mindvapors Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Alright, so i've never had a cell phone before. Ya, i know, crazy talk. Anywho, i've been in the market for the last month+ for a decent plan and found an ad on craigslist of someone wanting to transfer their line. Now, this might sound super noobish, but i honestly know dick about cell phone plans/anything regarding contractual business. As i understand it, this helps the other person in that they save a cancellation fee, and helps me by saving me an activation fee, i get a free phone, and the plan in question is 10 dollars cheaper then if i got the same plan myself atm. I'm supposed to call the person today and get it done with. I'm just wondering, how does the process of transferring a plan/line go? I just see myself calling and the dude being like "Ok, i have T-Mobile on the other line, now i just need your name, address, credit card number...". Thanks ya'll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decyferon Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I dunno how it is in the US but basically if you tried doing that here in the UK i'm positive it would be fine if you never contacted the company but as soon as you say you are taking over the contract they will say no you will have to start a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GucciCondom Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Yeah I don't think they would let you but what do I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Dude no dice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Wait, you guys don't think transferring a plan is even possible? I see ads for that all the time, I never even second guessed that part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poesia [ ] T Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 not worth the chance there are tons of plans that you dont have to pay much for line. Just do your research and get your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEB Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 1.too much could go wrong. 2. If you go to get your phone activated at a bestbuy with at&t,verizon,sprint...etc one of those companies will waive the activation fee. 3.AND depending on what phone you go with you can get it for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 There's entire sites dedicated to transferring plans/finding someone with a few months left in their plan: http://www.cellswapper.com/ http://www.celltradeusa.com/ Surely the process isn't that foreign to everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decyferon Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 see I dont even fuck with any contracts stuff I have a pay as you go phone, I put £20 on it every month that covers that calls and I get 500 free texts if I top up by £20. I don't use my phone much and when I have had a contract in the past I have just ran up mad bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Ya, i'm undecided as to what to get. I have no idea how much i'd use it. Probably not much at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decyferon Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 then go pay as you go, dont register it and anything you may talk about cant really be traced back to you not that im paranoid lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malin Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Get your own. Fuck the bullshit. Sounds like a hassle. Plus, it'll build your own credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 seems like a real opportunity for someone to be able to fuck you over. apparently people do it thought... dudes probably got mad junk calls coming in. be prepared to deal with a shitload of "wrong numbers"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLSE Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 hopefully those "wrong numbers" aren't the mob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degrading Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 cell phones are bad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcelain Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 get pay as you go. only pay for the minuets you use. if you dont use that much. if you do. get like an unlimited service type deal. like cricket or metro pcs. these are the cheapest ways to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Ya, i turned the dude down and am looking at pay as you go's. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Sounds too good to be true=probably too good to be true. If you break or lose the phone then you're not out much, but unless the guy transfers control (passwords, etc.) of the plan to you then it's a hassle. He could up and cancel your service on you too. Just go with a prepaid and get a grip of airtime when you buy it. Register it to your dead uncle when you get it if you plan to be talking about shady business on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTheWrongWords Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 The dude in the craigslist ad is really just trying to avoid a cancellation fee which is usually about $200. So he's looking for someone to take the line. Either way tmobile is getting paid, so they don't care who they get their money from. Its called a transfer of responsibility. I did this with my girlfriends line recently. She called tmobile gave her info then they asked to speak to me. The representative asked if I agreed to take the line, yes. Asked for full name, social and address. That was about it. Its very simple but I can see why someone would be cautious to go thru the process. Tmobile is probably the simplest major cell company. Plus they're pushovers, if you bitch in a nice way they generally have something that'll suite your needs. Bill problems, adding lines, new phones or whatever. They have great customer service. I highly suggest NEVER going to an "exculsive" or "authorized" dealer, for example those stands in the mall or places that deal with multiple cell carriers. Hope I've helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTheWrongWords Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Sounds too good to be true=probably too good to be true. If you break or lose the phone then you're not out much, but unless the guy transfers control (passwords, etc.) of the plan to you then it's a hassle. He could up and cancel your service on you too. There's no "password" to transfer and as soon as it goes thru (which is immediately) the guy has no access whatsoever to your service in any way. He will get the last bill and any outstanding balances he owes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtime Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 There's entire sites dedicated to transferring plans/finding someone with a few months left in their plan: http://www.cellswapper.com/ http://www.celltradeusa.com/ Surely the process isn't that foreign to everyone? no, its legit. People do this, frequently. I say go for it, its the same basically as taking over a lease on a car, you're just changing the name on it. Cell phone companies are cool with it cuz they are getting paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 There's no "password" to transfer and as soon as it goes thru (which is immediately) the guy has no access whatsoever to your service in any way. He will get the last bill and any outstanding balances he owes. [/color] All in all, it seems like a bad idea. I've never done it. I just went with prepaids when I wasn't getting a free phone for work. BTW- don't go with Sprint. They're the worst. Cingular has a decent pay as you go plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcelain Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 this is verizons set up With INpulse, pay only on the days you use it. Truly pay as you go. Didn't use it on Monday, then don't pay anything on Monday. Unlimited IN Calling Talk with over 60 million Verizon Wireless customers (mobile to mobile). Rates as low as 2¢ per minute or Text Message When you sign up for our $2.99 INpulse Power Plan. No credit checks, long-term contracts or deposits. INpulse Coverage Maps: National map Regional map Included Features: Get the Details INpulse Core Great Value! INpulse Plus INpulse Power Daily Access (only on days used) 99¢ $1.99 $2.99 Unlimited IN Calling Calling (mobile to mobile) Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Night Minutes (9:01 pm - 5:59 am) 10¢ Unlimited Unlimited Per-Minute Rate (for all other calls 6:00am - 9:00pm) 10¢ 5¢ 2¢ Text Messaging Per message sent/received 10¢ 5¢ 2¢ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmuffs Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 pay as you go sucks.. shop around.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneak Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 this is verizons set up With INpulse, pay only on the days you use it. Truly pay as you go. Didn't use it on Monday, then don't pay anything on Monday. Unlimited IN Calling Talk with over 60 million Verizon Wireless customers (mobile to mobile). Rates as low as 2¢ per minute or Text Message When you sign up for our $2.99 INpulse Power Plan. No credit checks, long-term contracts or deposits. INpulse Coverage Maps: National map Regional map Included Features: Get the Details INpulse Core Great Value! INpulse Plus INpulse Power Daily Access (only on days used) 99¢ $1.99 $2.99 Unlimited IN Calling Calling (mobile to mobile) Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Night Minutes (9:01 pm - 5:59 am) 10¢ Unlimited Unlimited Per-Minute Rate (for all other calls 6:00am - 9:00pm) 10¢ 5¢ 2¢ Text Messaging Per message sent/received 10¢ 5¢ 2¢ so what, with this plan YOU pay to recieve calls and texts? how fucked up is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmuffs Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 yup like that in all of North America.. seems normal to me haha.. but I can your point.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtime Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I'm sure most people at this point have unlimited texts, but its usually 10 cents a text to send 10 cents to recieve, 25 cents per picture sent or recieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmuffs Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 yeah I think I pay $10 for unlimited text including video and pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeedupfromthefeetup Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 verizons pay as you go is definatley a good deal...especially with the free calls and texts to other verizon customers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodoyouthink Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 get that metro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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