[lafountain]

I will be getting a Torch for my wife sometime in October more than likely. I have a question though. If I buy it from AT&T directly, it will cost me $199. If I go through Amazon or Newegg it will cost me $99. I have never purchased a phone not through the actual provider, what are the negatives possibly associated with buying a phone through someone like Newegg or Amazon. Other than of course, having to wait for the phone to be mailed.

Thanks in advance.

[Najo]

http://forums.crackberry.com/f209/100-bux-torch-524836/

http://forums.crackberry.com/f209/ad...-store-525996/

http://forums.crackberry.com/f209/be...orch-d-520170/

http://forums.crackberry.com/f209/wo...ntract-516274/

http://forums.crackberry.com/f209/am...policy-516437/

http://forums.crackberry.com/f209/going-99-t-515833/

Those were retrieved just from a quick search of the keyword "Amazon", there is more if you need any additional info.

[lafountain]

Thanks for the info, it really does seem like a safer situation just to go through the AT&T Store directly.

[Najo]

I would concur with your conclusion

[Mister Xiado]

Going through a 3rd party is fine. Just remember that THEIR subsidy has its own contract, usually a 181 day contract stating that you must have X feature or Y plan for 181 days without removing or downgrading it, otherwise you will be charged Z dollars for breaking the contract with Wirefly/Amazon/Newegg.

[Sainthak]

Going through a 3rd party is fine. I run an online marketplace that sells phones/services 24/7. As long as you have good customer service, a good price, and a safe site I say go for it.Some type of warranty is good too.