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posted: Jul. 8, 2009 @ 9:22p
twtsai
Member
posted: Jul. 8, 2009 @ 9:33p
Purchases from Costco.com are excluded from this offer.
T&C at http://www.ooma.com/buy/referral.php
* This offer is valid for ooma Hub units purchased from Costco warehouse stores listed here between June 23, 2009 - July 11, 2009. Purchases from Costco.com are excluded from this offer. Units must be activated and rewards submitted by July 18, 2009 to qualify. Units must remain in service for 30 days after activation. Offer cannot be combined with any other program. Referrals are tracked by the activated ooma system phone number for both the referred friend and the referrer. Rewards will be processed within 30 days after the form is submitted. International calling credits expire after 90 days. We reserve the right to cancel or modify the terms of this program at any time. This offer is valid until July 18th, 2009.
According to Ooma's website, certain B&M locations sell Ooma for $199. They have a listing on their (Ooma's) website listing which ones have it at that special price. However, I believe most stores have it for around $250.
I can't see the list of 20 locations when I click on that link for certain reason. May be it is only for existing subscribers as it is related to referral. Can anybody who can see that - post names of those costco locations here. Am driving from Richmond to New York this weekend and can pick one if it is one the way.
Ok Found it here- http://blog.ooma.com/2009/06/23/costco-refer-a-friend/ Anchorage, AK Waipahu, HI Anchorage, AK Oak Brook, IL Phoenix, AZ Gaithersburg, MD Alhambra, CA Bloomfield, MI Chula Vista, CA Clackamas, OR Folsom, CA Houston, TX Rancho Cucamonga, CA San Antonio, TX South San Francisco, CA Arlington, VA East Jacksonville, FL Tukwila, WA Naples, FL Bayamon, Puerto Rico
rj2828
Greedy Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 6:19a
The URL they give for the list of locations doesn't work (link -> http://www.ooma.com/costco/). It redirects to the OOMA home page.
That said - I looked for one in a Costco B&M (NYC, Brooklyn and Staten Island) and didn't see one. This is going a few months back. Might try and call Ooma customer service later and see if they have one in store. $30 for shipping seems a bit unreasonable, especially when it's going to cost an additional $39.99 to port my home number over.
aphexII said: I've had Ooma since January and couldn't be happier. Much better connection quality than I had with Vonage over the past 5 years and no monthly bills.
what happens after $50 in international credit runs out ?! ty!
mstori
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 9:41a
The OP and the second poster are talking about different deals.
The second poster is linking to a special referral offer. It is selling the core unit for $199 in limited markets and ends July 11th. pashu posted a list of the markets it is available in. It must be purchased in store. The referrer gets the $50 international credit or 6 months premier service for free.
The OP is talking about an online coupon deal being offered from 7/13-8/2 (or while supplies last) for costco.com. It is for a completely different item number. It can be found here right now, but the coupon doesn't apply yet.
It is for the core system + scout + 6 months of premiere service + $50 in international calling for $299, and from 7/13-8/2 there is a $70 off coupon making it $229. Since it is online, you don't actually need the physical coupon.
bcotton
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 9:47a
So, which is a better deal? Ooma core unit for $199 OR the Ooma core + scout + 6 months of premiere service + $50 in international calling for $229?
Thanks for the response. - Why does one need the Ooma Scout? I don't really need a second phone line. - Is the porting of the exisiting phone-number included with the 6 month-trial of the premiere service? I do need this.
cpu
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 10:08a
with the 6-month premiere service, can we port our numbers for free?
Fat8Wallet
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 10:12a
cpu said: with the 6-month premiere service, can we port our numbers for free? I'd like to know too. Need to park my number somewhere.
mstori
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 10:16a
I was told they offer free porting only if you sign up for an annual Premier subscription ($99), otherwise it is $39.99 to port. They would not pro-rate for the 6 free months, but would add it to the total time.
Fat8Wallet said: cpu said: with the 6-month premiere service, can we port our numbers for free? I'd like to know too. Need to park my number somewhere.
From what I have read its the same thing that number porting is not free with the 6 months from costco (I know it sucks).
mstori said: I was told they offer free porting only if you sign up for an annual Premier subscription ($99), otherwise it is $39.99 to port. They would not pro-rate for the 6 free months, but would add it to the total time.
So if you pay $99 more ontop you get 1.5 years of Premier and get to port the number for free? I guess thats okay. The biggest advantage of buying from Costco is their return policy, especially on a product like this.
Shahhere
bcotton
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 12:20p
Shahhere said: The biggest advantage of buying from Costco is their return policy, especially on a product like this. Shahhere
Isn't Costco's return policy on electronics 90-days these days?
Consider waiting until the new Ooma comes out this year. OR...buy from Costco and return it for the new one when it comes out? Anyone know if this full under the general return policy?
bcotton said: Shahhere said: The biggest advantage of buying from Costco is their return policy, especially on a product like this. Shahhere
Isn't Costco's return policy on electronics 90-days these days?
edit: Agreed, return policy is a definite for this. I've been meaning to try it for my parents house, but I tried the demo in the Frys here in Dallas and it didn't sound good. I blame the internet connection it was on, but that was unnacceptable. I will buy from costcos one of these days and give it a shot.
I cannot confirm, but I believe it's only on laptops, big screens, digital cameras, and a few more SPECIFIC electronics. If you buy an inflatable santa from the home section, you can take it back in ten years like a true cheapskate, AFAIK.
-G
dealkb
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 2:49p
mstori said: The OP and the second poster are talking about different deals.
The second poster is linking to a special referral offer. It is selling the core unit for $199 in limited markets and ends July 11th. pashu posted a list of the markets it is available in. It must be purchased in store. The referrer gets the $50 international credit or 6 months premier service for free.
The OP is talking about an online coupon deal being offered from 7/13-8/2 (or while supplies last) for costco.com. It is for a completely different item number. It can be found here right now, but the coupon doesn't apply yet.
It is for the core system + scout + 6 months of premiere service + $50 in international calling for $299, and from 7/13-8/2 there is a $70 off coupon making it $229. Since it is online, you don't actually need the physical coupon. Thanks for clarification. Where can I find the on-line coupon code for 7/13-8/2 deal?
Amazon is 217.50 and no tax........I bought for $190 5 months back with $50 international credit from Buy.com If you wait few days and keep checking, you will find price below $200. Don't pay the extra dollars.......
I purchased ooma from costco the last time they had this deal. It is a great product. Note that Amazon has this for 229 also with no tax and free shipping. The premium trial is not as long but not worth the extra premium of tax and shipping in my opinion. I also subscribe to the premium service and pay annually which brings the monthly rate down to around $8 / month and they will port your number free with the annual payment.
<<oh, I see the poster above me beat me to it...>>
mynutia said: Consider waiting until the new Ooma comes out this year. OR...buy from Costco and return it for the new one when it comes out? Anyone know if this full under the general return policy?
Whats the release date for new one?
blazingarf
Member
posted: Jul. 10, 2009 @ 4:31a
Yea, the new Ooma Telo is supposed to come out this year, I've been DYING to get the Core/Scout but when I found out about the Telo I figured I'd wait. I hear its supposed to come out around August.
mstori
Member
posted: Jul. 10, 2009 @ 10:06p
dealkb said: Thanks for clarification. Where can I find the on-line coupon code for 7/13-8/2 deal?
You won't need a code. The price at costco.com will just reflect the coupon, while supplies last, during those dates.
I got the box today and there was no mention of $50 international credit. Does it get automatically applied?
free2go
Member
posted: Jul. 15, 2009 @ 3:25p
Me too, Anyone had try and got the $50 international calling credit?
free2go
Member
posted: Jul. 15, 2009 @ 3:25p
Me too, Anyone had try and got the $50 international calling credit?
r2g2osaurus
New Member
posted: Jul. 16, 2009 @ 2:34p
I'm having the same problem. Received the unit yesterday -- working great. However, I found no mention of the $50 international credit anywhere and there was no credit in my account after activating. I called Ooma -- they said to call Costco. I called Costco and they said they would call me back. Hm. Strange. Anybody had any luck with the $50 international credit?
r2g2osaurus
New Member
posted: Jul. 16, 2009 @ 2:34p
I'm having the same problem. Received the unit yesterday -- working great. However, I found no mention of the $50 international credit anywhere and there was no credit in my account after activating. I called Ooma -- they said to call Costco. I called Costco and they said they would call me back. Hm. Strange. Anybody had any luck with the $50 international credit?
dealkb
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 16, 2009 @ 4:02p
r2g2osaurus said: I'm having the same problem. Received the unit yesterday -- working great. However, I found no mention of the $50 international credit anywhere and there was no credit in my account after activating. I called Ooma -- they said to call Costco. I called Costco and they said they would call me back. Hm. Strange. Anybody had any luck with the $50 international credit? I did not see the credit first. I called OOMA. It is under Account->service page. It showed $50 balance in my account.
NAD
Tired Member
posted: Jul. 16, 2009 @ 4:54p
Just received my Ooma yesterday and my account shows the $50 credit. However am very disappointed w/ the sound quality - there's constant static. Will play around with it but if it doesn't get any better, its going back. I know it can't be my cable line because I also use tmobile@home VOIP and that sounds perfect.
haydeecm said: Ooma has decided to extend expiration date on the international credit to 6 months!!!!
Also costco ad NOW reads "*Credit applied to customer Ooma account and expires after 90 days. If the credit has not been depleted prior to expiration date, please contact Ooma for extension." seems to indicate you can call and get that expiration date extended again, YMMV
* $50 International Calling Credit **Unlimited U.S. calling in the U.S.
*Credit applied to customer Ooma account and expires after 180 days. If the credit has not been depleted prior to expiration date, please contact Ooma for extension.
That's good news! Back to 6 months as you said. Thanks.
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