The "math" of the EVO pricing seems to be as follows (as discussed elsewhere, and even in some Sprint releases)...
$449.99 (initial price) - $150.00 (two-year activation) - $100.00 (mail-in rebate, or instant Best Buy / Radio Shack rebate) = $199.99 (final price).
OK, I get that. Fairly straightforward. But there's another potential(?) savings that I haven't seen discussed on here. In my Sprint account, there's this language: "We love you, and to say thanks for spending time with us, you qualified on 08/01/08 to save $150."
So, can I actually get this phone for $49.99?...
$449.99 (initial price) - $150.00 (two-year activation) - $100.00 (mail-in rebate, or instant Best Buy / Radio Shack rebate) - $150.00 (Sprint "qualification" as described above) = $49.99 (final price).
In my mind, the $150 savings I get for agreeing to extend my contract by 2 years is *different* than the $150 savings I *should* get for being eligible for a phone upgrade. Anybody off the street can sign up for a 2-year contract. But the $150 "qualification" I pasted above is a reward for my loyalty to the company (so to speak). So, I should be able to get the phone for $49.99 (as long as I agree to extend my contract 2 years). Am I wrong here? Is this some sort of sneaky language or fine print situation?
I apologize for my ignorance - thanks for any insight...
$449.99 (initial price) - $150.00 (two-year activation) - $100.00 (mail-in rebate, or instant Best Buy / Radio Shack rebate) = $199.99 (final price).
OK, I get that. Fairly straightforward. But there's another potential(?) savings that I haven't seen discussed on here. In my Sprint account, there's this language: "We love you, and to say thanks for spending time with us, you qualified on 08/01/08 to save $150."
So, can I actually get this phone for $49.99?...
$449.99 (initial price) - $150.00 (two-year activation) - $100.00 (mail-in rebate, or instant Best Buy / Radio Shack rebate) - $150.00 (Sprint "qualification" as described above) = $49.99 (final price).
In my mind, the $150 savings I get for agreeing to extend my contract by 2 years is *different* than the $150 savings I *should* get for being eligible for a phone upgrade. Anybody off the street can sign up for a 2-year contract. But the $150 "qualification" I pasted above is a reward for my loyalty to the company (so to speak). So, I should be able to get the phone for $49.99 (as long as I agree to extend my contract 2 years). Am I wrong here? Is this some sort of sneaky language or fine print situation?
I apologize for my ignorance - thanks for any insight...