[Elect] [Nov23-Dec13@BB, also at FS, WM, Loblaws/RCSS?] Koodo SIIx $100-$100GC+$150Tab

[aw1883]

Nov 26: changed title to reflect end date at BB. Thanks to mods for moving from Expired.

Nov 26: the BB website now has this deal listed as expiring Dec 13/12. The $100GC offer has appeared and disappeared a couple of times but it's there as of 12:09pm Nov 26 EST

The BB page for generating a referral is here: https://www.bestbuyrewardzone.ca/en/referAFriend.jspx For me, it's ad #2 in the rotating banner ads.

Note that FS has this deal until Nov 29. But BB has better bonuses through RZ. [Added Nov 26: FS flyer (p4) has this phone for $100-$100GC+$150Tab but listing on FS website is $150-$100GC+$150Tab. YMMV.

[Added Nov 24: Here's another tip I forgot: when you activate in-store, ask the sales person to disable data on the account. I was worried that if I accidentally accessed data, I'd get hit for the first tier on the Flex Data plan. It probably wouldn't happen but I was nervous. If for some reason they wouldn't do it, I'd have pulled the SIM as soon as I left the store or even sooner (with data disabled I waited until I got home)]

Since it will come up later, note:

Cheapest unlocking code is from mobilexpresscanada.com ($15)
Some people buy an unlock service on eBay for less, it involves giving remote access to your PC
When unlocked, this phone will work on: Telus/Koodo, Bell/Virgin, Rogers/Fido, Wind, Mobilicity, Vidéotron, TMobile US (not LTE, for those networks with LTE). It also works on networks using those carriers, e.g. 7-11 Speakout, PetroCanada, etc.

New flyer is up now. Page 5. It's $99.99 plus $150 on the Tab. $100 GC makes this $150 net (plus tax, plus however many days service you have to pay, seems to be about 5). If you need and get a 403 area code, I think you'll pay only 5% GST on the Tab and on the service (local tax on the $100 out the door).

Get a referral for BB RewardZone and get a $25 credit. And $5 RZ credit for new activations.

Or try and price match to WalMart or Loblaws if you don't want BB credit.

Finally, looks like FS has the same deal until Nov 29 ($100-$100GC+$150Tab+a few days service).

=aw

[wowwah]

Since it will come up later, note:

Cheapest unlocking code is from mobilexpresscanada.com ($15)
Some people buy an unlock service on eBay for less, it involves giving remote access to your PC
When unlocked, this phone will work on: Telus/Koodo, Bell/Virgin, Rogers/Fido, Wind, Mobilicity, Vidéotron, TMobile US (not LTE, for those networks with LTE). It also works on networks using those carriers, e.g. 7-11 Speakout, PetroCanada, etc.

New flyer is up now. Page 5. It's $99.99 plus $150 on the Tab. $100 GC makes this $150 net (plus tax, plus however many days service you have to pay, seems to be about 5). If you need and get a 403 area code, I think you'll pay only 5% GST on the Tab and on the service (local tax on the $100 out the door).

Get a referral for BB RewardZone and get a $25 credit. And $5 RZ credit for new activations.

Or try and price match to WalMart or Loblaws if you don't want BB credit.

Finally, looks like FS has the same deal until Nov 29 ($100-$100GC+$150Tab+a few days service).

=aw

what do you mean by sign for an Alberta number? anyone did that b4?

[imkinger]

Since it will come up later, note:

Cheapest unlocking code is from mobilexpresscanada.com ($15)
Some people buy an unlock service on eBay for less, it involves giving remote access to your PC
When unlocked, this phone will work on: Telus/Koodo, Bell/Virgin, Rogers/Fido, Wind, Mobilicity, Vidéotron, TMobile US (not LTE, for those networks with LTE). It also works on networks using those carriers, e.g. 7-11 Speakout, PetroCanada, etc.

New flyer is up now. Page 5. It's $99.99 plus $150 on the Tab. $100 GC makes this $150 net (plus tax, plus however many days service you have to pay, seems to be about 5). If you need and get a 403 area code, I think you'll pay only 5% GST on the Tab and on the service (local tax on the $100 out the door).

Get a referral for BB RewardZone and get a $25 credit. And $5 RZ credit for new activations.

Or try and price match to WalMart or Loblaws if you don't want BB credit.

Finally, looks like FS has the same deal until Nov 29 ($100-$100GC+$150Tab+a few days service).

=aw

How does one get a price match from superstore or walmart?

[wowwah]

How does one get a price match from superstore or walmart?

YMMV, just head to mobile department

[UTSC]

In the past RCSS/Loblaws has given the best deal for Koodo phones. Hence it might be a good idea to check the latest offers at RCSS before buying?

[aw1883]

Naturally I only suggest it for those who want a 403 number, not as a way to pay less tax.

Tax on cell service is based on the area code not the place you bought it. I bought a Public Mobile phone with 438 area code (new Montreal overlay) for a friend and the billing address is in Ontario. They charge GST+TVQ. I've bought a handset in Montreal and had a 613 area code (Ottawa). I paid GST+TVQ on the out the door price, and HST on the monthly service.

I can't find any definitive references online, but both the previous examples were exactly what I expected to happen.

=aw

[wowwah]

I just used my $30 BB reward certificate.

[aw1883]

Unlikely anyone's checked RCSS, the new flyer starts tomorrow. The Mobile Shop website is still down (!).

Personally I'd take $100 WM or Loblaws/RCSS over $100 BB just because I'm not a BB shopper. Getting the BB bonus to $130 or $155 (through RZ referring yourself) makes that a trickier calculation.

=aw

[wowwah]

is getting an out-of-province cell number just a wish or feasible? call for some testimony

[127kmph]

RCSS allows using the GC to $100 price unlike BB

[wowwah]

Unlikely anyone's checked RCSS, the new flyer starts tomorrow. The Mobile Shop website is still down (!).

Personally I'd take $100 WM or Loblaws/RCSS over $100 BB just because I'm not a BB shopper. Getting the BB bonus to $130 or $155 (through RZ referring yourself) makes that a trickier calculation.

=aw

I don't mind a BB GC, since I have $300 BB GC at hand. just exchange 1 for 1

[aw1883]

Here's how CRA describes the tax situation:

The billing location is considered to be in a province if the fee for the call is charged or applied by a cellular service provider to an account of the subscriber that relates to a cell phone ordinarily located in the province. The CRA considers a cell phone to be ordinarily located in a province if the phone has a telephone number with an area code assigned to the province or a geographic area in the province.

IOW, the phone is "ordinarily located" where the area code is. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gr/news61/news61-e.html

=aw

[aw1883]

is getting an out-of-province cell number just a wish or feasible? call for some testimony

See my post #6. When you travel, sometimes you need an out-of-province number and/or you need to buy a handset somewhere other than where the account is based. Or you want to, because you're out of province and it's only $150 for an SIIx a couple of weeks ago and it might be out of stock when you get home.

=aw

[wowwah]

See my post #6. When you travel, sometimes you need an out-of-province number and/or you need to buy a handset somewhere other than where the account is based. Or you want to, because you're out of province and it's only $150 for an SIIx a couple of weeks ago and it might be out of stock when you get home.

=aw

let's make it simple, the S2x is for new activation only, then how to let BB register a new (403)? furthermore, can I request for a out-of-country number?

[aw1883]

You really doubt me don't you?

When the BB guy is activating the account he's going to offer you some numbers. What if you said "I'm moving to Calgary I'd like a 403 number"?

As for out of country, sure you can get any country where Koodo offers device. IOW no of course not.

=aw