[RxistKJ]

Originally Posted by DuckWingDuck

Also remember that retail sales monkeys typically aren't on commission.

Gosh, I thought that is what "sales monkeys", and the rest of us are in it for, in one form or another, the bottom line. Or does the the term "bottom line" confuse you? Heaven forbid that SOMEBODY actually make a profit, or does the term "profit" confuse you?

No offense intended, but don't you think it's time to catch up with a Capitalist society?

Anyway, just my 2 cents worth...write me off as a jack**s and enjoy your BB in this introverted Communist society.

[anthonymoody]

One of the problems with this thread and a source of confusion is that people aren't always being clear about what they're getting from whom. It appears that anyone who has successfully ordered or received an 8700g through TMo is either going through a corporate rep and/or starting new service or adding an additional line. . . For those of us who just want a handset upgrade, this doesn't do the trick.

TM

[backbeat]

Originally Posted by anthonymoody

One of the problems with this thread and a source of confusion is that people aren't always being clear about what they're getting from whom. It appears that anyone who has successfully ordered or received an 8700g through TMo is either going through a corporate rep and/or starting new service or adding an additional line. . . For those of us who just want a handset upgrade, this doesn't do the trick.

TM

How does TMobile handle the situation where you add a line (new 8700G) to an existing account and then (after the trial period) discontinue service on your old phone / port your number to the 8700G. Is it necessary to be into your contract a certain duration or percentage (by real-world standards) before the ETF is not an issue?

This is certainly possible with Verizon via ESN swap, but concerned that the same flexibility may not exist with TMo. Maybe a GSM vs CDMA limitation?

[bmblum]

Originally Posted by RxistKJ

Gosh, I thought that is what "sales monkeys", and the rest of us are in it for, in one form or another, the bottom line. Or does the the term "bottom line" confuse you? Heaven forbid that SOMEBODY actually make a profit, or does the term "profit" confuse you?

No offense intended, but don't you think it's time to catch up with a Capitalist society?

Anyway, just my 2 cents worth...write me off as a jack**s and enjoy your BB in this introverted Communist society.

I think you missed the point of that post. The poster said the salespeople do NOT get commission. This was said in response to a post that described bad service by a tmobile rep. In other words, the poster is saying that since the rep doesn't have any real personal stake in the transaction the rep didn't care if he didn't make the sale.

[CBR900RR]

I order it on the 13th and the UPS web site are still stuck on the 13th, no update yet.

As for the $50 rebate, I when to the rebate site http://www.tmobilerebates.com/splash.asp , under Businesses & Reps
and it prompt me for the user name and pass word, does the info comes with the new phone?

[mymitsu3kgt]

Am I the only that can't sleep tonight and probably tomorrow night?

[anthonymoody]

Originally Posted by backbeat

How does TMobile handle the situation where you add a line (new 8700G) to an existing account and then (after the trial period) discontinue service on your old phone / port your number to the 8700G. Is it necessary to be into your contract a certain duration or percentage (by real-world standards) before the ETF is not an issue?

This is certainly possible with Verizon via ESN swap, but concerned that the same flexibility may not exist with TMo. Maybe a GSM vs CDMA limitation?

Not sure how they handle it but I think it's be possible. But I think it would require you to wait out at least a 1 year contract. Not positive though.

TM

[DuckWingDuck]

Originally Posted by bmblum

I think you missed the point of that post. The poster said the salespeople do NOT get commission. This was said in response to a post that described bad service by a tmobile rep. In other words, the poster is saying that since the rep doesn't have any real personal stake in the transaction the rep didn't care if he didn't make the sale.

Thanks for helping with the clarification!

[tmobileguy]

Free activation and shipping! PM me to order.

[backbeat]

Originally Posted by anthonymoody

Not sure how they handle it but I think it's be possible. But I think it would require you to wait out at least a 1 year contract. Not positive though.

TM

Thanks for the feedback!

Unfortunately, I was advised by a TMo CSR that because TMo doesn't have towers in the Carolinas, if my roaming exceeded 70% on either voice or data(which is fairly likely), TMo would cancel my service unilaterally. Even though TMo piggybacks on Cingular's towers here, it looks like the 8700G may not be a viable option for me.

I tried the 8700C from Cingular which sold me on the formfactor but need better plan pricing. Anyone know if this issue of roaming is more theoretical than real? Anyone experienced with using TMo who primarily live/work in the Carolinas? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

[Katrina Niolet]

Originally Posted by backbeat

Thanks for the feedback!

Unfortunately, I was advised by a TMo CSR that because TMo doesn't have towers in the Carolinas, if my roaming exceeded 70% on either voice or data(which is fairly likely), TMo would cancel my service unilaterally. Even though TMo piggybacks on Cingular's towers here, it looks like the 8700G may not be a viable option for me.

I tried the 8700C from Cingular which sold me on the formfactor but need better plan pricing. Anyone know if this issue of roaming is more theoretical than real? Anyone experienced with using TMo who primarily live/work in the Carolinas? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Are you moving to or just visiting the Carolinas?

Katrina Niolet

[backbeat]

Originally Posted by Katrina Niolet

Are you moving to or just visiting the Carolinas?

Katrina Niolet

Already live in NC. Travel nationally on biz. Any ideas?

[scottamc]

24 hours till opening day !!!!!!

[hoooopz]

just spoke w/ tm - cs; they said it will show up on their systems tomorrow. they made an appt to call me to discuss upgrade, or to contact a store that has it. they knew all about the device, and she said it was definitely happening tomorrow.

[hoooopz]

Also started filling out web info for usshopwireless. while i was still on the site, they called me! 30 seconds after pressing eter, they called. wanted to know if i had questions. i told them i was trying to upgrade, they said sorry, they were dealing with new service only. they did have some for sale this week though... eexceptional cs, though...

[amukhey]

I got mine through our corp rep on the 12th, didnt need to have any activations done, just 4 hardware upgrades for a sweet deal with rebate.

[Tim Koltek]

Originally Posted by amukhey

I got mine through our corp rep on the 12th, didnt need to have any activations done, just 4 hardware upgrades for a sweet deal with rebate.

What kinda rebates would a corp rep have??

[Jorge Ribeiro]

Dear all

I am not a expert on the BB world and at this momment i would like to have your help to solve my 1st problem:
Load files directly from the PC to my 8700. Is it possible to do using the usb cable?
If yes! how can i do it?
Thanks

[DuckWingDuck]

Search and manuals are your friends. Such basic questions are answered all over the place.

[painpour]

Originally Posted by Tim Koltek

Also remember that no one works in retail or customer service because they're a genius. ;)

I work in retail and I have an IQ of 179. It has nothing to do with intelligence but laziness.