When you order from Newegg, you'll see that there is a sheet of paper in the shipping container that says not to activate using the Sprint customer service number or the Sprint website... I completely ignored this and activated using Sprint with no problems... No clue why they said that... but I used the Sprint customer service number to activate it since they were open later than Newegg... Even when I called during the normal business hours for activation, Newegg told me that the activation people had gone home (wth?)...
Might i ask why you completely ignored this?? You better watch your credit card statement like a friggen HAWK.
Has nothing to do with having any 'issues' getting the device activated.
Has everything to do with the PRICE you paid for the device.
When you order via 3rd party, the subsidy is applied under the condition of your term of service. Your term of service is created when the 3rd Party Activates your phone!
If the 3rd party doesn't activate your phone, the 3rd party doesn't get credit for the sale, and thus doesn't get the carrier commission, and thus your subsidy is revoked!
I would highly advise you contacting new egg, and telling them what has occurred in order to save your ass.
If newegg doesn't get carrier credit for your activation, they will charge you the difference of what you paid, to recoup the no contract price....
Have fun!