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Checking out Nokia 6230 for Cingular (with 2yr plan): $100 on Cingular website vs. -$80 at Amazon.com. Why would anybody except impulse shoppers buy anything in store? I could have phone overnighted for much less than $180... Am I missing something? |
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amazon normally takes about 10 weeks..... and if you break contract you pay a fee to the phone co and amazon :-( | |
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I don't trust authorized dealers, either, only corporate sales offices and even then, you can be misled if you don't do your research beforehand.
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If there is one benefit to purchasing at a store is "instant" access and the ability to check out the phone that has you mesmerized on the Internet. Sometimes what looks awesome online isn't quite what you'd thought it would be in person. Plus, you get it activated and in-your-hands the same day. Some people are impatient and want it NOW! There are pros and cons of both methods. To each his/her own.
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Ditto, you can also check out accessories in advance and visually compare the phone to other models on display.
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if you have problems with your phone or acct, don't plan on the store to be much help
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It depends on which store we're defining here
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