49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online - DEAD

[rootbrain]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

Title says it all...Here is a link:

HTC Rezound

The only issue is that there is not an option to keep my unlimited data plan. I am concerned that I will lose it if I select one of the other options. Is this always going to be an issue when trying to upgrade somewhere besides Verizon? I would pull the trigger if I knew I could keep my unlimited data plan.

Hmmm, think VZ is working with the retailers to get people so excited about a great price deal they forget? My unlimited is 44.95 a month, had it since my company was paying for it and using both company and personal email. But can't change it to just personal now or will lose the unlimited data plan. So I have to continue to pay the 44.95. But that's still half of what the 20GB plan is.

With the Rezound I intend to do constant video/music streaming and data downloads to get my moneys worth.

 

[njperry]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

Well, it's a bust for me. After researching for hours last night and today between the Rezound and the Razr, going into the Verizon store to feel both and deciding on the Rezound, then trying to check out and being told my account is not eligible for an upgrade yet, I sat on hold with the Costco phone company for 57 minutes, and I was told they do not honor the "early upgrade" eligibility that Verizon offers. So, I guess I'm back to waiting until Dec 29th, hopefully there'll be another deal then. I am just getting so tired of my Droid Incredible's "low space" warnings that return every few weeks no matter what I do (yes, I've tried everything I could find in every forum).

Update: A Verizon agent gave me the idea of using the upgrade on my wife's line, which is like 2 years past due to upgrade (she resists new tech), so I was able to complete the order online with Costco using her number. Verizon said I can just call them when activating and have it placed on my line instead of hers. I'm a little leery of it but I figure I have at least 14 days to cancel and return it all to normal if something goes wrong. She also assured me I would keep my unlimited data plan.

 

[sic viresco]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

Well, it appears either Costco sold out or they pulled the Rezound from the offering as it no longer shows up on the website as of 1430 PST. I went to my local Costco an hour ago to see if they had any and was told they didn't even carry them in the stores...online only.

So, I will wait for another special to come along. $50 bucks would have been sweet, though.

UPDATE: Never one to give up, I kept poking around on their website and found it listed under another promotion for the $50 upgrade price. For some reason, the link from the Costco email no longer brought up all the discounted phones. Bottom line, it's still there!

 

[fightfan]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

Title says it all...Here is a link:

HTC Rezound

Wow, that was an awesome find BigCTM, thanks for sharing. Unfortunately, by the time I found out about it and shopped around with my wife making a decision, the item was sold out at Costco. Either my searching skills are not as good as sicviresco or Costco has really pulled the plug now. They are apparently sold out. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for a $199 32GB Nexus phone, but a $50 Rezound would have been an absolute steal for my wife.

 

[ppeklak]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

Well, it appears either Costco sold out or they pulled the Rezound from the offering as it no longer shows up on the website as of 1430 PST. I went to my local Costco an hour ago to see if they had any and was told they didn't even carry them in the stores...online only.

So, I will wait for another special to come along. $50 bucks would have been sweet, though.

UPDATE: Never one to give up, I kept poking around on their website and found it listed under another promotion for the $50 upgrade price. For some reason, the link from the Costco email no longer brought up all the discounted phones. Bottom line, it's still there!

Where is it still available?

 

[sic viresco]

Where is it still available?

I just went back into the Costco wireless website and it is definitely gone now. Spent 45 minutes waiting for someone to answer the customer service number a bit earlier. I think you just had to be lucky today to make that $50 deal happen. Bummer, I didn't get to pepper spray anyone in my quest for a black Friday deal... Maybe next year.

 

[ctychick]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

My kid was on the computer playing some game. I saw the post here and ran to the computer. Asked him to get off for 10 min so I could order. He said no. I pepper sprayed him. My phone will be here on Thursday.

Just kidding! It'll will be here on Wednesday.

 

[majorpayne]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

i still have yet to get my email saying i got mine grrrr

 

[adlx21]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

question: cant I just get this deal and if I dont want it, just go back to my OG droid and sell the rezound for $400 online? seems like a profit for me or would I be hit with a early termination fee?

 

[alphaman0606]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

question: cant I just get this deal and if I dont want it, just go back to my OG droid and sell the rezound for $400 online? seems like a profit for me or would I be hit with a early termination fee?

I'm sure you'd be hit with early termination which I believe is $350 so you wouldn't make out on the deal. Wish I had seen this before the deal was gone.

 

[Bosgarage57]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

No, he wouldn't be terminating his contract, only thing is you wont get your 2 year upgrade, you'll be stuck buying outright or keeping your OG Droid. I switch back and forth from my Pre2, pre+, and Pixi quiet often. (I can do this online withouth VZW's help), with the 4g and having to have a sim card not to sure. I think he'll be ok. I was thinking of buying the rezound, selling for $400 and buy a thunderbolt for $150 and be good.

 

[dpham00]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

question: cant I just get this deal and if I dont want it, just go back to my OG droid and sell the rezound for $400 online? seems like a profit for me or would I be hit with a early termination fee?

I'm sure you'd be hit with early termination which I believe is $350 so you wouldn't make out on the deal. Wish I had seen this before the deal was gone.

I've switched to different phones from the one that I originally activated without any problems, no etf or anything.


You must activate the phone, but after that, you can switch to any phone you already have. You must maintain your service with Verizon for 24 months, otherwise you will have to pay a prorated $350 etf for the line on which the phone was activated on.

 

[SurfingJerry]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

y'know... it doesn't/didn't explicitly state that it came with the 16gb micro SD card.

For the price, who cares. Just thought I'd mention.

Guess we'll find out on Tuesday as they start to arrive at our delivery locations!!!

 

[majorpayne]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

Got my shipping notification email yesterday. to be delivered Tuesday 29th UPS still hasn't recieved it though so i'm wondering how it'll get to me that quick... shrug at least it's on the way.

 

[Bosgarage57]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

I havent recieved a shipping notice And I didnt sign up as a customer for Costco so can't really track my package. I do have a sales receipt though. Im hoping for Tues/Wed at latest.

 

[Simon_y7]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

I havent recieved a shipping notice And I didnt sign up as a customer for Costco so can't really track my package. I do have a sales receipt though. Im hoping for Tues/Wed at latest.

I'm in the same situation. No shipping notice.

 

[Freedom First]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

New guy, here...

I'm in the same situation: Ordered Friday morning, and have yet to get a "shipped" notice. My order status is still "processing". To be fair, Membership Wireless clearly states orders may take up to 72 hours to process (and I'm assuming that's business days). Given that I spent nearly 45 minutes on the phone with them on Friday, I'm sure they're dealing with massive demand/orders.

I'll give them until tomorrow morning to get my Rezound in my itching hands...

 

[tourboy]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

Is it now $289?????

 

[Freedom First]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

Yes. The $240 online discount was only available thru Black Friday.


My order status has now changed to "packing". Gettin' closer!

 

[tourboy]

Re: 49.99 New/Upgrade Price at Costco Online

DEAD DEAL; update the title of this thread.