Tip: Cell Phone Purchase

Choose your cell phone merchant wisely. I'd like to share you a tip from FONcentral.com on their side of story about why FONcentral beats Amazon regarding wireless purchases. As they pointed out to me, there are three very important differences when price comparing among cell phone merchants. Here the case of FONcentral vs. Amazon:

1) UPFRONT COST - Many phones that FONcentral carries require no upfront out-of-pocket cost. Most, if not all, of Amazon's phones require the customer to pay an upfront cost. This is very important in the mind of the consumer. If you can receive the phone for free now as opposed to recouping the cost after the rebates are received 6-8 weeks later, invariably you will almost always choose the first option.

2) FREE 2-DAY SHIPPING - All of FONcentral's phones are shipped free anywhere in the USA via 2-Day Shipping, always. Amazon 2-day shipping varies but is usually around $12.00 per item and Amazon's free shipping (when they offer it) can take up to 5 days to receive the item.

3) FREE ACCESSORIES - FONcentral always offers free accessories with every purchase. This may include free in-car charger, leather carrying case, hands free earpiece, USB cables, etc. This is not offered by Amazon.

Another important difference is FONcentral maintains its own fulfillment warehouse and call center. Thus, it processes, activates, programs and packages all orders. And, unlike Amazon, provide customer care on all purchases. Customers at any time may contact FONcentral at 800-973-0691 or by email for an immediate response. Amazon only offers email but no phone support for your order.

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