[sandman10]

BlackBerry Z10 price dropped to $99.99 on 3-year at select Best Buy locations this weekend | MobileSyrup.com

[tfp]

Its at "select locations", 2 to be exact, because they're having a grand opening special. If you haven't grabbed one yet, this weekend is a good opportunity to pick one up

[cgk]

Three year contracts are just crazy.

[nigoinsnow]

I guess Roger is cheaper which they offer 100 dollars credit when you sign up 3 year contract with flextab

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[xtremeled]

I've never understood the issue that some people have with 2 and 3 year contracts. How many actually change carriers? I've been with AT&T for 8 yrs now and before that with Nextel for 10 yrs and before that I was with Bell-south which became AT&T. I was only at Nextel because my jobs during that period provided Nextel with Direct Connect.

[WillHeSurvive]

I've never understood the issue that some people have with 2 and 3 year contracts. How many actually change carriers? I've been with AT&T for 8 yrs now and before that with Nextel for 10 yrs and before that I was with Bell-south which became AT&T. I was only at Nextel because my jobs during that period provided Nextel with Direct Connect.

I think it's psychological.

[Mister-E]

Three year contracts are just crazy.

They are but in the past you could upgrade your phone after two years, with discount, and sign another three year contract. I was able to do that with my last two phones, not sure if the carriers are still doing it.

[cgk]

I've never understood the issue that some people have with 2 and 3 year contracts. How many actually change carriers? I've been with AT&T for 8 yrs now and before that with Nextel for 10 yrs and before that I was with Bell-south which became AT&T. I was only at Nextel because my jobs during that period provided Nextel with Direct Connect.

I'm English - we have a total GSM network - I change network at least one a year depending on deals - here, you are generally a sucker if you simply keep signing contracts.

[Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes]

I'm English - we have a total GSM network - I change network at least one a year depending on deals - here, you are generally a sucker if you simply keep signing contracts.

Here, three year contracts are the norm. You would be seen as nuts if you change your carrier every year.

[randall2580]

Does this indicate the phones are becoming easier to come by? Usually folks don't compete on price until they have to. I am not implying anything by this btw and think if they are more readily available it's a good thing not a bad thing. Anyone who wants one should have access to it.

[ursacava]

I'd be pleased to see similar deals in the U.S. in March. I'm really looking forward to discontinuing my Samsung Galaxy Vibrant

[tfp]

Does this indicate the phones are becoming easier to come by? Usually folks don't compete on price until they have to. I am not implying anything by this btw and think if they are more readily available it's a good thing not a bad thing. Anyone who wants one should have access to it.

As stated above, this is available at 2 BestBuy locations only and it's because they are having a grand opening special.

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[RubberChicken76]

Three year contracts are just crazy.

Yeah - but we're stuck with them for now. The CRTC is looking at getting rid of them, but for now the carriers have them.

[melb_me]

$99 Is actually an honor. It means it is a popular item and will bring people in. Running as a lost leader.

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[DarrenHD]

$99 Is actually an honor. It means it is a popular item and will bring people in. Running as a lost leader.

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It also doesn't mean it's selling bad. I was shopping for cell phones from Black Friday last year until X-mas...and almost every few days the prices of the phones changed. For example the Samsung Galaxy Note II was $199 on a three year contract, then a few days later I saw it for $150, then a few days later for $99, then back up to 199, then I saw it again for $0.00 on a three year contract. Carrier deals and incentives change on almost a daily basis if you rotate around to the different stores. Weekly for sure.

[susu222]

I just hope these two BB outlets have enough stocks of Z10s to satisfy the current demand this weekend. I can imagine those ppl who had made the effort and the drive to these 2 outlets to save $50 will be bitchin here if the Z10s are not there.

[trsbbs]

Yep. I see many items that are hot sellers and running out of stock go on sale.

To me this is not a good sign.

Tim

[wxmancanada]

I guess Roger is cheaper which they offer 100 dollars credit when you sign up 3 year contract with flextab

Sadly, only $50 -- Samsung has the GSIII at $49 all weekend long, and Z10 is normally $149.99

I've never understood the issue that some people have with 2 and 3 year contracts. How many actually change carriers? I've been with AT&T for 8 yrs now and before that with Nextel for 10 yrs and before that I was with Bell-south which became AT&T. I was only at Nextel because my jobs during that period provided Nextel with Direct Connect.

I change every year or two - depending on who has better deals. Over the past maybe 5 years, there has been very little customer retentions within Canadian carriers. The past 6 months I've noticed that's starting to change. More are willing to fight for your current business rather than new customers.

[melb_me]

Oh ya, Well Telus has moved their price UP from $139.00 to $149.00 and they still list a 2 to 3 week wait before they will ship. Something tells me BB is moving a lot of these phones in Canada.

[tfp]

Sadly, only $50 -- Samsung has the GSIII at $49 all weekend long, and Z10 is normally $149.99

Actually, the Samsung GSIII is $0 all weekend long.

[sandman10]

Oh ya, Well Telus has moved their price UP from $139.00 to $149.00 and they still list a 2 to 3 week wait before they will ship. Something tells me BB is moving a lot of these phones in Canada.

True, Telus "corporate" store put me on a waiting list. Surely being a corporate owned store, they would have tonnes of stock? Its been 3 weeks now. You would think a big company like Telus could get a huge shipment of these phones in. Still waiting......

Also, I've tried no less than 6 serious attempts to buy a Z10 from kijiji and they get sold within minutes.

There is no way in **** this phone is not selling well.

[FSeverino]

Does this indicate the phones are becoming easier to come by? Usually folks don't compete on price until they have to. I am not implying anything by this btw and think if they are more readily available it's a good thing not a bad thing. Anyone who wants one should have access to it.

No. I got mine for 99 on release.

Many stores are offering a $50 credit to ANY phone right now, on Feb 5th bell dropped the price $10 to match rogers, making it 149, but if you pre ordered you got 50 off... $99 on release. Telus also did the same.


I think they wanted to lower the initial price to make sure ppl buy phones on contract, then the steal your soul through monthly billing and early cancellation.



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