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BB - Koodo Galaxy S2X ($75 - $100GC + $150 Tab) - can it get any cheaper?

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Aug 27, 2011
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audit13 wrote: If you are a complete noob to rooting and flashing, you might want to do some more reading on XDA. There's always the possibility of bricking the phone. If that happens and you don't know how to fix it, it could wind up costing more than the cost of the unlock code to dix it.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthr ... ?t=1193695
I am a complete noob. Thanks for the link.
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Jul 11, 2008
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Away from RFD idiots
FS has galaxy Ace 2 x from Virgin for $0 - $150GC + $150TAB, which makes it almost free.

Is S2x popular here only because it's usable on Wind/mobilicity?

Ace 2 x has longer battery life as well, I'm not sure if i should just get the ace 2 x ; I have a speakout plan.
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mathiewannabe wrote: FS has galaxy Ace 2 x from Virgin for $0 - $150GC + $150TAB, which makes it almost free.

Is S2x popular here only because it's usable on Wind/mobilicity?

Ace 2 x has longer battery life as well, I'm not sure if i should just get the ace 2 x ; I have a speakout plan.
What's the netcost after taxes, gift card and payments to Virgin ? (Any fee for cancelling service ?)
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mathiewannabe wrote: FS has galaxy Ace 2 x from Virgin for $0 - $150GC + $150TAB, which makes it almost free.

Is S2x popular here only because it's usable on Wind/mobilicity?

Ace 2 x has longer battery life as well, I'm not sure if i should just get the ace 2 x ; I have a speakout plan.
In BB's online flyer, I only see a $100 gift card. DO you have a link for the $150 GC?

The Ace has a slower cpu, smaller screen, and it's not a pentaband. These things cut down on it's value and resale price.
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audit13 wrote: In BB's online flyer, I only see a $100 gift card. DO you have a link for the $150 GC?

The Ace has a slower cpu, smaller screen, and it's not a pentaband. These things cut down on it's value and resale price.
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/ ... f2ebfben02

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/sam ... 7b97c6en02
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Feb 24, 2003
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Thank you for the links. The phone is practically a free.

Compared to the s2x @ Real Canadian Superstore ($50 - $100 GC + $150 tax + applicable taxes), the difference is $100. Personally, if a person can afford to spend the $100 + taxes, I would go for the s2x as the s2x had a dual core cpu, 4.5" screen, pentaband, easily unlocked for free, many custom roms. The s2x has pretty good resale value too.
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Jun 4, 2004
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Thanks OP.

Picked up one at Best Buy today for my dad. Forgot to use a random address in Alberta to save HST on the final tab bill. Sigh, 12$ down the drain....

Will change my method of payment tomorrow in order to use the 100$ BB GC to pay for the phone.

Got the 55$ RZ credits too.

Called in to cancel hours later. Was a pleasant experience. Good deal.
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Jun 14, 2005
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oc613 wrote: Thanks OP.

Picked up one at Best Buy today for my dad. Forgot to use a random address in Alberta to save HST on the final tab bill. Sigh, 12$ down the drain....

Will change my method of payment tomorrow in order to use the 100$ BB GC to pay for the phone.

Got the 55$ RZ credits too.

Called in to cancel hours later. Was a pleasant experience. Rep is a member here on RFD and knew exactly what I was up to.

Thanks again Shauntay :)
Had a good laugh about the whole RFD thing, did we? ;)
Price errors are the only real sales :)
I refused to be gouged by canadian retailers when purchases can be made in the U.S for a LOT less..
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wait, what's this about a random address in alberta??? if there is a way to save some tax, i'm in....
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oc613 wrote: Thanks OP.

Picked up one at Best Buy today for my dad. Forgot to use a random address in Alberta to save HST on the final tab bill. Sigh, 12$ down the drain....

Will change my method of payment tomorrow in order to use the 100$ BB GC to pay for the phone.

Got the 55$ RZ credits too.

Called in to cancel hours later. Was a pleasant experience. Rep is a member here on RFD and knew exactly what I was up to.

Thanks again Shauntay :)
When I signed up, the salesperson said I could choose any number but he used my driver's license to set up the billing information because Koodo needs to do a credit check.
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tonyford wrote: wait, what's this about a random address in alberta??? if there is a way to save some tax, i'm in....
This doesn't work because your alberta address won't match address on credit check. You can still get an alberta number if you want, but when cancelling, tax will be calculated based on your province of residence (confirmed with credit check) and not some random alberta address.
Price errors are the only real sales :)
I refused to be gouged by canadian retailers when purchases can be made in the U.S for a LOT less..
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Jan 18, 2008
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Tax on the service and on the Tab should be based on the area code and not on your address. Tax on the handset out the door is based on place of delivery (again not your address).

=aw
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so, when i get the phone, pay it off tomorrow, just throw my sim card in and i should be good to go? Can i throw my telus sim card in before paying off my tab? Do they have to activate it instore or can i take it home to do it? Sorry for the questions, leaving in a few hours to go get it.
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tonyford wrote: so, when i get the phone, pay it off tomorrow, just throw my sim card in and i should be good to go? Can i throw my telus sim card in before paying off my tab? Do they have to activate it instore or can i take it home to do it? Sorry for the questions, leaving in a few hours to go get it.
Call in to cancel. Some CSRs give you grief about cancelling, others have no problem. Just move to prepaid, don't add any time, let the account die.

Since it is a Koodo phone, the Telus sim should work without unlocking.

The salesperson will activate the sim in the store before you leave.
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Jan 16, 2009
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mathiewannabe wrote: FS has galaxy Ace 2 x from Virgin for $0 - $150GC + $150TAB, which makes it almost free...
audit13 wrote: Thank you for the links. The phone is practically a free...
RCSS has previously told me the tab for Virgin phones is $200. Also, on Virgin website, it shows tab for this phone is $200.

Don't see the TAB amount mentioned on the links referred to above. And wonder if it's true it just $150 from FS and BB?


(p.s. I bolded "$150TAB" above. Though I think it would be easier to see if I had "highlighted" it in yellow, instead. But can't see a way to do that on this message board)
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Thanks for the info. I got a koodo referral from another user, i know i won't get the extra 25 as my account will be closed, but will they? Just want to make sure, figure it might as well benefit someone else too...
audit13 wrote: Call in to cancel. Some CSRs give you grief about cancelling, others have no problem. Just move to prepaid, don't add any time, let the account die.

Since it is a Koodo phone, the Telus sim should work without unlocking.

The salesperson will activate the sim in the store before you leave.
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Jan 16, 2009
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audit13 wrote: The i9100 has a physical home button, the s2x does not. The screen on the i9100 is slightly smaller (4.3 vs 4.52) and different internals.

Comparison between the two: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?id ... hone2=3621...
Is the s2x exactly the same phone (just under a different name) as the "Samsung Galaxy S II T989" in the above link?
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Jul 14, 2009
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Toronto
BB/FS raised the price from $50 to $100 again. The price has been bouncing up and down all over the place during the last few weeks: $150/$100/$75/$50. I wonder if we will ever see the "perfect" price of $0.00!

:lol:
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lane99 wrote: Is the s2x exactly the same phone (just under a different name) as the "Samsung Galaxy S II T989" in the above link?
Yes. You may see it described as the SGH-T989D, T989D and T-mobile Hercules.
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I deleted my comment above.

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