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arcon

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#302429 22-Nov-2022 20:24
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So I'm looking at upgrading my dying Samsung S9 to either an S21 FE or going all the way to an S22+. The latter apparently has $200 off on the Spark website for the next two weeks... coming in at 1,599 with discount. But the Samsung website has this at base price of 1,599 before offering a further $240 discount. ?? PBTech also have it at 1,599 no discount, and maybe they'll introduce a Black Friday deal.

 

Many Spark phones have even more markup... this is just for the phone, not plan. Is there a reason for this markup or are their discounts a scam?


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johno1234
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  #3000036 22-Nov-2022 21:23
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Their discounts change all the time. I got an S21 FE from Spark for $100 + $1 per month for 36 months so total $136 for a $1k phone. Not available now.

Then I saw a very similar deal on vodafone.

 
 
 

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  #3000046 22-Nov-2022 21:41
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johno1234: Their discounts change all the time. I got an S21 FE from Spark for $100 + $1 per month for 36 months so total $136 for a $1k phone. Not available now.

Then I saw a very similar deal on vodafone.

 

That would've been with a signup though, not the handset only.


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  #3000047 22-Nov-2022 21:50
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Spark price of $1599.00 is the price before the discount. Discount is only available on interest free payment terms.

 

When paying off handset over 36 months it is $36.08/month + $99 deposit = $1397.88



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  #3000053 22-Nov-2022 22:12
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No. I am paying $1 per month net. The rest comes back as a discount each month. Have to stay on the plan though.

Just checked my spark bill. The discount is stated as $964 split over 36 months

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  #3000063 22-Nov-2022 23:18
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Device deals from providers are on the basis that you'll sign on with them.

 

If you want a device deal without a provider, you'll need to buy from a retailer.





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  #3000121 23-Nov-2022 06:56
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Sign on or stay signed on. I didn't have to be a new customer. You just have to commit to stay a customer for a set term.

Vodafone running $1 a month deals. Have not read the fine print on these:
https://www.vodafone.co.nz/specials-promos/

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