Comments on: Breaking a Verizon contract will cost you as much as $350

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:19:11 +0000

I think the main point being made here is that many people that wanted a advanced phone from verizon but didn't want to pay full price have been starting a new contract getting the discount on the phone then ending the contract and paying the 175 instead of the full price of the phone. Then taking the phone and moving it to their existing number, this is no longer a good deal.

By: Evan Patrick Selleck

Evan Patrick Selleck — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:13:20 +0000

And let's face it, you can't determine whether or not you truly enjoy a phone in 30 days. Yes, you can review a phone for its features, or its overall quality within just a few weeks, but for someone to truly find out if the phone is a "perfect" fit for them, 30 days may not be long enough. Without a doubt it's better than the previous 15-day standard, but it still isn't enough.

By: AndrewKam

AndrewKam — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:28:51 +0000

That's not misleading. The "test drive period" is great, but the issue here is that Verizon is doubling their ETF.

By: merddyn2002

merddyn2002 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:19:52 +0000

This is a little misleading when you put it the context you've presented and you DON'T mention that Verizon also has a free 30 day "test drive". If you dont like a phone or the service you can return your device (with free pre-paid shipping) to nullify your contract. No strings attached. I've been a verizon customer for years, but I did this test drive recently to try out the EnV Touch when it came out. I ended up sending the phone back. It was easy as pie. I'm told new potential verizon customers get the same treatment.