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My friend had a Sanyo SCP8100 that she did not like. She is eligible to upgrade in December but went to a Sprint store to see about upgrading her early. She was going to give me the Sanyo so I could quit using the nokia i despise. Anyway, she went in and they said she could upgrade today, IF she sells them back the Sanyo! What the hell is up with that? Sprint just ****ed me out of a camera phone. Is this a common practice or was the store rep just an ******* that wanted the phone himself and therefore went above what he is allowed to do so HE could have the phone? Your comments are appreciated.
CJ
The 8
09-28-2004, 08:22 AM
haha, sucks for you. sprint stores have been buying back select phones from customers. surely you can find someone to trade you an 8100 for your 6225
lrtchris
09-28-2004, 08:25 AM
haha, sucks for you. sprint stores have been buying back select phones from customers. surely you can find someone to trade you an 8100 for your 6225
Unfortunately I have a 3588i. That image was the closest I could find. I have bid on some on ebay but they always go through the roof, especially when I was looking at it being *free*.
I'm going to the store to find out what was done with the phone and to try to buy it from them. If they have no idea what I am talking about someone is getting fired.
SLDNchick
09-28-2004, 08:54 AM
Hate to break it to you, but you won't be getting anyone fired. :rolleyes: It's a new policy - he was just doing his job. They're buying back certain handsets so that they can refurbish them for Lockline replacements.
Also, Sprint did not screw you over, your friend did.
bradbomb
09-28-2004, 09:37 AM
Does anybody know how much are they giving for handsets, like I have my 8100 and I'm up for the 18 months rebate program in November. I'm looking to either get a Treo 600 or if the price will be right, the new Treo 650
Perfectance
09-28-2004, 10:37 AM
Yes they are buying back handsets (I just sold back mine) but it's not mandatory. It's optional, I don't know why that Rep told you you had to sell it back.
The SprintPCS website now has a link and lists all the phones they buy back and how much they will credit your account for when you do so.
kehanra
09-28-2004, 10:51 AM
Yes they are buying back handsets (I just sold back mine) but it's not mandatory. It's optional, I don't know why that Rep told you you had to sell it back.
The SprintPCS website now has a link and lists all the phones they buy back and how much they will credit your account for when you do so.
Where is this link, this is the first I have heard of it. I doubt my store is participating in this because we are not Sprint owned...but it would be nice info to have.
SLDNchick
09-28-2004, 11:12 AM
Yes they are buying back handsets (I just sold back mine) but it's not mandatory. It's optional, I don't know why that Rep told you you had to sell it back.
The SprintPCS website now has a link and lists all the phones they buy back and how much they will credit your account for when you do so.
The rep didn't say it was mandatory to sell your phone back in general - he said they'd let the OP's friend upgrade early IF she would sell her phone back.
nicspa
09-28-2004, 11:23 AM
Where is this link, this is the first I have heard of it. I doubt my store is participating in this because we are not Sprint owned...but it would be nice info to have.
This is also my first time hearing of this, if anyone can give the link that would be great!
bradbomb
09-28-2004, 11:29 AM
same here, please post this link cause I cannot find it on Sprint's site
RemusRM
09-28-2004, 12:02 PM
same here, please post this link cause I cannot find it on Sprint's site
there is not link
Pavilion1
09-28-2004, 12:14 PM
My friend had a Sanyo SCP8100 that she did not like. She is eligible to upgrade in December but went to a Sprint store to see about upgrading her early. She was going to give me the Sanyo so I could quit using the nokia i despise. Anyway, she went in and they said she could upgrade today, IF she sells them back the Sanyo! What the hell is up with that? Sprint just ducked me out of a camera phone. Is this a common practice or was the store rep just an ******* that wanted the phone himself and therefore went above what he is allowed to do so HE could have the phone? Your comments are appreciated.
CJ
First of all QUIT WHINING!!! Sprint did nothing wrong. As stated they have a buy back program now. Sounds to me like you are just a whiny baby who didnt get what he wanted, so hes crying about it. Grow up little kid.
Thanks to those that helped, piss off to the rest of you. :p
Pavilion1
09-29-2004, 10:00 AM
Thanks to those that helped, piss off to the rest of you. :p
Once again, a wonderful post that truly reflects your maturity. This along with the intelligent "F You" PM I just got are wonderful signs which way todays youth are steering society.
SLDNchick
09-29-2004, 10:11 AM
Right on, Pavillion!!
Everybody has to whine when they don't get their way, or when someone tells them they are wrong. And this guy has the nerve to talk about getting someone fired! His friend made the decision to trade in her phone - not the rep. :eyeroll:
As far as the OP's last post - you asked for comments, and therefore opened yourself up to being told you were wrong - and guess what... YOU WERE!
lrtchris
09-29-2004, 12:07 PM
I know I was wrong. Thanks for pointing that out. How kind of you. :eyebrow:
I wanted to know why Sprint was forcing someone to sell back their phone. I found out. It now makes perfect sense.
If the Sprint employee had done this under the table I certainly would have reported it. Some nerve of me to expect people to follow the rules of the campany he worked for.
But, as I said, what he did was correct, so I am cool with it.
lrtchris
09-29-2004, 12:08 PM
Once again, a wonderful post that truly reflects your maturity. This along with the intelligent "F You" PM I just got are wonderful signs which way todays youth are steering society.
A majority of the phones on the list could be sold on ebay for easily twice the price Sprint is willing to give. What ass clown came up with these prices?
Noodle
10-01-2004, 07:01 PM
you do realize lrtchris that Sprint can't make you sell back a phone. It's what's called optional. Do some research before b***hing about somthing.
Deval
10-01-2004, 07:14 PM
its called dumb f*** snydrome
kiesha
10-02-2004, 09:12 PM
Once again, a wonderful post that truly reflects your maturity. This along with the intelligent "F You" PM I just got are wonderful signs which way todays youth are steering society.
:hee: well put
lrtchris
10-05-2004, 07:34 AM
research? I did. That is what she was told. Can we let this die already? It's actually called "read the whole thread before becoming a smartass syndrome".
mcurtiss1970
10-05-2004, 07:35 AM
I was totally a smartass before this thread...and even moreso after it.
Ted
10-05-2004, 08:09 AM
I was totally a smartass before this thread...and even moreso after it.
drinking already, mcurtiss? now where have i heard that before?
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