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expiredjabstep12 posted Aug 02, 2024 06:39 PM
expiredjabstep12 posted Aug 02, 2024 06:39 PM

Existing Metro By T-Mobile Customers: Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G w/ 30-Days Service

(w/ New Tablet Line Activation)

$20

$180

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Metro By T-Mobile offers Existing Smartphone Plan Customers: 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet w/ 30-Days Service for $20 when you follow the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member jabstep12 for sharing this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet
  2. Select the 'Existing Customer' tab and log into your T-Mobile account
  3. Purchase the 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase
    • Instant rebate of $279.99 will be applied to the full retail price of $279.99
  4. Activate a new tablet line on a qualifying $20/month or higher rate plan to your existing Metro smartphone plan.
Tablet Specs:
  • 11" 1200x1920 TFT LCD Display
  • Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G
  • 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM
  • Android 13, One UI 5.1
  • Ports:
    • USB Type-C 2.0 Port
    • 3.5mm Audio Jack
    • microSDXC Card Slot
  • 7040mAh Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • This offer matches our previous +73 Frontpage Deal.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last..
  • Existing Metro smartphone plan required.
  • $25 activation fee per line may be required in store. Not all phones or features available on all service plans. Rates, services, coverage, and features subject to change and not available everywhere. Device selection and availability may vary. Screen images simulated and subject to change.
  • Limit 1 tablet instant rebates per household.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the forum thread for discussion.

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Written by jabstep12
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Metro By T-Mobile offers Existing Smartphone Plan Customers: 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet w/ 30-Days Service for $20 when you follow the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member jabstep12 for sharing this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet
  2. Select the 'Existing Customer' tab and log into your T-Mobile account
  3. Purchase the 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase
    • Instant rebate of $279.99 will be applied to the full retail price of $279.99
  4. Activate a new tablet line on a qualifying $20/month or higher rate plan to your existing Metro smartphone plan.
Tablet Specs:
  • 11" 1200x1920 TFT LCD Display
  • Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G
  • 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM
  • Android 13, One UI 5.1
  • Ports:
    • USB Type-C 2.0 Port
    • 3.5mm Audio Jack
    • microSDXC Card Slot
  • 7040mAh Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • This offer matches our previous +73 Frontpage Deal.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last..
  • Existing Metro smartphone plan required.
  • $25 activation fee per line may be required in store. Not all phones or features available on all service plans. Rates, services, coverage, and features subject to change and not available everywhere. Device selection and availability may vary. Screen images simulated and subject to change.
  • Limit 1 tablet instant rebates per household.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the forum thread for discussion.

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jabstep12
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365 days after activation Frown
aintaboutdislife
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Just run the debloat wizard and it'll give you recommendations on what to disable.
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Watch out on unintended consequences of this deal! I tried using the steps outlined and had to call to find out why I was ineligible.

I called and they got me the deal but I think i no longer get free Amazon Prime as a long time Metro account holder. They messed with my account to make me eligible and in hindsight I'd rather get Amazon Prime for free than an unneeded tablet for $20.

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Aug 05, 2024 05:53 PM
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bazza36Aug 05, 2024 05:53 PM
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Quote from golduck342 :
Anyone have issues ordering 2 tablets in one order? Would like to offset the cost of starting a new plan by selling or trading one.

I've ordered 2 phones from them 6 months ago (unlocked now). What are my chances of getting blacklisted if I order a new phone then 2 tablets vs renewing one of those phones and ordering 2 tablets?
As far as I know it's one per order.
Aug 05, 2024 08:23 PM
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MagentaMice8337Aug 05, 2024 08:23 PM
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Quote from golduck342 :
Anyone have issues ordering 2 tablets in one order? Would like to offset the cost of starting a new plan by selling or trading one.

I've ordered 2 phones from them 6 months ago (unlocked now). What are my chances of getting blacklisted if I order a new phone then 2 tablets vs renewing one of those phones and ordering 2 tablets?
Under the terms and conditions it says only 1 device per household.
Aug 05, 2024 08:38 PM
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rcboostedAug 05, 2024 08:38 PM
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Quote from MagentaMice8337 :
Under the terms and conditions it says only 1 device per household.
Is that new?
Aug 05, 2024 08:56 PM
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geezlouiseAug 05, 2024 08:56 PM
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Quote from veriluxxx :
will this work on the tmobile 5g network?
Yes, this works on TMO without needing to be unlocked.
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Aug 05, 2024 10:39 PM
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jabstep12
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Aug 05, 2024 10:39 PM
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Quote from rcboosted :
Is that new?
So far I ordered two with the same address. I got the "call to complete your order" message when I tried a third time. I'll see what happens within the next couple of days (if I can order more).
Aug 05, 2024 10:42 PM
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gibsonbassAug 05, 2024 10:42 PM
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Quote from HunterOne :
The OP states that:
"Purchase the 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase"

Those who live in CA pay that pre-credit tax.
Those who live in the fair and sane states do not.

Also, this T-Mo A9+ 5G version sells at the Samsung web site for $270+tax=close to $300, and without the 30 days of online service as it is with Metro, with a few hundred excellent reviews, so it's not that bad of a tablet!
Don't spread false information without being sure. For this deal, there is zero tax for CA people.
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Evan55Aug 05, 2024 11:00 PM
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Quote from jabstep12 :
So far I ordered two with the same address. I got the "call to complete your order" message when I tried a third time. I'll see what happens within the next couple of days (if I can order more).
On the same account? Or did you have to create a new metro account/line for each tablet order?

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Aug 05, 2024 11:06 PM
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jabstep12
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Quote from Evan55 :
On the same account? Or did you have to create a new metro account/line for each tablet order?
Same account
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Aug 05, 2024 11:08 PM
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jabstep12
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Aug 05, 2024 11:08 PM
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Quote from dvdrdiscs :
In the last round were you eventually blocked at all?
Nope. Still ordering to this day
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HunterOneAug 05, 2024 11:26 PM
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Quote from googlephone :
Leave your politics out of this deal thread.
For this free tablet, there is no tax for online purchase, even for those in CA.
Quote from gibsonbass :
Don't spread false information without being sure. For this deal, there is zero tax for CA people.
No politics here.
So, if one were to get this tablet at a CA Metro store one would pay tax on the $279.99 price before the free discount, BUT if one were to buy it online there's no sales tax, right?

Perhaps these sales tax CA laws changed recently?

I remember people here at SD complaining about paying sales tax on the full price before the discount in CA at Metro stores on various other Metro discounted deals in 2023.
Last edited by HunterOne August 5, 2024 at 04:32 PM.
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Aug 05, 2024 11:31 PM
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googlephoneAug 05, 2024 11:31 PM
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Quote from HunterOne :
No politics here.
So, if one were to get this tablet at a CA Metro store one would pay tax on the $279.99 price before the free discount, BUT if one were to buy it online there's no sales tax, right?

Perhaps these sales tax CA laws changed recently?

I remember people here at SD complaining about paying sales tax in CA at Metro stores on various other Metro discounted deals in 2023.
When there were still metro corporate stores, there was no tax in store either. Dealers charge taxes on full price. Currently there is no more metro corporate stores.
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Aug 05, 2024 11:53 PM
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gibsonbassAug 05, 2024 11:53 PM
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Quote from HunterOne :
No politics here.
So, if one were to get this tablet at a CA Metro store one would pay tax on the $279.99 price before the free discount, BUT if one were to buy it online there's no sales tax, right?

Perhaps these sales tax CA laws changed recently?

I remember people here at SD complaining about paying sales tax on the full price before the discount in CA at Metro stores on various other Metro discounted deals in 2023.
CA tax law hasn't changed but if you order Metro Phone online they always charge you tax based on the discount price.
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Aug 06, 2024 12:30 AM
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HunterOneAug 06, 2024 12:30 AM
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Quote from googlephone :
When there were still metro corporate stores, there was no tax in store either. Dealers charge taxes on full price. Currently there is no more metro corporate stores.
Quote from gibsonbass :
CA tax law hasn't changed but if you order Metro Phone online they always charge you tax based on the discount price.
Thanks!
So, the CA Metro dealer stores charge the full price sales tax even though the item is to be free.
And the Metro Corporate stores did not when they were in business.

It looks like CA has some distinctions on the charging of sales tax.
It seems like the Metro dealers must by CA law collect the sales tax because they are considered resellers of the product who will later be reimbursed by Metro-by-T-Mobile for the cost they paid to Metro.
While the Metro Corporate stores weren't obligated by the CA sales tax law to collect the sales tax because it was considered their product.
Similarly, the online Metro sales on the free tablets are not subject to sales tax, it's their product.

The same will apply to most all stores in CA since the vast majority of stores are resellers of products, like Best Buy, etc.
Best Buy and other stores, online or physical stores, cannot offer a truly free product like, say a $1500.00 iPhone or android cell phone unless it collects the CA sales tax on that price, probably over $100.00.
That's really a weasel way for the state to fleece the people!

This distinction does not apply in most other states where if the product is discounted or free there's only sales tax on the actual customer purchase price, making the product truly free or truly discounted no matter who the seller is.

If anyone in any other state has a similar experience to CA, chime in.
Last edited by HunterOne August 5, 2024 at 05:36 PM.
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getagooddealAug 06, 2024 01:09 AM
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My current phone plan that I still use has a billing end date on 12th of each month. How would billing work if I ordered this tablet? Should I order on 13th when I am billed for current phone plan to match up the billing period and not pay more than I need to? I don't plan to continue with the $20/month tablet service after 1st month.

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jabstep12
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Aug 06, 2024 01:19 AM
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Quote from HunterOne :
Thanks!
So, the CA Metro dealer stores charge the full price sales tax even though the item is to be free.
And the Metro Corporate stores did not when they were in business.

It looks like CA has some distinctions on the charging of sales tax.
It seems like the Metro dealers must by CA law collect the sales tax because they are considered resellers of the product who will later be reimbursed by Metro-by-T-Mobile for the cost they paid to Metro.
While the Metro Corporate stores weren't obligated by the CA sales tax law to collect the sales tax because it was considered their product.
Similarly, the online Metro sales on the free tablets are not subject to sales tax, it's their product.

The same will apply to most all stores in CA since the vast majority of stores are resellers of products, like Best Buy, etc.
Best Buy and other stores, online or physical stores, cannot offer a truly free product like, say a $1500.00 iPhone or android cell phone unless it collects the CA sales tax on that price, probably over $100.00.
That's really a weasel way for the state to fleece the people!

This distinction does not apply in most other states where if the product is discounted or free there's only sales tax on the actual customer purchase price, making the product truly free or truly discounted no matter who the seller is.

If anyone in any other state has a similar experience to CA, chime in.
I don't know if this applies to your post, but I bought about 9 tablets last deal that was sent to Rancho Cucamonga, CA (San Bernardino County), and I was never charged tax once.

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