet AT&T still sticks it to everyone with their ridiculous $36 activation fee, so it's really only a $64 discount.
You have to pay that with it being $199
. It's a $100 discount!And don't forget they charge sales tax on the full, unsubsidized amount, thus really zero discount.
(As long as we're throwing logic out the window with your calculations. . .)
I paid tax only on the $99.00.
And don't forget they charge sales tax on the full, unsubsidized amount, thus really zero discount.
They don't in Maryland.
AT&T: $100 of iPhone 5s 16GB, $50 of iPhone 5c
Saw this today on 9to5Mac's twitter. Simply crazy. I wanted to pull the trigger but I just don't want to lose my upgrade still on the 5S when my 4S is still a great champ. Additionally, the lure of the unknown iPhone 6 and AT&T's draconian upgrade policies (not doing the Next and losing my 25% discount & unlimited data since this discount goes down to 15% with those plans) keeps me with it. I told myself I'd only upgrade if this one breaks and off-contract or gently used one is not possible. In any event, one for my mother for Christmas may very well be something myself and the sisters go in on.
Saw this today on 9to5Mac's twitter. Simply crazy. I wanted to pull the trigger but I just don't want to lose my upgrade still on the 5S when my 4S is still a great champ. Additionally, the lure of the unknown iPhone 6 and AT&T's draconian upgrade policies (not doing the Next and losing my 25% discount & unlimited data since this discount goes down to 15% with those plans) keeps me with it. I told myself I'd only upgrade if this one breaks and off-contract or gently used one is not possible. In any event, one for my mother for Christmas may very well be something myself and the sisters go in on.
Yes, but the only downside to your equation is you're required to live in Maryland.
I purchased my 5s on the 7th. I'm still with in my 14 day return with AT&T. Will I be able to get a $100 credit? Anyone know?
Yet AT&T still sticks it to everyone with their ridiculous $36 activation fee, so it's really only a $64 discount.
And so does Verizon and Sprint, so what's your point?
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And don't forget they charge sales tax on the full, unsubsidized amount, thus really zero discount.
(As long as we're throwing logic out the window with your calculations. . .)
Not true.
Just stop.
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I purchased my 5s on the 7th. I'm still with in my 14 day return with AT&T. Will I be able to get a $100 credit? Anyone know?
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I purchased my 5s on the 7th. I'm still with in my 14 day return with AT&T. Will I be able to get a $100 credit? Anyone know?
Contact AT&T right away and request credit ($100). They should. Apply it to your next bill . If they give you hard time talk to a manager, remind them that you can return the phone for full refund and buy it again, so they will end up with a used phone for no reason
And don't forget they charge sales tax on the full, unsubsidized amount, thus really zero discount.
(As long as we're throwing logic out the window with your calculations. . .)
Only in about 3 states, including California.
This is great timing. Just saw it on slick deals. I just sold my lime green 5C i had for a week on CL. Have an early upgrade ready so I went ahead and ordered a gold 5S for $99. Can't beat that deal.
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very easy to get a refund of it...
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Yet AT&T still sticks it to everyone with their ridiculous $36 activation fee, so it's really only a $64 discount.
very easy to get a refund of it...
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Thanks! I'll do that right now.
It worked! I just called AT&T and they credited my account the $100 difference.
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Thanks! I'll do that right now.
It worked! I just called AT&T and they credited my account the $100 difference.
Congratulations man! Enjoy your phone knowing that you saved a good $100 on it
and when you're done with it, no other phone had higher resale value than AT&T phones as they have a second life with dozens of mvno carriers!Thanks for the alert and link! Just got a $200 credit on my account for the order I placed last week (two 5Ss).
