Blackberry Trade-Up Program: $50 + cash back for your current phone

[tagaravabha]

Did a few searches and this didn't come up, so here it is:

"Graduate to a Blackberry smartphone now and get cash back for your current device, plus a $50 bonus."

http://blackberrygraduate.flipswap.com

The promotional code that is required is "Graduate." Saw this on a flyer with a Bell logo, but it seems this applies to all providers (corrections welcome). The flyer also advertised a sweepstakes contest for $50,000 to pay off student loans (blackberry.com/debtfree).

[farkaland]

The site doesn't display for me (filter >_<)

can you trade in your old bb for a higher model lol

[willpoon]

any idea on how long this promo lasts? Thanks OP!

[pogs]

I have a bunch of old cell phones...maybe I'll check this out..

Dang...I have some old phones tied to Speakout wireless...but Speakout isn't one of the options as far as I can tell. :cry:

[Mystix]

I believe you have to also send in your receipt of a blackberry phone in the last 30 days.

[mightydrake]

Why I learn about this now. I bought a blackberry 31 days ago. that sucks, I wont be elligible.

But it's a good deal for someone looking for a blackberry.

[funinagg]

does USA cellphones qualify? i have few good ones from Sprint and AT&T

[tagaravabha]

Why I learn about this now. I bought a blackberry 31 days ago. that sucks, I wont be elligible.

But it's a good deal for someone looking for a blackberry.

Where does it say that a BB purchased 31 days ago is not eligible? Id like to know, since I purchased mine ~40 days ago :)

[marcopolo85]

makes me sad to see my sony ericsson w800i which was purchased in hong kong for $330 a few years ago now goes for $29.12. :cry:

[skyc280]

does anyone know any program that does trade in with free postage from canada? (without having to buy blackberry)

I check flipswap, seems like it is US only with the exception of this blackberry program

[bujanx]

cool my htc touch from telus is worth 82.42! (plus $50 gift certificate?) not bad!

[DaShaggy]

It works for Canada as well, I mean even if you're just trading a phone in and not going for the Blackberry promo. They offered me 50 bucks for my phone, and free shipping so I did it. It's for canada and US, they have a local address based out of mississauga as well.

[xeL|]

it works for purchases of BB 30 days PRIOR and AFTER the trade-in quote.

[mightydrake]

Where does it say that a BB purchased 31 days ago is not eligible? Id like to know, since I purchased mine ~40 days ago :)

From flipswap website :

Yes! If you do not have a BlackBerry smartphone proof of purchase you will not receive your trade in credit or Promotional Bonus Amount. Quotes are only valid if you have purchased your BlackBerry smartphone within 30 days of your trade in online.

But it may be valid. I sent an email to ask if Im elligible if I already bought my BB on march 8th

[SUPERMAN-01]

so this is xxxx + promotional code which is 50$ right?

[Roconne]

I was thinking of upgrading to a newer blackberry and it seems as though they will give me $72.42 + $50 for my current blackberry 8120. Seems like a pretty decent deal but I will need to research how much the one I want is going to cost first before I jump the gun lol.

[SUPERMAN-01]

asd

[adamryb]

+1 for this program. Took advantage of it in November when I picked up a couple of Blackberry Pearl Flips. The bonus is $50USD, which converts to a nice $61.90CAD at today's exchange.

[Roconne]

+1 for this program. Took advantage of it in November when I picked up a couple of Blackberry Pearl Flips. The bonus is $50USD, which converts to a nice $61.90CAD at today's exchange.

So does that mean the value of your old phone is also in USD? If so that make this even more tempting lol.

[Jai_Ho]

thanks OP.

[xeL|]

if it's in US dollar..
its sizzling hot!

can anyone clarify?

[dead_lo]

All I get for the old phones I have lying around is a tree :o

[Dorianking]

I might trade in my phone. Sounds really nice.

[bubble.tea]

Can u submit multiple requests as long as you have a proof of purchase for each one?

Can you submit for OTHER people? Do they care?

[Doc]

Nice post OP! I actually might take advantage of this!:-0

[Aware]

Thanks OP, submitted my trade-in offer, getting $59. We'll see if I get it.

[Kwirky]

I was thinking of upgrading to a newer blackberry and it seems as though they will give me $72.42 + $50 for my current blackberry 8120. Seems like a pretty decent deal but I will need to research how much the one I want is going to cost first before I jump the gun lol.

Goes for about $225 on eBay if it is in good shape.

Realize the prices offered are going to be much less than they can resell it for, much like when trading in a car the dealer will never give you as much as what you could sell it for yourself.

[Xinef]

I don't think Ebay is an authorized Balckberry dealer...correct me if I'm wrong. Lol

But yea, site says valid with purchase from authorized blackberry dealers only for this to work.

[Pr0metheus]

damn it, i could have got $127.22 for my LG Keybo. I sold it on eBay for about that much, but had to pay listing fees, paypal fees, wasted time listing it, etc. So this is way better.

[shopper-X]

The Nokia 1600 (the one from the Speakout promo's) you get "Plant a tree" but applying the Promo code does get you $50. This is Hot! Then again, anything you can get the Nokia 1600 is better then nothing.

[Pr0metheus]

Can u submit multiple requests as long as you have a proof of purchase for each one?

Can you submit for OTHER people? Do they care?

On their site, it says you can do 1 phone, or 50, as long as you buy a BlackBerry within 30 days before or after the date.

[Pr0metheus]

+1 for this program. Took advantage of it in November when I picked up a couple of Blackberry Pearl Flips. The bonus is $50USD, which converts to a nice $61.90CAD at today's exchange.

This is USD? Holy smokes good deal even hotter!

[chriswong1628]

from http://forums.crackberry.com/f2/blackberry-trade-up-program-update-75822/index2.html

i highly recommend people to AVOID flipswap at all cost.

Flipswap: Flipswap Cell Phone Buyback Doesn't Work As Advertised

the problem is this... they will give you a value. you send it off. if they feel that you did not accurately represent your device and choose to lower the payout, you DO NOT have the option to have the phone sent back to you. in other words, there are no checks and balances that protect you at all once they receive your device.

in fact, if you deny their counter offer once they receive the device, they have all right to not compensate you at all as per their own fine print.

scenario: they quote you $100 for "phone x". you send it, and they inspect it. after inspection, they deem it's "worse than you described" and contact you with a counter offer of $50. at this point, you cannot request they send the phone back to you. you can accept their new offer and receive a check. if you decline, they will keep the phone and send you nothing.

http://consumerist.com/5050835/flipswap-cell-phone-buyback-doesnt-work-as-advertised
the above link is an article that puts their fine print under a magnifying glass for those who dont read things through.

My thoughts: Unless you have an old school phone that you couldn't care less then it's definitely a sweet deal. But if you have a newer phone that they quote for $45, you're pretty much gambling on it because there's a chance they'll note all these problems and the worst part is, you can't get your phone back... Now is it worth to risk?

[bubble.tea]

^

In response to that...honesty prevails, yes? It's too bad they don't have a scale evaluator. I would've been more than willing to indicate the phone was 9/10 or 7/10 whatever the case may be.

As long as they don't slimeball their way out of the $50...it's all good. I'm using a bunch of phones that are $10...and a nice one that's $29. Hopefully they're all honoured.


I have a question. The destination address is in Ontario., but the website indicates that you need to send the proof of activation to an address in the US??? Is that an option for Americains or if you are sending it in in two parts? That is...if you are including it all in the prepaid envelope/parcel, it goes to wherever the destination is indicated-in this case Ontario? It is QUITE confusing.

[TiGeR_CaT]

anyone try for a phone purchased more then 30 days ago and was successful?

[BaconMunch]

Eek my Telus HTC Diamond got quoted at $128 US + $50 US is not bad.

Of course the cheapest blackberry sold by telus on no contract pricing is $450 dollars, might be worth it if I can get 3 year renewal pricing.

[pggirl]

Anyone know if they will still give you the $50 if you do a Hardware Upgrade? Or do you have to pay full price? It's time I am eligible for my upgrade, and I have to pay about $125 still, so $50 back would be great!

[c5ho]

Anyone know if they will still give you the $50 if you do a Hardware Upgrade? Or do you have to pay full price? It's time I am eligible for my upgrade, and I have to pay about $125 still, so $50 back would be great!

I'm wondering the same also. Will this apply to HUPs? And if so, what do we send/fax in as proof? Thanks.

[mightydrake]

anyone try for a phone purchased more then 30 days ago and was successful?

I'll try to send my old phone to see. My BB was bought 31days ago, hope they will honor it. Have nothing to lose anyway, I was gonna dump the old phone in trash. At least it will get recycle properly.

[wanderingcat]

from http://forums.crackberry.com/f2/blackberry-trade-up-program-update-75822/index2.html

i highly recommend people to avoid flipswap at all cost.

..............back... Now is it worth to risk?

thanks!!

[bubble.tea]

Anyone know if they will still give you the $50 if you do a Hardware Upgrade? Or do you have to pay full price? It's time I am eligible for my upgrade, and I have to pay about $125 still, so $50 back would be great!

I think the question here is...what qualifies as proof of purchase.

The document you get when you hup from Rogers is CALLED "Proof of Purchase". It has the account info, purchase date, model of device+imei. While it has no list price associated, it should meet the requirements of the offer.

Can anybody confirm please.

Otherwise, a true receipt is a register receipt...Who gets those? It'd only be new activation receipts, or store hups where you get a receipt for $0.00 since hups are billed to the account anyway.

[hrvatneah]

has anyone confirmed if photocopy of receipt is alright? im assuming it should be since I'd like to keep the receipt for warranty.. do they require anything else like cut out barcode from box?

[shopper-X]

has anyone confirmed if photocopy of receipt is alright? im assuming it should be since I'd like to keep the receipt for warranty.. do they require anything else like cut out barcode from box?

Here is what is posted in the FAQ's (http://blackberrygraduate.flipswap.com/consumer/app/local/FaqsPage/;jsessionid=31ADBE836EE4164139C86F3FF4C366B2.serve r2):


#
What can I return as my Proof of Purchase?

A sales invoice or packing slip are both acceptable Proofs of Purchase. The packing slip should include your name, purchase date, purchase amount, purchase model and serial numbers and should come from one of Research in Motion's carrier or channel partners. Purchase Orders, Order Confirmations and Order Acknowledgments are generally not considered acceptable Proof of Purchase.
#
How do I provide Proof of Purchase?

Send it in the box with your old device

Fax it to: 1-866-725-1191

Mail it to:

The Graduate to BlackBerry Trade Up Program - Proof of Purchase
c/o Flipswap, Inc.
2771 Plaza Del Amo Suite 807
Torrance, CA 90503

[bubble.tea]

^The FAQ linked above is what's confusing.

It clearly indicates to INCLUDE the proof of purchase in the package you are mailing off....then it ALSO says to concurrently??? fax it to that number??? Which is it?? Oh...are they just providing three different avenues for providing it? Ahh...ok that makes sense.


The ProofOfPurchase from Rogers for HUPs don't include price. That 'other document' does...but it's not titled a proof of purchase.so....? Sigh...

[shopper-X]

^The FAQ linked above is what's confusing.

It clearly indicates to INCLUDE the proof of purchase in the package you are mailing off....then it ALSO says to concurrently??? fax it to that number??? Which is it?? Oh...are they just providing three different avenues for providing it? Ahh...ok that makes sense.


The ProofOfPurchase from Rogers for HUPs don't include price. That 'other document' does...but it's not titled a proof of purchase.so....? Sigh...

+1
I'm guessing people approaching the 31 day mark can fax it in to ensure qualifying.

[thug98]

will they check if it has been used before i got mine like 5 days ago and its a till recipt for the 100 i paid for my curve but imin thunder bay and the company is tbaytel so they may go by city...

[bubble.tea]

+1
I'm guessing people approaching the 31 day mark can fax it in to ensure qualifying.

IMHO, this point is m00t, as the policy is, DATE OF proof of activation must be 30 BEFORE or 30 AFTER date of flipswaps receipt (which has a date printed on it itself).

Whether it takes you a week or a month to mail that out is irrelevant as long as the promo is still going on. The dates won't change on the two pieces of paper, so whenever the department evaluates your documents is equally m00t as all they're concerned with are the dates of the receipt and flipswap receipt.

[brunes]

The cash back price for the phones is way below market value.

Youd probably be better off selling it on eBay or Kijiji if you have anywhere near a recent phone, you'd make more than $50 difference.

Eg, they're only offering $25 for a mint W580... they fetch > $100 on eBay, and that is USD, for a locked one.

[bubble.tea]

^The phones that I am trading in, though cosmetically are great...I haven't been able to sell for even $40 for over 2 years.

Meanwhile I'm getting $50 guaranteed + more than likely the estimated amount of $8-$30 for them.

I'd say it blazing hot.

[kellidotca]

Crap!

This thread reminded me that blackberry had a similar promo running.. upgrade to a bb and they'd buy your old phone..

I got a bb on April 1st.. so i went and checked.. it ended March 31st. =(

[sonofab]

In the FAQ it says:

Can I trade in more than one wireless device?

There is no limit to the number of devices you can trade in as long as you provide a BlackBerry smartphone Proof of Purchase with each trade-in.

I interpret that to mean that you can only get one $50 promotional credit per Blackberry that you buy no matter how many phones you send to them.

Am I right?

[bubble.tea]

...you can only get one $50 promotional credit per Blackberry...

Of course that's the whole point.

what you could do however is mediate the processing of a bunch of submissions on behalf of your friends, if they find submitting forms too tedious.

So...you can submit multiple rebates, as long as EACH has it's own phone you are trading in, and EACH has it's own UNIQUE BB Eligible proof of purchase.

[Mendes]

factory direct has refurb 7290's for $60

wonder if you can use that as a reciept for the $50 credit lol

[steinberg]

If I do hardward upgrade with Rogers for a new blackberry phone, is this eligible? I have a lot of old phones...

[willpoon]

anyone know if I need to sent RIM the original blackberry receipt or will a copy do?

I need the original as a write-off for taxes. That's why I ask.

[bubble.tea]

anyone know if I need to sent RIM the original blackberry receipt ....

you bought a blackberry DIRECTLY FROM RIM?

[willpoon]

you bought a blackberry DIRECTLY FROM RIM?

do you not see a question mark behind my sentence?

I asked if I need the original receipt to send to RIM.

[hrvatneah]

do you not see a question mark behind my sentence?

I asked if I need the original receipt to send to RIM.

I asked this a few posts/page back

[mattchew008]

There was an option during the checkout for an amazon gift card!

I'm not sure if I'm going to get it, but it's worth a try since I'm trading in my first phone, Nokia 5190!

Worse case scenario I get nothing and they plant a tree.

Best case they plant a tree and I get a $50 GC!
I don't recommend doing this with a nicer phone!

I'll let you guys know what happens,

Matt

[bubble.tea]

do you not see a question mark behind my sentence?

I asked if I need the original receipt to send to RIM.
I saw the '?'...however the sentence structure and wording were quite poor (and as you've now clarified...wrong) so it threw me for a loop.

RIM has nothing to do with processing of the rebate. You are sending everything to flipswap. Did you not read post #1, or the flipswap website for instructions?

Cheers,

[willpoon]

I saw the '?'...however the sentence structure and wording were quite poor (and as you've now clarified...wrong) so it threw me for a loop.

RIM has nothing to do with processing of the rebate. You are sending everything to flipswap. Did you not read post #1, or the flipswap website for instructions?

Cheers,

Nope, didn't bother because people like you who threadwatch all day would probably answer it for me. thanks for clarifying thread watcher.

[cruisx]

Offering 176 for n95 8Gb....hmmm is that USD or no? if its USD then i would do it >_> LOL

edit: nvm...i can get a better deal in BST section. still good if you have old phones laying around tho.

[bubble.tea]

Nope, didn't bother because people like you who threadwatch all day would probably answer it for me. thanks for clarifying thread watcher.

LMAO.... methinks you're attempting to use that descriptor derogatively. I'd be careful if I wuz you. Most forum goers are lurkers...IE 'thread watchers' in fact.

My facial expression to you coining the expression 'thread watcher' http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/image.php?u=54020&dateline=1235252786

It's actually funny...I have a friend who I'm emailing this avatar to now...it bears a shocking resemblance to him LOL.

[willpoon]

LMAO.... methinks you're attempting to use that descriptor derogatively. I'd be careful if I wuz you. Most forum goers are lurkers...IE 'thread watchers' in fact.

My facial expression to you coining the expression 'thread watcher' http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/image.php?u=54020&dateline=1235252786

It's actually funny...I have a friend who I'm emailing this avatar to now...it bears a shocking resemblance to him LOL.

Dont' be jealous. Have fun lurking threadwatcher. Peace out.

Ps. all asians look the same.

[bubble.tea]

...Ps. all asians look the same.

lol, but my mother told me I'm special???

MOVING ON!!!!!! (hehe..thanks for the comic relief)...anybody have any past experience first-hand and can help kill the doubts and questions???

Surely has to be someone.

[neonlily]

Just got a tree for my Samsung A660 and I really could care less. I'm very excited about the $50 rebate though! Just wrapping up the box and dropping this off at the post office!

[tagaravabha]

I'll try to send my old phone to see. My BB was bought 31days ago, hope they will honor it. Have nothing to lose anyway, I was gonna dump the old phone in trash. At least it will get recycle properly.

Take your old phone to Pizza Pizza - they'll recycle it and give you a free slice (search the forums for this deal).

Also, I received an email response from flipswap about my BB purchased 40 days before my flipswap trade-in quote...I am not eligible for the $50 bonus :(

[dbreaka]

I just sent in 10 phones on behalf of my company. 2 of which were either right on or past the 30day purchase mark (on the receipt). I also sent them photocopies.

Will report back if we get the $50.00 x 10.

If we do, we'll continue to do this until we've depleted all of our phones to be recycled.

[timberland29]

If I do hardward upgrade with Rogers for a new blackberry phone, is this eligible? I have a lot of old phones...

I just recieved a reply to my email asking them the same question they said yes it does qualify (Rogers Hardware Upgrade). As long as the Proof of Purchase shows the model, and the IMEI# of the phone.

[bubble.tea]

I just sent in 10 phones on behalf of my company. 2 of which were either right on or past the 30day purchase mark (on the receipt). I also sent them photocopies.

Will report back if we get the $50.00 x 10.

If we do, we'll continue to do this until we've depleted all of our phones to be recycled.
LOL...atta boy. So...like the SDM referral pts redistribution group thing, as you going to distribute the cheques...or are you keeping it all yourself :twisted:...and 'claiming' they were all refused?

I just recieved a reply to my email asking them the same question they said yes it does qualify (Rogers Hardware Upgrade). As long as the Proof of Purchase shows the model, and the IMEI# of the phone.
Awesome! In fact, if you were so inclined, the other CS HUP document does include the price on it...so worst case you could submit that one...but this is awesome!

[dbreaka]

Still says not received for my 10 phone I submitted. See Image

Will keep you guys updated

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/364/tradein.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tradein.jpg)

[nfnx]

wheres teh bonus $50 come into play?

[shopper-X]

wheres teh bonus $50 come into play?

From the 1st Post:

Did a few searches and this didn't come up, so here it is:

"Graduate to a Blackberry smartphone now and get cash back for your current device, plus a $50 bonus."

http://blackberrygraduate.flipswap.com

The promotional code that is required is "Graduate." Saw this on a flyer with a Bell logo, but it seems this applies to all providers (corrections welcome). The flyer also advertised a sweepstakes contest for $50,000 to pay off student loans (blackberry.com/debtfree).

Enter the code in the [shopping] cart

[chriswong1628]

Lets add this into play!!!
http://www.bestbuy.ca/marketing/earthday09/earth_day/en/default.asp?logon=&langid=EN

For those that have old cell phones that wont' get you any money back from the trade up program, just bring it to best buy and you can get $25 off. As long as you have a phone for the trade up program (you are qualified for the $50)... Buy the Blackberry from BB and send the proof of purchase to the tradeu program.. So in total, you are really getting $75 off.

Not much of a special but as an rfder, you'd want the best deal you can get.:)

[bubble.tea]

Lets add this into play!!!
http://www.bestbuy.ca/marketing/earthday09/earth_day/en/default.asp?logon=&langid=EN

For those that have old cell phones that wont' get you any money back from the trade up program, just bring it to best buy and you can get $25 off. As long as you have a phone for the trade up program (you are qualified for the $50)... Buy the Blackberry from BB and send the proof of purchase to the tradeu program.. So in total, you are really getting $75 off.

Not much of a special but as an rfder, you'd want the best deal you can get.:)

Thing with this current promo...is that even a CRAPPY phone, would get you the $50, which is the best deal. While you *could possibly* sell said used phone on the bst for $40/$50..the market is very slim, so a guaranteed cheque for at least $50 PLUS whatever they feel they want to throw in for your traded in cellphone (be it the stated value, or some devalued amount due to imperfections you did not care to disclose :/).

Frankly...if you have a cellphone that can't fetch you at least $25 in a bst...then you REALLY need to consider throwing it away LOL.

I'm wondering why there's no trade-in CRT Computer Monitor trade-in promo :(.

[friedriceballer]

I sent this out the morning of Apr. 6 ( yeah yeah, I know, I shoulda posted this on RFD myself :D ), and as of now, my phone is still "Not received yet" (according to the little status pop-up when you click "View/Print Details" under your account).

WTF???!!! I know I'm in Edmonton and this is being sent to Mississauga via snail mail, but COME ON! There aren't any customs hoops to jump through in mailing a domestic parcel. It shouldn't take any longer than 5 business days for a package to reach Mississauga, let alone 10. Methinks there's something fishy going on with my package relating to Canada Post...

*rant end*

So is anyone's order status showing that their phone has been received yet?

[bubble.tea]

There is a tracking number you know.

I wouldn't rely on THEM manually updating their website. Go by the tracking and you'll be okay. I'm sure everybody and their MOTHER has sent in oodles of phones Lo these past few days. No doubt they WILL be backlogged for awhile-depending on how many employees they have.

[dbreaka]

There's no tracking no. available on there, at least none that I can see from the shipping label. I'm guessing by next week it'll turn into 'received'.
Keep us updated friedriceballer.

[Martinga]

iphone 8 gig valued at 28 dollars?

ROFL, yeah right

[bubble.tea]

WOW..I just looked at one of my labels and was shocked there wasn't any tracking.

I kept seeing the bar code/UPC symbol and thought, "heck it says Expedited, so there must be a tracking number". Oh well...I hope these dudes don't scam everyone and say 'pkgs were lost too bad so sad' lol.

[friedriceballer]

I wouldn't rely on THEM manually updating their website. Go by the tracking and you'll be okay. I'm sure everybody and their MOTHER has sent in oodles of phones Lo these past few days. No doubt they WILL be backlogged for awhile-depending on how many employees they have.

haha RFD effect?

[friedriceballer]

There's no tracking no. available on there, at least none that I can see from the shipping label. I'm guessing by next week it'll turn into 'received'.
Keep us updated friedriceballer.

Will do, but I have a lurking feeling that it may not be "received" for another 2 weeks...

[deal4you]

Back in January, I purchased BB Bold with the BB data plan before Rogers $5 increase.

I did the trade-up program and mentioned in this post. http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8086674&postcount=767

There was no $50 bonus at that time. This program used FedEx to send my phone to US with tracking. They take their sweet time to do each steps.
- up to 45 days after receiving your phone to evaluate your phone.
- up to 45 days after phone evaluation to send you the check. Finally, I may receive my cheque by April 24th.
- I read in other forum. They sell the trade-up phone on eBay. A buyer called up the original owner to ask question. You should remove data from your phone before sending your phone to them.

The trade-up program, that I used, ended March 31st. BB may have replaced it with the current program.
http://blackberry.tradeups.com/

[bubble.tea]

haha RFD effect?

Yougotturrrr

[chopchop330]

Is there an authorized dealer that do no sell Blackberries on contracts? I have an HTC Touch I'm looking to trade up but I don't want to get into a contract since I will be leaving the country soon.

[shopper-X]

Sent a Nokia 1600 in for Plant a tree and $50 bonus yesterday. I'll post when it gets accepted.

[tocheapass]

I sent mine more than 2 weeks ago and it is still reading "not yet received" in the status.

[tocheapass]

3 weeks and still reading not yet recieved...

emailed them and got this reply:

"According to our records we have not as of yet received your items, but that could be due to the fact that we are currently in the middle of a move and items are being processed a bit slower than usual.

We are about a week behind in terms of our receiving department. Thank you for your patience."

anyone have any luck yet?

[brunes]

^The phones that I am trading in, though cosmetically are great...I haven't been able to sell for even $40 for over 2 years.

Meanwhile I'm getting $50 guaranteed + more than likely the estimated amount of $8-$30 for them.

I'd say it blazing hot.

If you had a mint W580 and sold it on eBay you would get $75-$100 for it, guaranteed. Just go on and do a search for recently closed listings.

Just because you can't sell it on the RFT BST forum does not mean that $40 is FMV. Nowadays eBay pretty much defines FMV since it is basically the largest consumer bartering platform there is.

[bubble.tea]

If you had a mint W580 and sold it on eBay you would get $75-$100 for it, guaranteed. Just go on and do a search for recently closed listings.

Just because you can't sell it on the RFT BST forum does not mean that $40 is FMV. Nowadays eBay pretty much defines FMV since it is basically the largest consumer bartering platform there is.

I didn't trade in a w580 ;).

What is
1-RFT BST?
2-FMV?

I guess since you guarantee $75-$100 for a product then it's...guaranteed? :rolleyes:. Care to put your money where your mouF is?

This promo has a verrry fine threshold cut-off beyond which it would benefit the person to sell it themself. AS I SAID...(sigh, why're you making me repeat myself) if the cells you have are under the $50 value, there is no way in heck you'd sell them outright for over $50 or close thereto....THEREFORE, ERGO, HERETOFORE, VIS-A-VIS, CONCORDANTLY....this promo is King! :)


Let's not get into marketing (Supply & Demand) 101 and how Fleabay has THOROUGHLY taken a cyber-DUMP on pricing of any sort of products of late.

[shopper-X]

I didn't trade in a w580 ;).

What is
1-RFT BST?
2-FMV?

...


1. RFT BST = RFD BST (guessing a typo)
2. FMV = Fair Market Value (used on sites Edmunds.com)

[bubble.tea]

1. RFT BST = RFD BST (guessing a typo)
2. FMV = Fair Market Value (used on sites Edmunds.com)

Ahhh...I like fmv...coolios.

[deal4you]

Back in January, I purchased BB Bold with the BB data plan before Rogers $5 increase.

I did the trade-up program and mentioned in this post. http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8086674&postcount=767

There was no $50 bonus at that time. This program used FedEx to send my phone to US with tracking. They take their sweet time to do each steps.
- up to 45 days after receiving your phone to evaluate your phone.
- up to 45 days after phone evaluation to send you the check. Finally, I may receive my cheque by April 24th.
- I read in other forum. They sell the trade-up phone on eBay. A buyer called up the original owner to ask question. You should remove data from your phone before sending your phone to them.

The trade-up program, that I used, ended March 31st. BB may have replaced it with the current program.
http://blackberry.tradeups.com/
April 14th came and gone - No cheque - Still waiting
Email them and was told to wait for another 10 days...
Prepare to wait for a long time for your cheque... Hope this new company does a better job!

[dbreaka]

Still waiting too. I submitted mine as early as April 7. Still, nothing.

[rei]

This is like Cash4Gold all over again.

[friedriceballer]

This is like Cash4Gold all over again.

How long did that take?

BTW, mine sent Apr. 6, still "Not received yet"

[dbreaka]

Well looks like our company got screwed. They took of the $50.00 promo off each of our trade-ins (even the recent ones). Look at the first pic and 2nd pic.

This sucks man. Soo much time wasted for a couple of dollars.

Before:
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/9683/tradein2.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tradein2.jpg)

After:
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/9826/tradein3.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tradein3.jpg)

It was probably just me given the volume of my trade-in.

[bubble.tea]

WOW...that sure is a CRRRRRRRRRRRAP load of submissions...but still? Why the HELL do they get to void them??? Shameless.

RIM is no doubt reimbursing them for the bonus, so what do they care?

What happens now? do they send them all back to you? lol??? WTF?

[tocheapass]

wow same thing happened to me... the $50 promo was removed and on top of that the status is still reading "still not recieved" after more than a month!??!

I guess i got scammed.

[dbreaka]

wow same thing happened to me... the $50 promo was removed and on top of that the status is still reading "still not recieved" after more than a month!??!

I guess i got scammed.

If it happened to you too, then it must be a glitch. I'll check in a couple days to see if they rectify it. For your information, all of our stuff is still marked 'not yet received'

[bubble.tea]

If it happened to you too, then it must be a glitch. ...
If we can only be so fortunate.

This month has been the PITS.

SDM scamming us of the 'computer glitch' 14X., TSCC cheating people on the incorrectly advertised 500gb Seagate "Go"...and now these guys LOL.

I hope they rectify it and slap that $50 RIM bonus back on.

[friedriceballer]

wow same thing happened to me... the $50 promo was removed and on top of that the status is still reading "still not recieved" after more than a month!??!

I guess i got scammed.

Same here, I will also check in a few days to see what's up. If it has not been corrected, I'm gonna send them an e-mail or give them a call.

[thug98]

mines still not received also and my 50.00 dollar bonus is removed... how can they do that?

[shopper-X]

mines still not received also and my 50.00 dollar bonus is removed... how can they do that?

+1
Not received and $50 promo removed...WTH! :mad:

[jazziman]

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/8346/65637884.jpg (http://img398.imageshack.us/my.php?image=65637884.jpg)

"Promotion is available to students in the U.S. and Canada. When returning your old wireless device and proof of purchase, you must also include a photocopy of your valid student card. The name on the card must match the name on the quote. Failure to include a valid student ID will make you ineligible for the $50 bonus."


I still hope I get my money, they didnt have this restriction when I mailed mine in (although I am a student so it still applies to me :)

[friedriceballer]

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/8346/65637884.jpg (http://img398.imageshack.us/my.php?image=65637884.jpg)

"Promotion is available to students in the U.S. and Canada. When returning your old wireless device and proof of purchase, you must also include a photocopy of your valid student card. The name on the card must match the name on the quote. Failure to include a valid student ID will make you ineligible for the $50 bonus."


I still hope I get my money, they didnt have this restriction when I mailed mine in (although I am a student so it still applies to me :)

Where'd you find this little excerpt? Care to post a link?

I just checked my account on the site, and mine is showing as "Inspected", but I'm still not getting the $50.00 promo amount. This is complete BS as I sent in all the required documentation and proper phone. I just sent off an e-mail expressing my frustration and I hope this gets resolved properly. Hopefully this is just a glitch on their end.

EDIT: Stupid me for not reading the fineprint on the bottom of the Facebook site, hopefully they'll allow me to send in a copy of my student ID after the fact and still get the $50.00 promo...

[bubble.tea]

ouch.

if you need student id why isn't that listed on their itemized print-out?

What happens with all these submissions they have that people won't want to forfeit for the $3-$9 the phones themselves are worth at best??? They better NOT charge to mail them all back LOL.

[dbreaka]

Didn't know you had to be a student.

SUCKS!!

My fault though, I should've researched it before we went head first into this. I'm just mad that we wasted our time on this (the phones were pretty much worthless, but still).

Oh well. Lesson learned. Research before you do anything.

**sigh**

[shopper-X]

Didn't know you had to be a student.

SUCKS!!

My fault though, I should've researched it before we went head first into this. I'm just mad that we wasted our time on this (the phones were pretty much worthless, but still).

Oh well. Lesson learned. Research before you do anything.

**sigh**

What bugs me is that my phone shows "Not Received" and the promo is gone. How do they know unless the phone is received?

[deal4you]

Back in January, I purchased BB Bold with the BB data plan before Rogers $5 increase.

I did the trade-up program and mentioned in this post. http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8086674&postcount=767

There was no $50 bonus at that time. This program used FedEx to send my phone to US with tracking. They take their sweet time to do each steps.
- up to 45 days after receiving your phone to evaluate your phone.
- up to 45 days after phone evaluation to send you the check. Finally, I may receive my cheque by April 24th.
- I read in other forum. They sell the trade-up phone on eBay. A buyer called up the original owner to ask question. You should remove data from your phone before sending your phone to them.

The trade-up program, that I used, ended March 31st. BB may have replaced it with the current program.
http://blackberry.tradeups.com/

April 14th came and gone - No cheque - Still waiting
Email them and was told to wait for another 10 days...
Prepare to wait for a long time for your cheque... Hope this new company does a better job!

Still waiting after another 10 business days. I emailed them again today. The response is to wait another 10 business days for my cheque.

Although the company that handle my trade-up is different from the current one, sound like the current company is not any better. If you are in the BB trade-up program already, do nothing and wait...

[bubble.tea]

Didn't know you had to be a student.

SUCKS!!

My fault though, I should've researched it before we went head first into this. I'm just mad that we wasted our time on this (the phones were pretty much worthless, but still)....

Hang on there a minute. The form that they included was painstakingly clear and itemized on what had to be included in the submission. NOWHERE did it mention anything about the student ID or the sort.

I find this whole thing quite scamalicious and slimey.

I'm REALLY ticked off. I don't want them to process my phone alone, but ship it back to me. I'd rather keep my phone that they feel is worth $12 :rolleyes:, and give it to a nephew or niece to play around with.

[shopper-X]

Anyone receive anything yet?
I'm still waiting and got an email over a month ago saying they got my phone and that the $50 will be mailed out soon. Nothing yet.

[bubble.tea]

I completely forgot about this.

Haven't received ****!

[mau77on]

Surprisingly I got my $50 cheque today in the mail.

I emailed them a while back concerning the "inspected" phone but no $50 reward.

They told me that i was indeed getting the $50 in mail and that it will be sent to me on the third week of may. I didn't receive anything and i finally emailed them on june 13th i believe.

I got the following message in reply.

Dear Daniel:

I apologize for any confusion regarding this matter. Unfortunately,
due to a glitch in our system your payout date for your payment was
pushed back.

Your payment check should be processed out on the third week of June.
It will be mailed out via the US Postal Service shortly thereafter.

Best regards,
Joelle G.
Customer Support
Flipswap Trade Ins
http://tradein.flipswap.com


I looked in my mailbox today and shamwow :) there was my money

[dbreaka]

Got the cheque of over $1,000.00... amazing :)

Cheers everyone!

Surprisingly I got my $50 cheque today in the mail.


The cheque doesn't say if it's in USD for CAD. The address on the top right corner is a US address though...

[hightech]

Not much of a hot deal. You could sell phones on craigslist and make more money lol.

[shopper-X]

Anyone receive anything yet?
I'm still waiting and got an email over a month ago saying they got my phone and that the $50 will be mailed out soon. Nothing yet.

Got my $50 cheque yesterday.

[dbreaka]

Not much of a hot deal. You could sell phones on craigslist and make more money lol.

It's a hot deal if you get 50.00 for your water damaged phone or handset that's soo old its not even worth a penny.

[thug98]

my cheque came today today i was surprised as hell and it was made out for 60.20 and my bank gave it to me in us funds totalling 67 something my phone was qorth like 11 dollars though im happy :)

[nickwuu]

received the check today. :razz:

[bubble.tea]

It's a hot deal if you get 50.00 for your water damaged phone or handset that's soo old its not even worth a penny.

don't be so naive. if it's damaged or an ounce below what you claimed it was upon submission., you would NOT be getting anything for it.

________________
Those people who are saying they got their 'cheques'. Did you get the $50 bonus on top of the $3-whatever price was quoted for the phone, or not?

Did anybody who submitted multiple phones receive the proper amount with the $50 bonus per unit or not?

I will know tonight/tomorrow if received as I'm not at the address just now....the anticipation is killin' me :D.

[bubble.tea]

I got my cheque.

It's quite juicy.:D

Thanks OP!!!!!!!!1

[redkid]

promo expired

http://blackberrygraduate.flipswap.com/consumer/images/homeImages/en/rimexpired.gif?nocache=1

http://blackberrygraduate.flipswap.com/consumer/images/homeImages/en/rimexpired.gif?nocache=1