How do I buy retail bold?
How can I buy the retail version of a Bold 9900? How do I approach the salesperson that I only want to buy the full price of the bold and not any contract whatsoever that goes with it. Should I say that the Bold is for a friend or something and therefore does not need a contract? Most of the times before, all the salesperson at Rogers or Bell or Telus stores always persuade me to get a contract and I keep saying no and they tell me I can't buy it without a contract.
Which store is the most bloat-ware and branding friendly-est? I would like a bold that's splash-screen free and carrier branding free. (I hate the carrier logos like Rogers or Telus..makes the device look ugly) I've heard Bell or Virgin Mobile that they are usually branding-free. Does wireless wave, or futureshop, or best buy sell them retail full price?
Also, I can buy the phone anywhere at a store (not online, as I would like to pay and get the device immediately) and I will unlock it myself to use it on my Fido network as my plan is very cheap and reliable.
Edit: Does buying a retail device also offer a 15 day or a 30 day return guarantee and a limited warranty?
Thanks for your answers!