Your Total Cost?

[northpen]

I purchased myn at a local Verizon affiliate, and they charged me $350 for the phone (plus a $100 rebate) instead of $299 then rebate. I asked them why I was being charged $50 more then the website and Verizon and they vaguely said they charge more then the website and they have other activation fees.

I was kinda confused but couldn't negotiate because, well there was a line of people for the phone and others calling...and this was the last phone...possibly in the region.

So far I am really happy with the phone, but that $50 kinda bugs me. If I order it online, do pay $199 or there are other fees that bring it closer to $250?

I have one more day to return it to avoid a restocking fee, but overall the phone is awesome.

[bamfsig45]

You were charged tax and an activation fee of 35.00 Im sure.

[northpen]

Here are my total fees:

Droid X - $350
Sales Tax - $28.88
Access Fee - $39.99 (appears on first bill)
Activation Fee - $35.00 (appears on first bill)

[northpen]

Can I return it to any Verizon store and just order it online at the real price?

[bamfsig45]

Access fee? You a new customer? that sounds like the first month of service they charged you on a new line and the cheapest plan you can get with a Droid.

[Kevinb84]

I purchased myn at a local Verizon affiliate, and they charged me $350 for the phone (plus a $100 rebate) instead of $299 then rebate. I asked them why I was being charged $50 more then the website and Verizon and they vaguely said they charge more then the website and they have other activation fees.

I was kinda confused but couldn't negotiate because, well there was a line of people for the phone and others calling...and this was the last phone...possibly in the region.

So far I am really happy with the phone, but that $50 kinda bugs me. If I order it online, do pay $199 or there are other fees that bring it closer to $250?

I have one more day to return it to avoid a restocking fee, but overall the phone is awesome.

Do you have a detailed receipt? It sounds like you just gave the rep a few extra bucks on his commission. The activation fee (provided this was a new line of service on a primary line) would have been tacked onto the next bill.

[northpen]

Yeah I am a new customer. I figure the access fee's are normal but the extra $50 for the phone?

[northpen]

I purchased myn at a local Verizon affiliate, and they charged me $350 for the phone (plus a $100 rebate) instead of $299 then rebate. I asked them why I was being charged $50 more then the website and Verizon and they vaguely said they charge more then the website and they have other activation fees.

I was kinda confused but couldn't negotiate because, well there was a line of people for the phone and others calling...and this was the last phone...possibly in the region.

So far I am really happy with the phone, but that $50 kinda bugs me. If I order it online, do pay $199 or there are other fees that bring it closer to $250?

I have one more day to return it to avoid a restocking fee, but overall the phone is awesome.

Do you have a detailed receipt? It sounds like you just gave the rep a few extra bucks on his commission. The activation fee (provided this was a new line of service on a primary line) would have been tacked onto the next bill.

Yep receipt is very detailed. Sigh, this is what I get for trying to buy local and help out?

[Kevinb84]

Here are my total fees:

Droid X - $350
Sales Tax - $28.88
Access Fee - $39.99 (appears on first bill)
Activation Fee - $35.00 (appears on first bill)

Yeah, you definitely need to return that and get $50 back.

[hendrix]

I walked into the store, used their special smart phone upgrade promo. Payed less than $300 (instant rebate) for the phone, car dock, screen protectors, and carbon fiber case.