That mail-in rebate? You probably won't get it.

[bozeefus]

As noted in a different thread, my contract with T-mobile expired and I was due for an upgrade.

I went on their site to browse for phones: http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/?direct=true

I really wanted to get the Blackberry Flip and seeing that it went for $50 after the rebate, I went down to my local authorized dealer during my break. I was just about to pick one up when he told me that I was not eligible for the rebate since I did not have a data plan. He told me I needed a data plan to qualify for the rebate.

I thought he was yanking my chain so I left and called T-mobile. The agent I spoke with had no idea of any special requirements but said he would look into it. After 3 minutes of being on hold, he noted that, yes, there is indeed a requirement of a data plan.

However, when you're about to "submit your order" for a phone upgrade on the T-mobile website, they make no mention of this rebate requirement.

So just a heads up for those who were not aware.

[averad]

When you click on the words mail in rebate on the page you provided above, you are taken to the basic terms of the rebate. I am going to post the rebate information below.

Since this is the first time you have read it I will point out it says, "Also, a BlackBerry Feature Add-on of $14.98 or higher, or the activation of a voice and data bundle of $59.99 or higher, must be included. Please see rebate form for more details."

You have failed at life, you loose 20pts.

BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8120 - Frost from T-Mobile
$170 Instant Discount & $100 Mail-in Rebate


For a Limited Time, when you purchase a T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8120 on www.t-mobile.com or through 1-877-387-4324 receive a $170 instant discount and $100 Mail-in Rebate. 

To qualify for instant discount, the product must be activated with a monthly T-Mobile rate plan. FamilyTime plans may qualify for up to five Instant discounts. 

To qualify for this offer, the product must be activated with a T-Mobile rate plan. The plan must have a monthly access fee of at least $39.99/month per service line for Individual plans, or $49.99/month per service line (up to 5 lines) for FamilyTime® plans. Also, a BlackBerry Feature Add-on of $14.98 or higher, or the activation of a voice and data bundle of $59.99 or higher, must be included. Please see rebate form for more details.

The T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8120 retails at $349.99, after instant discount and mail-in rebate you pay $79.99. 

Prices exclusive to T-Mobile.com or 1-877-387-4324 with a new line of service activated on a qualifying rate plan for a two-year service agreement (minimum). Existing customers must activate an additional line of service to qualify. Final price is after rebates. Tax and shipping charges (if applicable) are extra. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limited-time offer while supplies last. Instant discount may not be combined with any other rebates or offers.

[ickyfehmleh]

Keep the data plan for a month and then cancel it.

[bozeefus]

When you click on the words mail in rebate on the page you provided above, you are taken to the basic terms of the rebate. I am going to post the rebate information below.

Since this is the first time you have read it I will point out it says, "Also, a BlackBerry Feature Add-on of $14.98 or higher, or the activation of a voice and data bundle of $59.99 or higher, must be included. Please see rebate form for more details."

You have failed at life, you loose 20pts.

BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8120 - Frost from T-Mobile
$170 Instant Discount & $100 Mail-in Rebate


For a Limited Time, when you purchase a T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8120 on www.t-mobile.com or through 1-877-387-4324 receive a $170 instant discount and $100 Mail-in Rebate. 

To qualify for instant discount, the product must be activated with a monthly T-Mobile rate plan. FamilyTime plans may qualify for up to five Instant discounts. 

To qualify for this offer, the product must be activated with a T-Mobile rate plan. The plan must have a monthly access fee of at least $39.99/month per service line for Individual plans, or $49.99/month per service line (up to 5 lines) for FamilyTime® plans. Also, a BlackBerry Feature Add-on of $14.98 or higher, or the activation of a voice and data bundle of $59.99 or higher, must be included. Please see rebate form for more details.

The T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8120 retails at $349.99, after instant discount and mail-in rebate you pay $79.99. 

Prices exclusive to T-Mobile.com or 1-877-387-4324 with a new line of service activated on a qualifying rate plan for a two-year service agreement (minimum). Existing customers must activate an additional line of service to qualify. Final price is after rebates. Tax and shipping charges (if applicable) are extra. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limited-time offer while supplies last. Instant discount may not be combined with any other rebates or offers.

actually, for those who wish on upgrading, they won't be able to use the link provided. for upgrades, they would have to log in, and go to "upgrade phone". then they are brought to a page like this where there is no mention of such terms.




but i appreciate your response since it is indeed stated on another link (which happened to the very one i provided)