Has anyone paid retail for a phone?

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nremondelli@gmail.com - 20 Mar 2006 23:25 GMT

I am thinking about picking up the LG 9800 for retail (I think Verizon
charges 350) My wireless contract isn't up until July for an upgrade.
Currently, I am happy with my phone...and can't seem to find it. It is
an older Samsung. Anyway, has anyone paid retail for a phone or is it
just stupid of me to pay full price for something that will cost me a
lo less in 4 months?

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Notan - 21 Mar 2006 00:02 GMT

> I am thinking about picking up the LG 9800 for retail (I think Verizon
> charges 350) My wireless contract isn't up until July for an upgrade.
> Currently, I am happy with my phone...and can't seem to find it. It is
> an older Samsung. Anyway, has anyone paid retail for a phone or is it
> just stupid of me to pay full price for something that will cost me a
> lo less in 4 months?

PUT DOWN THE CUP OF COFFEE!

Notan

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Robert - 21 Mar 2006 11:58 GMT

>I am thinking about picking up the LG 9800 for retail (I think Verizon
>charges 350) My wireless contract isn't up until July for an upgrade.
>Currently, I am happy with my phone...and can't seem to find it. It is
>an older Samsung. Anyway, has anyone paid retail for a phone or is it
>just stupid of me to pay full price for something that will cost me a
>lo less in 4 months?

I haven't gotten a subsidized phone from VZW in over 3 years. I've
been out of contract for the last year and with the rimarly line and
three hung off of it I'd like to stay that way.

I've found good deals on Ebay on used phones, bought some prepay
InPulse phones for my parents (they are two of the lines) and I bucked
up for a Razr. In the end I may not have any good reason other than I
feel more comfortable not being in contract with them.

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imkb - 28 Mar 2006 01:47 GMT

Generally, you can upgrade about 2 - 3 months before your contract is up.
Check a Verizone Wireless Store. You pay too much, if you pay retail.

> >I am thinking about picking up the LG 9800 for retail (I think Verizon
> >charges 350) My wireless contract isn't up until July for an upgrade.
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> up for a Razr. In the end I may not have any good reason other than I
> feel more comfortable not being in contract with them.

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