Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Great little phone but it does get quite hot after using it on 3G for 15-20 minutes. Although, at $70 it's a steal.
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Got the phone for 79.99 after some BS in VA. I think it's a price mistake because it rings up as 99.99. They said they would offer it to me for $80 if I got an accessory too. I straight up told the...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Fyi the first store I went to had the advertised 69.99 but the second store I went to less than a mile away had advertised price of 99.99 so very ymmv. I ended up with the phone for 79.99 after the...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Just got my optimus elite from bestbuy. Swapped from optimus v to elite. Still showing the $25 plan. The radioshacks in MN are showing $99. So YMMY.
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
That's where I ended up getting it from, but they sold it to me for 79.99 instead which I thought was still a good deal. Then I returned the accessory at the other store which is where I saw the...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
they didnt know anything about the 69.99 price
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
this is so farking YMMV it isnt even funny
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Was super tempted at 99 with ability to stay on 25 but ended up sticking with my Intercept.
Gonna get on their 4g plan at 35 bucks a month as soon as the phone hits 200. Be real nice to have a...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Where are you located OP?
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
they scanned it, looked it up and shows 99.99
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Same with my local store in San Diego. YMMV?
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
I saw some comments from this thread regarding the quality of this phone but am wondering if anyone can provide some more information regarding their experience with this device. My brother had an OV...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Are you sure you get to keep the $25 plan? I thought the Optimus elite wasn't grandfathered in.
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Yes you can switch, I did it 2 weeks before, follow the instruction in the link
https://slickdeals.net/f/5141374-Virgin-Mobile-users-Switch-back-to-the-25-grandfathered-plan
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Read the posts on the first page, answer seems to be yes if you started your $25 plan sometime before a certain cutoff.
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
YMMV
This post can be edited by most users to provide up-to-date information about developments of this thread based on user responses, and user findings. Feel free to add, change or remove...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
can I buy it at the store and then activate it later at home?? or will the store force me to activate it immediately?
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
I do notice that when using groove ip, the volume is kind of low. Even on the highest setting. If you are at home, it is low enough for you to just be able to hear the person on the other side. But...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Benefits from switching from V to Elite:
Gorilla Glass
Bigger, clearer screen
1.0 GHz processor (it's not the reported 800MHz & overclocks to 1.6)
2GB internal SD storage
On the bad side,...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Even better approach, get a used plan phone with this spec and a better screen, and run CM9 on it. Print out the Cyanogen Mod page with the stable builds to see what is available. In other words,...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
That's smart. I can't return airtime cards, can I?
I like RS for everything else like parts etc., but my visit left a bad taste in my mouth.
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Yeah..the problem with RS is its chaotic corporate..which also mean there is no strict policies to be followed at each stores. So, each manager will make up his own policies to make the big...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
If you use that logic, you should have ordered it online for $99 and just saved $20 in gas.
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Sure it may be dumb, but I made it very clear I wanted to activate it at home. When he asked for the phone information I told him not to activate it, he said "ok, I just need it because otherwise I...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Awesome. That seals the deal for me then, I didn't want one when it was $100 with no custom ROM since I didn't think it would feel like a big upgrade from a V with CM7, but $70 + custom ROM makes it...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
If you can get it at $70, which looks like most places its not..
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
By law they have to give you the lowest advertised price ( California).. so contact corporate or your consumer ombudsman.
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
For those having problems with the price, I found it in Indianapolis, IN for the $69.99 price, good until 10/13. It was advertised as such on the shelf with a sale price tag. FYI
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
The Evo 3D on Cowboom is a Sprint phone.I read in a couple of other places that you can't flash it to VM unless you get a model that shows VM on it.
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
$69.99+$4= $73.99
:confused:
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
No-go in Lake county FL $129.99 at Lake Square Mall and Mt. Dora. After some discussion Lake Square Mall offered to price match Target at $99.99 but "in-store activation and accessory purchase are...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Called RS #1 - yes we have it for $69
Walked into RS #2 { closer to my house} : yes we have it for $69 . He rings it up , it's $99 "oops sorry"
He tells me it was $69 "all last month" in Chicago...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
I bought the Optimus Elite a month ago and kept my original plan and I activated it at home. FYI: If you are starting a new plan, you get the first month free if you activate it in the store - at...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Once you root you can wifi tether without bricking your phone. Giantpune's root method is what I used.
This is an excellent price for this phone, great value even at $100 which is what I paid at...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
If you're going to go WiFi-only (no cellular activation) then try to stick to a 1GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM just to stay current. If you can find Ice Cream Sandwich support even better (for increased...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Not sure if I have a bad phone, but my Elite regularly turns itself off even if it has good battery life remaining. I have to take out the battery and turn it back on everytime this happens, a PITA....
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
Did you activate the new Elite over the phone with VM or on the website?
I am a $25 monther with an Opt V and would like to switch.
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
anyone checked the store price in nyc?
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
I was so looking forward to upgrade my Optimus V, but can't even find it at this price.
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite $69.99 @ Radio Shack until 10/13 (in-store only)
Expired
Thread created 10-09-2012 by arm&hammer
+11 Score
133 Replies
35,315 Views
I went by my Radio Shack here in North Florida for this deal. Not a car in the parking lot, so I though they were closed. Went inside and immediately one of the sales reps approached me. I found the...
Page 1 of
4
1
2
3
4
