Uncle Dannie, I wouldn't change to Cingular just because of a phone price.
How "odd" you followed the links to the web site, but did not "click" on the
rebate coupons which gives you full disclosure!  The Treo is listed under
both Verizon $199 & Cingular $324.99 with a new 2 yr activation, so I don't
know where you were looking? The short anwer to your question:

a) stay with Verizon,
b) when you are within 2 months of contract end, you should qualify for a
New Every Two if you
c) extend (re-new) your contract.  That would give you
d) $100 off the 2 yr price, as well as get you any
e) applicable rebates.
Don't change carriers to get the discounted phone!  Change carriers because
of quality, price & service.  dr

Longer Explanation:(links removed from reply)

1) Treo 650 with a NEW line of Verizon service, my Treo 650 is $199.99 after
rebates. Cingular has different rebates, $324.99 is what I see. Both for 2
yr NEW contracts, (not upgrades/ not renewals)
2) Loyalty means loyalty to your new contract thru us/me, and has nothing to
do with being a prior customer.  You stay loyal for at least 181 days (after
all, it is a 2 yr contract), you get more money back.
(maybe someone else will explain why the 180 period is so critical)

Now, what would I do?  I told you above in a-e. You said your contract was
up in a couple of months?  Couple usually means 2.  You should be eligible
now for a New Every Two, subject to Verizon's t&Cs.  Can't wait, call them
and "grovel", and they may offer it to you early.  But $519 seems a bit
high, you'd do better on ebay.

Another thought, but only if you are having problems with your phone.
Verizon "seems" to have a 3 strike rule.  If you had been having problems
with the Treo 600, and had exchanged it 3 times or more, there is a
possibility they would "move" you to a different phone either for free, or
if you pay the difference.  That is what I've heard.

Oh yeah, Those coupons that you couldn't find the detail for are below.  You
should have clicked on the coupon link and they would have been explained.
We call that full-disclosure.

$100 Mail-in Voice & Data Bonus Rebate
For a limited time, receive a $100 Voice & Data Rebate when ordering service
on-line from this website, purchase the selected equipment and activate a
Verizon Voice Plan $39.99 or higher WITH the $44.99 Unlimited Data Feature
in order to qualify for this rebate.

$100 Customer Loyalty Mail-in Rebate

For a limited time, receive a $100 Customer Loyalty Rebate when ordering
service on-line from this website, purchasing the selected phone and
activating a new line of service from the currently selected wireless
provider. Offer not valid for pre-paid service. Credit approval and one or
two year contract required. Early termination fee may apply. To qualify and
redeem the rebate, and to avoid an equipment discount charge back of $250,
complete and sign the rebate form, provide copies of your sales receipt,
guide to wireless service, a copy of the UPC from the product packaging, and
a copy of a wireless bill for this account dated between 150 days and 210
days after activation showing the previous balance paid in full. Claim must
be postmarked no earlier than 180 days after activation and no later than
210 days after activation. Void where prohibited. Your rebate check will be
mailed within 10-12 weeks from receipt of your rebate submission as
described above.

dr.news@better-price.biz
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