ATT Blackberry Bold - FREE From LetsTalk.com w/2 Yr Contract - Make $37.50 with CB

ThePick48 said: I still wonder how LetsTalk always has such low prices, but that is a outstanding deal!
Because they screw you over, and make it very difficult to actually get their rebates. Make sure you read the rebate info with a fine tooth comb! Most of the time they force you to wait 2-4 months before being able to submit the rebate, thereby increasing the chances that you'll either forget about it, or lose needed documentation, and being late on a single bill automatically disqualifies you from getting the rebate. If you are attempting to upgrade an existing account, make sure that you take screen shots of everything, as they like to create brand new accounts with new phone numbers, and then tell you that they don't offer upgrades to existing lines. You use LetsTalk at your own risk. Their entire business plan is built on P.T. Barnum's old adage, "There's a sucker born every minute!"

Wineaux said: ThePick48 said: I still wonder how LetsTalk always has such low prices, but that is a outstanding deal!
Because they screw you over, and make it very difficult to actually get their rebates. Make sure you read the rebate info with a fine tooth comb! Most of the time they force you to wait 2-4 months before being able to submit the rebate, thereby increasing the chances that you'll either forget about it, or lose needed documentation, and being late on a single bill automatically disqualifies you from getting the rebate. If you are attempting to upgrade an existing account, make sure that you take screen shots of everything, as they like to create brand new accounts with new phone numbers, and then tell you that they don't offer upgrades to existing lines. You use LetsTalk at your own risk. Their entire business plan is built on P.T. Barnum's old adage, "There's a sucker born every minute!"

True about LetsTalk's rebates. LetsTalk is crooked on its rebates and if one go for the its rebates, chances are they will pull the bait & switch on you. However, the ones with instant rebates and others without any kind of rebates are very very good. I like LetsTalk overall... as long as you stay away from LetsTalk's rebates, good deals can be had.

ninetyfeet said: Just picked up the curve 8900 since people seem to like it a little better than the bold. Also got the Samsung Magnet for my other half. Two phones - extended contract - completely free including shipping. I went to the AT&T store to ask if they could match and they couldn't so I walked. Seems like a foolish business plan but it is what it is. I feel like the people in those store are problem makers not problem solvers. If you purchase a phone there you can't activate it the next day (i.e. when your IT administrator sets up a new password for enterprise activation) and despite being able to purchase a phone online and activate it whenever, even from att.com that isn't an option in the store. Must be some crazy rationale but I don't get it.

Congrads, glad you were able to get in on the deal. Never had the Bold or the 8900 (I currently have the Tour with Sprint). Still a great deal for free, especially when ATT wants $149.99 for the 8900.

grndslm said: Just carrying on with the nonsense Let's Talk tangent... it's only your fault for not understanding English. If the thing says "Mail your 4th bill from JesusCom BETWEEN 4 and 5 months after activation"... you better go look up what the word between means if you don't know it already and want your money back. You also should have looked at those terms BEFORE you bought anything from Let's Talk to begin with. Just sayin'. Don't agree to a contract if you don't agree with the terms. </RANT>

Just like anything else in life, always read the fine print. That's why I try to stay away from mail in rebates. Part of the reason I posted this deal was because it is without any MIRs. Makes life so much easier!

nanga said: Where is $40 family plan for new customer ? I don't see it

I don't see it listed even on ATT.com. Not sure what plan you are referring to.

ThePick48 said: Had my wife go ahead and sign up. She had no problems. Thanks for the info OP. Since there is no Mail In Rebate, there is no risk. Can't wait to try out this new phone.

Did you go with the Bold?

Mail in rebates are a bad idea and that is why most cellphone retailers have gotten away from them in including BestBuy, RadioShack and Wirefly. The entire concept behind rebates is only to pay a portion of them so they are intended to be tough on consumers. That is why I like Wirefly - no Mail-In-Rebates just instand discounts.