Switching to Verizon.... 2 Year Contract or Payment Plan

[rockitdog23]

I'm about to switch to Verizon. Trying to decide between going to best buy and getting an S7 on 2 year contract or doing the installment plan. Did the math and it's virtually the same over the course of the 2 years. What is the benefit of installment billing aside from being able to trade in my device after 12 months?

 

[kramer5150]

Have you checked the latest coupon codes, rebates, accessory perks...etc? There might be a difference there.

When it came time for me, I just paid full $$$ for the device at the time from the Verizon store. For me, its more unsettling having payments or a long contract.

 

[Almeuit]

How would you get it on contract? Verizon went away with contract plans.

 

[LanceAllan]

I guess you can through best buy

 

[TJA3500]

I don't think Verizon has the contracts for their plans anymore, but you can still buy the phone on installment.

 

[LanceAllan]

I Didn't think they did either?

Sent from my Adamantium™ S7 edge

 

[Almeuit]

I guess you can through best buy

Ah yep you're right. I didn't think about Best Buy.

 

[Rumblee1]

You're right. You've got to be grandfathered in to do thst. Beware of verizon. Make sure you put your S7 through its paces within the first 14 days or your getting a rephurb as a replacement. I bought an S7 edge. For the first 2 weeks it was wonderful. Beginning week 3,no data connection. Verizon technical support did all they could but finally deemed it defective. When I was told that they'd send a replacement of a rephurb or used, I refused. If I pay for a new phone and its defective, I want a new one as a replacement. Not a used one. Anyway its been 3 weeks that ive called customer support every day and was told id get a call back from a supervisor. That call NEVER came. So i sold the phone as defective, took the hit, ordered a new one from swappa, and am hoping this wont happen again. Oh yes, I did cancel thst line thst the S7 edge was on. Went to T-mobile and am happy. The biggest reason I'm so bull st verizon? Been with them 24 years, 5 lines, always bought my phones through them except 1 that I received as a gift.

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[rockitdog23]

You're right. You've got to be grandfathered in to do thst. Beware of verizon. Make sure you put your S7 through its paces within the first 14 days or your getting a rephurb as a replacement. I bought an S7 edge. For the first 2 weeks it was wonderful. Beginning week 3,no data connection. Verizon technical support did all they could but finally deemed it defective. When I was told that they'd send a replacement of a rephurb or used, I refused. If I pay for a new phone and its defective, I want a new one as a replacement. Not a used one. Anyway its been 3 weeks that ive called customer support every day and was told id get a call back from a supervisor. That call NEVER came. So i sold the phone as defective, took the hit, ordered a new one from swappa, and am hoping this wont happen again. Oh yes, I did cancel thst line thst the S7 edge was on. Went to T-mobile and am happy. The biggest reason I'm so bull st verizon? Been with them 24 years, 5 lines, always bought my phones through them except 1 that I received as a gift.

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Why wouldn't you contact Samsung and have them send you a replacement? They overnight them out. Dealing with any carrier is a nightmare when it comes to warranties and replacements.

 

[Rumblee1]

Maybe if verizon had explained that to me I would have. But as a retired retail manager, we always took back what we sold, then turned it in to the manufacturer for credit. Kept our customers happy, and kept our customers OURS

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[quest7]

IMO, go with the payment plan. It will cost you less up from. It use to be their Edge program. That's what I'm on and will use, when I decide between the s7 and Note 7.