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expiredgadgetNerd posted Jul 11, 2025 09:34 PM
expiredgadgetNerd posted Jul 11, 2025 09:34 PM

Unlocked moto g play 2024 | Carrier activation with verizon required $4.5

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In case you need a cheap phone for backup/samsng trade in/gift,

You will need to open a new line with Verizon to get this price. You can then cancel the line once the phone ships/picked up. Activation fee is waived if cancelled within 3 days. You end up paying couple of days of prorated charges. The phone is factory unlocked and ready to be used with any carrier

See the threads below for discussions on carrier activation and cancellation.

https://slickdeals.net/f/18193018-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-128gb-unlocked-obsidian-with-pixel-8a-trade-in-activation-with-verizon-required-10

https://slickdeals.net/f/18181615-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-128gb-unlocked-obsidian-ga05900-us-best-buy-carrier-activation-required-399​

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/moto...Id=6568429
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In case you need a cheap phone for backup/samsng trade in/gift,

You will need to open a new line with Verizon to get this price. You can then cancel the line once the phone ships/picked up. Activation fee is waived if cancelled within 3 days. You end up paying couple of days of prorated charges. The phone is factory unlocked and ready to be used with any carrier

See the threads below for discussions on carrier activation and cancellation.

https://slickdeals.net/f/18193018-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-128gb-unlocked-obsidian-with-pixel-8a-trade-in-activation-with-verizon-required-10

https://slickdeals.net/f/18181615-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-128gb-unlocked-obsidian-ga05900-us-best-buy-carrier-activation-required-399​

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/moto...Id=6568429

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Jul 12, 2025 11:49 AM
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ShrewdFriction889Jul 12, 2025 11:49 AM
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On Best Buy the price shows $9.99 with activation.
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gadgetNerdJul 12, 2025 04:17 PM
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Quote from ShrewdFriction889 :
On Best Buy the price shows $9.99 with activation.

Yeah, the price has increased.
Jul 27, 2025 03:43 AM
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CinderblockfistJul 27, 2025 03:43 AM
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I'm wondering is the phone not activated when you pick it up? I ordered online and picked it up same day (today) at the store. The employee scanned the sim card that was taped to the box. This was the general order pick up area and not the cell phone provider area. When I checked my credit card account, it shows no pending charges from Verizon. I only have a pending charge from best buy for $10 plus tax. I do have an email from Verizon saying that I have an account change which I believe is an automated email that goes out when I purchased the phone.

Therefore, I think I don't need to activate the phone at all, and save my self the hassle of canceling with Verizon. The reason I think this might work is because I had signed up for a visible mobile a few months ago with an existing phone and number port. They shipped me a new sim card and number port was approved, but I changed my mind and didn't activate the sim. After 30 days elapsed, Visible canceled the port. I was never charged for the service.
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Quote from Cinderblockfist :
I'm wondering is the phone not activated when you pick it up? I ordered online and picked it up same day (today) at the store. The employee scanned the sim card that was taped to the box. This was the general order pick up area and not the cell phone provider area. When I checked my credit card account, it shows no pending charges from Verizon. I only have a pending charge from best buy for $10 plus tax. I do have an email from Verizon saying that I have an account change which I believe is an automated email that goes out when I purchased the phone.

Therefore, I think I don't need to activate the phone at all, and save my self the hassle of canceling with Verizon. The reason I think this might work is because I had signed up for a visible mobile a few months ago with an existing phone and number port. They shipped me a new sim card and number port was approved, but I changed my mind and didn't activate the sim. After 30 days elapsed, Visible canceled the port. I was never charged for the service.

You don't need the activate the phone but I think you still need to cancel the account as a new line has been opened from Verizon as you got that email from Verizon. See the threads I linked for step by step directions and discussions
Jul 27, 2025 10:05 PM
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CinderblockfistJul 27, 2025 10:05 PM
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I couldn't get the online chat working, so I called. The process matches some of the info in the other threads. Overall it took 30 min to cancel. This was mostly because I didn't have the new phone number or account number for them to look up.

My phone IMEI was used to lookup the account and cancel it with the pin I had assigned. Note it seems they want to use text authorization for cancelation, but I was using google voice and it wouldn't work with their system.

I think they will send a paper bill, because I have no Verizon number or account linked to he online account.

Anyway thanks for posting this deal from that Samsung renew post!
Jul 28, 2025 04:02 PM
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Jess0032Jul 28, 2025 04:02 PM
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Quote from Cinderblockfist :
I couldn't get the online chat working, so I called. The process matches some of the info in the other threads. Overall it took 30 min to cancel. This was mostly because I didn't have the new phone number or account number for them to look up. My phone IMEI was used to lookup the account and cancel it with the pin I had assigned. Note it seems they want to use text authorization for cancelation, but I was using google voice and it wouldn't work with their system.I think they will send a paper bill, because I have no Verizon number or account linked to he online account.Anyway thanks for posting this deal from that Samsung renew post!
hi, how much it cost you at the end? + taxes or verizon fees?
Jul 28, 2025 06:57 PM
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CinderblockfistJul 28, 2025 06:57 PM
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Quote from Jess0032 :
hi, how much it cost you at the end? + taxes or verizon fees?

I don't have the final bill from Verizon yet. I know the bill will be prorated with no activation fee. I'm guessing less than $15

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gadgetNerdJul 28, 2025 07:22 PM
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Quote from Cinderblockfist :
I don't have the final bill from Verizon yet. I know the bill will be prorated with no activation fee. I'm guessing less than $15

Normally it's around $10

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