For those with experience with these deals. this might be worth it for you guys. Walmart has several phones as low as $1 per month for 36 months. It doesn't look like bill credits either. Buy, activate, pay off, then cancel within 3 days. Phones should automatically unlock after 60 days. Some Iphone 12 plus, pros and max for $2.75 per month but out of stock. I have done this before so I will try it again.
Just wanted to verify my timeline for doing this is right.
- Buy Galaxy a14 on Monday.
- Two day shipping, arrives Wednesday. (Business Day #2)
- Pay off phone Wednesday and make a call/text. (Can I pay off phone earlier - before it arrives?)
- Cancel service Thursday (Business Day #3 - last day to avoid activation fee)
- Leave in drawer without service for 60 days, tweak apps, SD card, settings....
- Unlocked automatically
- Use on any USA network (probably US Mobile).
FYI, Moto Edge they are selling is the old 2021 version. Be aware.
Yes. So definitely not worth for these phones.
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I would be getting a phone just for a music player for the gym. Would never make a call. What's the best one for that. SD card is a must. And think I could buy directly from store? Thanks op. And if I can't follow time-line listed? Don't want to get dinged with any fees. Thanks
Do not expect rates to come down (significantly) any time soon. Prices fluctuate depending on demand (which continues to go up)
Absolutely do not expect to see rates below 3% ever again
I would be getting a phone just for a music player for the gym. Would never make a call. What's the best one for that. SD card is a must. And think I could buy directly from store? Thanks op. And if I can't follow time-line listed? Don't want to get dinged with any fees. Thanks
Just buy an older used phone for cheap. If you're looking at a Samsung Galaxy (way overkill for your needs), they stopped including the SD card slot after the S20.
I would be getting a phone just for a music player for the gym. Would never make a call. What's the best one for that. SD card is a must. And think I could buy directly from store? Thanks op. And if I can't follow time-line listed? Don't want to get dinged with any fees. Thanks
What about getting $43 (free with $40 plan+$3 GV unlock fee) phones from Metro by T-Mobile? You do not need to meet any timeline and you can unlock after 180 days.
I can't tell which model year version the Moto G Stylus is. Tried google with the model # & the part # that WM reports it as. I believe it is the 2022 version, based on the specs for that phone compared to what I can see on WM. https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola...-11282.php
So what's the strategy if you just want to legitimately upgrade an existing line with Verizon? Do you still 'add' a line and then cancel and then re-associate the old number to the new 'cancelled' line? Is there any savings over just doing it the 'normal' way?
I still have a stack of useless moto minis, stuck on android 4.4 and bootloader can't be unlocked
Not entirely useless! Use them for "trade in any phone for $50" type deals that pop up.
Although admittedly I haven't kept up, so maybe that doesn't happen anymore. I recall a couple of years ago that I turned in an OG Moto E for something like $100 off whatever phone it was I was purchasing. I just assumed that generic $50+ trade-ins are still a thing.
I would be getting a phone just for a music player for the gym. Would never make a call. What's the best one for that. SD card is a must. And think I could buy directly from store? Thanks op. And if I can't follow time-line listed? Don't want to get dinged with any fees. Thanks
I have purchased several pay-as-you-go and postpaid phones directly from stores, usually when they are on clearance. I have them in my garage, basement workshop, at our cottage, etc. They work just like a small tablet without ever having to set them up as phones. It may be a little more work to go to the store, but I think it is worth the time.
You know rates have very little to do with supply and demand of houses right?
Having sold real estate when mortgage rates were OVER 14-15%, (1980's) rates have everything to do with supply, demand, values, and sales volume.
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- Buy Galaxy a14 on Monday.
- Two day shipping, arrives Wednesday. (Business Day #2)
- Pay off phone Wednesday and make a call/text. (Can I pay off phone earlier - before it arrives?)
- Cancel service Thursday (Business Day #3 - last day to avoid activation fee)
- Leave in drawer without service for 60 days, tweak apps, SD card, settings....
- Unlocked automatically
- Use on any USA network (probably US Mobile).
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Absolutely do not expect to see rates below 3% ever again
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Rates are fair. Prices are high.
Although admittedly I haven't kept up, so maybe that doesn't happen anymore. I recall a couple of years ago that I turned in an OG Moto E for something like $100 off whatever phone it was I was purchasing. I just assumed that generic $50+ trade-ins are still a thing.
Having sold real estate when mortgage rates were OVER 14-15%, (1980's) rates have everything to do with supply, demand, values, and sales volume.
.."Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."
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