Calvin200 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Any advantages of buying a phone from a Sprint store and not from a store like Best Buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascertion Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Sprint stores tend to be able to work with you in terms of pushing upgrades or changing you plan better than Best Buy or other retailers. However, I've found Best Buy is a great place to get an upgrade done because they don't work on commission and won't dishonest with you to get a phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottm48 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I prefer the Geek Squad plan at BB too versus the one at Sprint. I got my EVO 4G LTE from there and I will most likely get my next phone from them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centermedic Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Best Buy has a much better protection plan. The downside to best buy(and most other retailers) is the additional early termination fee on top of what sprint charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffDTD Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Best Buy pricing will almost always be better and is always rebate -free. You also stand to earn reward points from BB and for the last two years, they have offered a temporary sign up for a $50 gift card for lines registered and upgraded in 12 months. Not just that, but BB has in the past price matched other retailers. I bought the GS3 last year at Best Buy for $149.99 (price matched to the shack) with a $50 gift card after the fact and credit for reward zone points. None of that would happen at a Sprint store. You also don't ever run the risk of being forced to buy accessories when a device is launched like the non-corporate sprint re-sellers love to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin200 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 If I decide to go with a warranty, which place would be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJC1973 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 also remember that if you plan on utilizing that one up program you will need to go through sprint owned stores... so even if it says sprint it has to be a corporate store... but thats the only current advantage i see if it wasnt for that id had bought my latest phone at best buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyx Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Best Buy has a much better protection plan. The downside to best buy(and most other retailers) is the additional early termination fee on top of what sprint charges.Best Buy does not charge a second ETF. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centermedic Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Best Buy does not charge a second ETF. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk My receipt stated a early termination fee payable to best buy. So unless they are collecting for sprint it would be a second etf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyx Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 My receipt stated a early termination fee payable to best buy. So unless they are collecting for sprint it would be a second etf.Strange, just read the receipt for my wife's HTC One receipt. Not a word on an ETF. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket87 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I can see there being an etf for 90 days because if a customer does not pay their bill or cancels with in the firstb90 days sprint does not pay commission to the third party and does not reimburse them for the phone. At least that's how it works with preferred retailers so it should be the same or similar with other thirds parties. Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afazel Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 The place I normally buy my (new) phones from (DirectBuy) has an additional ETF if you cancel within the first 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centermedic Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Strange, just read the receipt for my wife's HTC One receipt. Not a word on an ETF. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Hmmm. I have to go back and check. I know it was in effect when I bought my Evo last year. My wife got the one on release day and I honestly don't remember seeing it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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