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Bizarro Kanyon posted:Does Verizon ever do Black Friday style sales on IPads? We are looking at getting a cellular iPad but wanted to wait in case we could get it cheaper? Usually there is yea. Right now it’s $100 off buying the iPad, $250 off if you’re buying it with an iPhone. Post here closer to Black Friday and I’ll see if there is anything else. PM me if you want my referral code.
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I'm looking at the BYOD and get the e-gift card. Is this one of those deals where it's doled out over 24 months like the phone deals? I thought I saw the fine print last night but now I'm not seeing it anywhere.
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Nov 16, 2020 16:41
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Not that this thread didn't know already, but Duckman is the man! He helped me out and cut through a lot of the misinformation that I'd seen other places. Thank you so much for your help, Duckman!
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Nov 17, 2020 01:41
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I upgraded from a pixel 2 to a pixel 5. I'm pretty sure the sim card I used for the pixel 2 was a carryover from my droid turbo. Should I get a 5g sim card and how do I do that?
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Nov 17, 2020 01:47
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Len posted:I upgraded from a pixel 2 to a pixel 5. I'm pretty sure the sim card I used for the pixel 2 was a carryover from my droid turbo. Should I get a 5g sim card and how do I do that? I did the same move from a 2 XL to a 5 from the Google Store. I was able to use my old SIM card and it immediately sent me a text message saying I should get a 5G SIM. Then I went through customer service and they sent me a 5G SIM in the mail. Just be aware they're going to ask for your IMEI number. (I tried to get a 5G SIM before getting the 5 but customer service couldn't order me one unless I had a 5G phone activated on that line.) Alternatively you could go to a store in person.
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Nov 17, 2020 02:20
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Casu Marzu posted:I'm looking at the BYOD and get the e-gift card. Is this one of those deals where it's doled out over 24 months like the phone deals? I thought I saw the fine print last night but now I'm not seeing it anywhere. BYOD requires 12 months service or they charge back the gift card. Only catch is that , and discount varies based on what unlimited plan you get. PM me for a referral code if you want one. Not a demand of course, but it does help me. Times are tough for sales in covid times, that's for sure (but I am super fortunate compared to a lot of other people for sure). Silly Burrito posted:Not that this thread didn't know already, but Duckman is the man! He helped me out and cut through a lot of the misinformation that I'd seen other places. Thank you so much for your help, Duckman! Not a problem sir, happy to help ! waffle iron posted:I did the same move from a 2 XL to a 5 from the Google Store. I was able to use my old SIM card and it immediately sent me a text message saying I should get a 5G SIM. Then I went through customer service and they sent me a 5G SIM in the mail. Just be aware they're going to ask for your IMEI number. (I tried to get a 5G SIM before getting the 5 but customer service couldn't order me one unless I had a 5G phone activated on that line.) Def get a new 5G sim, low band 5G is out there, so you want it working right.
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Nov 17, 2020 03:07
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waffle iron posted:I did the same move from a 2 XL to a 5 from the Google Store. I was able to use my old SIM card and it immediately sent me a text message saying I should get a 5G SIM. Then I went through customer service and they sent me a 5G SIM in the mail. Just be aware they're going to ask for your IMEI number. (I tried to get a 5G SIM before getting the 5 but customer service couldn't order me one unless I had a 5G phone activated on that line.) Last time I went to the physical store they told me to get on the app and do it myself. I was thinking about burning an up credit to get 10bucks off a wireless charger, I should be able to get the sim tacked onto the order right?
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Nov 17, 2020 03:15
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Len posted:Last time I went to the physical store they told me to get on the app and do it myself. I was thinking about burning an up credit to get 10bucks off a wireless charger, I should be able to get the sim tacked onto the order right? Maybe? And it varies on store with how much of a cluster gently caress covid is. Most should activate a SIM card though.
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Nov 17, 2020 03:22
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Local store is closed except for emergencies only, I had to find that out by knocking on the door until the people inside opened it to say why it was still locked after opening. Currently on minute 33 of a phone call with tech support to find out why my other halfs new phone isn't connecting to the network. I've been watching people show up and do the same thing I did before starting this call when I told the guy "you should probably put a note up or something". They have still not put a note up
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Nov 17, 2020 16:53
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Duckman2008 posted:BYOD requires 12 months service or they charge back the gift card. Only catch is that , and discount varies based on what unlimited plan you get. Thanks, I'm gonna keep looking around for a sec, but if(when) I go w/ this plan I'll def hit you up.
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Nov 17, 2020 19:22
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Len posted:Local store is closed except for emergencies only, I had to find that out by knocking on the door until the people inside opened it to say why it was still locked after opening. Currently on minute 33 of a phone call with tech support to find out why my other halfs new phone isn't connecting to the network. Yeah, a bunch of stores are gonna have changed what they do if there is a lock down going on. They are emailed a sign to put on the door, so not sure where the disconnect is there. They mailing you a SIM ? That’s usually why the phone doesn’t connect, unless it’s an iPhone 7.
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Nov 17, 2020 19:25
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Duckman2008 posted:Yeah, a bunch of stores are gonna have changed what they do if there is a lock down going on. They are emailed a sign to put on the door, so not sure where the disconnect is there. After 42 minutes the lady on the other end managed to get it working after typing and retyping various strings of numbers, then she immediately went into sales mode and tried to upsell me onto an unlimited plan and phone insurance
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Nov 18, 2020 00:09
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Len posted:After 42 minutes the lady on the other end managed to get it working after typing and retyping various strings of numbers, then she immediately went into sales mode and tried to upsell me onto an unlimited plan and phone insurance She probably doesn't get paid for making your phone work only for selling you things you don't want. Capitalism! She doesn't know the trick of transferring you to someone that can help, aka a dead extension that just hangs up on you.
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Nov 18, 2020 02:01
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Elephanthead posted:She probably doesn't get paid for making your phone work only for selling you things you don't want. Capitalism! She doesn't know the trick of transferring you to someone that can help, aka a dead extension that just hangs up on you. Yeah I still have her a good review, just because I didn't like the pivot to a sales call doesn't mean she didn't solve the problem.
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Nov 18, 2020 02:04
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So Google is going to have the Unlocked Pixel 5 for $649 on 11/22. All I have to do is buy that and then request a 5G SIM card, correct?
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Nov 18, 2020 02:06
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BIG HEADLINE posted:So Google is going to have the Unlocked Pixel 5 for $649 on 11/22. All I have to do is buy that and then request a 5G SIM card, correct? Yes, all US models of the Pixel 5 are the Verizon model with 5G and 5G mmWave.
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Nov 18, 2020 02:20
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The lady on the phone did say I didn't need a 5g sim card unless I upgraded to unlimited when I asked so take what you will from that
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Nov 18, 2020 02:26
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Elephanthead posted:She probably doesn't get paid for making your phone work only for selling you things you don't want. Capitalism! She doesn't know the trick of transferring you to someone that can help, aka a dead extension that just hangs up on you. This. Len posted:Yeah I still have her a good review, just because I didn't like the pivot to a sales call doesn't mean she didn't solve the problem. Thank you. Surveys legit affect Verizon employee paychecks in a lot of departments now. Len posted:The lady on the phone did say I didn't need a 5g sim card unless I upgraded to unlimited when I asked so take what you will from that 5G is still new so I don’t know the nuances , but I would still recommend getting a 5G SIM card. All the non unlimited plans basically don’t get 5G UW (high band), which is good because if you happened to get a signal you could burn your data quickly. That said, ALL plans do get 5G nationwide (low band) at no extra cost, so you want your phone to be able to work on low band. I don’t know if a 4G SIM will pickup 5G low band, but it’s a free SIM swap so you might as well get the official option.
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Nov 18, 2020 03:32
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waffle iron posted:Yes, all US models of the Pixel 5 are the Verizon model with 5G and 5G mmWave. That's what makes the $649 price so attractive - the fact that the RotW is paying $599 for theirs because no one else uses Verizon's Gucci 5G. 
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Nov 18, 2020 04:31
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I ordered a case to go with my new phone through Verizon because with the Up reward it was a good deal. Then the two day shipping took a full week so I bought another one elsewhere because I'm a clumsy monkey and an unprotected phone is a bad idea for me. I want to return the one Verizon sent but there's no obvious way on the website or in the app to initiate a return. The order doesn't show up in my order history. Should I just print the receipt, highlight my info and write NO THANK YOU on it, ship it back with the prepaid return label that was in the box, and cross my fingers?
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Nov 18, 2020 14:54
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Weird Uncle Dave posted:I ordered a case to go with my new phone through Verizon because with the Up reward it was a good deal. Then the two day shipping took a full week so I bought another one elsewhere because I'm a clumsy monkey and an unprotected phone is a bad idea for me. It actually should be identified just by your return label. Print the receipt, and check and make sure there is an order and location number on it. That on its own should get you the refund since it’s within 14 days. If you need me to look up the order number let me know.
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Nov 18, 2020 15:16
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Oh for fucks sake. I don't know why I thought switching back to Verizon was a good idea. The deal isn't that good. I got tossed back and forth between activation and telesales a couple times, and now I'm "stuck in switch" and won't have any service from Google Fi or Verizon until at least Monday, and the rep said she's seen it take up to 3 weeks recently. 
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Nov 21, 2020 15:45
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Casu Marzu posted:Oh for fucks sake. I don't know why I thought switching back to Verizon was a good idea. The deal isn't that good. I got tossed back and forth between activation and telesales a couple times, and now I'm "stuck in switch" and won't have any service from Google Fi or Verizon until at least Monday, and the rep said she's seen it take up to 3 weeks recently. What happened ? There’s pretty much no reason you should be stuck in any type of switch like that ? The port number is (888) 866-6907 , I’m a bit limited on being able to help at this point, but if you need anything else post away or PM.
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Nov 21, 2020 16:36
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Duckman2008 posted:What happened ? There’s pretty much no reason you should be stuck in any type of switch like that ? I think the system hosed something up because I'm a former vzw user. I'd call the port number, but the SIM won't activate and I no longer have a working phone  Also, I think VZW support on twitter and FB is actively ignoring me. I've tweeted and DM'd them and I don't think I exist. They've replied to plenty of others in the meantime.
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Nov 21, 2020 16:46
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I'm thinking of swapping away from att to Verizon. I noticed they have some sweet deals right now including a year fee eof Playstation plus. I can't figure out how to maneuver their website and deal with trade ins though...am I just being a idiot or is it purposely convuluted to get people to go to a store
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Nov 21, 2020 17:26
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Casu Marzu posted:I think the system hosed something up because I'm a former vzw user. I'd call the port number, but the SIM won't activate and I no longer have a working phone 3 hours back and forth with reps on the VZW Facebook and it ended with a big ole  gotta wait, we have no ETA on your "switch" getting unstuck and lol at you asking to get the activation fee waived.
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Nov 21, 2020 19:29
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Posting again sorry. So I went to my loan Verizon wireless authorized reseller and they offered me this deal which seems too good to be true Trade in IPhone xr IPhone xr Samsung galaxy s10e Get IPhone 12 Iphone 12 Samsung galaxy s20fe Apple watch se gold $900 gift card $220 per month before tax I feel like this is too good to be true.... What's the catch?
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Nov 21, 2020 22:47
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Empress Brosephine posted:I feel like this is too good to be true.... What's the catch? "Switch and get a free iPhone 12 + $300" is one of their front page deals right now. It's totally legit. The only "catch" is you're effectively locked in for 24 months: all the discounts / free phones are bill credits that stop if you pay off the phone early (to upgrade or leave Verizon) or terminate a line: then you're on the hook for whatever the un-paid portion is. E.g., if you wanted to leave Verizon a year from now you'd owe them $350/phone on your way out. Same for upgrading. Also I think you can get the S20+ 5G free instead of the S20FE (not sure if that would take out the watch).
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Nov 22, 2020 00:53
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Empress Brosephine posted:Posting again sorry. So I went to my loan Verizon wireless authorized reseller and they offered me this deal which seems too good to be true Only catch is autopay with checking account. Pretty sure this is what they quoted: Get More, Get More, Play More: 65 + 65 + 55 Watch: 10 (service) + 11 (payment) iPhone 12, 12 and Samsung FE: 4 + 4 + 6 after trade ins You would get 3 $300 switcher cards. Adds up to $220 before tax a month. Just FYI not insurance included. So it’s actually an extremely on point quote, those plans give you the max trade in. So by yeah, if that works for you that’s about the best pricing you’ll get right now. If you go back to them totally cool. If you end up ordering online , feel free to PM for a referral code.
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Nov 22, 2020 01:05
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Id rather hook up a goon, I just have to figure out the website to get it to do what I want. I don't have pms couls I email you
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So I take it the Black Friday deal on the Pixel 5 is one of those BOGOHO "you're our payment bitch for two years and start a new line for no other reason than to pad our numbers" deals? Just wanting to make certain before I pick up an unlocked one tomorrow/in a few hours.
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Nov 22, 2020 01:41
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Empress Brosephine posted:Id rather hook up a goon, I just have to figure out the website to get it to do what I want. I don't have pms couls I email you Word up, email jimplaysdrums @ gmail dot com Any issues I can usually help out with too. BIG HEADLINE posted:So I take it the Black Friday deal on the Pixel 5 is one of those BOGOHO "you're our payment bitch for two years and start a new line for no other reason than to pad our numbers" deals? BOGO’s and other similar promos will always require the 2 years and add a line yeah.
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Am I understanding the Verizon deal correctly that, as a current Verizon customer, I can trade in my original Pixel and get $400 off a Pixel 5, in effect getting it for $300 new (prorated over the course of a two-year contract)? I'm on the 2 GB plan, though, which I think might disqualify me? It looks like there's some fine print suggesting that you have to get certain monthly plans (which I think are way more expensive) in order to qualify for the trade-in. Also, I have some text messages on my phone from a loved one who passed a few years ago. I really, really don't want to lose those and would love for them to transfer over to my new phone (along with my contacts and other data, I guess). If I go in-store to do this, can they do that transfer? Or can they not transfer text messages?
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Nov 22, 2020 03:05
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surf rock posted:Am I understanding the Verizon deal correctly that, as a current Verizon customer, I can trade in my original Pixel and get $400 off a Pixel 5, in effect getting it for $300 new (prorated over the course of a two-year contract)? Few things : -sorry for your loss 😔 -I think it might require an unlimited plan ? I have to check tomorrow on the Pixel promo. You are correct that your 2GB plan for one person is $55, I unlimited is minimum $70, so it wouldn’t be worth the promo -stores don’t transfer info anymore, and pixel to pixel you would use the data transfer tool in the box anyway. It *should* get the text messages, but text messages are finicky. -I highly recommend screen shotting those text messages so they at least save to google photos.
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Nov 22, 2020 04:12
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Duckman2008 posted:Few things : Thank you, and that is such a good idea. I'll do that right now.
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Hrm - I *want* to get an unlocked phone, but if Verizon's willing to give me $400 in credit for my 128GB OG PXL... 
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BIG HEADLINE posted:Hrm - I *want* to get an unlocked phone, but if Verizon's willing to give me $400 in credit for my 128GB OG PXL... Disclaimer that , as mentioned, I’m blanking on the exact terms of the promo, but if that’s what it is, then if you’re staying with Verizon for 2 years it’s fine. And general FYI, all Verizon sold phones become auto unlocked after 60 days of use.
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Nov 22, 2020 04:28
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thanks for the help duckman. i didnt know you were a flyers fan also so that makes you double cool. trying to get the cart to show a 300 gift card per line though; right now its just showing 100 rip. if i talk to a chat person is that going to remove your commission
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Empress Brosephine posted:thanks for the help duckman. i didnt know you were a flyers fan also so that makes you double cool. I think it’s weird , but I’ve had online give weird misquotes with the gift card. But the gift cards are pretty straight forward , it’s $300 switcher as long as you switch, get one of the higher tier unlimited and buy a phone $699.99 or higher. Even if it glitches when you redeem it it should work. I can always double check promos tomorrow for you too if need be no problem.
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surf rock posted:Thank you, and that is such a good idea. I'll do that right now. FYI, for anyone looking at a Pixel 5, Verizon is doing straight up $350 off it if you buy it online till the end of Sunday, and it seems to stack with other deals. So if you do a trade in upgrade, you get the $400 bill credits on top of that and come out with a $50 "profit". You should still be able to use Duckman's code, too, to help him out. Also use SMS Backup and Restore app to backup and move all your text and MMS messages. Google's built in backup solution is highly likely to not work the way you think / want and will lose you a lot of stuff if you're not aware of what it's actually doing.
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