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nailsoft
Posts: 1 |
 
Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:54 am |
Thanks guys! I was ready to pay the early termination fee, but after doing a web search on how much it was (I had formerly thought it was $100) I came upon this page, and decided to give it a shot. Although since I am a chicken I had my friend do it and printed some of my personal info for him to pretend to be me. I (he) said that I was moving with my grandparnents up north, gave them a city and they said there would be no fee. It worked great, the first time, took about 10 minutes!
Thanks again! --David
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MortgageMan
Posts: 7 |
Sun Jul 03, 2005 4:05 am |
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It's dirty, It's underhanded. But it works. Our retention department is trained to waive the early term fee in that case.
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IzzyJunior
Posts: 1 |
Fri Jul 08, 2005 9:58 pm |
| MortgageMan wrote: | | It's dirty, It's underhanded. But it works. Our retention department is trained to waive the early term fee in that case. |
Hi,
I just tried this, seeing that it's worked for a few people and hoping I could get the same results. I called them up and told them I was moving to Alaska (I've got friends up there, I actually AM going up there next month, so I figured this would be my best bet). I eventually spoke with a woman who told me that they would waive my early termination fee, but to do so I'd have to go to a Sprint store and show them proof that I actually AM moving to Alaska. I asked her how I could prove it, she suggested a plane ticket. While I do have flight arrangements, I'm not going to get my tickets until I actually go to the airport. I can't think of any other way of proving that I'm moving there other than a flight itinerary (which shows that I have a return flight).
Did I just get lucky and talk to someone who's really picky about waiving the fee? Should I try again, or did they wise up to this by now?
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MortgageMan
Posts: 7 |
Sat Jul 09, 2005 9:50 am |
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Your problem is that you said you're moving to Alaska. The only people that move to Alaska are people trying to get out of cell phone contracts. Do not try again because the rep will have noted in your account that you said you are moving to Alaska and that they advised you to bring proof before they waive the fees. Be aware that we may need your new address before service can be cancelled. Proof may be required. We may ask to see a utility bill in your name at the new address, or contact the post office to get your current mail forwarding address. Also keep in mind that if you are not moving to that address YOU ARE COMMITTING FRAUD. That is breach of your contract with Sprint and your service will be cancelled and early termination fees charged on each line. On the good side we don't usually press charges unless your account is already flagged by the fraud department.
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mrsglenn
Posts: 1
Phone Model:
sanyo picture phone
Service Provider:
Sprint |
Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:32 pm |
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I am confused. Both people said they were moving: one to Texas and one to Alaska. What was the difference (resulting in slightly different outcomes)? I kind of see the Alaska bit where you have to fly to remote areas so an airplane ticket is warranted. Texas, you can drive to and it seems more likely to happen than Alaska. Can you provide some more solid examples for the proper way vs. the improper way to "move" to a city where there is no service?
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BugSpray
Posts: 50
Phone Model:
motorola v3 razr black edition
Service Provider:
orange |
Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:45 am |
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Does this only work with sprint or all carriers?
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MortgageMan
Posts: 7 |
Sun Aug 28, 2005 1:58 am |
Here are your solid examples:
The proper way to move to a city where there is no service - Purchase a house in the area, forward your mail there, bring your personal belongings there, enroll your kids in school there, and use the house as your primary residence. Congrats! You may now cancel your service with Sprint and avoid early term fees.
The improper way - pick a random city where there is no coverage and claim you just moved there. When asked to provide proof of residence, make up a lame excuse as to why none of your mail goes to that address, and you have no utility bills in your name there. Congrats! You have committed fraud. Your service may be cancelled at our discretion and early termination fees do apply.
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bonnie
Posts: 3 |
Sat Sep 03, 2005 12:30 pm |
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I am likely to move overseas. Can I avoid early termination fees. I can actually show documentation.
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kiwifruit
Posts: 22 |
Sat Sep 03, 2005 8:05 pm |
Bonnie:
If you move overseas, then yes you will avoid the early termination fee. Make sure that you cancel towards the very END of your billing cycle because Sprint charges 1 month in advance and you will not receive any prorated credit for services not used.
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Jess20901
Posts: 1 |
Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:28 pm |
Nailsoft, who was the customer service rep you spoke with? TIA! | nailsoft wrote: | Thanks guys! I was ready to pay the early termination fee, but after doing a web search on how much it was (I had formerly thought it was $100) I came upon this page, and decided to give it a shot. Although since I am a chicken I had my friend do it and printed some of my personal info for him to pretend to be me. I (he) said that I was moving with my grandparnents up north, gave them a city and they said there would be no fee. It worked great, the first time, took about 10 minutes!
Thanks again! --David |
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