Comments on: The Simple Dollar Gets A New Cell Phone – And Saves Significant Money In The Process http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:55:02 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Zahir http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-383452 Zahir Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:39:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-383452 May I just ask, what are those 2 fees that were waived? May I just ask, what are those 2 fees that were waived?

]]> By: Make Friends, Earn Money http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-202676 Make Friends, Earn Money Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:39:46 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-202676 I'm just about to renegotiate a new cell phone, but living over the pond in the UK, we have some of the highest call charges in the world. Thanks for your tips and advice, whilst they were designed for the american market I have found some of the points raised quite useful from my perspective I’m just about to renegotiate a new cell phone, but living over the pond in the UK, we have some of the highest call charges in the world. Thanks for your tips and advice, whilst they were designed for the american market I have found some of the points raised quite useful from my perspective

]]> By: Trent http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-69766 Trent Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:04:16 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-69766 I have had nothing but good experience thus far with my RAZR. It's lasted for literally 10 days between charges, I can text message with aplomb, and I've had no problems at all with it. I have had nothing but good experience thus far with my RAZR. It’s lasted for literally 10 days between charges, I can text message with aplomb, and I’ve had no problems at all with it.

]]> By: jon http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-58329 jon Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:57:42 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-58329 the razr is one of the most popular worst phones ever in terms of problems/battery anything, motorola is horrible in general. anyhow that phone is like aged and aged and you shouldn't have had to pay anything for the phone its given free in most 3rd party dealers (unless you have verizon) plus you can buy chargers on ebay for as cheap as people have said bad choice overall the razr is one of the most popular worst phones ever in terms of problems/battery anything, motorola is horrible in general. anyhow that phone is like aged and aged and you shouldn’t have had to pay anything for the phone its given free in most 3rd party dealers (unless you have verizon)

plus you can buy chargers on ebay for as cheap as people have said

bad choice overall

]]> By: Joanna http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57681 Joanna Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:48:51 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57681 Regarding the car charger - I live in Ann Arbor and we have a great reuse center. I've bought 3 chargers for my phone to use at home, at the office and in my car for a grand total of $1.50. You can't beat that price! Regarding the car charger – I live in Ann Arbor and we have a great reuse center. I’ve bought 3 chargers for my phone to use at home, at the office and in my car for a grand total of $1.50. You can’t beat that price!

]]> By: Louise http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57627 Louise Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:47:30 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57627 As much as I read about saving money and shopping around and researching before one spends a dime, I have yet to find any plan that works better than amazon.com. They offer dozens of phones for as far as I can tell every major service provider for free (well, ok actually 1 cent per phone) not including rebates. If you (a) don't mind paying for a phone and hoping for the rebate to come through and allow you to break even or (b) don't mind paying around $50 including possible rebates, you can get just about any phone sold on amazon. It is truly amazing to me that people bother going to the store and haggling over ridiculous prices, ending up with "deals" that still aren't as good as what amazon offers flat out. Also, all necessary accessories (wall charger, car charger, handsfree thing) have been included for free with all phones I've purchased through amazon. The potential drawbacks of purchasing cell phones this way are : 1. I suspect people who live in Iowa could have some trouble since they have special 1-year contracts with wireless providers. I'm sure amazon has details online but I never needed to purchase a phone from Iowa so I can't tell for certain if there are problems and what they might be. 2. When you get a new phone with a new phone number, it is just assigned. If you go into the store you have some options about your phone number. 3. You can't get the activation fee waived. I don't actually think this is a financial drawback though, because the 1-cent phone and the rebates more than cover the activation fee, in my experience. 4.Depending on service provider, you have to contact them to ask for insurance. Again, this isn't actually a drawback either because we all know cell phone insurance is a scam, right? And because someone mentioned locked phones, t-mobile will unlock a phone after you have had it for 2 weeks (or 30 days, depending on your state). at&t will unlock your phone as soon as you are out of contract, so be sure to get your phone unlocked before canceling your service. I do not have experience with unlocking other providers' phones, but at the very least they should unlock them once your contract runs out. Okay, that's about all I know about buying cell phones and wireless plans. but p.s. trent, the only reason I can think of to go for more than two years (or one, since you're in iowa and contracts there are different) is if you are severely opposed to wireless contracts. You don't have to look far or hard to find a cheap-to-free phone with a renewed contract. While using the same phone for four years is good in the environmental sense, you do realize that it isn't saving you any money, right? As much as I read about saving money and shopping around and researching before one spends a dime, I have yet to find any plan that works better than amazon.com. They offer dozens of phones for as far as I can tell every major service provider for free (well, ok actually 1 cent per phone) not including rebates. If you (a) don’t mind paying for a phone and hoping for the rebate to come through and allow you to break even or (b) don’t mind paying around $50 including possible rebates, you can get just about any phone sold on amazon. It is truly amazing to me that people bother going to the store and haggling over ridiculous prices, ending up with “deals” that still aren’t as good as what amazon offers flat out. Also, all necessary accessories (wall charger, car charger, handsfree thing) have been included for free with all phones I’ve purchased through amazon.

The potential drawbacks of purchasing cell phones this way are :
1. I suspect people who live in Iowa could have some trouble since they have special 1-year contracts with wireless providers. I’m sure amazon has details online but I never needed to purchase a phone from Iowa so I can’t tell for certain if there are problems and what they might be.

2. When you get a new phone with a new phone number, it is just assigned. If you go into the store you have some options about your phone number.

3. You can’t get the activation fee waived. I don’t actually think this is a financial drawback though, because the 1-cent phone and the rebates more than cover the activation fee, in my experience.

4.Depending on service provider, you have to contact them to ask for insurance. Again, this isn’t actually a drawback either because we all know cell phone insurance is a scam, right?

And because someone mentioned locked phones, t-mobile will unlock a phone after you have had it for 2 weeks
(or 30 days, depending on your state). at&t will unlock your phone as soon as you are out of contract, so be sure to get your phone unlocked before canceling your service. I do not have experience with unlocking other providers’ phones, but at the very least they should unlock them once your contract runs out.

Okay, that’s about all I know about buying cell phones and wireless plans.

but p.s. trent, the only reason I can think of to go for more than two years (or one, since you’re in iowa and contracts there are different) is if you are severely opposed to wireless contracts. You don’t have to look far or hard to find a cheap-to-free phone with a renewed contract. While using the same phone for four years is good in the environmental sense, you do realize that it isn’t saving you any money, right?

]]> By: David http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57570 David Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:56:19 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57570 I am switching carriers and I went to Costco to find out what they provide. They will waive activation fees, provide you with 3 free accessories and (depending on which one) give you a phone for free. All rebates are instant so you don't have to fill out forms or mail anything. I am switching carriers and I went to Costco to find out what they provide. They will waive activation fees, provide you with 3 free accessories and (depending on which one) give you a phone for free. All rebates are instant so you don’t have to fill out forms or mail anything.

]]> By: viola http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57569 viola Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:46:33 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57569 About the rebate, carefully follow the terms and keep copies of what you send in. For every cell phone I've ever tried to get a rebate on, I've had to resend the rebate at least 1 time after receiving a "your rebate has been rejected" notice and calling the company to tell them that I did indeed meet the terms of the rebate & they said, "Oh sorry about that, just resend it." This of course buys them another 6-8 weeks of keeping the $30. About the rebate, carefully follow the terms and keep copies of what you send in. For every cell phone I’ve ever tried to get a rebate on, I’ve had to resend the rebate at least 1 time after receiving a “your rebate has been rejected” notice and calling the company to tell them that I did indeed meet the terms of the rebate & they said, “Oh sorry about that, just resend it.” This of course buys them another 6-8 weeks of keeping the $30.

]]> By: m360 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57568 m360 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:42:57 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57568 I had a kyocera slider for almost 3 years. about a year ago it would freeze and I would have to remove the battery but it snapped out of it. You almost cant kill that phone, it's extremly durable. I hope you like your Razr, I'm so sorry I switched. Don't plug it in next to your clock radio @ night. Even if the radio isn't on you might just get some interference that will scare the crap out of you. It certainly is a nice, sleek phone but it't got it's problems although they all do. I had a kyocera slider for almost 3 years. about a year ago it would freeze and I would have to remove the battery but it snapped out of it. You almost cant kill that phone, it’s extremly durable. I hope you like your Razr, I’m so sorry I switched. Don’t plug it in next to your clock radio @ night. Even if the radio isn’t on you might just get some interference that will scare the crap out of you. It certainly is a nice, sleek phone but it’t got it’s problems although they all do.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57562 Jessica Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:10:00 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57562 I just got a new phone and for the first time my service provider told me about discounts. (This is for Verizon) If you work for the state you get a substantial discount on your bill (Illinois is 18% per month, Indiana 15%, etc. Chase employees get a discount. So it never hurts to ask about the overall bill discount. I can't believe I didn't know this for 4 years of being a customer there but I am glad I do now. I just got a new phone and for the first time my service provider told me about discounts. (This is for Verizon) If you work for the state you get a substantial discount on your bill (Illinois is 18% per month, Indiana 15%, etc. Chase employees get a discount. So it never hurts to ask about the overall bill discount. I can’t believe I didn’t know this for 4 years of being a customer there but I am glad I do now.

]]> By: Christine http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57561 Christine Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:01:48 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57561 I too have a RAZR. I didn't pay for it (Hurrah for parents supporting their 19 year old!) but we got it for $10. No clue what sort of plan we have, though. I'm happy with it. But then, I'd be happy with any phone that: 1. Makes phone calls. 2. Has an address book. 3. Has a clock on the outside 4. BONUS: Allows me to upload sound clips to use as ring tones (I have a clip from an audiobook version of Jingo that goes "Bingely Bingely Beep!" and the Disney "Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me!" song) I had a rubbish time getting it to do number four, till Dad figured out a sort of cheat way to do it. But now I feel so very happy when I get a call (Before the custom rings, looking at the phone filled me with loathing, because I couldn't make the phone do what I wanted it to do). I too have a RAZR. I didn’t pay for it (Hurrah for parents supporting their 19 year old!) but we got it for $10. No clue what sort of plan we have, though. I’m happy with it. But then, I’d be happy with any phone that:

1. Makes phone calls.
2. Has an address book.
3. Has a clock on the outside
4. BONUS: Allows me to upload sound clips to use as ring tones (I have a clip from an audiobook version of Jingo that goes “Bingely Bingely Beep!” and the Disney “Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me!” song)

I had a rubbish time getting it to do number four, till Dad figured out a sort of cheat way to do it. But now I feel so very happy when I get a call (Before the custom rings, looking at the phone filled me with loathing, because I couldn’t make the phone do what I wanted it to do).

]]> By: Barb http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57517 Barb Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:16:49 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57517 Hey, Before you drop your rebate in the mail, make sure you make two copies of the receipt, form (front and back) and the UPC bar code label on the box. I used to work for a rebate company and can't tell you how many times this impacted whether people got the rebate or not. Love your site, Barb Hey,

Before you drop your rebate in the mail, make sure you make two copies of the receipt, form (front and back) and the UPC bar code label on the box.

I used to work for a rebate company and can’t tell you how many times this impacted whether people got the rebate or not.

Love your site,

Barb

]]> By: Sarah http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57507 Sarah Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:18:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57507 Two of my sisters and I (we are on a family plan) each got our RAZRs for thirty bucks because it was the day after Thanksgiving and we needed to renew our two year agreement. No crazy lines or getting up at the crack of dawn, we just waltzed in at 12:45 pm, had to wait about a half hour to actually be helped (they have a computer check-in system at the Verizon store I go to) and got them. We also got free Bluetooth headsets (though I hate them, so I gave mine to my mom since she's been wanting one). Although it was past the one pm Bluetooth special by the time we were seen, I asked and the sales guy if we could get them even if it was after one-- he said sure, since we were at the store prior to one. Plus, they were limit two, and he gave us three. So that was good. Barring the sister who had hers stolen, our RAZRs have held up very well. I drop mine constantly (well, maybe not constantly, but at least once every two weeks when I'm carrying too many things at once) with no case and I have no complaints. I just toss it in the purse. I love the thing. (Plus it's pink.) I've also heard bad reviews, but *shrug* mine is great. Two of my sisters and I (we are on a family plan) each got our RAZRs for thirty bucks because it was the day after Thanksgiving and we needed to renew our two year agreement. No crazy lines or getting up at the crack of dawn, we just waltzed in at 12:45 pm, had to wait about a half hour to actually be helped (they have a computer check-in system at the Verizon store I go to) and got them.

We also got free Bluetooth headsets (though I hate them, so I gave mine to my mom since she’s been wanting one). Although it was past the one pm Bluetooth special by the time we were seen, I asked and the sales guy if we could get them even if it was after one– he said sure, since we were at the store prior to one. Plus, they were limit two, and he gave us three. So that was good.

Barring the sister who had hers stolen, our RAZRs have held up very well. I drop mine constantly (well, maybe not constantly, but at least once every two weeks when I’m carrying too many things at once) with no case and I have no complaints. I just toss it in the purse. I love the thing. (Plus it’s pink.) I’ve also heard bad reviews, but *shrug* mine is great.

]]> By: plonkee http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57477 plonkee Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:59:23 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57477 If you are in the UK, the best thing to do is usually to buy from an online reseller rather than one of the networks. You get the same good deals but you can also get cashback deals that can pay for all of your line rental for the whole year. If you are in the UK, the best thing to do is usually to buy from an online reseller rather than one of the networks. You get the same good deals but you can also get cashback deals that can pay for all of your line rental for the whole year.

]]> By: Ben Gonzalez http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57400 Ben Gonzalez Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:40:52 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57400 I don't know if you are aware of this or not but RAZR phones are very inexpensive and most carriers provide their best deals away from the brick-and-mortar establishments. I don’t know if you are aware of this or not but RAZR phones are very inexpensive and most carriers provide their best deals away from the brick-and-mortar establishments.

]]> By: Lazy Man and Money http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57362 Lazy Man and Money Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:48:20 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57362 I have not found the cell phone store to be a place where money can be saved. Maybe it's different with the regional carriers in Iowa, but from the big guys, the best way is to call them up. Often times you can get a deal especially if your plan is expired. You can simply mention that another provider has a price of X including all the features that you want and that you'd like to cancel. They'll send you to "retention" a group whose entire purpose is to keep you their customer, almost at any cost. After Sprint had a couple of billing errors on my plan, I directed to retention and I've got every feature they have for $30 a month. It's a far better to save monthly than it is once at the store. As far as saving 50% on the accessories, that's not bad, but I'm not sure how great it is either. You can often get them at Ebay all the time for that price. If you want a knock-off, perhaps cheaply made from overseas, you can sometimes get accessories for 80-90% off. I have not found the cell phone store to be a place where money can be saved. Maybe it’s different with the regional carriers in Iowa, but from the big guys, the best way is to call them up. Often times you can get a deal especially if your plan is expired. You can simply mention that another provider has a price of X including all the features that you want and that you’d like to cancel. They’ll send you to “retention” a group whose entire purpose is to keep you their customer, almost at any cost. After Sprint had a couple of billing errors on my plan, I directed to retention and I’ve got every feature they have for $30 a month. It’s a far better to save monthly than it is once at the store.

As far as saving 50% on the accessories, that’s not bad, but I’m not sure how great it is either. You can often get them at Ebay all the time for that price. If you want a knock-off, perhaps cheaply made from overseas, you can sometimes get accessories for 80-90% off.

]]> By: Trent http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57356 Trent Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:16:08 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57356 Note to commenters: I live in rural Iowa. The area where I live is where cell phones go to die. Many supposed coast-to-coast plans get zero bars at my house. I've tried phones from Cingular, Verizon, and Sprint off the top of my head and get basically no reception on my porch. This means my choice of carriers is pretty limited to regional providers. I researched an army of phones before deciding on several potential choices, with the RAZR being the lowest-end phone that I would use - I had a pretty lengthy list of features that I wanted, so I sought out models that matched what I wanted. Then I went to the dealer and negotiated as described above. If I hadn't negotiated, I would have paid substantially more. However, my plan, compared to a virtually identical Verizon one, is about $12 a month cheaper and I get perfect reception at home. The provider did offer a bunch of different free phones, but they were mostly Kyoceras, which I do not trust from personal experience and the experience of my wife and other friends. The point is that if you go to buy a cell phone, no matter what your situation, use these tactics in the store. You ~will~ save money. Note to commenters: I live in rural Iowa. The area where I live is where cell phones go to die. Many supposed coast-to-coast plans get zero bars at my house. I’ve tried phones from Cingular, Verizon, and Sprint off the top of my head and get basically no reception on my porch. This means my choice of carriers is pretty limited to regional providers.

I researched an army of phones before deciding on several potential choices, with the RAZR being the lowest-end phone that I would use – I had a pretty lengthy list of features that I wanted, so I sought out models that matched what I wanted.

Then I went to the dealer and negotiated as described above. If I hadn’t negotiated, I would have paid substantially more. However, my plan, compared to a virtually identical Verizon one, is about $12 a month cheaper and I get perfect reception at home.

The provider did offer a bunch of different free phones, but they were mostly Kyoceras, which I do not trust from personal experience and the experience of my wife and other friends.

The point is that if you go to buy a cell phone, no matter what your situation, use these tactics in the store. You ~will~ save money.

]]> By: PJ http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57354 PJ Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:08:22 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57354 As a past customer if you haven't gotten a free phone from them in the last 2 years, they should have offered to _give_ you one. It might be be a RAZR or whatever, but the freebie phones do work, even if they're not so sexy. As a past customer if you haven’t gotten a free phone from them in the last 2 years, they should have offered to _give_ you one. It might be be a RAZR or whatever, but the freebie phones do work, even if they’re not so sexy.

]]> By: Grant http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57350 Grant Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:00:07 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57350 Trent, You got ripped off, especially if you signed a two year contract! You can buy car chargers on ebay for just the cost of shipping (~$5) and the phone should have been free or earned you a cash back rebate. Did you research the cost of that phone online or call your provider to see what they would do for you directly? Honestly, I am disappointed. Trent,

You got ripped off, especially if you signed a two year contract!

You can buy car chargers on ebay for just the cost of shipping (~$5) and the phone should have been free or earned you a cash back rebate.

Did you research the cost of that phone online or call your provider to see what they would do for you directly? Honestly, I am disappointed.

]]> By: lorax http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-57347 lorax Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:48:17 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/14/the-simple-dollar-gets-a-new-cell-phone-and-saves-significant-money-in-the-process/#comment-57347 No iPhone? This was the perfect time. :) No iPhone? This was the perfect time. :)

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