Motorola V551 - Cingular w/ no contract

[fojonx]

Looking to getting the wifey a new Moto to replace her now 4 yo model that has recently decided to no longer charge (and no, new battery didn't help). I've searched through eBay and found a few to watch, but I just can't believe that this phone, model V551, can be THAT expensive without a contract. So, just the normal request, unlocked perfered, but verified Cingular is ok, no contract required, and hoping for something under $200 shipped. Also, SIM card is not needed, been Cing' customers for over 4 years now, and refurb is a real NOPE! unless it is being shipped directly from Motorola.

This board rocks! and thanks for any help!

[petekym]

I will look around and see what I can find.I know that most AWESOME Deals come with a contract.I will have what I find for you this afternoon.Kim*YAY* Glad you like the board

[petekym]

Motorola V551 Phone (Cingular)

I think I found a loophole for this phone.

The cost is $49.99
Activation $20
Cancelation $20

Final Cost 89.99

Click HERE To Get This Deal

Choose the first plan It is listed as FREE with an activation fee of $20 and then a cancelation fee of $20. You may also be eligible for the rebate, that would make it an Excellent deal.

Be sure to keep an eye on this and any charges, if it is not what it appears, you can always cancel the whole thing.



The cost is $49.99
Activation $20
Cancelation $20

Final Cost 89.99

[fojonx]

WOW! Awesome find. I guess I can try it out to see if it works. Thanks for the help. I'll get the wifey to check it out, before I make any moves. You know how that goes...

[petekym]

I believe this will work fine for you... Since it stated that ACTIVATION is required.

Activation and Contract are two different things.

With the activation, I think you will be able to also use the rebate that is available.

You may want to also check with your local dealer to ensure that they can program the phone after deactivation.

[fojonx]

Found the ringer:

"An equipment purchase discount of $150 has been provided to the customer in exchange for activating and maintaining a new, non-substitute Wireless mobile number on any commercially published rate plan for a minimum of 181 consecutive days. "

Oh well, good try, and keep up the great work! This site rocks!

[fojonx]

Also:

"EARLY TERMINATION FEE - In FL, GA, SC, NC, KY, TN, MS, LA, AL, NY, and parts of IN and NJ an Early Termination Fee in the amount of $240 per device prorated over the term of your commitment may be assessed against you in the event that you terminate this contract before the expiration of its term. In all other areas, an Early Termination Fee of $150 per device may be assessed against you in the event that you terminate this contract before the expiration of its term."

and we live in NC...

[petekym]

Awww!! Well, let me know if you find it elsewhere. I saw another site with the phone for $169... but the site looked really cheesy... I am not comfortable referring the site.

[fojonx]

I ended up gettig it off of eBay for about $180 shipped, NIB, and unlocked.

[petekym]

Saved $20!! Good DEAL!

[fojonx]

Wow! talk about getting screwed.The "NEW, SEALED, UNLOCKED" phone off of eBay WAS a used phone, so I decided to go see another local Cingular place. It turns out the the 1st Cingular place we went was wrong. The wifey WAS able to upgrade her phone to the V551 and get this, $109.00 - $50 rebate ($59!!).I plan on selling the eBay phone back up on eBay later next week to recover the expense.I can't WAIT to go talk to the guy at the 1st Cingular shop we went to. Hope he's ready for my advise on losing customers.Thanks again WYD!