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Member: Slingblade
at: 07:18 PM 05/28/2009
They do make clear that it's a rumor only at this point...

PalmGoon story
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Member: Reminiz
at: 07:23 PM 05/28/2009
that would be a beautiful thing if it came to pass.
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Member: pablo7
at: 07:23 PM 05/28/2009
Interesting...we'll see if it pans out.
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Sith Lord of the Honey Pot: Darth Pooh
at: 07:24 PM 05/28/2009
Great post...

It was a rumor but you still titled it perfectly and even emphasized this was a rumor.

Thanks!
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Member: skippyrulz
at: 07:26 PM 05/28/2009
oh snap. that would be awesome! would make going to the store on a saturday morning even more worthwhile!
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Member: BigB504
at: 07:26 PM 05/28/2009
Check out this rumor hope it is true

Sprint Might Be Doing Away With The Mail-In Rebate | Palm Goon
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Member: Reminiz
at: 07:27 PM 05/28/2009
it looks like this thread was posted right before yours.

http://forums.precentral.net/palm-pr...nt-stores.html
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Member: despo88
at: 07:27 PM 05/28/2009
this would go along way in purchasing the pre for me

I hate rebates
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Member: kuoirad
at: 07:42 PM 05/28/2009
I'd probably be more likely to go to a Sprint store if this were true. They wouldn't necessarily get any accessory purchases out of me, but they'd get my $199 plus tax instead of Best Buy...
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Member: neodorian
at: 07:59 PM 05/28/2009
I sort of wondered if the backlash online would get them to rethink that long-standing policy. So many blogs and reviews said the same thing: great device, great price, but come on with the rebates. They are just cheap and nobody likes them. I would prefer to get mine at the Sprint store but not if I have to pay $100 more for each of them.
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Member: OneDeep
at: 08:03 PM 05/28/2009
Yeah the iphone don't have any rebates!
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Member: Badandy127
at: 08:05 PM 05/28/2009
This would be great as the rumor is that the Sprint stores will have far more units that BB or RS. I'd much rather go to a Sprint store on launch morning...
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Member: hparsons
at: 08:22 PM 05/28/2009
That will probably be the deciding factor for me going to a Sprint store instead of the location I planned.
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Member: sonnyvsp
at: 08:33 PM 05/28/2009
Originally Posted by Slingblade:
They do make clear that it's a rumor only at this point...

PalmGoon story
what if they are just getting rid of the MIR and the change the price to $299.99!!!
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Member: Gerorne
at: 08:37 PM 05/28/2009
Originally Posted by sonnyvsp:
what if they are just getting rid of the MIR and the change the price to $299.99!!!
hahaha... oh man. What if indeed.
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Member: Eguy
at: 08:59 PM 05/28/2009
It would be nice but how about a firm $199 price like the iPhone??? Personally, I wouldn't take one if I got it for free... well maybe take it and sell on ebay .
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Member: mbj8448
at: 10:12 PM 05/28/2009
Count me in as one of those who will buy at a Sprint store if they drop the MIR. Otherwise, I am definitely driving around to BB or RS. Hear that Sprint!?!
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Member: Beanis
at: 10:19 PM 05/28/2009
Dang, bad news for me. I happen to love mail in rebates. You guys are wussies.
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Member: matt351
at: 10:37 PM 05/28/2009
If Sprint goes through with this it would be a no-brainer for me. I would purchase my phone at a Sprint store without hesitation. I honestly prefer purchasing at the Sprint store over Best Buy, but if the pricing situation stays as is I will be sitting outside of Best Buy on the 6th.
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Member: mikejaret
at: 10:46 PM 05/28/2009
well my local best buy is getting 3.....so im gonna go sit in my car in front until 2am with my 2 buddies that want the other 2. If for some reason we dont get em or the stock aint there, i will move my caravan to one of many sprint stores and get one!

id rather go to best buy cuz i used to work at this store (10yrs ago) and id rather have my intelligent friend sign me up then the ******tards at the sprint store..

i swear i have been in that store a couple times in the last few months and they are all MORONS....
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