[old offer] RAZr V3 500mins 200 texts, 12 months free and CPW match it [Archive]

cjanderson

19-05-2006, 13:22

With Mobile Rainbow (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=17278&merchantID=896&programmeID=2912&mediaID=0), have to go through to the moroloa pages, then select the V3, then down the bottom is the Relax 35 offer with t-mobile.

£35 a month on a 12 month contract, but get it all refunded.

I have no idea what mobile rainbow is like for cashback, so i got

Carphone Warehouse (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274) to price match it, which they did (you have to go through the link below, they call you back within 24 hours (well 28 in my case). Got the call at 5.30 last night, they attempted to deliver the phone 9am today.

Carphone Warehouse - click on this for the price match page (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274&url=http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/commerce/servlet/gben-server-PageServer?ARTICLE=MAIN.UK.INTERNET.STATIC.MAILERS.PMGUARANEE.MAIN)

deep888

19-05-2006, 14:38

Will the carphone Warehouse match this deal ?

budgie55

19-05-2006, 14:55

great if they match the cashback and everything. Much less likely to go bye bye than a smaller retailer

cjanderson

19-05-2006, 14:57

as stated above, yes they did match it.

The chap on the phone said he had also gone for it. Was the first really good non 3 deal i saw (as exisitng phone is with 3 and didn't want to have to port the number twice to keep the same number)

lindis

19-05-2006, 15:40

What a shame it's T ...hardly picks up where I am :brickwall

saeedsattar

19-05-2006, 17:13

First time I've come across this carphone price match. Its brilliant. If you have a look around, you'll find some small retailers offering crazy deals, but your never how trustworthy they are...so if CPW can price match, you can pick up some real bargains!

Matt.Wild

19-05-2006, 17:55

V3i and V3 can be had for free if you take a look at http://www.*********************/ and check out their links at the mo with 12 months refunded to you on months 6 and 12 iirc.

Brunodog

19-05-2006, 21:58

V3i and V3 can be had for free if you take a look at http://www.*********************/ and check out their links at the mo with 12 months refunded to you on months 6 and 12 iirc.

Nice link that Matt for comparison shopping on phone deals.
Top info CJ on the price match from CPW. My current deal has about 2 months left to run. Looks like there are some good deals to be had if you know where to look. ;) These forums are a blessing.

jdanielp

19-05-2006, 23:02

V3i can be had for free if you take a look at http://www.*********************/ and check out their links at the mo with 12 months refunded to you on months 6 and 12 iirc.

Tempting. Does anyone know if it would be possible to move an existing PAYG Orange number onto this price-matched contract via the Carphone Warehouse?

braehead42

20-05-2006, 11:18

Does anyone know if Carphone Warehouse (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274) will also match the refer & earn fee paid by Mobile Rainbow (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=17278&merchantID=896&programmeID=2912&mediaID=0)?
They pay £20 for anyone who you refer and places an order.
I couldn't spot this scheme on cpw website.

I know of at least 2 other people who would take up this offer.

cjanderson

20-05-2006, 11:29

well you'd lose any sort of referal income.

But the worry i had was over the stability of the companies doing these cashback scehemes. Carphone Warehouse (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274) has at least been around for a ages and has a manjor high street presence.

We've seen quite a few internet only retailers go under recently, and then your stuck with a £35 a month contract and have to pay it for 12 months.

i though ensuring i did get the £360 cashback was more important than £20 or so incentive.

BigDonut

20-05-2006, 15:21

If carphonewarehouse will match deals then check out

EDIT: Checked and not allowed to post because its full of affiliate links

loads of 12month line rental deals listed there. Not heard about a lot of the websites but if CPW will match then great

suniil

20-05-2006, 20:02

i've spoken to CS in E2save, she agreed me to price match. But i was looking for pink one which is not avaibale on the t-mob network

lindis

20-05-2006, 20:18

Sent two price match enquiries yesterday, one for me one for my partner...nothing back as yet...anyone elase get a price match (mind you bet 99% of the phones listed are not in stock!)

All price matches are at the discretion of The Carphone Warehouse...in T&C's...no chance then with some of the deals advertised.

acs

21-05-2006, 00:34

Do you get the cashback cheque at the end of the contract or is it in stages?

BigDonut

21-05-2006, 11:37

Do you get the cashback cheque at the end of the contract or is it in stages?

it varies from retailer to retailer.

ive had a couple and they have both been after 6, 9, and 12 months

jestintime

21-05-2006, 12:11

it varies from retailer to retailer.

ive had a couple and they have both been after 6, 9, and 12 months
That's obvious. I think the question is, since this is a price match, will CPW make the cashback claims procedure exactly the same as the original deal.

lindis

21-05-2006, 12:46

Shouldn't the question be...will CPW make the pricematch...'cos they're not making mine.

JCTurner

21-05-2006, 13:15

My wife is needing a new phone- thanks CJ - sent the pricematch request to CPW.

Cheers

JC

cjanderson

21-05-2006, 13:45

That's obvious. I think the question is, since this is a price match, will CPW make the cashback claims procedure exactly the same as the original deal.

don't think so, the thing they sent me refers to a table, and i think i claim under 4th, 8th and 12th. Shall clarify on Monday as my invoice doesn't mention the tarriff i am on.

So i think you claim under CPW cashback timetables, rather than the person who is being matched. which is fair enough.

bchookang

21-05-2006, 16:39

Has anyone here had experience of Mobile Rainbow cashback, either good or bad? I've had a pretty smooth ride with Mobileshop but still a bit wary of other companies.

suniil

21-05-2006, 16:44

E2save cash back will be in 3 stages, but they will price match in most cases

Do you get the cashback cheque at the end of the contract or is it in stages?

camaj

21-05-2006, 17:20

The LG U880 on the front page of rainbow looks better. It's the same line rental but you get 400/250 free mins/txt but also 25/25/5 free video mins/video messages/content download and even better, it takes MiniSD so you should be able to use it as a MP3 player and possible a video player. The calls are also cheaper should you go over your minutes/contract

DunkWho

22-05-2006, 07:30

I had a look through a couple of mobile rainbow's deals last week ... full cashback on T-mobile's relax 35 available on a few nice phones (phones free too) - at least one of the samsung slide phones and the sony flip, i was checking each phone's deals 1 at a time (didn't come up with a faster method) so a bit tedious and I didn't get very far.

swanny

22-05-2006, 16:39

Just got my call from CPW - matched the offer, phone with me tomorrow.

Cheers OP :thumbs:

hannanshah

22-05-2006, 16:42

Just got a call from Carphone Warehouse about 30 mins ago. Deal matched, no problems.

lindis

22-05-2006, 18:03

At last...4 submissions to price match and they have agreed to do the SE K750i...out of interest what did other forumites get?
Thanks to OP :thumbs:

horse

22-05-2006, 18:15

Brother also got deal matched. Thanks.

JCTurner

22-05-2006, 18:28

Not had a call from them :( Is there a number you can call for this ?

JamesK

22-05-2006, 21:49

Just got my call from CPW - matched the offer, phone with me tomorrow.

Cheers OP :thumbs:

Same here.

Thanks to the OP!

JamesK

22-05-2006, 21:55

At last...4 submissions to price match and they have agreed to do the SE K750i...out of interest what did other forumites get?
Thanks to OP :thumbs:

I got the V3 as per original post. how did you get them to match for the SE 750i mate, that's not on the Mobile Rainbow website?

lindis

22-05-2006, 22:04

I got the V3 as per original post. how did you get them to match for the SE 750i mate, that's not on the Mobile Rainbow website?

Matched with cool new mobile site

randz

23-05-2006, 06:59

Thanks OP, Ive submitted a price match yesterday, Fingers Crossed it comes through.

yogi

23-05-2006, 07:26

Good deal if you can get cpw to match mobilerainbow, normally they wont match deals from anyone outside their group.

Uncle Nick

23-05-2006, 08:21

Thanks cj... gone for it as the gf's mobile is up for renewal right now. :thumbs:

If this comes off, how easy is it to get her current "3" number ported over to a T-Mobile phone? (sorry if this is a dumb question, but I've never done it before).

The Mobile Rainbow (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=17278&merchantID=896&programmeID=2912&mediaID=0) site doesn't list the V3 on Relax 35 any more, it seems - but if you choose V3(black) it's still there.

cjanderson

23-05-2006, 08:31

not sure how the porting will work (i am same, need to switch my 3 number to t-mobile.

I did mention it to Carphone Warehouse (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274), they said i'd just need the pac code from 3 and give to t-mobile. But i need to wait until my 3 contract ends on June 14th anyway.

glad its working for other people, i have been watching the cashback deals for ages, just not wanting to go for a non well known name.

gundo

23-05-2006, 08:49

Just submitted my price match. Fingers crossed it goes thru ok as my T630 on O2 deal from this forum last year is due to expire in 6 weeks time.

Cheers to the OP for a fantastic deal, well spotted :clap: :thumbs: .

JCTurner

23-05-2006, 12:59

YEAH ! Finally got my price match - was offered either the V3 (black or silver on T mobile) or the Blue LG 88something on 33. Went for the V3 on T-Mobile.

Cheers CJ !

JC

Uncle Nick

23-05-2006, 13:02

Obviously they're on the ball today - 4.5 hours after I filled out the form, I've had the call. Yes, Sir - that's no problem. :clap:

New phone should be arriving soon, all I have to do is call 3 (uh-oh) and cancel my current contract by getting the PAC. Sounds suspiciously easy :suspect:

Thanks again cj!

theambient

23-05-2006, 13:08

filled the form in yesterday morning, but no reply as yet :(

gundo

23-05-2006, 13:12

Just had a my phone call agreeing to the pricematch. Allegedly the phone will be with me tomorrow or more likely it'll be at the courier's warehouse 30 miles from home and which closes before I finish work. Been there, done that and bought the t-shirt too many times :)

Ta very much to the OP. I'm well chuffed with 500 minutes a month.

randz

23-05-2006, 13:14

ive submitted twice with no reply from them. This was on the V3 Black

BigDonut

23-05-2006, 13:27

If you've got the phone what do you think of the V3?
tempted by this deal as in same position as catherine with end of current 12 month deal

ace frehley

23-05-2006, 13:41

Thanks OP - filled the form for CPW , dont really need an all singing n dancing phone so this should do the trick with the 500 mins and 200 texts.

cjanderson

23-05-2006, 13:44

I had a play with mine (the V3 i mean :n0rty: ) when it came friday, but not too much as i still have the 3 contract until mid June and can;'t port my number over until end of that.

It seems okay, i could send a text okay, the keys not tooo bad (i was worried as they are flat). The HELLO MOTO sound MUST GO!!!!!!!! but could not work out how to change. seems super sleek. not played the games yet.

Gundo, i got the call saying OK madam at 5,30 thursday, phone was with me 9am Friday (well would have been if i';d been at home) so it was quick. they cocked up and sent it to home Friday rather than work Monday as requested but luckily initial city link depot is only 10 mins cycle from me.

glad to share some free line rental goodness round the forums :)

angel_eyes

23-05-2006, 13:44

Matched with cool new mobile site

I can't seem to find it on their site - what network/tarriff was this on? :)

theambient

23-05-2006, 14:51

Woo. Got my call.

Got a K750i. It doesn't have as many minutes or texts... 200 mins 50 txts, but Im going to keep my current orange phone too which gives me 5 txts a day free for ever and ever amen.

Thanks CJ

jdanielp

23-05-2006, 15:43

i still have the 3 contract until mid June and can;'t port my number over until end of that.

I've got a T-mobile contract running out mid June as well and would be interested in moving my number to one of the price matched contracts mentioned in this thread via the CPW, but when porting a number over, do you have to start the new contract straight away (presumably with a brand new number temporarily) and thus have to pay for both contracts for a few weeks until the old one ends and the number is ported, or can you time the new contract to begin as the other one ends? :shrug:

cjanderson

23-05-2006, 16:00

Chally

23-05-2006, 16:12

Have now also put in for this and I already have my PAC code from BT Mobile who couldn't offer anything of interest to keep me (other than their normal offers). So awaiting cpw to call me back to get this moving.

i know the guy in cpw (shop) told me the V3 wasn't a good phone - could i put the sim in my d500 unlocked phone and use it?

Northumbrian

23-05-2006, 16:17

andymaw

23-05-2006, 17:22

Anyone know if I could add the £7.50 web & walk bundle to this without it affecting the cashback? i.e. still get the £35 per month back and only have to pay the £7.50 per month.

acs

23-05-2006, 17:34

hannanshah

23-05-2006, 19:40

Just got another phone from CPW. Submitted about 10 price match requests and they offered me a W550i. Apparently you can only get 2 phones per quarter so I'm happy with my new V3 and W550 heading for eBay. The T-Mobile 500 mins and Orange OVP O2 200 min contracts will probably end up going to my mum and sister as I barely use the phone!

cerveza

23-05-2006, 20:10

Does anyone know if there's a time limit on porting a number across to t-mobile after taking out a contract with them?

Imran_UK

23-05-2006, 22:28

Got a call from carphone warehouse about 3pm, they confirmed my details and said i passed credit check, was then told i would get call back tomorrow? this happend to anyone else?

cjanderson

24-05-2006, 09:45

Does anyone know if there's a time limit on porting a number across to t-mobile after taking out a contract with them?
i was told 6 months on the phone, but i was drunk at the time.

commjo2

24-05-2006, 09:57

well my contract with 3 ends mid June

And new one with tmobile started Friday.

so i won;t be using new phone for a few weeks, i was just impatient to get a good deal :dork:

so have to pay for 2 (well not pay, its all reclaimed anyway)

and will port when 3 contract ends (not sure i can do before that as then that would end the contract before the 12 months were up.

you can;t really time the new contract to start at some future point, you'd have to just wait and order the phone later on. The Carphone Warehouse (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274) price match thing has been there a while so should still be happening in a few weeks.

I got a 3 contract from the Link with full cashback that ends mid June, but I requested my PAC yesterday because that gives 30 days notice of cancellation. So when I get a new phone (possibly this one), number will take 7 days to transfer over, but my 3 contract will continue until 30 days from yesterday. That way I fulfil my obligations on my existing contract and hence the cashback claim will work, and I will only have 10 days or so of "overlap".

Does everyone agree this will work fine?

randz

24-05-2006, 10:17

Thanks to the Op. After the 5th attempt they called me and matched on V3 black. The guy said he was going to order one as well after seeing the deal.

Chally

24-05-2006, 10:36

I only did the request at 5pm yesterday and not heard from them yet - how long did people leave it before putting another internet request thru?

lindis

24-05-2006, 12:21

I can't seem to find it on their site - what network/tarriff was this on? :)
Sorry been busy...Orange OVP O2 200 at £30 month...it's still on the site.

JCTurner

24-05-2006, 12:41

Phone has arrived - nothing about the cashback though so I'll need to contact them.

Cheers again all.

JC

Chally

24-05-2006, 12:48

Got a call from carphone warehouse about 3pm, they confirmed my details and said i passed credit check, was then told i would get call back tomorrow? this happend to anyone else?

I've just had my call - all checks done and they are calling me back to go ahead with everything later today.

cjanderson

24-05-2006, 12:50

Phone has arrived - nothing about the cashback though so I'll need to contact them.

Cheers again all.

JC

mine was in the
Carphone Warehouse (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274) booklet,l just some page showing an adress and where to send stuff/on what dates. Not sure its more than that, though should re-read it.

the invoice is a bit vague as to the contract, but i got onto my t-mobile site and the contract is as agreed. However, they was a £1,99 charge for something, and i need to work out what that is (was before vat). So may be charging for itemised billing, which will annoy me (but thats £1.50inc vat i think)

Andrew70

24-05-2006, 12:56

They give you one month's complimentary insurance (Lite, band 3) but unless you cancel it will be charged for from month two onwards.
The example bill shown on the T-mobile site explains that you are always billed one month in advance so it could be the second month insurance?

Do you receive a second batch of paperwork by mail, separate to what comes in the package with the phone?

cjanderson

24-05-2006, 13:00

could be the insurance, but just shows with the description "recurring charge".

who gives you the insurance? t-mobile? hard to know who you have a contract with, my contract with CPW def did not specify insurance.

And the phone number i have had appears to be recycled, already had 2 calls when the phone is not on and 1 answer phone message. Though that won;t matter when number is ported over.

Andrew70

24-05-2006, 13:14

When I was called the guy made a point of saying that they wouldn't match the 3 months insurance that the rainbow place was offering and that it would be only 1 month from CPW. I asked if I had to cancel it if I didn't want it to continue after that first month and he said yes.
The invoice paperwork out of the phone parcel has a line that reads:

WEB LITE BAND 3, £0.00
*Cost of cover includes quarterly Admin Fee GBP 6.25 + Premium GBP 14.79

I'm assuming that is the insurance that the guy referred to.

CPW uses New Technology Insurance for their cover and their T&Cs make reference to a certificate which I (again) presume will be sent out in due course.
T&Cs 8.10b includes:
You may cancel the policy during the period of up to 14 days from the date shown on the letter of acceptance we send you. You will not have to pay a cancellation charge and we will refund any premium you have paid, as long as you have not made any claim during the 14 days.

Thinking long term, I had a look around the CPW site and couldn't find anything definitive that covered cancelling a monthly contract. T-Mobile's site just has a generic 'Call us and let us convince you to stay' type message.

freelancer

24-05-2006, 14:16

Ive put 2 REQ`s through. First last week and then yesterday. Still nothing from CPW.

Uncle Nick

24-05-2006, 15:41

My phone arrived this morning... so I've got the PAC from 3* and will have the number over on T-Mobile in 7 days apparently :)

Regarding the cashback - it's the usual CPW terms, which I confirmed in my phone call yesterday. You send them a copy of bills 4, 8 and 12 (photocopies are OK) along with the little voucher thing (you can get them from any shop if you didn't get one with the phone) and they send you a cheque back. They've always been prompt with this in the past, IME.

Actually, I've just read the booklet and there's no mention of the vouchers - so they must have stopped bothering with them. Make sure that you write on the bill your new number if you ported an old one across - otherwise they'll get very confused.

*I had to say "no thanks" a lot to the hard sell - they seem to think a 1/2 price offer for a few months is better than 12 months free :lol:

jonespr1

24-05-2006, 16:16

I can't find the price match link?

Robert

freelancer

24-05-2006, 16:19

I can't find the price match link?

Robert

Try reading the first post in the thread again!

:)

amkhan

24-05-2006, 16:28

Carphone Warehouse agreed to pricematch but I've failed the credit check with T-Mobile. I've never been refused credit in my life. I've never missed a payment on anything and don't have any outstanding loans (other than my mortgage). Has this happened to anyone else? I've applied for my credit report with Equifax to make sure there is nothing dodgy going on with my credit history.

Same here, was :eek: I've got a great credit history with no issues with employment or money in the bank. :thinking:

Phoned them up and they said I need to ask them in writing what the problem is.. :brickwall

jonespr1

24-05-2006, 18:35

Try reading the first post in the thread again!

:)

...every time I click that link it just takes me to contract phones, no mention of price promise :(

Robert

cjanderson

24-05-2006, 18:48

thr third link in my post is the one to the price match.

Or in fact in any contract phone page, there is a think where it says best deals or something, you could click on that.

Worked out what the £1.99 charge was, it was 1 days line rental. :nuts:

Assume any insurance deals come through the post, though i THINK that i said no way, jose to them when offered insurance.

Chally

25-05-2006, 13:49

hmm still awaiting my call back! this is after the checks etc

freelancer

25-05-2006, 14:27

Still no call back after 2 attempts.

WHY?

carlito8

25-05-2006, 15:19

I put in a request this morning at 11ish and had a call from a guy called Neil at 1.30. They have agreed to match the deal with no prbblems, the only bit is the insurance will be only 1 month instead of the 3 offered by Mobile Rainbow (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=17278&merchantID=896&programmeID=2912&mediaID=0) which is fine by me as I don't want the insurance anyway :D

The guy was really helpful and said I should have the phone by the morning :)

I wanted to get my wife the same deal but he said I would have to get her to put in another pricematch request on the website as each one is done seperately. Apparantly the department is slammed at the moment so it might take a while for some folks to go through.

Cheers to CJ for the spot, it came at just the right time :D

salubby

25-05-2006, 15:35

Same here, was :eek: I've got a great credit history with no issues with employment or money in the bank. :thinking:

Phoned them up and they said I need to ask them in writing what the problem is.. :brickwall

Whats going on ? They agreed to the price match two days ago but they had to refer me with the credit check :shrug: nothing since :brickwall .

Again never been refused credit, had phones before, never missed a payment and have no loans and job etc.

To top it all off I previously had a phone with T-mobile :help:

acs

25-05-2006, 18:03

Whats going on ? They agreed to the price match two days ago but they had to refer me with the credit check :shrug: nothing since :brickwall .

Again never been refused credit, had phones before, never missed a payment and have no loans and job etc.

To top it all off I previously had a phone with T-mobile :help:

That's the same as me. I even quoted my old T-Mobile account number but that didn't help. Carphone Warehouse have told me that I've got to write to T-Mobile directly to find out why. I did this on Tuesday but it can take up to five days to get a reply!

Matt.Wild

25-05-2006, 18:07

Perhaps they think your credit is too good and that you will use them for profit as a business :D :lol: :D

Matt.Wild

25-05-2006, 18:14

Incidently it can also be had for free from

http://www.coolnewmobile.co.uk/network3.asp?handset=Motorola%20RAZR%20V3%20Black&network=O2

swanny

25-05-2006, 18:25

Phone has arrived - nothing about the cashback though so I'll need to contact them.

Cheers again all.

JC

I got the CPW guy to email me there and then to confirm the offer. Glad I did as there is nothing with the phone as you say.

Epoman

26-05-2006, 08:06

Mines arriving today. Thanks OP.

freelancer

26-05-2006, 08:21

Looks like they dont want anything to do with Welsh people.

Over a week, 3 requests from myself, 1 from my old man, and a form filled in on their site (not price promise) and still no reply.

If it wasnt for the fact i got done by forward cellular last year, id go with the smaller comapany.

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Lol... just had neil from CPW call me (sounded like a nice south african bloke).
Took 4 mins to get my details and credit check. Phone will be with me on tuesday now due to bank hols.
Asked when my parents would be getting a call, he said they are only a team of 8 people and are up to their eyes in it, but if he see`s my old mans REQ he`ll push it through.

:)

carlito8

26-05-2006, 09:43

Lol... just had neil from CPW call me (sounded like a nice south african bloke).
Took 4 mins to get my details and credit check. Phone will be with me on tuesday now due to bank hols.
Asked when my parents would be getting a call, he said they are only a team of 8 people and are up to their eyes in it, but if he see`s my old mans REQ he`ll push it through.

:)

I think that was the same guy I got a call from and an email shortly after confirming it all, Niel Koegeleneerg ? Seemed like he was on the ball anyway and he did say yesterday that the department was swamped, he said they were going to take the price match link down until they were caught up. Just waiting for them to ring the wife at work now for the same deal.

freelancer

26-05-2006, 10:08

I think that was the same guy I got a call from and an email shortly after confirming it all, Niel Koegeleneerg ? Seemed like he was on the ball anyway and he did say yesterday that the department was swamped, he said they were going to take the price match link down until they were caught up. Just waiting for them to ring the wife at work now for the same deal.

Well the link is still up.

Have`nt recieved my confirmation email from him yet though. Strange.

I also asked not to bother with the free insurance, as i cant be bothered going through the hassle some people have in cancelling it.

deady2001

26-05-2006, 10:22

To top it all off I previously had a phone with T-mobile :help:

That'll be the reason... for some reason, they don't like existing customers applying for credit again I hear.... :gag:

bully

26-05-2006, 10:26

Thanks for the heads up on this one,

Just had a call from Neil too!

Should be getting a Nokia 6280 12 months Free on a 12 month contract with 3 Talk and Text 700. Cash Back on months 4, 8 & 12.

Hopefully delivered Tuesday or Wednesday.

Will stick the sim in my out of contract 6680 and possibly ebay the 6280

Result!

cjanderson

26-05-2006, 10:30

actually, thats true, best check my paperwork to confirm it is a 12 months free deal as it doesn't seem to mention that on the invoice.

Neil sounds a busy boy.

Uncle Nick

26-05-2006, 10:41

actually, thats true, best check my paperwork to confirm it is a 12 months free deal as it doesn't seem to mention that on the invoice. Check the first line on the invoice - mine said something like "Web pricematch 12m free"...

deady2001

26-05-2006, 11:07

Just received mine... the phone seems positively ancient software wise compared to my K750... but it's so gorgeous!

hardboil

26-05-2006, 11:31

Thanks CPW matched the deal for the v3 for me too. Details of the deal will be sent to me via email rather than in the contract that comes with phone i have been told.

carlito8

26-05-2006, 11:55

Sounds about right, the e-mail I received said :

Your order was for the Motv3i with the relax 35, 12 month contract. In order to recieve your 12 months free line rental you need to send in your 4th, 8th and 12th bill to the following adress:

Chequebacks
The Carphone Warehouse
P.O. BOX 4259
Wednesbury
WS10 7WZ

Note the e-mail says V3i ! I doubt it will be but you never know......

Chally

26-05-2006, 12:30

got home last night to a message on my answering machine (why didn't he phone back on mobile pft!) anyway forgot to bring number here so used the name above - think it's the same person - and now awaiting a call again. He said all was ok and just needed my porting info etc to get it all done and sent to me.

flanders457

26-05-2006, 12:37

has anyone tried adding web n walk without any problem?

suniil

26-05-2006, 13:39

submitted a PM this noon and got return call from Neil just now agreed for a price match. and now i've to wait for CC result.

many thanks OP

PS. Neil looks like a flexible guy, i've requested for a K750i/V3 pink and he promised he will come back to me later today

suniil

26-05-2006, 14:10

he came back to me in 30 min. with positive reply, though i won't be getting a pink phone (they have discontinued on t-mob network)

i'll be getting the phone on tuesday

flanders457

26-05-2006, 14:33

Just had the phone call, only took a couple of hours, he said there should not be a problem adding web n walk to the contract.

Although he asked for my credit card details, he said he needed to take 1p from it, but he never said anything about a credit check or phoning me back? just said i will have the V3 tuesday.

Thanks OP

freelancer

26-05-2006, 14:37

Still have not recived an email from him.

Did everyone get theirs straight away?

deady2001

26-05-2006, 14:42

Still have not recived an email from him.

Did everyone get theirs straight away?

I only got a normal email confirmation of the order (automated one), never had a personal one. Don't worry....

deady2001

26-05-2006, 14:43

cjanderson

26-05-2006, 14:50

hm, not sure i got an email at all, just phone call (and mention of 1p charge) and then phone arrived the next day.

Andrew70

26-05-2006, 15:07

Same here. Just the phone package, and the Motorola/T-mobile documentation and the CPW invoice.
Nothing to say how to claim the cashback though or details of the insurance policy. Looks like I'll be using a few free minutes next week to try and clear things up.

deady2001

26-05-2006, 15:09

Andrew70 - did you not get the "At your service" booklet with the phone?

Andrew70

26-05-2006, 15:12

No, nothing branded CPW except the invoice.

26-05-2006, 15:16

Incidently it can also be had for free from

http://www.coolnewmobile.co.uk/network3.asp?handset=Motorola%20RAZR%20V3%20Black&network=O2

Interested in this. Is this a better deal? :)

flanders457

26-05-2006, 15:18

Are you getting W&W free too?

no not free :) just said i would be able to add it

Matt.Wild

26-05-2006, 15:20

Interested in this. Is this a better deal? :)

Not really BUT if one offer ends, this could replace it. You can also get V3i's free from someplaces too...

cjanderson

26-05-2006, 15:20

Interested in this. Is this a better deal? :)

doesn't appear to be

this one is only 200 mins and 100 texts, the one i posted was 500 mins and 200 texts.

But, the main gist is, find whatever deal you want with a small net retailer, then get
Carphone Warehouse (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274) to price match it, so you don't have worries about the cashback failing as the company goes under :)

deady2001

26-05-2006, 15:24

No, nothing branded CPW except the invoice.

Direct Link (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274&url=http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/commerce/servlet/gben-server-PageServer?ARTICLE=MAIN.UK.INTERNET.TERMS.CHEQUEBACKOFFERS.MAIN)

Have a gander at that...

suniil

26-05-2006, 15:26

sometimes credit check will come back with instant results

Just had the phone call, only took a couple of hours, he said there should not be a problem adding web n walk to the contract.

Although he asked for my credit card details, he said he needed to take 1p from it, but he never said anything about a credit check or phoning me back? just said i will have the V3 tuesday.

Thanks OP

freelancer

26-05-2006, 15:28

Well he said he was sending me confirmation of the deal in an email.

Ive recived nothing.

?

My credit check came back instantly. No 1p taken either!

ace frehley

26-05-2006, 15:42

Result - just got called back and matched the deal...credit check took about 20 seconds no probs,cancelled insurance to start with - checked about cashback and told to copy fist 2 pages of the bills n send them to address on the website

Andrew70

26-05-2006, 15:43

Direct Link (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274&url=http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/commerce/servlet/gben-server-PageServer?ARTICLE=MAIN.UK.INTERNET.TERMS.CHEQUEBACKOFFERS.MAIN)

Have a gander at that...
Cheers for that.

Wattsj

26-05-2006, 15:49

Have just ordered a silver V3 for my wife and a black V3 for me. Will be delivered Tuesday. Thanks very much to the OP - stonking deal! :thumbs:

cjanderson

26-05-2006, 15:58

hurrah, my evil plan is working

as I can;t work out how to change the bit on my V3 that says you have 450 chars left for a text - i want that to be 160 as if i do a 200 char text, its 2 texts innit?

and where can i get nice free ringtones from? and what is the net browsing like? what does it cost on t-mobile.

Epoman

26-05-2006, 16:13

That'll be the reason... for some reason, they don't like existing customers applying for credit again I hear.... :gag:

Not sure about that as I only took a T-Mobile contract out the other week.

cheese_mcphee

26-05-2006, 16:30

Just got CW to pricematch the K750i offer, Neil called me back within 2 hours. He asked me where I got the link from as its been taken down for a bit :D

Was so satisfying telling o2 retentions where to stick their contract! :D

Thanks OP :thumbs:

carlito8

26-05-2006, 18:15

My wife managed to get hers sorted out today as well, spoke to a really helpful fellow called Gordon. My V3 arrived this afternoon.

I must say I was well impressed with the way the whole thing was handled from start to finish and the 2 staff members we spoke to were excellent, such a rare phone experience these days !

From past experience cpw are really good with cashbacks as well, they send you a confirmation text to confirm the bills have been received etc......

towerofpower

26-05-2006, 18:21

I have just finished the 12 months of a contract with CPW (on vodafone) and would like to take up this offer. Is it possible to to keep my current number with this deal?

freelancer

26-05-2006, 19:07

I have just finished the 12 months of a contract with CPW (on vodafone) and would like to take up this offer. Is it possible to to keep my current number with this deal?

Should be. Just need a PAC code from voda to port it over to t-mobile.

deady2001

26-05-2006, 20:47

shouldn't be a problem, it's the different networks that matter, not that it is from CPW

suniil

26-05-2006, 20:52

get the PAC from vodaphone and once you receive t-mobile phone / contract, you have to call t-mobile CS to do number porting

Should be. Just need a PAC code from voda to port it over to t-mobile.

towerofpower

26-05-2006, 21:20

That's really good to hear!

Cheers for the help guys.

snowball

26-05-2006, 22:10

bully

27-05-2006, 10:07

which site did you see the 6280 fior free?

It was on the front page of http://www.phoneboxdirect.co.uk/

It seems to have gone now though?

lindis

27-05-2006, 12:47

Just messing with my k750i and it's sim free..well it takes my Voda sim (still got a afew days to run before I can port it)...nice bonus

Ferdy147

27-05-2006, 13:12

This looks like a great offer i think if CPW match it.

http://www.themobileoutlet.co.uk/handset.asp?txtMode=3&txtHandset=336&txtNetwork=5&txtTariff=103

Ferdy147

27-05-2006, 13:14

Just seen the offer has already been posted with another supplier thats now out of stock. Mobile Outlet still seem to have it.

suniil

27-05-2006, 14:30

i don't think they will match for clearance offers

This looks like a great offer i think if CPW match it.

http://www.themobileoutlet.co.uk/handset.asp?txtMode=3&txtHandset=336&txtNetwork=5&txtTariff=103

Ferdy147

27-05-2006, 15:03

Pretty sure the offer bully had matched a couple of pages ago was also a clearance offer?

sokelly

27-05-2006, 15:46

Need some help here. My contract has just expired with vodafone. I have a Sony k750i phone and was looknig at these deals.

I dont think the Motorola V3 would really be a better phone from my current k750i so I could maybe just sell it.

I have noticed a Sony Ericsson W550i for 11months free via cashback on Orange(200 anytime and75 texts) at Mobile outfit.

Any other good deals out there. Dont mind only getting say 11 months or may 10 months free if the phones better that a k750i

Sean

carlito8

27-05-2006, 17:19

Just messing with my k750i and it's sim free..well it takes my Voda sim (still got a afew days to run before I can port it)...nice bonus

Just checked my black v3 and it's unlocked as well, bonus !

suniil

27-05-2006, 18:11

always worth a try

Pretty sure the offer bully had matched a couple of pages ago was also a clearance offer?

27-05-2006, 19:22

This looks like a great offer i think if CPW match it.

http://www.themobileoutlet.co.uk/handset.asp?txtMode=3&txtHandset=336&txtNetwork=5&txtTariff=103

I've given it a try. I'll post back the reply, if any. :thumbs:

Ferdy147

27-05-2006, 19:24

I've given it a try. I'll post back the reply, if any. :thumbs:

me too ;)

snowball

27-05-2006, 19:25

try these sites also:

http://www.phones2udirect.co.uk/home/default.asp

http://www.dialtosave.co.uk/

bully

27-05-2006, 19:52

Pretty sure the offer bully had matched a couple of pages ago was also a clearance offer?

Yes you are correct, it was a clearance offer and they did match it no problems

It is the same deal that Mobile Outlet are still offering :thumbs:

Had an email confirmation, and they also rang again to offer me another one as I did fill out the price match form twice, once with home tel and once with mobile number.

mmbeak

27-05-2006, 21:44

Random responses to a coupla questions asked:
The V3 is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most unreliable phones I've ever had the misfortune of both owning and selling. You should seriously consider getting rid of the phone asap.The 6280 is a MUCH better phone, if a little on the slow side due to its Symbian software.
With regard to the insurance, your best bet is to simply cancel the direct debit with your bank.

deady2001

27-05-2006, 21:52

I've actually found the V3 surprisingly ok, albeit with the OLD software. However, my new Nokia N70 is sooooooo slow with the Symbian software.

While cancelling direct debit will stop them getting your money, it doesn't always end your contract, so you could end up owing. Best to refuse it when you first order the phone.

tamstrad

28-05-2006, 22:26

This looks like a great offer i think if CPW match it.

http://www.themobileoutlet.co.uk/handset.asp?txtMode=3&txtHandset=336&txtNetwork=5&txtTariff=103

Cheers, I have contacted CPW regarding this one, so hopefully they will get back to me.

Ferdy147

28-05-2006, 23:21

Good luck....i've not heard from them yet after i filled the price match web form out.

29-05-2006, 07:51

it's a bank holiday weekend, I doubt you'll hee at all today.

JamesK

29-05-2006, 08:57

I';ve not heard from them after recieving my first call... so I've now called up twice but with no response!!

crazyp

29-05-2006, 09:03

I've been watching this thread - also need 2 x new phones so have emailed re: the 6280 on 3 but agree as above - bank holiday, so not expecting anything today.

Hope this goes through :)

bully

29-05-2006, 09:40

Yes, I know for sure Niel, who has been dealing with my 6280 price match, will not be back till Tuesday.

I think the whole office is closed Sat-Mon.So you should be getting some calls tomorrow.

moa

29-05-2006, 10:18

I have also filled in the webpage and I am still waiting - hopefully tomorrow the phone rings - thanks to OP

Chally

29-05-2006, 18:21

I got thru to the right team on Friday and went thru the giving work address for the phone to be sent to etc so expecting it tomorrow. I got an email a few hours later - seemed to be a standardised one. Also got a text on saturday morning stating when my porting would take place. Hopefully all this will save me money in the long run :) Thanks to op :)

cjanderson

29-05-2006, 19:17

nice one. What i'll do, like i did with the last deal was remember to bump the thread in 4 months time, so we all remember our cashback - it'll be in the suppliers forum by then (well maybe, pricematch is an ongoing thing) so set up an email alert to the thread and then your reminded about the cashback :)

sokelly

29-05-2006, 19:25

I sent off 2 price requests Yesterday ione for the V3 and one for 6280. I'm hoping I get one of them cause my contract actually expired friday. Then hopefully its just a case if getting my PAC code and waiting about a week for my number to be transfered.

But I cant imagine it all going this smoothly. :)

29-05-2006, 20:54

Daneel

30-05-2006, 07:57

Can anyone tell me how long I have to move a number to a new contract? My current one ends in 3 months but I like the look of this. Can I move another number across in 3 months time (from 3 to T-mobile)?

suniil

30-05-2006, 11:30

for those who ordered on friday..

anybody got their phone today? i'm still waiting..

thanks
sunil

freelancer

30-05-2006, 11:45

Nope. Not got mine. Is supposed to be delivered today, but when i go to order tracking, it says on courriers website there is no such job number. Im wondering if its even been posted?

flanders457

30-05-2006, 12:25

ordered mine friday about 4 and got it this morning

suniil

30-05-2006, 13:37

thanks. received just now - delivered by citilink

Chally

30-05-2006, 13:59

received mine this morning.

not sure i like the phone but will give it a go or put the sim in my D500 :)

freelancer

30-05-2006, 14:13

Well, according to the courrier webby, its now been picked up, for delivery tomorrow.

Strange as i should have recived it today!

sokelly

30-05-2006, 18:06

mmmm the nokia 6280 is gone from themobileoutlet :( maybe thats why CPW hasn't called me about price matching it.

Did get a call on a V3 though. If I dont get a call about the 6280 before lunch tomorrow then I'll go with the V3 deal.

Sean

Xeon007

30-05-2006, 18:33

I got a call today but was in a meeting so couldn't take it. Any one know if they'll try again tomorrow?

cralittlewood

30-05-2006, 19:27

I missed there call and they never called back. Just looking out for a phone I fancy and will fill in another form.

Xeon007

30-05-2006, 19:48

Arses...

snowball

30-05-2006, 19:56

cpw phoned me up today. they wont do the 6280 for free as pointed out on one of the links earlier in this thread as its a clearance offer :(

tamstrad

30-05-2006, 21:35

I never heard back from CPW on my Nokia 6280, so I guess that is not happening. I have re-tried with a Motorola SLVR L7 which is not clearance.

APJ

30-05-2006, 21:45

Got my call today on the V3. I'd also submitted one for the same deal on a SLVR, so enquired - was told no, only on the V3!

Snoopy

31-05-2006, 00:04

ianlash

31-05-2006, 07:56

Got my call from CPW late last night confirming they will match the V3 on O2 offer. Arriving tomorrow. Thanks to the OP! :thumbs:

cheese_mcphee

31-05-2006, 09:55

Where was the K750i offer??

It was here (http://www.coolnewmobile.co.uk/index3.asp?handset=Sony%20Ericsson%20K750i&network=Orange) but it looks like the offer is no longer on. Looks like I got in there at the right time, received the phone yesterday have had confirmation via email that I'll get the 12 months cashback.

tamstrad

31-05-2006, 11:24

Got my call today. The Nokia 6280 was rejected as expected, but looks like the Motorola SLVR L7 is going to go through.

hardboil

31-05-2006, 11:48

Got the phone on tuesday but no email that would outlining all the details.
Did everyone get there emails ?

Andrew70

31-05-2006, 13:08

Got the phone on tuesday but no email that would outlining all the details.
Did everyone get there emails ?
I didn't, but I called them yesterday to a) cancel the free insurance and b) get first hand instructions for the cashback.
I was told to send the statements (or photocopies) for months 4 (Sept) 8 (Jan) and 12 (May) to:

Redemptions
The Carphone Warehouse
PO Box 4259
Wednesbury
WS10 7WZ

I asked if I needed to include a covering letter or anything other than the statement and they said "no".

Rad

31-05-2006, 13:11

So has anyone got written confirmation about their cashback deal or is it just verbal from the person on the phone?

deady2001

31-05-2006, 13:25

My invoice says 12mnths free... and it states clearly in the Carphone Warehouse guidebook I received how to claim the cashback.

moa

31-05-2006, 13:47

flanders457

31-05-2006, 14:12

So has anyone got written confirmation about their cashback deal or is it just verbal from the person on the phone?

I did not get any emails and my invoice just says... web pricematch 12m free

Just logged onto the tmobile web site and added web'n'walk for £7.50 a month :)

deady2001

31-05-2006, 14:15

you can't use web&walk from a laptop can you?

bchookang

31-05-2006, 17:23

Spoke to Neil today - got rejected on the 6280 - have gone for a 500 mins xnet on nokia 6021 - T mobile - relax 35 - I will keep the phone as spare - I have a K750i which I have used for past year - Sim will be used in it.
I took up offer of bluetooth headset at 50% off thus got it for £30 instead of £60 - New Sleek H3.

This guy neil must be busy! I got a call from him today too saying that he would match the V3 on T mobile Relax 35, but I couldn't ring him back today. Will try tomorrow. Fingers crossed...

sokelly

31-05-2006, 17:59

I got a call from a lovely Australian lady about the V3 offer. Very pleasent and made the proces painless. Phone should arrive tomorrow.
Cheers

saeedsattar

31-05-2006, 18:07

Hey, does anyone know how to cancel the insurance? I'm guessing you have to phone CPW, but does anyone know the number?

Thanks in advance

saeedsattar

31-05-2006, 18:14

Just found it...

I think its called Lifeline Insurance. Phone no. is 0870 111 7000

Or e-mail:Lifeline@cpw.co.uk

JCTurner

31-05-2006, 18:28

Just found it...

I think its called Lifeline Insurance. Phone no. is 0870 111 7000

Or e-mail:Lifeline@cpw.co.uk

Yup - thats it - Ts&Cs state:-

How do I cancel my insurance policy?

Please note that if you do cancel your policy, your handset will no longer be covered against the major eventualities that your policy covers (such as theft, loss and damage). You should also be aware that you will not be able to re-purchase insurance on your existing handset if you do cancel your insurance.

You may cancel your Lifeline™ policy within 14 days of purchase without penalty and we will provide a full refund providing you haven't made a claim during the 14 days. After 14 days, you may cancel the policy at any time but we will not refund any proportion of premium that you have paid. To cancel your policy, please call us on 0870 111 7000 or e-mail Lifeline@cpw.co.uk.

Please note that if your policy is paid for by Direct Debit then the cancellation of payment is organised by The Carphone Warehouse. If the policy is paid for by standing order, you will need to cancel the standing order yourself as The Carphone Warehouse is unable to do this.

Dastardly

01-06-2006, 15:01

Just had a call back from CPW, they won't honour the deal with MobileRainbow anymore. When I asked why not, they said that it was costing them too much money :)

freelancer

01-06-2006, 15:17

How do CPW or t-mobile make any money on this?
Surly it costs them?
If it costs them, why provide the deal?

sokelly

01-06-2006, 17:50

Grrrrrr phoned up CPW Vodafone today to ask for my PAC code but was told I have to ask for it in writing. Moaned about it to them telling them I'm taking another deal with CPW but no use. They did say once they recieve the letter they will SMS and/or mail the PAC code within 48 hrs.

They mentioned this was in the original terms and conditions of my mobile contract. Anyhow letter send today hopefully get the PAC before Saturday to being the Port process.

Something to think about in 12 months time though when this deal comes to an end as it'll probably be the same process.

freelancer

01-06-2006, 18:50

When i dial 150 to listen to my allowance ballance, it says i have free minutes, texts and picture messages. I had 5 at the start and have sent 2. It now says i have 3 free picture mms left.
Did everyone else on relax35 get mms free?

My question is this. When sending mms, picture messages, even if i get free ones every month, do you still pay for the kb transfer, or connection for sending the data?

------------------------

Eventually got through to t-mobile after 20 mins, and was told the 5 are introductory, not every month!

ace frehley

01-06-2006, 19:00

Yep i also got 5 pic messages free.....I also got a text from some strange bloke even though I havn't given the number out yet - hope I dont have a re-used number if thats at all possible

the_joker30

02-06-2006, 08:07

does anyone have a number for the price match department i have requested a price match twice this week and have not got any phone calls.

commjo2

02-06-2006, 10:38

I requested a price match, got a call on Wednesday, they agreed the deal, did a credit check, took money from my credit card (another security check) and then said the phone would be delivered Wednesday.

Missus waited in all day Thursday - no phone. I sent an email last night, got a reply this morning, "sorry we cant do the deal now" !!!

I am EXTREMELY unhappy as the deal is now no longer on the site, so I cant even get it from the original people anyway.

I have spoken to someone in that team this morning, and they will "look into it, and call me back on Monday" !!!!

:(

freelancer

02-06-2006, 10:59

The offer was never on the CPW web site. However, it is still available from mobile rainbow.

Remember, you need to click motorola, then v3 (black), NOT V3.

Snoopy

02-06-2006, 11:00

cjanderson

02-06-2006, 11:19

Yep i also got 5 pic messages free.....I also got a text from some strange bloke even though I havn't given the number out yet - hope I dont have a re-used number if thats at all possible

I've had a couple of porn texts already and some calls from random numbers. I asusme it is a reused number but won't bother me as shall port my number over in 2 weeks time. (assume i can';t do it before 12 months up on old phone contract)

Xeon007

02-06-2006, 12:23

does anyone have a number for the price match department i have requested a price match twice this week and have not got any phone calls.

Try 020 8896 5000 - that's the number that called me.

I've had a couple of porn texts already and some calls from random numbers. I asusme it is a reused number but won't bother me as shall port my number over in 2 weeks time. (assume i can';t do it before 12 months up on old phone contract)

I cancelled my Orange contract last week - and now I've got this T-Mobile contact. Do you know if it is too late for me to get my number ported?

SR2

02-06-2006, 12:42

i got an email telling me they are looking into the T&Cs of mobileRainbow as they are different to theirs...well duh of course they would be different.

the_joker30

02-06-2006, 14:08

i spoke with the esales staff who do the internet price matches and they said there would be no more prices as there systems are down until tuesday.

Snoopy

02-06-2006, 15:13

i spoke with the esales staff who do the internet price matches and they said there would be no more prices as there systems are down until tuesday.

Are they hoping MobileRainbow and the others will have ended there deals by then or is it so they can re-write the price match policy? :D

commjo2

02-06-2006, 17:50

If they have taken money surely they are obligated to honour the deal?

Well they called back and said they would now honour the deal - but only this once - huh ?

Anyway, lets see if it turns up ...

bully

02-06-2006, 20:36

my Nokia 6280 turned up today

It is not in the original box and it says it is a refurb, but it looks brand new to me.

The original deal they said they would match was for a refurb phone aswell

Nice Phone, 400 mins, 250 texts, some other stuff, all free for 12 months via cash back, Top Deal. Thanks!

ben.bayliss

02-06-2006, 22:06

Wow. Which deal was that? I assume the one that's no longer available?

bully

03-06-2006, 05:51

Wow. Which deal was that? I assume the one that's no longer available?

Yes,sorry, it appears that the deal is no longer available, infact it appears they may have stopped all price matches?

Got in early, and at the right time it seems.

jimbo19

03-06-2006, 08:27

Many thanks to the original poster . Received a new boxed Nokia 6111 yesterday , complete with Flext 35 sim - all for the grand total of £11.67 per month over full 18 month contract. Price match was with mobile rainbow over a week ago for 12months free line rental

commjo2

03-06-2006, 09:36

Well they called back and said they would now honour the deal - but only this once - huh ?

Anyway, lets see if it turns up ...

Turned up this morning - Many many thanks to OP :thumbs:

ghost.ottercrab

03-06-2006, 12:25

Now it seems that CPW aren't doing the price match on the Motorola V3 anymore, does anybody have any experience of dealing with Mobile Rainbow, as they're still offering the deal? Or are they not worth the risk?

SR2

03-06-2006, 19:49

managed to get my price match today :)

L7 on relax 35 arrives 12 months free with cash back.

thanks OP

the_joker30

03-06-2006, 21:34

i asked for a match on the w800i from themobileoutlet but it was turned down on the basis that the CPW had no stock of it. However when i asked about the same phone on o2 rather than orange they had stock but i worked out i would be better to take the one from The Link (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=1470&a=60823&g=35293)

007

04-06-2006, 12:17

managed to get my price match today :)

L7 on relax 35 arrives 12 months free with cash back.

thanks OP

Who was that with?

SR2

04-06-2006, 21:21

Who was that with?

With CPW...got the price match

007

04-06-2006, 22:56

With CPW...got the price match
Yeah but who did they price match? :doh:

SR2

05-06-2006, 08:31

Yeah but who did they price match? :doh:

DOH!!! Mobile Rainbow...but they said they will not do in the future

weirdo109

05-06-2006, 10:08

Have CPW stopped price matching altogether or is it just with this offer.

the_joker30

05-06-2006, 10:48

they emailed me to say that that the w800i on orange from themobileoutlet they wouldnt match due to not having stock however i enquired about the the link deal for the w800i on o2 he didnt say they wouldnt match it or didnt have stock only that i would need to submit a new form.

I think they are being picky on which they want to match now.

sokelly

05-06-2006, 13:32

For those of use who got the Relax 35 deal (500 mins, 200 txts)

Do these mins or texts include things like using GPRS or WAP to access the internet. Or for MMS texts?

Just to confirm my reciept does indeed say 12month free. nd looknig at the booklet it seems we send away for our cashback within 60 days of our 4th, 8th, and 12th airtime bills - Can anyone confirm I've got thsi right.

Thanks,

Sean

moa

05-06-2006, 13:56

Nokia 6021 arrived today - on Relax 34 deal - happy with this - thanks to OP
My receipt does state 12 months free

moa

06-06-2006, 08:58

On T mobile during the first month only - you will get 5 free MMS.

Does anyone know if I dial 150 and speak to customer services - does this use my inclusive free minutes ? - I am on the reflex 35 plan.

Would be interested in replies to this -

carlito8

06-06-2006, 09:02

No it's free to call customer services from a T-mobile phone as long as you use the 150 number.

moa

06-06-2006, 10:47

No it's free to call customer services from a T-mobile phone as long as you use the 150 number.

Cheers for the info ;) ;)

07-06-2006, 07:50

May go with Moble Rainbow on the original deal as I need a new phone by the end of the month. Am I mad?

Uncle Nick

07-06-2006, 08:14

May go with Moble Rainbow on the original deal as I need a new phone by the end of the month. Am I mad?
My money's on you issuing 2 Small Claims actions before the contract expires. Only 2 mind, because they'll go under after month 8.

greatwhite

07-06-2006, 09:19

for Dave Matcalf

I have ordered 2 Motorola Relax 35 deals from Mobile Rainbow last week. They called back that Credit Check is Ok and they'll dispatch the phone soon...it seems ok to me as I spoke to them and they said that they are in the market for 5 years also their customer services number is 0800...and they are contactable till 8 - 9pm nearly everyday. So it should be ok as long as you follow their rules in terms of sending cashback vouchers on time with original bills....rest is your choice as I wanted to order and CPW never comes backs to me even after calling them 4 times and leaving notes on their web site..

cheers

SR2

07-06-2006, 10:41

Do a search for MR using google and you'll find info including a few horror stories. I was thinking of ordering from them but I think I'll keep my money. Not sure if this will help anyone but a friend who works for CPW told me that I could call some of the other more reputable mobile phone e-tailers out there to see if they will price match the MR offers. If I get a chance will call around tonight.

Hope that helps
SR2

snowball

07-06-2006, 16:48

anyone who's on T Mobile with their new Flex T tarriffs - is there an easy way to find out your 'balance'?

sokelly

07-06-2006, 17:50

I'm on the Relax 35. I can call 150 then option 1,1,2 I think and its tells me my remaining mins. Dont know if your Flex T tarrif is similar.

snowball

07-06-2006, 17:55

am tempted to go on this RAZR V3 deal as posted by OP. whats people's experience with this phone?

cjanderson

07-06-2006, 18:03

phone seems so-so. can;t add words to predictive text as far as i can tell. not used it yet to make calls, just text. and it doesn't ask you to comfirm send text or save to draft, which i'm used to, could save many drunk related texts.

i prefer my LG phone but change is good and the contract is to good to give up. but i could use the sim in my nokia 3510 i suppose and sell the RZAR, not going to use many featuires of it.

snowball

07-06-2006, 20:09

cjanderson

07-06-2006, 21:11

i dont think the relax 35 tarriff is a good deal. The '3' deals are much better IMHO. Talk and Text 700 for the same price and mobile rainbow have plenty of 12 month free

Well i wouldn't say 500 free mins and 200 texts for zero costs is a BAD deal. the 700 talk and text is pretty good, at 450 mins and 250 texts - or even the talk and text 1100 - 600 mins and 400 texts. but i am already on 3, and couldn't be hassled to port my number over to a sim and then back to 3.

carphone should match for the LG8300 as they do it on 3 :)

Carphone Warehouse (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet?p=443&a=60823&g=162274&url=http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/commerce/servlet/gben-pd-ProductDisplay?S=40&PN=MONTHLY&filter_partModel=LGU8330)

pollarj

09-06-2006, 16:21

are carphone warehouse matching anything? I have put in several requests. If not are there any good reliable deals around

crazyp

09-06-2006, 16:29

Horatio

09-06-2006, 19:39

I've had 2 emails recently saying that they won't match this offer :(

greatwhite

10-06-2006, 00:20

I received my 2 Motorola RAZR v3 (one for misses) from mobile rainbow yesterday and they also confirmed delivery 2 days before dispatch.

I called and asked for Cash Back vouchers which weren't in the special delivery pack and they said it will come by post after 14 days (company policy).

The phones were boxed and sealed (T-mobile) and I took relax 35 which is good value for money and also checked my allowance by calling 150 and then 1,1,3 or 4 option.

Sa far they seemed ok to me and whenever I have any questions, I call their Customer Services which is a free phone number 0800....and they are open till 9 pm UK time nearly everyday. So fingers crossed. I would recommend people to go for it if CPW doesn't call or price match anymore and that's what I have done.

cheers

Liggur

10-06-2006, 12:08

Found this deal at Mobile Rainbow (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=17278&merchantID=896&programmeID=2912&mediaID=0)

Sony Ericsson D750i
With U-Fix 50
Handset £19.99
Monthly Charges £15
3 Months Free Insurance

Extra Information
Free 50 Minutes
Free 25 Texts
12 Months contract

No cashback to worry about trying to claim, CPW have the same plan, but the price of the handset is £99.99.
Also, i dont use my PAYG phone that much so I wanted the cheapest monthly tariff I could find.

Worth a try for an £80 saving?

P.S. how do you request a CPW price match?
Do you need to register with thier site first? Cos I cant find a form otherwise.

EDIT:
Found that http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/ (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://valuemobiles.at/thedvdforums?) have the same deal and the phone is free.

William Shatners Wig

10-06-2006, 21:10

EDIT:
Found that http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/ (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://valuemobiles.at/thedvdforums?) have the same deal and the phone is free.

Your affiliated link goes to the .com site.

try this (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://valuemobiles.at/thedvdforums?DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/Dispatcher?paymentPlanType=mixit&menuid=ctl_phones_details&nmid=fl_phones_plans&pmid=7213&selectPhoneUse=anytime)

In fact quite a few of these (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://valuemobiles.at/thedvdforums?DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/Dispatcher?nmid2=ctl_pas_pp_details&nmid=pas_pp_plan_ews_details&menuid=ctl_pas_pp_change_plan&ppid=316&pf=Mix+It+Everyone) phones are "Free handset, £15/month, 50mins, 25texts".

tomadams136

13-06-2006, 15:57

For anyone else who agreed to the months free insurance from carphone warehouse..

I called to cancel it today after the documentation arrived, was very simple... merely told them the policy code from the documentation, confirmed my details, they asked why i wished to cancel it, and i told them it was because it was a free month and i didnt wish to keep it.. she said that was fine. Then for 20 seconds she told me the advantages of insurance as i had "an expensive popular phone which would be ripe for selling if it was stolen", but i said it was covered on my home insurance, to which she agreed. She then confirmed it had been cancelled and that was that. Altogether call lasted 3 minutes, and she confirmed there would be nothing to pay.

Not bad i suppose for a free months insurance, but not worth the hassle if you dont want to call back to cancel..

Snoopy

14-06-2006, 15:12

I just phoned them on the number someone kindly posted on the last page of this thread - they said they're not matching anymore and when asked when they'd start again they had no idea....

I`m not sure if this is really true or whether they were just fobbing me off...

Does anybody know if they have stopped price matching altogether or just Mobile Rainbow (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=17278&merchantID=896&programmeID=2912&mediaID=0)?? :?:

crazyp

14-06-2006, 16:10

Does anybody know if they have stopped price matching altogether or just Mobile Rainbow (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=17278&merchantID=896&programmeID=2912&mediaID=0)?? :?:

I didn't get as far as mentioning the retailer - just not interested in price matching in general!

freelancer

03-07-2006, 09:32

I got the price match from CPW.

CPW didnt sign me up for direct debit, and i went away on hols. Therefore my payment was late. Now it also turns out they are charging me £3 for not using DD.

Did anyone get signed up for DD?

cjanderson

03-07-2006, 09:34

No, no DD and yes, got the £3 charge on first bill. have now GOT a dd form and sent it back.

they also cut me off for not paying the first bill :( though i did not notice as i wasn't using it then.

freelancer

03-07-2006, 09:44

Pretty poor show from CPW isnt it?

Any deal i have always been forced onto DD, which suits me, so i assumed we would be this time!

:(

cjanderson

03-07-2006, 09:51

well we shoud have spotted it, i didn;t give them my bank details when i did the deal. though could have rung up when got first bill and asked to do it then, not sure that would have avoided the DD charge on next bill.

Uncle Nick

03-07-2006, 09:55

I set up the DD after the 1st bill came through (paid it on the Switch card and set up the DD in the same call). Lo and behold, the 2nd bill arrives with "we will collect this by Direct Debit" on the front page, along with a "non DD charge" on page 2.

Err, no. Phoned them up, made them smell the coffee and take it off. :)

Not even close to my finest moment, which was on the previous 3 contract and they charged for 24 texts over the limit when it was only 23 over. (123-100=24???) It warmed my heart to see the 10p credit on the next bill... :D

Andrew70

03-07-2006, 11:11

I gave CPW all the details for a DD but come the first bill I had a call from T-Mobile asking why I hadn't paid. I explained I was surprised as I'd set up a DD. When I told him who the contract had been taken out with he did that "ahhhh" thing and said they were having lots of problems with CPW DDs. He arranged a new one for me and I paid the (late) first month there and then with a CC.

A.

freelancer

03-07-2006, 12:17

Called and they have sent me out a DD form. Thought they could set one up over the phone?

JCTurner

03-07-2006, 14:13

Snap - same problem with CPW not passing on DD details - all set up by phone now :)

gundo

03-07-2006, 14:21

carlito8

03-07-2006, 14:50

Me and the wife had the same hassle as well, after receiving the first months bills we rang through to set up the DD but for some reason they didn't bother setting up the wife's (mine was fine). When she received her second bill this month she rang them up and gave them a good shouting at. Seems to have worked :D They refunded the extra charges after having to speak to the organ grinder.

wallofbeans

03-07-2006, 18:29

hi all,

im only a few weeks away from the end of an 18month contract with t-mobile and have been out of the loop for a while... i have a samsung d500 phone and am more than happy to get away from t-mobile..

this is what i need out of a new contract... any ideas?

- itemised billing sent through the post every month
- 150+ mins free every month
- 150+ texts free every month
- free answer phone
- 12 month contract

and pref a clamshell style phone.. im going for simple.. i like the v3 in black.. does anyone know the difference between the v3 and v3i?

any cashback type offers will be a bonus... any suggestions?
thanks all!

moa

05-07-2006, 06:32

I had same problem with CPW not setting up DD even though at the time I have all my bank details - I chased this with Tmobile and got DD setup after noticing no DD setup - rang Tmobile and got it setup - got my 2nd bill and have been charged - I am gonne be on the phone this morning and give them a good talking to - cheeky swines. - Yes I agree CPW are poor at setting up DD or they must recieve comission for all payments Tmobile make for customers without DD.

jdanielp

05-07-2006, 10:42

any cashback type offers will be a bonus... any suggestions?

well the Carphone Warehouse currently seem to be ignoring price match guarantee requests from their web-site in any case, which is annoying :brickwall

Uncle Nick

30-08-2006, 08:42

Heads up, Ladies and Gentlemen... I've had my 4th airtime bill so that means it's time to get some cashback!

For those of us that ported a number across onto this contract, I think it would be prudent to include a copy of the first bill which shows the original number for the contract. That way CPW can't get "confused" and not cough up the cheque... ;)