| It's amazing to look at the cellular phone industry today | | | | matching the difference on a lower price, with proof, |
| compared to 10 years ago. Ten years ago, the first | | | | within 21-30 days of purchasing the phone). |
| person in our 'group' got a cell phone and what a | | | | 2. Shop Around. In general, the very basic flip phones |
| HUGE even that was! Ten years ago, it was big news | | | | and open face phone are mass produced these days. |
| and any plan that had unlimited 'regional calling' was a | | | | That means that these are the phones the cell phone |
| big deal. Forget about unlimited nationwide calling, just | | | | companies will target for sales and discounts. As a |
| getting unlimited calling in your STATE was awesome! | | | | basic rule, basic flip phones and open face phones can |
| Now look at it today. It's the status quo, and if we're | | | | be found for FREE or even for PROFIT (i.e. pay $50 |
| going to shell out a couple of hundred dollars for a cell | | | | and get a $100 rebate). This is not uncommon; you just |
| phone, we expect it to do all sorts of functions in | | | | have to know where to find these deals. |
| addition to folding our laundry. It still impresses me how | | | | 3.a. Do not shop at an exclusive retailer. If you shop at |
| much a part of not just daily business life the cell | | | | a store that only markets one provider, this is usually |
| phone has become; but daily personal life, as well. | | | | where the prices are highest. You have no other deals |
| The issue today is that, with so many providers and | | | | in front of you to compare against, and you're on their |
| plans and phones, how do we know if we're getting a | | | | territory. This is where they are best in closing a sale |
| good deal? We can't just go to one store or make | | | | and convincing you that they are giving you a great |
| one phone call or go to one site, and know that we | | | | deal, regardless of whether or not you saw the phone |
| are getting the best and/or only deal. Today, there are | | | | elsewhere for less.b. Shop at a dealer (or website) |
| wholesalers, outlets, kiosks, discount web sites, | | | | that markets multiple providers. The more the better. |
| resellers, constant store sales, etc. We could very | | | | This is usually where you'll find the best deals - from |
| easily by a blackberry today and see it somewhere | | | | wholesalers. If you take a quick look at my site below, |
| else 1 month later for $100-$200 less. | | | | you'll see a great example of that. |
| So how do we know if we're getting a good price? | | | | You work hard for you money, spend a little extra |
| How do we know where to look? | | | | time researching and asking around and you'll be |
| Well, there are a couple of options out there, so relax | | | | amazed at the deals you can find. Why pay |
| and read on: | | | | $100-$200 for a phone when you can get that for |
| 1. If you do decide to buy from a store or an outlet | | | | free? Down the road, you'll save your money and you'll |
| kiosk, just ask them outright if this is the best deal. If | | | | also share this information with friends and family. $50, |
| they answer yes, then ask them for some kind of | | | | $100 per person adds up quickly! |
| guarantee to ensure your sale and repeat business. (i.e. | | | | |