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temnik · 06-20-2005, 8:52 AM

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?

johnner1999 · 06-20-2005, 9:23 AM

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Originally Posted by temnik

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?

amazon normally takes about 10 weeks..... and if you break contract you pay a fee to the phone co and amazon :-(

MOTOhooligan · 06-20-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by temnik

Why would anybody except impulse shoppers buy anything in store? I could have phone overnighted for much less than $180... Am I missing something?

Also, Amazon's prices are usually based on more than one rebate and there are many "hoops" they require you to "jump" through in order to receive the rebate. Personally, I do my research online and then call the sales line so that I can order my service/phones through a live person and ask any further questions I may have but going to a store would basically be the same thing.

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.

Mobile Mike · 06-20-2005, 10:33 AM

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.

ShoresGuy · 06-20-2005, 3:18 PM

Ditto, you can also check out accessories in advance and visually compare the phone to other models on display.

dallison · 06-20-2005, 4:15 PM

if you have problems with your phone or acct, don't plan on the store to be much help

ShoresGuy · 06-21-2005, 3:50 AM

It depends on which store we're defining here

. You could probably expect a better service performance at a provider store than at a local wireless dealer. Of course, it's also worth asking whether you can get the same level of service at an established chain like Best Buy or Circuit City instead of going to your provider's store.

06-20-2005, 8:52 AM	#1
temnik I have a weird title! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why buy at a store 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?

06-20-2005, 10:33 AM	#4
Mobile Mike Mobile Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,518 Phone(s): LG Voyager, Nokia 6263., MDA, SE Z520a, Nokia 6256i, 6682 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile. Formerly AT&T, Nextel Devices: 80gb iPod, Dell laptop Thanks: 117 Thanked 89 Times in 86 Posts	Re: Why buy at a store 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. __________________ Started with PacTel Cellular (1994) which became AIRTOUCH (1994-2000) which became verizonwireless (2000-present). Back with -T- Mobile (2004-2009, 2009-present).

06-20-2005, 3:18 PM	#5
ShoresGuy Euer WA Experte in Europa Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 94065,US/Köln, Germany Posts: 6,568 Phone(s): HTC/T-Mobile MDA II PPC, Motorola E770V Provider(s): E-Plus (BASE 12 month flatrate)/Vodafone Germany Devices: T-Mobile MDA II - GSM 900/1800/1900 w/WM 2003 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 419	Re: Why buy at a store Ditto, you can also check out accessories in advance and visually compare the phone to other models on display. __________________ Visiting Europe?Ask me: http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/international-wireless-forum-including-canada-mexico/ http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/international-wireless-forum-including-canada-mexico/8351-europe-sim-info-helpful-links.html Nokia Reset Codes: http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/nokia/7973-nokia-series-40-60-80-reset.html Originally from: Redwood City, CA Living in: Cologne, Germany

06-20-2005, 4:15 PM	#6
dallison Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 669 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Why buy at a store if you have problems with your phone or acct, don't plan on the store to be much help

06-21-2005, 3:50 AM	#7
ShoresGuy Euer WA Experte in Europa Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 94065,US/Köln, Germany Posts: 6,568 Phone(s): HTC/T-Mobile MDA II PPC, Motorola E770V Provider(s): E-Plus (BASE 12 month flatrate)/Vodafone Germany Devices: T-Mobile MDA II - GSM 900/1800/1900 w/WM 2003 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 419	Re: Why buy at a store It depends on which store we're defining here . You could probably expect a better service performance at a provider store than at a local wireless dealer. Of course, it's also worth asking whether you can get the same level of service at an established chain like Best Buy or Circuit City instead of going to your provider's store. __________________ Visiting Europe?Ask me: http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10 http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/showthread.php?t=8351 Nokia Reset Codes: http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/showthread.php?t=7973 Originally from: Redwood City, CA Living in: Cologne, Germany

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