Verizon begins sending customers early upgrade promotions

[GohanBurner]

Did anybody catch that the new EARL TERMINATION FEE is now $350 if you switch to the Droid X early? Aside from the $150 it used to be with my Droid.

 

[Backnblack]

Did anybody catch that the new EARL TERMINATION FEE is now $350 if you switch to the Droid X early? Aside from the $150 it used to be with my Droid.

Its been that for a while now...,


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[GohanBurner]

...well, its news to me haha.

 

[JasonU]

The new higher ETF went into effect a while back. My Droid is subject to the $350 ETF. It's not tied to specific phones, but to classes of phones (i.e., smartphones).

 

[bitter]

Talking about this number at the end of this video: YouTube - DROID X Verizon Text Video

and ironically i called the verizon customer service number and thats the guy that was finally able to help me not the *611 people, either i was lucky and got someone that was smart or the number dialed made the difference.

THAT did it! Thanks for posting with this info. I don't read all the Droid related blogs/forums, so I miss these things, but I called that 800 number a few minutes ago and got hooked up with a Droid X for the upgrade price!

I don't think they care whether you got the promo text/email or not, they just want to sell some phones.

The guy I spoke to said he was in the VZW marketing dept.

Glad it worked for you guys! I had no luck.

 

[GohanBurner]

Talking about this number at the end of this video: YouTube - DROID X Verizon Text Video

and ironically i called the verizon customer service number and thats the guy that was finally able to help me not the *611 people, either i was lucky and got someone that was smart or the number dialed made the difference.

THAT did it! Thanks for posting with this info. I don't read all the Droid related blogs/forums, so I miss these things, but I called that 800 number a few minutes ago and got hooked up with a Droid X for the upgrade price!

I don't think they care whether you got the promo text/email or not, they just want to sell some phones.

The guy I spoke to said he was in the VZW marketing dept.

Glad it worked for you guys! I had no luck.

Can someone please link me to the OP?

 

[bitter]

Emailed VZW for giggles and got a reply offering me a 35% discount on the phone. Now I am tempted.

 

[bradgsanford]

Tried it...no luck here. Stonewalled!

 

[bitter]

WOW

I called the number in the youtube video once, whoever I spoke to pretty much told me to go pound sand. I called back 10 minutes later, got a nice dude who went to bat for me and got me the phone at the upgrade price. I bought the dock and some screen protectors (25% off) so the whole order only cost me $348.72 (before the rebate). I am in complete shock, and it really does depend on who you speak to. I thought it was a myth at first, but now I'm a believer.

 

[Speeding Wheels]

Good luck to everybody who tries this today.

I'm specifically interested in stories from "average" customers who own the D1 on a single line plan. Give us your original date of purchase and tell us how the discussion went.


Also, has anybody had any luck doing a Bill To Account when calling this number?
I'm guessing not since the rebate takes it over the usual $250 limit.

 

[dragonfly1113]

I thought it was a myth at first, but now I'm a believer.

Droidforums.net making believers every day :icon_ banana:

 

[Gonzo]

I wish i got one i love my droid but the droid x looks friggin sweet!

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[dragonfly1113]

I wish i got one i love my droid but the droid x looks friggin sweet!

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Just call the number in the video i posted seems to work for everyone so far for the most part, if not the first time call back 2 mins later and try again dancedroid

 

[justinevan88]

What are some of you saying when you call? Are you telling them you got the promo even if you didn't or just asking to upgrade?

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[chrmbly]

Persistence worked for me...

Newbie here. Only recently after starting a new job did I really feel the need to upgrade to a 'smartyphone'. Only about 9-10 months into a 2 yr contract family share for my wife and I. I called and, to be honest, expected that they'd simply do it since I wanted to up both my wife's and my lines to smartphones (DX for me, Bberry for her)... since, you know... they'd be getting an extra $60/month. As it seems to go, YMMV when dealing w/ Verizon reps. I called *611 for about 3 days in a row, as well as emails to customer service through the website. Gave them the whole spiel about how I needed email on both our phones since we started jobs (I was in grad school last time I upgraded, so smartphone wasn't really in the budget. Considering ending my contract early and going with another carrier... Longtime VZW and new FiOS customer, etc. etc.). Initially was offered getting a 'pre-owned' phone (remember when things were just used or refurbished... what is this a Lexus?), but options were pretty meager (Eris, Devour). Originally wanted to go with a refurb Droid as it was one of the options listed, but they were out of stock.

I think it basically depends on who you contact. They finally let me upgrade to a DX for the $199 after $100 mail in rebate and a similar deal for the BBerry (which I realized later I probably overpaid $100 for based on current pricing online) with a new 2 yr agreement. Either way, I'm happy to finally get a smartphone... DX arrives tomorrow! dancedroid