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smalltalker · 03-07-2003, 11:09 AM

Where did all the smiling faces in the Verizon ads go?

My son lost his phone yesterday (Motorola 720, aaarrrgh!). He probably lost it on the road during a snowstorm so it is presumed destroyed. No insurance.

I reported it missing and intend to find a cheap replacement on ebay, etc. But just for the heck of it I called the Verizon store. It's a pretty new account so their only choice was to buy one at "full retail." I think their cheapest right now is a Motorola V120C (or something close to that) at a very inflated $229.

I have an old Qualcomm QCP-820, this is dual mode, his plan requires tri-mode. They said we could activate it but every call would be billed as roaming.

Is there anything else that could help me? (home/car insurance, buy a VZ prepaid and activate the phone on his monthly account, have the next one implanted in his brain...)

Jimi77 · 03-07-2003, 11:37 AM

Many store do offer an oops program where they offer $50 off retail for lost/stolen phones.
Although some insurance policies do cover cell phones. You will have to check with your insurance company..

mreg · 03-07-2003, 2:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by: smalltalker
Where did all the smiling faces in the Verizon ads go?

My son lost his phone yesterday (Motorola 720, aaarrrgh!). He probably lost it on the road during a snowstorm so it is presumed destroyed. No insurance.

I reported it missing and intend to find a cheap replacement on ebay, etc. But just for the heck of it I called the Verizon store. It's a pretty new account so their only choice was to buy one at "full retail." I think their cheapest right now is a Motorola V120C (or something close to that) at a very inflated $229.

I have an old Qualcomm QCP-820, this is dual mode, his plan requires tri-mode. They said we could activate it but every call would be billed as roaming.

Is there anything else that could help me? (home/car insurance, buy a VZ prepaid and activate the phone on his monthly account, have the next one implanted in his brain...)

I don't think you'll have a lot of luck with your homeowners insurance -- you probably have a deductible. For about $100 you should be able to get a like-new LG TM-510 on eBay -- it's a good phone, although not color, and less painful to lose than a more expensive model. I don't know how old your son is, but my 16-year old godson has one and likes it.

jones · 03-07-2003, 2:48 PM

what if you trade in an old phone.

Suliman · 03-07-2003, 3:24 PM

I got an Audiovox 9000 with desk and car chargers that I don't use presently that you can email me about if you don't find another phone. You should be able to find a cheap replacement on Ebay, but if he wants a cute, sexy color phone, you'll pay alot there, too.

Suliman
peterfield53@yahoo.com

batigolaso · 03-07-2003, 7:34 PM

elevator: he wanted a CHEAP replacement. Not a rip off.

smalltalker: just check out ebay. There are PLENTY of options on there.

jediknight · 03-07-2003, 11:49 PM

i had this phone before and it was really good, it is the audiovox cdm 135. you can find it on EBAY for about $30 used or about $50 new. here is a link for a BUY IT NOW for $50, though you can bid on others and get it cheaper. do a search on ebay
good luck

audiovox cdm 135

jediknight · 03-07-2003, 11:55 PM

for a bit more money and something closer to the 720, minus the color screen, look for a startac 7868W, great phone. on ebay for about $50 - $90.

MOTOROLA StarTAC 7868

jediknight · 03-08-2003, 12:12 AM

Sorry, the cdm 135 is dual mode like your qualcomm, try this one, it's a tri mode

Audiovox CDM9100 TRIMODE CELL PHONE VERIZON

smalltalker · 03-08-2003, 5:12 AM

Wow! Thanks for all the help. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

It look like ebay is the way I'll go. I bought my AT&T Panasonic Allure there, although the first time I bought one I got a great deal because it was just the phone, no manual or charger. Big dope slap. After AT&T won't register it because it was reported lost or stolen seller says "I don't understand. I bought it at a police auction."

Is there any master listing of all the phones that will currently work on Verizon. I didn't know about the StarTac mentioned above. When I was looking around yesterday I saw it but only saw Alltel.

I'd like to find a flip style phone.

Well, once again thanks for all you replies.

mreg · 03-08-2003, 7:25 AM

The fact is, Mr. Elevatorguy, you take every opportunity to hawk your wares. You are. in essence, spam. Keep your advertisements in the marketplace forum. I've reported you to the moderator.

jediknight · 03-08-2003, 11:03 AM

when you do a search on ebay, include the word "verizon". for example, "startac verizon" or "7868W verizon" and it will bring up startac phones for verizon. i don't know about master list but putting "cdma verizon" in the search might help.

when buying off of ebay, USE PAYPAL, it's tide in with your creditcard and if you have problems you'll have a better chance of getting your money back.

on more thing, many sellers will list or give you the phones' ESN number, with this you may be able to call verizon and ask them if it's on their list of reported stolen phones or phones with outstanding balances.

good luck

lilprincess2 · 03-08-2003, 2:10 PM

Hi smalltalker, is there any particular brand or model you are looking for? I seen a silver Lg tm 510 (never seen a silver one before and it looks good..lol) and it's going for $91..i dunno how to post links but..lol..the item # is 3011820158. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

herbrock17 · 03-08-2003, 4:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by: smalltalker
Where did all the smiling faces in the Verizon ads go?

My son lost his phone yesterday (Motorola 720, aaarrrgh!). He probably lost it on the road during a snowstorm so it is presumed destroyed. No insurance.

I reported it missing and intend to find a cheap replacement on ebay, etc. But just for the heck of it I called the Verizon store. It's a pretty new account so their only choice was to buy one at "full retail." I think their cheapest right now is a Motorola V120C (or something close to that) at a very inflated $229.

Actually the Motorola V120e is $139.99 full retail..............the Motorola T720c is $369.99 full retail...later

Suliman · 03-08-2003, 9:24 PM

Some other inexpensive tri-mode phones:

Audiovox 9000 and 9001
Kyocera 2035 and 2235

Suliman

ceric20 · 03-09-2003, 1:29 PM

Next time buy the insurance! cause hey you never know!

03-07-2003, 11:09 AM	#1
smalltalker Fresh Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon Where did all the smiling faces in the Verizon ads go? My son lost his phone yesterday (Motorola 720, aaarrrgh!). He probably lost it on the road during a snowstorm so it is presumed destroyed. No insurance. I reported it missing and intend to find a cheap replacement on ebay, etc. But just for the heck of it I called the Verizon store. It's a pretty new account so their only choice was to buy one at "full retail." I think their cheapest right now is a Motorola V120C (or something close to that) at a very inflated $229. I have an old Qualcomm QCP-820, this is dual mode, his plan requires tri-mode. They said we could activate it but every call would be billed as roaming. Is there anything else that could help me? (home/car insurance, buy a VZ prepaid and activate the phone on his monthly account, have the next one implanted in his brain...)

03-07-2003, 11:37 AM	#2
Jimi77 Fresh Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: WI Posts: 15 Phone(s): LG Vx8100, LG VX6000;6100, Motorola V60c;V60p, Nokia 8260, 3390 Provider(s): Verizon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon Many store do offer an oops program where they offer $50 off retail for lost/stolen phones. Although some insurance policies do cover cell phones. You will have to check with your insurance company..

03-07-2003, 2:48 PM	#4
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03-07-2003, 3:24 PM	#5
Suliman Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NH Posts: 274 Phone(s): Katana (2), Franklin 680 USB card Provider(s): Sprint, Millenicom Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon I got an Audiovox 9000 with desk and car chargers that I don't use presently that you can email me about if you don't find another phone. You should be able to find a cheap replacement on Ebay, but if he wants a cute, sexy color phone, you'll pay alot there, too. Suliman peterfield53@yahoo.com

03-07-2003, 7:34 PM	#6
batigolaso Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon elevator: he wanted a CHEAP replacement. Not a rip off. smalltalker: just check out ebay. There are PLENTY of options on there.

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03-07-2003, 11:49 PM	#7
jediknight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Phone(s): Motorola V600, SE T616, Motorola V60c Provider(s): Cingular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon i had this phone before and it was really good, it is the audiovox cdm 135. you can find it on EBAY for about $30 used or about $50 new. here is a link for a BUY IT NOW for $50, though you can bid on others and get it cheaper. do a search on ebay good luck audiovox cdm 135

03-07-2003, 11:55 PM	#8
jediknight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Phone(s): Motorola V600, SE T616, Motorola V60c Provider(s): Cingular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon for a bit more money and something closer to the 720, minus the color screen, look for a startac 7868W, great phone. on ebay for about $50 - $90. MOTOROLA StarTAC 7868

03-08-2003, 12:12 AM	#9
jediknight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Phone(s): Motorola V600, SE T616, Motorola V60c Provider(s): Cingular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon Sorry, the cdm 135 is dual mode like your qualcomm, try this one, it's a tri mode Audiovox CDM9100 TRIMODE CELL PHONE VERIZON

03-08-2003, 5:12 AM	Original Poster #10
smalltalker Fresh Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon Wow! Thanks for all the help. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] It look like ebay is the way I'll go. I bought my AT&T Panasonic Allure there, although the first time I bought one I got a great deal because it was just the phone, no manual or charger. Big dope slap. After AT&T won't register it because it was reported lost or stolen seller says "I don't understand. I bought it at a police auction." Is there any master listing of all the phones that will currently work on Verizon. I didn't know about the StarTac mentioned above. When I was looking around yesterday I saw it but only saw Alltel. I'd like to find a flip style phone. Well, once again thanks for all you replies.

03-08-2003, 7:25 AM	#11
mreg Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 215 Phone(s): Audiovox CDM-9900, Motorola V120e, Samsung ACH-A310 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon The fact is, Mr. Elevatorguy, you take every opportunity to hawk your wares. You are. in essence, spam. Keep your advertisements in the marketplace forum. I've reported you to the moderator.

03-08-2003, 11:03 AM	#12
jediknight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Phone(s): Motorola V600, SE T616, Motorola V60c Provider(s): Cingular Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon when you do a search on ebay, include the word "verizon". for example, "startac verizon" or "7868W verizon" and it will bring up startac phones for verizon. i don't know about master list but putting "cdma verizon" in the search might help. when buying off of ebay, USE PAYPAL, it's tide in with your creditcard and if you have problems you'll have a better chance of getting your money back. on more thing, many sellers will list or give you the phones' ESN number, with this you may be able to call verizon and ask them if it's on their list of reported stolen phones or phones with outstanding balances. good luck

03-08-2003, 2:10 PM	#13
lilprincess2 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,636 Phone(s): ~~/\/\oto R/-\zr \/3~~ Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon Hi smalltalker, is there any particular brand or model you are looking for? I seen a silver Lg tm 510 (never seen a silver one before and it looks good..lol) and it's going for $91..i dunno how to post links but..lol..the item # is 3011820158. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

03-08-2003, 9:24 PM	#15
Suliman Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NH Posts: 274 Phone(s): Katana (2), Franklin 680 USB card Provider(s): Sprint, Millenicom Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon Some other inexpensive tri-mode phones: Audiovox 9000 and 9001 Kyocera 2035 and 2235 Suliman

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ceric20 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: buffalo NY Posts: 107 Phone(s): Apple iPhone, LG CU400, Motorola Razr V3XX, LG CU500 Provider(s): AT&T (Cingular) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Lost phone, replacement options with Verizon Next time buy the insurance! cause hey you never know!

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