Need an early upgrade? (verizon)
- Hello all, I thought I would share with you this email I received from Verizon after asking about my upgrade date. I had emailed them due to the website stating I am not eligible for an upgrade until 2011 three years after signing my contract last. Thank you Michael for ensuring I can get my tour on release day!
Dear Robert <censored for privacy>,
Thank you for your interest in upgrading to new equipment with us. My name is Michael, and I am eager to assist you.
Although you are normally able to upgrade to a new phone with us once every 20 months, you are able to upgrade to new equipment once every 12 months if the upgrade is processed through our website. Due to the fact that you previous upgrade was done with us on 8/27/2008, this option would not be available to you until approximately 8/27/2009. I am sorry for any problems this may cause.
However, I have modified your account so that you can process an upgrade effective today (5/19/2009). This can be done either in a store or through our website. I have provided a link below with our current phones and their pricing for a two year commitment with us:
www.vzw.com/products
Robert, I was happy to review your upgrade eligibility status today .We appreciate your business and thank you for using Verizon Wireless.
Sincerely,
Michael
Verizon Wireless
Customer Service06-08-09 10:37 PMLike 0 - Yeah, definitely post your original email, I want to see what you said so I can pretty much copy/paste it haha.06-09-09 02:18 AMLike 0
- Cool stuff. I am actually going to the VZW store right now to replace my Storm since the back button decided to crap out on me. I'll see if I can get any info on the Tour and if I can upgrade early since this will be my 3rd Storm.06-09-09 10:54 AMLike 0
- Somehow I have corporate pricing on my account, so I get a new upgrade every 12 months. A 12 month upgrade is only $50 more than the two year price for me. No Brainer. You guys should ask your vzw reps if they can get you the corporate program. Plus I get 22% off my plan and accessories and free shipping06-09-09 01:18 PMLike 0
- I get an upgrade every 12 months as well because I am the primary line on my account (or at least thats the reason the VZW rep told me)
Either way its nice to know I can upgrade every year...Too bad the Tour will probably be out long before then lol...I will end up buying it retail06-09-09 02:47 PMLike 0 - I recently emailed Verizon to ask them if it is possible to get an upgrade earlier than the 12 months listed on MyVerizon account. Their first response was to pay full retail, but then I responded (very nicely) saying that wasn't an option for me. Here's their response:
"Since you are a valued customer, there is an alternative I can offer you since you are not eligible for a standard equipment discount. You may purchase a new wireless phone at the one-year promotional price with a new one-year Customer Agreement. You will also receive any applicable rebate included with the offer. If you accept the discount and cancel service for any reason before fulfilling the minimum term of your Customer Agreement, you will be subject to an Early Termination Fee of up to $175. Please be aware that the prices on our website are promotional and reflect the discount associated with a two-year Customer Agreement. As a result, the one-year promotional price and the full retail price will be higher."
So, it looks like there is some wiggle room on their end. I suppose it helps if you are polite to them as well.06-09-09 03:03 PMLike 0 - I just got a promotional mailer for $75 off of my next upgrade that is valid until 7/31/09. Do you guys think this is stackable on my NE2 discount?
It would be sick if I could get a Tour for $25.06-09-09 03:42 PMLike 0 - I get an upgrade every 12 months as well because I am the primary line on my account (or at least thats the reason the VZW rep told me)
Either way its nice to know I can upgrade every year...Too bad the Tour will probably be out long before then lol...I will end up buying it retail
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