Verizon Black Friday/Cyber Monday Pixel Deals

[anon(9733642)]

Not according to their terms. From reading the terms and the different sites commenting on it, if you pay the device off, say after 1 year, you lose any bill credits going forward. So you'd only get half of the discount you would get had you kept on monthly payments throughout the 24 month period.

It's the same as it is with their trade ins. When I was going to trade in my old Galaxy S3 when they were running the promo to give you $200 for any trade in worth more than a dollar, you have to keep on monthly payments until it's paid off to get the full credit.

It's a sneaky way for Verizon to have 2 year contracts without calling them that. It's almost like a shell game. While they've eliminated 2 year contracts and ETFs for the most part, when you cancel, switch carriers, or pay off early, you lose the remaining monthly credits, which works out a lot like an ETF. The difference here is it's like you're paying an ETF even if you pay off the device early. In effect, this is actually worse than it was with 2 year contracts, because they didn't penalize you if you paid off your bill early.

I knew this before I ordered mine on BF, but that's one of the benefits of being the only techie in a share plan with 4 other people. I use their upgrades they have available, and they get my older devices at a steep discount. Since they just want a phone for calls, web browsing, and media consumption, it works out all around. So when a new device comes out, I don't have to worry about not paying off my line and losing the monthly credits. The only way it would be an issue would be if I switched carriers, and considering AT&T is the only other option in my area, and their signal footprint and costs are essentially the same, that probably won't happen.

Again, depends on the trade value. I traded in an iPhone 7 128 GB one month old for equal value of the Pixel. Totally different situation. The terms apply to that "per se". They are crediting me over 24 months to pay me off for the iPhone. The trade paid off the Pixel. I have it in writing from Verizon email PDF and letter from headquarters in NY. If I pay off the the Pixel they basically are getting $650 twice. Once for my trade and once when I pay it off. My options are stay and keep keep getting credit, apply $650 to next device, port out and receive the overage in a check. The overage would be the unpaid credits, the number of months left multiplied by $27.

Again this only works with an EQUAL trade, paying off, and porting for the most part.

And the reason it worked that way with a trade was because they were over valuing the trade. If you traded in $1 phone for $200, of course they took away the trade credit...they over paid you. If you give an equal device it's a wash.

 

[I800C0LLECT]

This makes more sense. They paid for a physical device(trade-in). The terms of the payment are based on 24 months. Leaving early means the payment is due in full.

If they kept the remaining balance I think that could be considered predatory practice.

However, if the deal was pay $10 a month for 24 months based on new line or switching carriers... Then voiding the agreement could easily require full device payment in lieu of the promotion.

 

[anon(9733642)]

This makes more sense. They paid for a physical device(trade-in). The terms of the payment are based on 24 months. Leaving early means the payment is due in full.

If they kept the remaining balance I think that could be considered predatory practice.

However, if the deal was pay $10 a month for 24 months based on new line or switching carriers... Then voiding the agreement could easily require full device payment in lieu of the promotion.

^^^^^THIS

 

[11B1P]

^ Eh, almost. On the old 2yr contract, when you paid the ETF, the line was cancelled. Now on the DPP, if you pay the phone off early, the line stays active and you can immediately upgrade again.

So, unless a new phone comes out that you absolutely have to have , there's no reason to pay the phone off early. Especially if you're planning on staying with Vzw.

 

[hal1]

^ Eh, almost. On the old 2yr contract, when you paid the ETF, the line was cancelled. Now on the DPP, if you pay the phone off early, the line stays active and you can immediately upgrade again.

So, unless a new phone comes out that you absolutely have to have , there's no reason to pay the phone off early. Especially if you're planning on staying with Vzw.

This is kind of where I was going. I got the phone on launch day. 24 month payment plan on $450 ($650 less $200 turbo 2 trade).

Now let's say next year I want the Pixel 2 that they are sale-ing for $240 after trade. I would hope to be able pay off the balance of my Pixel and re-up the 24 month payment plan for $240 on the new phone.

 

[11B1P]

Now let's say next year I want the Pixel 2 that they are sale-ing for $240 after trade. I would hope to be able pay off the balance of my Pixel and re-up the 24 month payment plan for $240 on the new phone.

Yes, provided Vzw offers the same $10/mn for 24 mns deal on DPP.

 

[vzwuser76]

Again, depends on the trade value. I traded in an iPhone 7 128 GB one month old for equal value of the Pixel. Totally different situation. The terms apply to that "per se". They are crediting me over 24 months to pay me off for the iPhone. The trade paid off the Pixel. I have it in writing from Verizon email PDF and letter from headquarters in NY. If I pay off the the Pixel they basically are getting $650 twice. Once for my trade and once when I pay it off. My options are stay and keep keep getting credit, apply $650 to next device, port out and receive the overage in a check. The overage would be the unpaid credits, the number of months left multiplied by $27.

Again this only works with an EQUAL trade, paying off, and porting for the most part.

And the reason it worked that way with a trade was because they were over valuing the trade. If you traded in $1 phone for $200, of course they took away the trade credit...they over paid you. If you give an equal device it's a wash.

But if you were to say want to pay off the difference of the phone after a year, you lose the bill credits. I picked up a 128GB Pixel on BF, normally around $32 a month on DPP, and they're giving me a bill credit of $17 a month through the BF promo. If after a year I decide to pay off the difference so I could upgrade through a separate DPP for the new phone, I'd have to pay the difference minus the bill credits ( or $32 a month x 12 months or $384 total to pay off). Add that to the 12 months I've been paying $15 a month and the total price I'd pay on the phone would be $564.

That is according to a few CSRs and a couple supervisors. If they wanted to deceive me, they'd tell me I wouldn't lose my bill credits and would be paying $180 to pay off the phone ($15 x 12 months).

When I considered trading in my Galaxy S3 awhile back when they had their $200 for any trade-in worth more than $1, I was told the same. The $200 trade-in would be in the form of bill credits over a $24 month period (or $8.33 a month). If I cose to leave Verizon or pay off my device early to upgrade to a new device on a DPP, I would lose the bill credits for the remaining balance. So if say after 1 year, I decided to pay it off my total discount would only be $100, not the full $200. Maybe there's a difference in the trade-in promo you had, but for the promo I got on and the older $200 trade-in promo, those were the terms. And by doing that, they essentially lock you in for 2 years if you want to receive the full discount.
To clarify, on my BF promo, I didn't trade anything in, I just got my 128GB for $15 a month on DPP.

I'm only mentioning this because I don't want anyone to get surprised if they decide to pay off the device and find they're not getting the full discount from the promo. If your promo is different, fine. But I'm talking about the promo that only ran for November 24 & 25, that got you a 32GB Pixel for $10 a month and a 128GB Pixel for $15 a month.

 

[anon(9733642)]

But if you were to say want to pay off the difference of the phone after a year, you lose the bill credits. I picked up a 128GB Pixel on BF, normally around $32 a month on DPP, and they're giving me a bill credit of $17 a month through the BF promo. If after a year I decide to pay off the difference so I could upgrade through a separate DPP for the new phone, I'd have to pay the difference minus the bill credits ( or $32 a month x 12 months or $384 total to pay off). Add that to the 12 months I've been paying $15 a month and the total price I'd pay on the phone would be $564.

That is according to a few CSRs and a couple supervisors. If they wanted to deceive me, they'd tell me I wouldn't lose my bill credits and would be paying $180 to pay off the phone ($15 x 12 months).

When I considered trading in my Galaxy S3 awhile back when they had their $200 for any trade-in worth more than $1, I was told the same. The $200 trade-in would be in the form of bill credits over a $24 month period (or $8.33 a month). If I cose to leave Verizon or pay off my device early to upgrade to a new device on a DPP, I would lose the bill credits for the remaining balance. So if say after 1 year, I decided to pay it off my total discount would only be $100, not the full $200. Maybe there's a difference in the trade-in promo you had, but for the promo I got on and the older $200 trade-in promo, those were the terms. And by doing that, they essentially lock you in for 2 years if you want to receive the full discount.
To clarify, on my BF promo, I didn't trade anything in, I just got my 128GB for $15 a month on DPP.

I'm only mentioning this because I don't want anyone to get surprised if they decide to pay off the device and find they're not getting the full discount from the promo. If your promo is different, fine. But I'm talking about the promo that only ran for November 24 & 25, that got you a 32GB Pixel for $10 a month and a 128GB Pixel for $15 a month.

Again, I can only speak for my situation. I did an even trade. I have an email and letter from VZW NY Headquarters. If I pay off in full, I don't lose the credits. If I port I get the credits back in a check. Again, depends on the deal and how much the trade was worth. If they over value the trade to give you a deal, you will lose the credits.

 

[chipdavis123]

Re: Best Buy Black Friday: $9.99/mo on Verizon DPP

any chance you have a screenshot of the Pixel XL for $25/mo (128 GB)? I purchased the XL on Black Friday for the $25/mo (it was listed on the website throughout the transaction), but the verification email states full price ($36.24)! When I called Verizon today, they said they have no record of a $25/month promotion for the Pixel XL (as in, that promotion does not, and never, existed). I'm 100% certain that was listed on the site throughout the transaction (red line through the retail price with $25/mo listed under). According to the CSR, there was no $25/mo deal and i will be paying the full price for the duration (unless i cancel). Anyone else with this problem?

 

[chipdavis123]

Re: Best Buy Black Friday: $9.99/mo on Verizon DPP

For those who purchased the XL for $25/month, does your order confirmation show $25/month DPP? I ordered in store however my email order confirmation shows $36.24/mo.

No, my order confirmation didn't show the $25/month. Did you get this resolved with Verizon? Any chance you have a screenshot of the Pixel XL for $25/mo (128 GB)? I purchased the XL on Black Friday for the $25/mo (it was listed on the website throughout the transaction), but the verification email states full price ($36.24)! When I called Verizon today, they said they have no record of a $25/month promotion for the Pixel XL (as in, that promotion does not, and never, existed). I'm 100% certain that was listed on the site throughout the transaction (red line through the retail price with $25/mo listed under). According to the CSR, there was no $25/mo deal and i will be paying the full price for the duration (unless i cancel). Were you able to get any additional details?

 

[anon(9733642)]

Re: Best Buy Black Friday: $9.99/mo on Verizon DPP

Yes. Did you get this resolved with Verizon? Any chance you have a screenshot of the Pixel XL for $25/mo (128 GB)? I purchased the XL on Black Friday for the $25/mo (it was listed on the website throughout the transaction), but the verification email states full price ($36.24)! When I called Verizon today, they said they have no record of a $25/month promotion for the Pixel XL (as in, that promotion does not, and never, existed). I'm 100% certain that was listed on the site throughout the transaction (red line through the retail price with $25/mo listed under). According to the CSR, there was no $25/mo deal and i will be paying the full price for the duration (unless i cancel). Were you able to get any additional details?

From what I understand you pay retail first 2-3 months, then the plan at $25 kicks in and you get credited back the extra $11

 

[I800C0LLECT]

But if you were to say want to pay off the difference of the phone after a year, you lose the bill credits. I picked up a 128GB Pixel on BF, normally around $32 a month on DPP, and they're giving me a bill credit of $17 a month through the BF promo. If after a year I decide to pay off the difference so I could upgrade through a separate DPP for the new phone, I'd have to pay the difference minus the bill credits ( or $32 a month x 12 months or $384 total to pay off). Add that to the 12 months I've been paying $15 a month and the total price I'd pay on the phone would be $564.

That is according to a few CSRs and a couple supervisors. If they wanted to deceive me, they'd tell me I wouldn't lose my bill credits and would be paying $180 to pay off the phone ($15 x 12 months).

When I considered trading in my Galaxy S3 awhile back when they had their $200 for any trade-in worth more than $1, I was told the same. The $200 trade-in would be in the form of bill credits over a $24 month period (or $8.33 a month). If I cose to leave Verizon or pay off my device early to upgrade to a new device on a DPP, I would lose the bill credits for the remaining balance. So if say after 1 year, I decided to pay it off my total discount would only be $100, not the full $200. Maybe there's a difference in the trade-in promo you had, but for the promo I got on and the older $200 trade-in promo, those were the terms. And by doing that, they essentially lock you in for 2 years if you want to receive the full discount.
To clarify, on my BF promo, I didn't trade anything in, I just got my 128GB for $15 a month on DPP.

I'm only mentioning this because I don't want anyone to get surprised if they decide to pay off the device and find they're not getting the full discount from the promo. If your promo is different, fine. But I'm talking about the promo that only ran for November 24 & 25, that got you a 32GB Pixel for $10 a month and a 128GB Pixel for $15 a month.

The difference is that Verizon bought his iPhone for $650.

If you are receiving a bill credit because Verizon purchased a device from you they can't keep that.

Now, if they agreed to pay you more than the device is worth based on 24 months of service and you break that at 12... They only have to pay you what the device is worth.

It becomes confusing because their "generosity" is based on 24 months and although his iPhone fell under the promotion Verizon did not extend any gratitude in his favor. He legitimately had a device with a $650 market value. But you didn't. Verizon must make certain he's paid the value of his device no matter what.

 

[yahfargo]

Re: Best Buy Black Friday: $9.99/mo on Verizon DPP

From what I understand you pay retail first 2-3 months, then the plan at $25 kicks in and you get credited back the extra $11

I hope this is true and we don't have to fight them that the deal existed. I got the 32GB XL for 20/month online Thanksgiving morning but didn't take a screen shot. To top it off, they offered a "promotional" 23.75/mo for 24mon to trade in my LG G4!! Going by that deal Verizon would actually pay me 3.75/mo for 2 years to buy the XL. I don't have screenshots of any of this unfortunately. I only received an email with the trade in value shown so (hopefully) worst case scenario is I have to pay full retail $32/mo but get the $23.5/mo credit.

 

[dedduck0121]

Shipped three weeks early and got the Very Blue 32gb Pixel XL for my wife already. Ordered black Friday with the $20/month deal.

Score!

 

[anon(9733642)]

Re: Best Buy Black Friday: $9.99/mo on Verizon DPP

I hope this is true and we don't have to fight them that the deal existed. I got the 32GB XL for 20/month online Thanksgiving morning but didn't take a screen shot. To top it off, they offered a "promotional" 23.75/mo for 24mon to trade in my LG G4!! Going by that deal Verizon would actually pay me 3.75/mo for 2 years to buy the XL. I don't have screenshots of any of this unfortunately. I only received an email with the trade in value shown so (hopefully) worst case scenario is I have to pay full retail $32/mo but get the $23.5/mo credit.

Trust me. I traded in a month old iPhone 7 128GB and was given $649 credit. So its a wash at $0, or basically a $27.15/month credit.

Got my first bill already prorated and the $27.15 is on there. My account also shows a device balance for $649. It also has a "Next Bill" preview with a device charge of $54.30 so I worked my way up the Verizon chain.

The 3rd bill will have the trade in credited and I'll get the $27.15 + $54.30 credited on the 3rd bill. The next 21 bills will have a $27.15 credit.

I have a PDF email and a letter from Verizon Headquarters in NY. Again all situations are the same but slightly different. Mine was an equal trade. So I could pay $649 and port out. They would close the account still owing me $27.15 x months left. If I did it today I'd get a check for $649. Since I traded in my iPhone, if I paid off the device before they did by crediting me, they'd owe me the difference, but only if j ported out.

If I just wanted a new phone it would be Verizon credit to my account

 

[chipdavis123]

Re: Best Buy Black Friday: $9.99/mo on Verizon DPP

I hope this is true and we don't have to fight them that the deal existed. I got the 32GB XL for 20/month online Thanksgiving morning but didn't take a screen shot. To top it off, they offered a "promotional" 23.75/mo for 24mon to trade in my LG G4!! Going by that deal Verizon would actually pay me 3.75/mo for 2 years to buy the XL. I don't have screenshots of any of this unfortunately. I only received an email with the trade in value shown so (hopefully) worst case scenario is I have to pay full retail $32/mo but get the $23.5/mo credit.

I had to fight them on this and eventually cancelled my order. I talked to two different CSRs and they insisted that a $20/$25 per month deal for the Pixel XL NEVER existed (even though I saw it with my own eyes on their site). If you're not seeing any confirmation of the deal on your confirmation receipt, you may be paying full price.

On a side note, my understanding of the deal was exactly what RoscosDad noted "from what I understand you pay retail first 2-3 months, then the plan at $25 kicks in and you get credited back the extra $11." This was my understanding, but there was no record of that on my online receipt, so I called to confirm/clarify. That is when Verizon told me the XL deal never existed.

 

[vancelay]

So, I also bought the pixel XL on the black Friday deal the 32gb was $20 a month. I understood it would take 2 to 3 months before I started seeing the discounted price. It has been 5 months and no discount, CS says there was never a deal on the xl. Anyone else dealing with this? Anyone have better results than me?

 

[Shelty1]

I haven't contacted Verizon yet but was afraid this would happen once I heard they pulled the Xl from the black Friday promo. I must have just gotten in on the tail end of it because immediately after my purchase it was no longer available. Luckily I snapped screen shots of the deal in writing. Wish me luck...

 

[vancelay]

Good Luck, let us know how it goes. I would love to have a copy of that screen shot, as when I ordered, it showed it was part of the deal. Now CS says it never was.

 

[I800C0LLECT]

I ended up leaving Verizon over it. After many calls and many months they ended up charging me $325 for inconveniencing them and I still never got any promotion credits... But they charged me?!...Wow.